In other AI news, Anthropic has released an updated version of its AI model, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, which is said to be funnier and more adept than its predecessor. Perplexity.ai has been accused of stealing content from various publications to feed its answer engine. In the UK, a businessman running for local office has created an AI avatar, AI Steve, to engage with voters. Lastly, a survey by The Boston Consulting Group found that job security is the top priority for workers due to concerns about technological disruption, including AI.
Key takeaways:
- Apple has entered the AI market with its "Apple Intelligence" features, which will be incorporated into its iPhones, Mac computers, and iPad tablets. The company will also begin AI training for students at its Developer Academy this fall.
- Safe Superintelligence Inc. (SSI), a new AI company led by OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever, aims to solve the challenge of building a safe superintelligence, prioritizing safety over short-term commercial gains.
- AI is being used in various sectors, including politics with the introduction of "AI Steve", a digital avatar for a UK businessman running for local office, and in the job market, where workers are prioritizing job security due to the potential disruption caused by AI.
- AI is also being utilized in the legal field for electronic discovery, in dating apps to refine user profiles, and in various AI chatbots and tools, demonstrating the growing adoption of AI across different industries.