Cutting Through the Noise: The Essential AI and Tech Updates from OWITH.ai

OWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and Tech

Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world.Sotheby's is set to auction an AI-created portrait of Alan Turing called "AI God" by humanoid robot Ai-Da, sparking debate on AI's role in art. The integration of AI tools by commercial companies like Adobe and Canva has raised questions about whether AI can be considered an artist or inventor. Security researchers have found malicious models on Hugging Face, Anthropics released a new capability for its Claude Sonnet model, and Google made its watermarking technology available. A Florida mother plans to sue Character.ai after her son's suicide linked to a chatbot obsession. OpenAI's Head of Policy resigned, leading to the disbandment of the AGI preparedness team. Europe's Fortune 500 embracing AI, cyber chiefs warning about AI phishing and deepfakes, Tim Cook's China visit amidst AI delays, Chipotle's AI recruiting tool release, and Singapore's new law banning deepfakes in online election ads are all covered in the Fortune newsletter.Moving on to the next topic, the text discusses how technology fails to solve social problems like loneliness due to profit-driven tech solutions and lack of understanding of human psychology. The author criticizes social media platforms for prioritizing profit over genuine social connections and calls for government intervention and pro-social policies. Society's apathy and individual selfishness are blamed for perpetuating social problems. The cycle of incentives and escapism may only be resolved by disconnecting from technology to reconnect with nature. Recognizing our duties and responsibilities, self-reflection, and personal growth are suggested as ways to find balance.In other news, Ramp, a fintech unicorn valued at $7.65 billion, has launched its own app center with over 200 integrations from 75 partners to streamline back-office tasks. By fostering collaboration with developers, Ramp aims to create a robust ecosystem that benefits customers and creators alike. Chinese self-driving car companies are making moves to go public, reflecting the improving state of the market and resurgence of interest in autonomous vehicles. Amazon faces challenges in expanding its datacenter infrastructure to support artificial intelligence, while IBM's earnings fell short of expectations despite a revenue increase in the third quarter.Elon Musk and Tesla are also discussed in the text, with Musk's controversial behavior being a focal point. Despite concerns about Musk's actions, analysts on Tesla's earnings call did not question his behavior. The board has been criticized for not holding Musk accountable, with some shareholders questioning the board's fiduciary duty. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon privately backs Kamala Harris for the November election, Apple and Goldman were fined $89 million for mishandling transactions, and Boeing CEO remains positive amid significant losses.That's all for today's episode of OWITH.ai: bringing you the latest news in AI and tech without the fluff. Stay informed and stay curious!

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