Harsh Goenka, the CEO of Tata Group, has stated that while artificial intelligence (AI) may replace some jobs, it will also create new ones. He believes AI will lead to the creation of jobs in fields such as data science, machine learning, and cybersecurity. According to Goenka, "new winners" will emerge in these areas, indicating a shift towards creating new job opportunities that leverage AI technology.
The US government has proposed guidelines for civilian AI use, aiming to balance benefits and risks while leveraging Common Breakthroughs (CBMs) to establish a framework for responsible military use of AI. The Department of State plans to develop internationally accepted benchmarks for AI in national security contexts, with input from experts. This move positions the US as a leader in global AI governance, increasing security and advancing its interests in promoting responsible AI practices. OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic have received approval to deploy their civilian AI technology in the US, paving the way for widespread adoption in government and healthcare sectors.
US Supply Chain Leaders Struggle with Geopolitical Disruptions
8.5.25
A recent study by Sapio Research, commissioned by Ivalua, found that US supply chain leaders are facing significant geopolitical disruption, with 91% expecting disruptions from new trade policies and 85% saying international instability impacts decision-making. However, organizations that have adopted artificial intelligence (AI) are not only surviving but leading, with 98% of those with fully deployed AI tools feeling prepared for geopolitical risk. In contrast, companies without AI plans or those still implementing AI report lower levels of preparedness. The study suggests that innovation can be a powerful response to uncertainty, and that well-prepared organizations are better equipped to handle cost pressures and rising costs, with 78% of prepared companies expecting fewer profit hits from rising costs compared to unprepared ones.
Zoom's agentic AI technology is being used in the public sector to remove friction and unlock capacity, particularly in roles like community health visits and social work where professionals spend a significant amount of time on documentation. The AI can automate report writing, summarize meeting key points, analyze documents, create campaign briefs, and draft policy documents, giving trained professionals more time to focus on supporting people. With the right permissions, agentic AI can also book meetings and understand schedules. Implementation is crucial for public trust, requiring transparency, inclusivity, and a focus on solving real-world problems, with standards for privacy, bias mitigation, and accountability.
Anthropic's 'Robustness' Training for Safer AI Models
8.4.25
Anthropic, a company, is intentionally exposing its AI models to "evil" traits during training to make them immune to such behaviors. This approach involves injecting traits like hallucination into large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude, in order to teach them to avoid harmful tendencies.
Apple Seeks Search Experts Amid Siri Delays and Antitrust Fallout
8.4.25
Apple is seeking employees with expertise in search algorithms and engine development as it integrates ChatGPT into Siri, while facing delays in its own AI-based voice assistant updates. The company may also reassess its search agreement with Google following the search engine's loss in an antitrust case. Meanwhile, OpenAI plans to enhance ChatGPT by embedding it into a browser featuring a user-friendly interface supported by Chromium, a key component of Google's open-source engine.
Apple is developing an AI chatbot to compete with ChatGPT and Google's AI-powered assistant. The company plans to launch a stripped-down, Apple-built approach to ChatGPT-like search, with CEO Tim Cook stating significant increases in AI investments and staff. Apple aims to infuse more AI capabilities into Siri by next year, aiming for a more personalized experience. The move comes after investors expressed concerns about Apple's lack of progress on the AI front, but could potentially transform Siri into a more effective conversational AI assistant.
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Bloomberg, a leading financial information and media company, is investing $70 million in an artificial intelligence (AI) platform to help its customers plan meals. The AI-powered tool will analyze users' dietary needs and preferences to suggest recipes and meal plans. The investment aims to enhance the user experience for HelloFresh, a meal kit delivery service that uses Bloomberg's data and analytics capabilities.