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Good morning Reader, BT's CEO is considering significant job cuts as AI technology advances, reflecting a broader trend among tech leaders. Meanwhile, HP's governor encourages young scientists to integrate AI while valuing traditional knowledge systems.
Google collaborates with US experts to enhance AI-driven hurricane forecasts, while CEOs leverage AI for efficiency, raising concerns among workers about job security. In other news, Alexandr Wang, a former MIT dropout, has emerged as a notable figure in the AI industry, and some users are experiencing unexpected outcomes from AI chatbots. In today's newsletter:
- BT CEO eyes deeper job cuts as AI becomes more powerful: Report
- Big tech on a quest for ideal AI device
- Embrace AI while preserving traditional knowledge systems: HP governor to young scientists
- AI tools collect and store data about you from all your devices, here's how to be aware of what you're revealing
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BT CEO eyes deeper job cuts as AI becomes more powerful: Report 
BT CEO Allison Kirkby stated that AI advancements could lead to deeper job cuts beyond the planned 40,000 by 2030. As part of a £3 billion cost-cutting drive, she told the Financial Times the current restructuring doesn’t fully capture AI’s potential to streamline operations and reduce workforce needs. Read full article here |
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Big tech on a quest for ideal AI device 
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI has enlisted the legendary designer behind the iPhone to create an irresistible gadget for using generative artificial intelligence (AI). Apple is being cautious embracing generative AI, slowly integrating it into iPhones even as rivals race ahead with the technology. Read full article here |
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| AI's Impact on Workforce Dynamics: Job Cuts, Innovations, and Ethical Dilemmas  The Pulse The AI landscape is rapidly evolving, with significant implications for employment, privacy, and innovation. As companies like BT plan deeper job cuts due to AI efficiencies, the balance between technological advancement and ethical considerations becomes increasingly critical. How it's happening Key players like BT and OpenAI are driving AI's integration into various sectors. BT's CEO anticipates job reductions as AI streamlines operations, while OpenAI seeks to create user-friendly devices for generative AI. This interplay of competition and innovation shapes the future of work. Key takeaways
- BT plans deeper job cuts, anticipating AI's role in workforce reduction.
- OpenAI collaborates with top designers to create generative AI devices.
- AI tools raise significant privacy concerns as they collect user data.
- AI's integration into workplaces reshapes talent acquisition strategies.
- Governors urge young scientists to balance AI advancements with traditional knowledge.
Notable actions Recent reports indicate BT's restructuring could lead to 40,000 job cuts by 2030. OpenAI's collaboration with renowned designers aims to enhance user engagement with AI. Meanwhile, discussions on AI ethics and privacy are gaining traction among policymakers and industry leaders. |
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AI tools collect and store data about you from all your devices, here's how to be aware of what you're revealing 
AI tools are now embedded in daily life, collecting data through smart devices and platforms. While they offer convenience, all of this brings up serious privacy concerns for people and governments on how AI tools collect, store, use and transmit data. Read full article here |
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Google and US experts join on AI hurricane forecasts 
The hurricane center is not eliminating its human forecasters. Instead, the Google AI program will be used on an experimental basis by those same experts in their existing work. Still, the research partnership is the first time in which the Miami center is drawing on an AI company to learn how to better warn of nature's most destructive storms. Read full article here |
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 Around the web
- Google reportedly plans to cut ties with Scale AI
- Waymo limits service ahead of today’s ‘No Kings’ protests
- New York passes a bill to prevent AI-fueled disasters
- Inexpensive AI Agents Threaten Entry-Level Coding Jobs
- Vibe Coding Is Coming for Engineering Jobs
- Disney and Universal Sue AI Company Midjourney for Copyright Infringement
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