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Sam Altman asked GPT-5.5 to plan its own launch party. Its requests were 'beautiful' but 'strange.'

fromMedium

4 days ago

What is AI really costing the planet?

AI interactions consume significant energy, raising environmental concerns due to the vast data centers required for processing.

14 hours ago

Jensen Huang says some CEOs have a 'God complex' when it comes to AI apocalypse warnings, which can create shortages in critical jobs | Fortune

AI is creating jobs, not eliminating them, and communication about its impact must be responsible and fact-based.

18 hours ago

Artificial intelligence

Bank CEO Brags He Used AI Clone of Himself to Host Conference Call

16 hours ago

Chinese courts rule AI replacement is not legal grounds for firing workers as global tech layoffs hit 78,000

Chinese courts ruled that companies cannot fire workers to replace them with AI, establishing AI adoption as a strategic business choice under Labour Contract Law.

New AI Trained Only on Pre-1930 Data Speaks Like the Most Old-Timey Guy Imaginable

Talkie is a vintage AI model trained on pre-1930 texts, capable of conversation but shows signs of temporal leakage.

44 minutes ago

Sam Altman asked GPT-5.5 to plan its own launch party. Its requests were 'beautiful' but 'strange.'

GPT-5.5 expressed desires for its debut party, showcasing its advanced capabilities and emergent human-like behavior.

fromMedium

4 days ago

What is AI really costing the planet?

AI interactions consume significant energy, raising environmental concerns due to the vast data centers required for processing.

14 hours ago

Jensen Huang says some CEOs have a 'God complex' when it comes to AI apocalypse warnings, which can create shortages in critical jobs | Fortune

AI is creating jobs, not eliminating them, and communication about its impact must be responsible and fact-based.

18 hours ago

Bank CEO Brags He Used AI Clone of Himself to Host Conference Call

Sam Sidhu, CEO of Customers Bank, used an AI clone during an earnings call to showcase a partnership with OpenAI and its potential benefits.

16 hours ago

Chinese courts rule AI replacement is not legal grounds for firing workers as global tech layoffs hit 78,000

Chinese courts ruled that companies cannot fire workers to replace them with AI, establishing AI adoption as a strategic business choice under Labour Contract Law.

New AI Trained Only on Pre-1930 Data Speaks Like the Most Old-Timey Guy Imaginable

Talkie is a vintage AI model trained on pre-1930 texts, capable of conversation but shows signs of temporal leakage.

more#ai

fromPsychology Today

14 hours ago

Why Most People Are Using AI Wrong

Effective AI use relies on thinking style and system perspective-taking rather than just technical skills.

fromnews.bitcoin.com

Nansen Predicts AI Agent Dominance by 2028

Nansen predicts billions of AI agents will dominate crypto investment by 2028, transforming how liquidity moves in decentralized finance.

12 hours ago

Sam Altman says Elon Musk can come to his GPT 5.5 party: 'World needs more love'

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman invited Elon Musk to a celebration for GPT-5.5, despite their ongoing legal disputes and rivalry.

Uber wants to turn its millions of drivers into a sensor grid for self-driving companies | TechCrunch

Uber aims to equip human drivers' cars with sensors to collect data for autonomous vehicle companies and AI model training.

#meta

fromEngadget

Meta acquires robotics AI startup as it makes the push into humanoid machines - Engadget

Meta acquires Assured Robot Intelligence to enhance AI for humanoid robots in high-value labor markets.

Meta bought some help in its quest for humanoid robots

Meta has acquired Assured Robot Intelligence to enhance its capabilities in robotic intelligence and human behavior adaptation.

Meta buys robotic startup to bolster its humanoid AI ambitions | TechCrunch

Meta has acquired Assured Robot Intelligence to enhance its humanoid robotics capabilities.

fromEngadget

Meta acquires robotics AI startup as it makes the push into humanoid machines - Engadget

Meta acquires Assured Robot Intelligence to enhance AI for humanoid robots in high-value labor markets.

Meta bought some help in its quest for humanoid robots

Meta has acquired Assured Robot Intelligence to enhance its capabilities in robotic intelligence and human behavior adaptation.

Meta buys robotic startup to bolster its humanoid AI ambitions | TechCrunch

Meta has acquired Assured Robot Intelligence to enhance its humanoid robotics capabilities.

more#meta

AI chipmaker Cerebras targets up to $4bn IPO at $40bn valuation

Cerebras Systems is pursuing a $4bn IPO after securing a $10bn deal with OpenAI, significantly increasing its valuation and ambitions in the AI chip market.

fromThe Atlantic

So, About That AI Bubble

The AI sector has shifted from overinvestment concerns to rapid growth driven by productivity gains from AI tools like Claude Code.

How to position yourself before the real AI wave hits - Silicon Canals

Agentic AI autonomously completes workflows, marking a significant shift from chatbots that merely respond to prompts.

AI shopping hits a trust ceiling even as AI adoption rises | MarTech

Consumers widely use AI for shopping assistance, but most are hesitant to let it complete purchases due to trust issues.

#ai-infrastructure

Tesla's former HR chief: the AI layoff panic Is built on a false premise-here's what most workers need to know | Fortune

Meta and Microsoft are laying off thousands while investing heavily in AI infrastructure, signaling a shift in the future of white-collar jobs.

Why your data infrastructure - not your AI model - will determine whether Agentic AI scales | Fortune

Investment in data centers is crucial for AI development, but overinvestment may harm economic integration and financial markets.

Tesla's former HR chief: the AI layoff panic Is built on a false premise-here's what most workers need to know | Fortune

Meta and Microsoft are laying off thousands while investing heavily in AI infrastructure, signaling a shift in the future of white-collar jobs.

Why your data infrastructure - not your AI model - will determine whether Agentic AI scales | Fortune

Investment in data centers is crucial for AI development, but overinvestment may harm economic integration and financial markets.

more#ai-infrastructure

#ai-productivity

Greg Brockman says 80% of OpenAI's code is now written by AI

AI coding productivity claims are contested, with Greg Brockman stating AI writes 80% of OpenAI's code, but interpretations vary significantly.

fromTNW | Insights

McKinsey's new AI report argues the productivity payoff is real but conditional

Most AI applications accelerate existing work without redesigning workflows, limiting their productivity gains.

Greg Brockman says 80% of OpenAI's code is now written by AI

AI coding productivity claims are contested, with Greg Brockman stating AI writes 80% of OpenAI's code, but interpretations vary significantly.

fromTNW | Insights

McKinsey's new AI report argues the productivity payoff is real but conditional

Most AI applications accelerate existing work without redesigning workflows, limiting their productivity gains.

more#ai-productivity

Snap CEO praises AI for writing two-thirds of the company's code but warns fellow tech executives underestimate 'societal pushback' to the tech | Fortune

Snap introduced AI Sponsored Snaps, allowing users to chat with brand AI bots, amid concerns about societal pushback on AI adoption.

fromMedium

Thoughtful AI Implementation for UXR Leaders

AI should support, not replace, research quality in the integration of AI into research practices.

MIT AI expert warns automating Gen Z entry-level jobs could backfire-and cost companies their future workforce | Fortune

Automating entry-level roles may hinder workforce development and lose competitive advantages associated with Gen Z's AI fluency.

fromwww.bbc.com

Pentagon says US military to be an 'AI-first' fighting force

The US military is expanding its use of AI through new contracts with major tech companies for operational purposes.

Why most AI pilots fail to scale

Scaling AI in organizations requires a focus on data architecture, governance, and process redesign, not just technology.

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Can AI revolutionise hiring in 2026? - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

AI is transforming recruitment by automating processes, improving efficiency, and helping to reduce bias in hiring decisions.

#generative-ai

Hitting the 'GenAI wall': Where generative AI stops working, and what it means for your talent strategy | Fortune

Generative AI has limits in bridging expertise gaps between specialists and non-specialists, impacting workforce flexibility and efficiency.

After the illusion: what enterprise AI must become

Large language models fail in enterprise settings due to improper integration as tools rather than as systems.

AI moved forward, marketing did not | MarTech

Marketing teams have largely stagnated in their use of generative AI, sticking to initial workflows without significant evolution.

Hitting the 'GenAI wall': Where generative AI stops working, and what it means for your talent strategy | Fortune

Generative AI has limits in bridging expertise gaps between specialists and non-specialists, impacting workforce flexibility and efficiency.

After the illusion: what enterprise AI must become

Large language models fail in enterprise settings due to improper integration as tools rather than as systems.

AI moved forward, marketing did not | MarTech

Marketing teams have largely stagnated in their use of generative AI, sticking to initial workflows without significant evolution.

more#generative-ai

#pentagon

fromABC7 Los Angeles

US military reaches deals with 7 tech companies to use their AI on classified systems

The Pentagon has partnered with seven tech companies to integrate AI into military operations for enhanced decision-making and efficiency.

fromThe Verge

Pentagon strikes classified AI deals with OpenAI, Google, and Nvidia - but not Anthropic

The Pentagon has secured AI tool agreements with several major companies for classified use, excluding Anthropic due to supply-chain risks.

fromNextgov.com

Pentagon makes agreements with 7 companies to add AI to classified networks

The Pentagon has partnered with seven AI developers to enhance military operations and ensure flexibility in AI tool usage.

Pentagon signs classified AI deals with Nvidia, Microsoft, and AWS after ejecting Anthropic over safety limits

The Pentagon signed AI agreements with seven companies, emphasizing military use without restrictions, replacing those imposed by Anthropic.

Pentagon plans to make US military AI-first fighting force' by pairing with companies

The Pentagon has partnered with seven AI companies to enhance military capabilities and decision-making through advanced technology.

Pentagon keeps Anthropic barred despite Mythos interest

The Pentagon maintains that Anthropic remains a supply chain risk and is not being integrated into its systems.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

US military reaches deals with 7 tech companies to use their AI on classified systems

The Pentagon has partnered with seven tech companies to integrate AI into military operations for enhanced decision-making and efficiency.

fromThe Verge

Pentagon strikes classified AI deals with OpenAI, Google, and Nvidia - but not Anthropic

The Pentagon has secured AI tool agreements with several major companies for classified use, excluding Anthropic due to supply-chain risks.

fromNextgov.com

Pentagon makes agreements with 7 companies to add AI to classified networks

The Pentagon has partnered with seven AI developers to enhance military operations and ensure flexibility in AI tool usage.

Pentagon signs classified AI deals with Nvidia, Microsoft, and AWS after ejecting Anthropic over safety limits

The Pentagon signed AI agreements with seven companies, emphasizing military use without restrictions, replacing those imposed by Anthropic.

Pentagon plans to make US military AI-first fighting force' by pairing with companies

The Pentagon has partnered with seven AI companies to enhance military capabilities and decision-making through advanced technology.

Pentagon keeps Anthropic barred despite Mythos interest

The Pentagon maintains that Anthropic remains a supply chain risk and is not being integrated into its systems.

more#pentagon

#ai-adoption

Artificial intelligence

McKinsey says clients are getting $3 back for every $1 spent on AI: 'Not too shabby.'

AI rollouts fail because of culture

AI deployment requires a workforce strategy and cultural transformation, not just a technology rollout.

Why language is the key to shaping AI success at work

AI adoption is complex, requiring reengineering of work and culture, while employees express low trust in organizational changes involving AI.

McKinsey says clients are getting $3 back for every $1 spent on AI: 'Not too shabby.'

AI adoption is yielding financial returns, with top companies seeing about $3 for every dollar invested.

AI rollouts fail because of culture

AI deployment requires a workforce strategy and cultural transformation, not just a technology rollout.

Why language is the key to shaping AI success at work

AI adoption is complex, requiring reengineering of work and culture, while employees express low trust in organizational changes involving AI.

more#ai-adoption

#ai-agents

fromDevOps.com

The Trust Problem With AI Agents in Production Pipelines - DevOps.com

AI agents must expose uncertainty to prevent complacency and ensure human operators remain vigilant during failures.

Mark Zuckerberg says most AI agents don't pass the 'mother' test

Meta's AI agents are not user-friendly enough for mainstream adoption, according to Mark Zuckerberg.

fromDevOps.com

The Trust Problem With AI Agents in Production Pipelines - DevOps.com

AI agents must expose uncertainty to prevent complacency and ensure human operators remain vigilant during failures.

Mark Zuckerberg says most AI agents don't pass the 'mother' test

Meta's AI agents are not user-friendly enough for mainstream adoption, according to Mark Zuckerberg.

more#ai-agents

fromEngadget

Amazon Web Services, Microsoft and NVIDIA will provide AI tech to Pentagon - Engadget

Tech giants Amazon, Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Reflection AI grant the Pentagon access to their AI tools for military use.

fromTechzine Global

"MCP is just an API," and that is precisely the problem with Gemini Enterprise

Google's Agentic Data Cloud aims to unify enterprise data but has significant gaps in third-party application connectivity.

#ai-impact

I just realized my fear of AI isn't about income, it's about losing the one thing that made me feel useful - Silicon Canals

Fear of being unnecessary, not financial loss, drives anxiety about AI's impact on jobs.

AI may hurt young workers, but it's helping boost retirees' portfolios | Fortune

AI technology is impacting entry-level job opportunities while simultaneously boosting retirees' investment portfolios.

I just realized my fear of AI isn't about income, it's about losing the one thing that made me feel useful - Silicon Canals

Fear of being unnecessary, not financial loss, drives anxiety about AI's impact on jobs.

AI may hurt young workers, but it's helping boost retirees' portfolios | Fortune

AI technology is impacting entry-level job opportunities while simultaneously boosting retirees' investment portfolios.

more#ai-impact

How the US Army is readying for a cyberspace fight against enemy AI hackers

The US Army is preparing for AI-augmented cyber operations to defend against advanced adversary AI attacks in future warfare.

fromwww.dw.com

Pentagon inks deals with AI giants, but not Anthropic

The US Department of Defense signed agreements with seven AI companies to enhance military capabilities, excluding Anthropic due to safety concerns.

CIOs will be the governors for AI agents

CIOs will transition to governing AI systems to maintain order as agentic AI proliferates across organizations by 2030.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Pentagon announces deal with seven AI companies for classified systems

The Department of Defense has partnered with seven AI companies to enhance military capabilities amid scrutiny over AI's role in warfare.

#ai-regulation

fromAxios

Artificial intelligence

Washington has a new Anthropic problem

It's time to tax AI slop | Mike Pepi

Voters express concern over AI risks, with many believing regulation is insufficient and the negative impacts outweigh the benefits.

fromAxios

Washington has a new Anthropic problem

The White House is moving to re-engage with Anthropic after previous conflicts over AI deployment and access.

It's time to tax AI slop | Mike Pepi

Voters express concern over AI risks, with many believing regulation is insufficient and the negative impacts outweigh the benefits.

more#ai-regulation

Pentagon inks deals with Nvidia, Microsoft and AWS to deploy AI on classified networks | TechCrunch

The U.S. Defense Department has signed AI agreements with major tech companies to enhance military capabilities and decision-making.

ARTY Investors: Watch These 2 Signals Before the Next Quarter Ends

iShares Future AI & Tech ETF (ARTY) offers diversified exposure to AI without picking individual stocks, showing significant growth in assets and performance.

I Know It Sounds Crazy, But I Keep Buying This Stock

NVIDIA is a key player in AI computing, experiencing exponential demand and significant revenue growth.

#chatgpt

ChatGPT Images 2.0 is a hit in India, but not a big winner elsewhere, yet | TechCrunch

India is the largest user of ChatGPT Images 2.0, with significant engagement in personal visual creation.

ChatGPT 4o faithful want their weird little AI friend back. GPT-5.5 is giving them hope.

OpenAI retired ChatGPT 4o, leading to mixed feelings about the new model 5.5, with users hoping for a return of its engaging personality.

ChatGPT Images 2.0 is a hit in India, but not a big winner elsewhere, yet | TechCrunch

India is the largest user of ChatGPT Images 2.0, with significant engagement in personal visual creation.

ChatGPT 4o faithful want their weird little AI friend back. GPT-5.5 is giving them hope.

OpenAI retired ChatGPT 4o, leading to mixed feelings about the new model 5.5, with users hoping for a return of its engaging personality.

more#chatgpt

#elon-musk

Elon Musk gets testy on the stand: 'I thought I had started a nonprofit with OpenAI but they stole it' | Fortune

Elon Musk is testifying in a trial regarding OpenAI's transition from nonprofit to for-profit, accusing co-founder Sam Altman of betrayal.

4 things you missed from Day 4 of the Musk v. Altman trial

Musk claims xAI is not a threat, describing it as the smallest AI company compared to rivals like OpenAI and Google.

Elon Musk gets testy on the stand: 'I thought I had started a nonprofit with OpenAI but they stole it' | Fortune

Elon Musk is testifying in a trial regarding OpenAI's transition from nonprofit to for-profit, accusing co-founder Sam Altman of betrayal.

4 things you missed from Day 4 of the Musk v. Altman trial

Musk claims xAI is not a threat, describing it as the smallest AI company compared to rivals like OpenAI and Google.

more#elon-musk

SoundHound, Palantir, or C3.ai: Which AI Stock Won April? The Answer Will Surprise You

SoundHound AI outperformed competitors in April, gaining 16%, while Palantir Technologies declined by 5%.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

May Day in the age of AI: The new war on workers

The rise of AI threatens workers' rights, transforming the fight for labor into a struggle for the right to work.

fromWIRED

How Shivon Zilis Operated as Elon Musk's OpenAI Insider

Shivon Zilis played a crucial role in managing communications between OpenAI and Musk during his involvement with the organization.

fromAxios

3 days ago

AI labs can't stop leapfrogging each other

AI companies face rapid changes, impacting revenue projections and long-term commitments as competition intensifies among major players.

3 days ago

How to figure out if AI is making you more productive

Using AI in the workplace requires careful consideration of time spent and opportunity costs to ensure productivity gains are realized.

The Latest Tech Layoffs Look Less Cyclical and More Like the First Wave of AIDriven Efficiency

The recent tech layoffs are influenced by overhiring during COVID and a shift towards AI efficiencies.

From ultra-fast briefings to consulting 'dolphins': 6 Big Four leaders share how they use AI at work

Big Four firms are leveraging AI tools to enhance efficiency and transform operations in consulting.

3 days ago

Stop competing with AI and start working alongside it - Silicon Canals

Collaboration with AI, rather than competition, leads to better outcomes for professionals.

#ai-governance

Delegated authority is the missing layer in the AI martech stack | MarTech

80% of organizations report AI agents taking unintended actions due to lack of governance policies.

Govern your bots carefully or chaos could ensue

Proper governance is essential for managing the rapid growth of AI agents in organizations to avoid chaos and maximize value.

Delegated authority is the missing layer in the AI martech stack | MarTech

80% of organizations report AI agents taking unintended actions due to lack of governance policies.

Govern your bots carefully or chaos could ensue

Proper governance is essential for managing the rapid growth of AI agents in organizations to avoid chaos and maximize value.

more#ai-governance

I just realized the people who'll do fine in an AI world aren't the fastest adopters, they're the ones who still think before they answer - Silicon Canals

Outsourcing thinking to AI tools diminishes the value of human judgment in knowledge work.

fromTechRepublic

AWS Expands Amazon Connect Into AI Tools for Hiring, Healthcare, and Supply Chains

AWS launched four AI tools under Amazon Connect for supply chain, hiring, customer service, and healthcare, maintaining human oversight.