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- 1OpenAI builds influencer network to polish its public image●OpenAI is enlisting an influencer army to make it look 'good for the world'
OpenAI is reportedly paying a broad network of influencers across platforms like Instagram to promote ChatGPT and frame the company as 'good for the world.' The strategy reportedly includes sponsorships and coordinated ads as part of a wider marketing push. Critics view the effort as an attempt to manufacture goodwill for an AI company facing scrutiny over its societal impact.
- 2Elon Musk says AI will change jobs and reshape roles●“Jobs are going to change,” Elon Musk said Tuesday when asked about concerns over AI's impact on the future of work. He
Elon Musk said Tuesday that 'jobs are going to change' as artificial intelligence reshapes the workplace, telling an interviewer he expects an 'evolution of roles' as AI and robots take over tasks across different fields. He argued the most likely outcome is a transformation of work rather than mass disappearance of jobs. The remarks are drawing wide attention amid growing public debate over how AI will affect employment.
- 3Prominent Journalists to Discuss AI at Drake Lecture●Prominent Journalists to Discuss Tech, AI Evolution at Bucksbaum Business Lecture
Drake University is hosting prominent journalists at its Bucksbaum Business Lecture, where they will discuss the evolution of technology and artificial intelligence. The event is expected to draw attention to how AI is reshaping journalism and business, with the university's newsroom announcing the lineup of speakers.
- 4Trump meets AI executives as rising Treasury yields weigh on stocks●Trump meets with AI execs, Treasury yields pressure stocks, Alaska's luxury push and more in Morning Squawk
Donald Trump is holding meetings with artificial intelligence executives, while rising Treasury yields are putting pressure on stock markets. Also making headlines: Alaska is making a push to attract luxury travelers. The items are part of CNBC's Morning Squawk briefing, rounding up the key business and market stories investors are watching as the trading day gets underway.
- 5Bedminster AI mural condemned as insult to artists●Community condemn Bedminster AI mural as 'insult' to artists
A mural created using artificial intelligence in Bedminster, Bristol, has drawn strong criticism from local residents and the artistic community, who describe it as an insult to human artists. Critics argue the work devalues the skills of painters and street artists, adding to a wider debate over AI-generated art appearing in public spaces.
- 6SharpLink CEO predicts AI-managed finances within five years●SharpLink CEO sees a five-year path to AI-managed finances
The chief executive of SharpLink has outlined a five-year path to having finances managed by artificial intelligence. The comments, reported by Yahoo Finance, suggest the company expects AI systems to take an increasingly active role in financial management. Details on how this would work or what drove the prediction were not provided.
- 7Congress turns focus to growing data center impacts●Congress looks to address growing data center impacts
Congress is examining the rapidly expanding footprint of data centers and their effects on energy demand, water use, and local communities. The issue has gained urgency as artificial intelligence drives a boom in large-scale computing facilities across the United States. Lawmakers are weighing how to address infrastructure strain, environmental impacts, and costs borne by residents, though specific legislation and positions remain to be detailed.
- 8Expert says AI safeguards build moat around US firms●Safeguards 'build a moat' around US AI firms, prevent open-source models from advancing, expert says
An expert argues that US AI safeguards effectively 'build a moat' around American AI companies, while simultaneously preventing open-source models from advancing. According to the comments reported by France 24, regulatory and security protections designed to keep leading AI capabilities inside the US may be slowing the progress of freely available models, raising concerns about how export controls and compliance rules shape competition between closed and open AI development.
- 9Critics Warn AI Could Weaken Students' Intellectual Abilities●Incorporar una tecnología que puede atrofiar las capacidades intelectuales es contraproducente. La educación es un derec
Educators and commentators are pushing back against the incorporation of generative AI in classrooms, arguing that a technology capable of atrophying intellectual capacities is counterproductive. They stress that education is a fundamental right that cannot be subordinated to immediacy, laziness, or a superficial, reductionist view of the world. The debate reflects growing unease over how AI tools may affect critical thinking and learning.
- 10McDonald's explores AI-driven dynamic pricing for menus●Inside McDonald’s push to have AI price your Big Mac
McDonald's is reported to be working on using artificial intelligence to adjust prices of items like the Big Mac, potentially varying costs based on demand and other factors. The report, from Reuters, highlights the fast-food giant's broader push to modernise operations with AI technology. The idea of algorithmic pricing in everyday fast food has drawn attention over its possible impact on customers.