In other news, Microsoft is reportedly planning to make some Xbox games available on rival consoles, and Uber has turned a profit for the first time, despite drivers' concerns about decreasing earnings. Meanwhile, the SEC has warned companies about falsely claiming to use AI models, a practice known as "AI washing". Finally, remote workers are facing increased risk of layoffs, and China's economy is expected to slow down after the Lunar New Year break.
Key takeaways:
- Google has launched an internal AI model called 'Goose' to help its employees code faster and improve efficiency. The AI can answer questions about Google's tech and write and edit code.
- Microsoft has also introduced an AI assistant, Copilot, to its internal teams. However, its adoption externally has been mixed, with some customers unhappy about its reliability and accuracy.
- There are concerns that AI tools like Goose could potentially replace human workers, despite Google's insistence that AI won't take away jobs. The introduction of such tools could exacerbate the internal culture war at Google, where layoffs have left some employees feeling that the company's culture has deteriorated.
- In other news, Microsoft is reportedly planning to allow Xbox games to be played on rival consoles, Uber has turned a profit for the first time but drivers claim they aren't benefiting, and remote workers are at a higher risk of layoffs as companies look to cut costs.