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Guten Morgen. So…did you load up on Nvidia like we had advised? Because we did. And it turned out alright.
Anyway. Now that you know the quality of our intel—let’s talk work, shall we? Yeah yeah, we know ‘work’ is probably the last thing you want to hear in the morning, but we’ve got to let you in on a little secret: AI will most likely not steal your job. Keep reading.
DEEP DIVE
The Future of Work with Generative AI
Generative AI is no longer just a buzzword. It's gotten really powerful at a whole bunch of different tasks really, really quickly.
But what does that mean for the future of work?
According to a new study from the International Labour Organization (ILO), Generative AI is more likely to augment than destroy jobs by automating some tasks rather than taking over a role entirely.
The study, which covers 189 countries and regions, suggests that most industries are only partly exposed to automation and are more likely to be complemented rather than substituted by Generative AI. It also reveals crucial differences and challenges across sectors and countries. For example:
Clerical work had the most significant technological exposure, with nearly a quarter of tasks considered highly exposed.
High-income countries have a higher risk of automation (5.5% of total employment) than low-income countries (0.4%), but also a higher potential for augmentation.
The paper concludes that the socioeconomic impacts of Generative AI will largely depend on how its diffusion is managed. Workers' voices, skills training and adequate social protection will be key to managing the transition.
"Outcomes of the technological transition are not pre-determined. It is humans that are behind the decision to incorporate such technologies and it is humans that need to guide the transition process."
Generative AI is here to stay and will transform how we work. The question is: Are we ready for it?
PUNCHLINES
Dolma dilemma: AI2 releases Dolma, the largest open-source dataset for LLMs, but with a license that makes some critics question its openness.
Selena Gomez vs. AI: The singer was not impressed by the AI-generated version of her voice singing The Weeknd’s “Starboy” and called it “scary.”
No pasa nada: Spain shrugs off the skeptics and launches the first AI regulatory body in the EU, aiming to develop a citizen-centered AI.
Brain talk: Brain implants and AI enable paralyzed patients to speak through digital avatars.
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TLDR
Germany is set to double its public research funding for AI to nearly €1 billion over the next two years, bringing it closer to China and the US. The “AI Action Plan” will see over €1.6 billion invested in areas such as university labs for AI research, data centers, and AI training datasets. The aim is to promote AI “Made in Europe” and encourage private investment in AI by reducing regulation.
San Francisco-based startup ElevenLabs has expanded its AI voice cloning capabilities to 30 languages. The technology allows users to generate speech in their own voice in different languages, and is being marketed for applications such as audiobook narration. However, concerns about misuse and the potential for deepfake audio have been raised.
Twilio Segment has launched CustomerAI Predictions, a tool that helps marketers predict customer behavior. Built in collaboration with Amazon SageMaker, it could identify a group of customers most likely to buy a new product, based on previous events like a product viewed or added to a cart.
Hollywood is grappling with the implications of AI and 3D scanning technology. Screenwriters and actors are in a standoff with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) over the use of these technologies. While tech vendors believe actors should be compensated for their work, the rapid advancement and accessibility of AI and 3D scanning tech have sparked concerns about the future of the industry.
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