The newsletter also highlights a few other stories such as a George Carlin “AI comedy special” being written by a human, US spies using OSINT data, the challenges of decarbonizing the economy, and Instacart's use of AI-generated food photographs. It also mentions BeReal courting celebrities, the potential of growing food in space, and the increasing trend of companies appointing chief AI officers. The main story discusses the growing fear of AI, with many scientists, business leaders, and policymakers warning of its potential dangers.
Key takeaways:
- X has banned all searches for Taylor Swift in an attempt to stop the circulation of AI-generated explicit images of her.
- A high-tech mouthguard, the Impact Monitoring Mouthguard, is being developed to help prevent concussions in athletes and soldiers by providing immediate warnings after head impacts.
- Artificial intelligence took the world by storm in 2023, and its future will be shaped by what we do next. A free LinkedIn Live discussion will be held to explore what’s next for AI in Europe, the US, and beyond.
- Concerns about AI and job loss are not new and were also prevalent during the Great Depression. These worries are best addressed by understanding economics, rather than fearing technological advancement.