Daily AI NEWS - September 12, 2024
AI, Unemployment, and Regulation

Google’s AI is set to assist states in deciding unemployment benefits, using a novel generative AI system to analyze appeal hearing transcripts and recommend decisions. This initiative aims to address a persistent backlog in benefit claims.

However, experts caution that allowing AI to rule on unemployment claims in Nevada is risky, as potential mistakes made by the AI could be difficult for courts to rectify.

Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang highlighted that companies can achieve 20 times faster results using generative AI, as discussed in a conversation with Goldman Sachs' David Solomon.

Taylor Swift has publicly endorsed Kamala Harris for president, highlighting concerns about AI misinformation influencing elections. In her announcement on social media, which received 9 million likes, she emphasized the importance of truth to combat false information.

Swift’s endorsement has sparked renewed debates on AI regulation ahead of the 2024 election. Though AI has not significantly affected elections this year, Swift's advocacy keeps the discussion alive. She encouraged her followers to research and understand the candidates' positions on key issues.

Google’s AI note-taking app, NotebookLM, will now let you generate a conversation between two AI “hosts” about your research. This feature, called 'Audio Overviews', offers users an auditory avenue to learning, resembling a radio talk show with AI hosts.

Meanwhile, lawmakers express concern that AI summaries may be an antitrust violation. They argue that such practices entrench monopolies by lifting content from publishers without permission and redirecting traffic and profits away from those publishers, thus further entrenching the monopolies held by companies like Google over online search.

Tech giants are making significant strides in the AI landscape. Apple unveils its latest innovations, including the AI-powered iPhone 16, health-focused AirPods, and sleeker watches. According to Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson, these releases highlight Apple's bold move into AI, focusing on enhancing user experience and health monitoring.

Meanwhile, AWS introduces the AI Stack, a ready-to-use, full-stack boilerplate for building serverless AI applications. This project, termed the serverless/aws-ai-stack, aims to simplify the deployment of AI technologies, allowing developers to create and deploy serverless AI apps swiftly on AWS and Bedrock.

AI MagicX provides access to a comprehensive suite of AI-powered tools that streamline content creation, enhance user engagement, and empower businesses to elevate their creative processes. It's currently on sale 89% off.

Adobe said the upgrade will be available in beta later this year, but you can join the waitlist now.

TikTok and YouTube are increasingly being taken over by AI videos. These startups are likely to turbocharge the prevalence of AI-generated videos.