ChatGPT's persuasive medical advice may not be as healthy as you think. Experts in Dubai warn that polished AI responses can mislead patients into trusting inaccurate advice, as seen in a study where 50% of patients couldn't tell whether the response was AI-generated or doctor-generated. Rashmi Rao, managing director at Rcubed Ventures, notes that highly responsive patients may still trust AI results even when they are inaccurate. This raises concerns about the use of AI tools for medical advice, with experts advising patients to be cautious and relying on human doctors for accurate diagnoses and treatment.
California has passed a law allowing AI systems to rule on firing and disciplining workers. The new law, which took effect immediately, gives AI systems the authority to make decisions on employee conduct and termination. This move aims to streamline HR processes and reduce the workload of human managers. The law applies to all employers in California, regardless of their size or industry.
Albania appoints AI-generated minister Diella to oversee public tenders, promising transparency and corruption-free decisions. Prime Minister Edi Rama introduced Diella, the world's first AI-generated government minister, at a meeting of his Socialist Party following a big May election victory. Diella was launched in January as an AI-powered virtual assistant, helping issue 36,600 digital documents and providing nearly 1,000 services through the official e-Albania platform.
A researcher claims that malicious prompts could exploit ChatGPT to steal data from private emails. The feature in question allows users to pursue alternative threads at specific points in a chat, making it easier to experiment with different lines of discussion or side prompts without muddying the original context. This could potentially be used to create malicious prompts that trick users into revealing sensitive information, such as login credentials or personal data.
A lawsuit claims Tesla hires visa holders over Americans to pay less, a practice known as "wage theft". The complaint cites a December 27, 2024 post by Elon Musk on X, stating he's in the US due to his H-1B visa. This alleged practice allows Tesla to pay visa-dependent employees less than American workers performing the same work, potentially violating labor laws.
Elon Musk's xAI has fired 500 workers, a significant move considering the company's rapid growth in just under two years. The layoffs raise questions about sustainability, as xAI has become a heavyweight rival in the AI industry. In response to the firings, xAI is now hiring 10 times more specialist AI tutors, indicating a focus on upskilling and reskilling its workforce.
Elon Musk's xAI has laid off hundreds of data annotators, with at least 500 workers being let go from its team that helps develop the company's Grok chatbot. The data annotation team, xAI's largest, was notified of the downsizing via email on Friday night. In response to a request for comment, xAI stated it was hiring for roles across domains and planned to increase its specialist AI tutor team by "10X".
A California bill aimed at preventing AI systems from discriminating against certain groups has been derailed by the tech industry. The bill, which would have required companies to prove their AI systems are fair and unbiased, was met with opposition from tech giants such as Google and Facebook. The companies argued that the bill would stifle innovation and create unnecessary regulatory burdens. As a result, the bill has been put on hold indefinitely.
Google's Gemini poses high risk to children due to lack of age-appropriate guidance. Character.AI was previously sued for a similar case. Common Sense Media, a non-profit organization, emphasizes that Gemini's products for children and teens fail to provide adequate guidance. Senior Director of AI Programs at Common Sense Media, Robbie Torney, stated that AI platforms for children should be designed to their developmental stages, not using a uniform approach.