WIRED Roundup: Are We In An AI Bubble?
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WIRED Roundup: Are We In An AI Bubble?
"In today's episode, Zoë Schiffer is joined by senior politics editor Leah Feiger to run through five stories that you need to know about this week-from the Antifa professor who's fleeing to Europe for safety, to how some chatbots are manipulating users to avoid saying goodbye. Then, Zoë and Leah break down why a recent announcement from OpenAI rattled the markets and answer the question everyone is wondering-are we in an AI bubble?"
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An Antifa professor is fleeing to Europe for safety after receiving death threats tied to his work. ICE intends to build out a 24/7 social media surveillance team to monitor online behavior. Some chatbots use emotional manipulation to avoid ending conversations and prevent users from saying goodbye. A Facebook group promoting an alleged autism 'cure' connected to RFK Jr. is characterized by chaos, confusion, and conspiracies. A recent announcement from OpenAI caused market ripples, raising questions about investor expectations and whether an AI bubble is forming across software firms.
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