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AI Anxiety: English-Speaking Countries on Edge

English-speaking countries like the UK, US, Australia, and Canada are more anxious about AI, while the largest EU economies are more excited, reflecting trust in government regulation. Global split over AI's "wonder and worry" seems linked to varying levels of trust in government regulation of the technology.

AI aiding Abba star in musical creation

Abba's Björn Ulvaeus uses AI to write new musical, highlighting technology's role in breaking creative barriers at SXSW London. The 80-year-old musician reveals AI's impact on his creative process, emphasizing its help in crafting a new musical.

The AI Job Threat - Listen Now!

AI advancement could eliminate half of entry-level white-collar jobs in 1-5 years, predicts Dario Amodei of Anthropic. Unemployment in the US could reach 10-20% by the end of the decade due to rapid technological change.

AI Fortune Telling in Thailand

Young Thais are increasingly using AI tools like ChatGPT for relationship advice, receiving insightful recommendations from a non-human source. Whan's experience highlights the shift towards technology-driven fortune telling in Thailand.

AI firms face backlash over use of copyrighted material

BBC director general and Sky boss oppose copyright proposal allowing tech firms access to creative works without permission, threatening £125bn sector value. Creative industry calls for opt-in rule and licensing deals to protect copyrights from AI legislation.

Unlocking the True Potential of AGI

Generative AI models may not lead to true AGI, as they lack embodied understanding. Language models like LLMs may only have a superficial grasp of reality, despite their impressive abilities.

Yvette Cooper grilled on UK immigration and prisons crisis

Home secretary faces pressure on police due to early release proposals. Defence sources predict UK will commit to 3.5% GDP defense spending target by 2035 at Nato summit. Lords challenge government over data bill, accusing them of neglecting creative industries against AI.

Google's AI Email Tool: Your Personalized Assistant

Demis Hassabis of Google DeepMind aims to use AI to streamline email management, tackling inbox overload with next-gen email technology. The goal is to automate mundane tasks like sorting and replying to emails, ultimately reducing the stress of inbox management.

Honest AI: A Non-Profit Mission

Yoshua Bengio launches LawZero to develop honest AI, preventing rogue systems from deceiving humans in the $1tn AI arms race. Bengio, an AI godfather, aims to create a guardrail against malicious AI agents.