Daily AI NEWS - September 17, 2024
AI, Regulation, and Reskilling

Mumsnet CEO Justine Roberts discussed with WIRED why licensing talks with OpenAI failed and highlighted plans for legal action against the AI giant. This confrontation stems from unresolved issues between the two parties regarding the use of data from the popular parenting forum.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman faces challenges as he attempts to balance the company’s mission of developing AI for global benefit with the need to satisfy investors. The influx of funding raises concerns about deviating from OpenAI's core objectives in pursuit of financial goals.

China has proposed stringent regulations requiring all AI-generated content to carry visible and audible warnings and include metadata. The absence of such labels would be deemed suspicious. This regulatory move aims to ensure transparency and trust in digital content disseminated online.

As AI continues to evolve, its impact on job hunting and workplace dynamics is becoming increasingly significant. Advanced AI tools are now aiding job seekers in identifying opportunities, streamlining applications, and customizing resumes, thereby reducing the often time consuming job search process.

IBM's chief impact officer, Justina Nixon-Saintil, underscores the importance of reskilling during the AI revolution. She advocates for companies to invest in upskilling their workforce on AI technologies and addressing the digital divide to ensure equitable growth and opportunities.

The capabilities of new AI models, such as OpenAI o1, have sparked debates about the future of human employment in coding. With a performance that matches or exceeds human engineers in technical interviews, concerns are mounting about the replacement of actual human developers.

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff reveals how a conversation with Steve Jobs inspired Agentforce, the company's groundbreaking AI strategy set to revolutionize enterprise software.

SambaNova unveils a high-speed Llama 3.1-powered demo on HuggingFace, challenging OpenAI's O1 model and transforming enterprise AI with open-source, scalable solutions.

Microsoft has today announced Copilot Pages, a new persistent canvas in Microsoft Business Chat that enables “multiplayer AI collaboration.”

Stay up to date with the latest AI terminology as leaders like Google, Microsoft, Apple, and OpenAI release new models and systems.

Artificial intelligence is being increasingly integrated into daily technology, offering ways to improve everyday life. Microsoft Copilot AI helps users find the best grocery deals online, potentially saving significant money on grocery costs.

In a push towards sustainability, Microsoft leverages advanced robotics and AI to recycle defective hard disk drives, targeting a 90% reuse and recycle rate by 2025.

As concerns grow over privacy with suspicions of phones listening to conversations, advertisers appear to be closer to this reality. Meanwhile, TikTok's parent company is working on designing AI chips, intensifying competition within China’s AI development sector.

Apple’s latest software update, iOS 18, alongside iPadOS 18 and macOS 15 Sequoia, introduces a range of new features and improvements. While Apple's much-anticipated AI, branded as Apple Intelligence, isn’t included in this release, users can still enjoy enhancements like the new Smart Script handwriting tool and a calculator app on iPadOS 18.

The introduction of RCS support on iOS 18 has also been highlighted, though it does not feature AI capabilities. Apple's updates aim to enhance user experience across devices, even as some awaited features, like the Apple Watch's blood pressure monitoring, face delays due to design challenges in the Series 10 model.