Hey there, lovely people! We hope you’re enjoying the special Saturday edition of the Daily Brief, with a focus on AI. Rest assured, this content was crafted by real humans, not bots. Do you have any burning questions about AI that you’d like answers to? Or perhaps you have some fascinating AI experiences to share? …
On September 21, Microsoft announced the expansion of its AI Copilot capabilities, joining the ranks of tech companies like Google who are striving to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into all of their products. Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella, outlined the company’s vision of an everyday AI companion that follows users across all apps and devices at …
Google’s mission statement is to make the world’s information universally accessible. However, a recent study has revealed that the search giant’s artificial intelligence chatbot, Bard, avoids answering critical questions about Russian President Vladimir Putin. Regardless of whether the questions are offensive or not, Bard refuses to answer 90 percent of queries. One of the researchers …
Tens of millions of people — more than the entire population of Florida — are currently at risk from toxic water runoff caused by metal mining, as revealed by a new study. This study highlights the devastating consequences that can arise from a hasty shift to “green” energy, exacerbating the ecological harm resulting from over 150 years …
Brightline, the groundbreaking passenger rail service, is set to embark on its inaugural high-speed journey between Miami and Orlando on September 22nd. This significant milestone represents a major step forward for the United States’ high-speed rail network, which has been lagging behind countries like China, Japan, and Spain. Despite facing numerous setbacks due to funding …
Project Gutenberg, the oldest digital library globally, utilized AI technology to convert thousands of ebooks into audiobooks, eliminating the need to hire human readers. This development raises concerns among actors who are currently on strike in the US, as they fear it may jeopardize their careers. In collaboration with Microsoft and MIT, Project Gutenberg employed …
The United Auto Workers (UAW) Strike for a Four-Day Work Week The United Auto Workers (UAW) Strike for a Four-Day Work Week The United Auto Workers (UAW) initiated a historic strike last week against the “Big Three” US car manufacturers—Ford Motor Co., General Motors, and Stellantis—with a list of demands that included a four-day work …
Hello, fellow humans! At Quartz, we’re excited to share that artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a central theme in the business topics we love to write about. In this Saturday edition of the Daily Brief, we aim to keep you up to date on the rapidly changing world of AI and how it’s impacting various …
Social media users were quick to criticize Microsoft this week for what appeared to be an AI-generated obituary for NBA player Brandon Hunter on its website MSN. The controversy began when the obituary, written by someone identified as “Editor,” appeared on the Microsoft-owned platform after Hunter’s death on Tuesday. The obituary referred to Hunter as …
During recent hearings, Silicon Valley CEOs and US lawmakers expressed a consensus that AI regulation is necessary. The attendees included top leaders in the AI industry like Mark Zuckerberg from Meta, Elon Musk from X, Jensen Huang from Nvidia, William Dally from Palantir, Sam Altman from OpenAI, Alex Karp from Palantir, and Brad Smith from …