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Embracing Our Inner Luddite: Ensuring AI Lives Up to the Hype

Growing recognition of risks associated with unregulated development of artificial intelligence, as stakeholders express concerns about power dynamics. Support for AI regulation is increasing among ministers, union leaders, and progressives, highlighting the need for careful consideration of technology's impact.

Gov.uk app launches with limited features

UK citizens can now download the gov.uk app for streamlined interactions with the government, featuring AI chatbot and digital driving licences. App's limited functions and design issues acknowledged by cabinet minister.

AI Robot Football Match in China

Humanoid robots struggle in three-a-side football match in Beijing, showcasing AI technology in action. Human footballers may face competition from AI-powered robots in the future.

UK Entry-Level Job Market Decline Post ChatGPT Launch

Entry-level job vacancies in the UK have dropped 32% since ChatGPT's launch, reducing opportunities for graduates and junior roles. Adzuna's research shows a shift towards AI-driven workforce cuts, with entry-level jobs now at 25% market share.

AI: Revolutionizing Scientific Discovery

Scientific productivity is declining, but FutureHouse aims to accelerate research with an AI platform specialized for information synthesis and data analysis. Founders Sam Rodriques and Andrew White believe AI agents can break through science bottlenecks and solve pressing problems using natural language.

Unlocking Image Context in Amazon Q Business with LLMs

Organizations rely on visual documentation for complex information, but often struggle with accessing insights from images. Amazon Q Business's custom document enrichment feature now allows processing standalone image files, enabling comprehensive insights and natural language queries for decision-making.

AI-Generated Diddy Trial Videos Go Viral

YouTube channels exploit AI to generate fake content about Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial, attracting millions of views for profit. Indicator and The Guardian uncover digital deception involving celebrity misinformation.

AI to Revolutionize NHS Safety Monitoring

NHS to use AI for patient safety in mental health and maternity services, aiming to catch safety issues early. 10-year plan includes early warning system to detect potential scandals and trigger urgent inspections.

Zuckerberg's AI Talent Poaching Sparks Buzz

Meta CEO plans to offer $100m pay packages to poach AI talent, a move dubbed 'crazy' by OpenAI's Sam Altman. Mark Zuckerberg targets top engineers globally in Meta's bid to attract AI experts, sparking buzz in Silicon Valley.

MIT and Mass General Brigham Partner for Health Innovation

MIT and Mass General Brigham team up with Analog Devices Inc. to launch the MIT-MGB Seed Program, aiming to advance human health research with interdisciplinary collaborations. The program will fund joint projects, combining expertise in AI, machine learning, and clinical research to drive transformative changes in patient care.