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AI’s Impact on Young Careers #1681
The rise of generative AI in automating mundane tasks, traditionally assigned to entry-level workers, is causing concern among young workers. This technology is seen as a threat to their career develo
Tax Firms Accused of Sharing Sensitive Data with Google, Meta #1680
A report by seven US lawmakers reveals that US tax preparation firms, including TaxAct, TaxSlayer, and H&R Block, have been sharing sensitive taxpayer data with tech giants Google and Meta. The compan
Meta’s Threads App Surpasses 30 Million Signups #1679
Metas new application, Threads, designed to compete with Twitter, hit a record-breaking milestone with over 30 million signups on its first day of global availability. Overseen by Instagram CEO Adam
Meta’s AI Algorithm #1678
Meta has offered a detailed insight into how its AI algorithms decide the content users see on Facebook and Instagram. The company has rolled out 22 card systems explaining how content is ranked for F
Public Opinion on AI Concerns #1677
A poll by The Verge, Vox Medias Insights and Research team, and research consultancy firm The Circus surveying 2,000 US adults provide fresh insights on public sentiment towards artificial intelligen
Google’s Pixel Outshines iPhone in New Ads #1676
Google has released a quirky ad campaign for Pixel phones, dubbed Best Phones Forever, that humorously highlights the shortcomings of iPhones compared to Pixel phones. The campaign showcases the sup
Opaque Algorithm Changes by Facebook Leave Publishers in the Dark #1675
Website owners are learning again not to trust third-party sites to drive website traffic. A sudden and unexpected change in Facebooks algorithm during May 2023 has resulted in a significant decrease
Samsung Ex-Executive Arrested for Alleged Chip Tech Theft #1674
I am sure, in a bid to steal tech for the Chinese. A former Samsung Electronics executive, who previously served as vice president at SK Hynix, has been indicted in South Korea for purportedly stealin
Content Writer Shifts to Trade Work Amid OpenAI’s ChatGPT Disruption
I keep saying that ChatGPT is going to cause a lot of folks to lose their jobs. Eric Fein, a content writer, experienced a significant drop in business when 10 of his clients replaced him with OpenAI
AI Adoption Concerns and Perceived Benefits Among US Workers #1672
A recent survey reveals that 79% of American workers harbor concerns about potential wage cuts due to AI integration in their workplaces, despite many also recognizing possible workload alleviation. T