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Embrace AI as a Human Ally Heather Stewart

Elon Musk envisions a future with "more robots than people," but trade unions stress the importance of human connection for children's well-being. Tech risks losing social acceptance unless it improves people's lives.

AI sidelines Australian journalism, research finds

AI threatens Australian journalism, favoring US/European media over local sources in Microsoft Copilot summaries, creating news deserts. University of Sydney research shows only 1/5 of Copilot responses include Australian media links.

Revolutionizing AI with Amazon Bedrock

Amazon Catalog Team built self-learning AI system for catalog enrichment, improving accuracy & reducing costs at scale using Amazon Bedrock. Multiple smaller models process routine cases through consensus, invoking larger models only when disagreements occur, leading to decreased costs and increased quality.

The Future of OpenAI: Sam Altman's High-Stakes Year

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, envisions a future where AI solves major global challenges and creates extreme wealth. OpenAI's aggressive expansion plans include $1tn investment in datacenters, striking deals with chipmakers, and integrating products into various sectors.

AI and Open Source Revolutionizing Financial Services

AI is transforming financial services, with organizations leveraging AI to increase revenue, decrease costs, and improve critical functions. The use of open source models is key, with 83% saying it's important, as financial institutions fine-tune AI capabilities for competitive advantage.

Ready for Takeoff: GeForce NOW Flight Controls Cleared

GeForce NOW introduces flight control support, starting with Thrustmaster T. Flight HOTAS One, enhancing the authentic flying experience in cloud gaming. Upcoming release of Delta Force from Team Jade adds high-stakes warfare action to the cloud lineup, offering smooth, responsive gameplay on various devices.

AI Bot Swarms: A Threat to Democracy

AI researchers warn of potential disruption in 2028 US election by human-imitating AI agents, posing a threat to democracy. Maria Ressa and top experts highlight the rise of malicious "AI swarms" in social media, a new global disruptive threat.

AI Revives Liza Minnelli's Music Career

Liza Minnelli surprises fans with first new music in 13 years, adding vocals to an AI-created deep house track 'Kids, Wait Til You Hear This'. The track features an Art Garfunkel song using AI-generated piano backing, heralding 'new tools in service of expression'.

Protecting Children from Social Media and AI

Government consultation on banning social media for under-16s should also consider access to generative AI for young people. AI-driven technologies, including chatbots simulating friendship, raise urgent questions about safeguarding young minds online.