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What Every Senior Decision-Maker Needs to Understand About AI and its Impact
Bits With Brains is a technology new site that provides senior decision-makers with the latest insights and analysis about the impact of artificial intelligence on business, the economy, society, and national security. Our team of experts offers in-depth coverage of AI trends, use cases and best practices, as well as thought-provoking commentary on the ethical and policy implications of this transformative technology. Stay ahead of the curve with Bits With Brains.
8/11/24
AI is Reshaping Corporate America: What Decision-Makers Need to Know
The tech industry is beginning to experience a seismic shift as artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes corporate strategies and structures.
7/27/24
More on the AI Data Scraping Controversy
The recent AI data scraping controversy has once again ignited a firestorm of debate across tech circles, legal forums, and public discourse.
7/1/24
The AI Copyright Conundrum: The UDIO and Suno Lawsuits
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has launched legal salvos against AI music generators UDIO and Suno, accusing them of copyright infringement on a massive scale.
6/29/24
AI Apocalypse: Hype or Existential Threat?
As artificial intelligence capabilities grow by leaps and bounds, so too do warnings from top experts about the potential existential risks posed by advanced AI systems.
6/8/24
Disrupting Deceptive AI: OpenAI's Fight Against Covert Influence Operations
Over the past three months, OpenAI has identified and disrupted at least five covert influence operations that employed AI to manipulate public opinion.
6/3/24
Navigating the Future: A Comprehensive Roadmap for AI Policy from the U.S. Senate
This is a high-level summary of the report produced by the US Senate Bipartisan AI Working Group
6/2/24
The Continuing Tumultuous Saga of Sam Altman's Firing and Reinstatement at OpenAI
Generative AI was rocked in November 2023 when Sam Altman, the high-profile CEO and co-founder of OpenAI, was abruptly fired by the company's board. Has anything changed?
4/28/24
The AI Apocalypse Prevention Act? Unpacking the RAAIA's Ambitious Bid to Tame Tech Titans
The Responsible Advanced Artificial Intelligence Act (RAAIA) is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to regulate the development and deployment of advanced artificial intelligence systems. The RAAIA is still in the draft stage and has not yet been enacted into law.
3/29/24
From Boardroom to Chatroom: AI's Corporate Ladder Climb
Recent studies and surveys provide a stark picture of the potential scale of job displacement due to AI.
3/27/24
Rise of the Machines: Why Every Company Suddenly Needs a Chief AI Whisperer
The role of Chief AI Officers (CAIOs) is emerging as an essential position within organizations, especially as artificial intelligence (AI) technologies continue to evolve and integrate into various sectors.
3/17/24
Red Tape or Red Carpet? Unpacking the EU's Love Affair with AI Regulation
The European Union's Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) is a pioneering legislative effort aimed at regulating the use of AI, including LLMs, within the EU.
3/10/24
The Irony of Innovation: Musk's Battle Against His Own Brainchild, OpenAI
Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI, a company he co-founded, has ignited a complex legal and public relations battle.
3/10/24
Has the start of the AI Job Apocalypse just Begun?
In the first few months of 2024 alone, over 42,000 jobs have been slashed across the tech industry, with companies like Google, Microsoft, IBM, and Amazon all citing AI and automation as one of the factors behind the cuts.
2/16/24
Oh Boy! This election cycle won’t be fun.
Nowhere do the stakes appear higher than in safeguarding electoral integrity from the onslaught of synthetic media - and time may well be against us.
1/9/24
China Chips Away at US Dominance in Semiconductors
The United States has long held a commanding lead in semiconductor technology, but China is making rapid strides to catch up.
1/9/24
Big Tech's Billion-Dollar Bets on AI Startups and the Regulatory Gaze
In the past year, a seismic shift has occurred in the artificial intelligence (AI) landscape, marked by a series of high-profile investments by technology behemoths.
1/7/24
More on the Impact of AI on the Job Market
Rapid advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI), especially Generative AI, will lead to significant changes in the job market.
1/7/24
Copyright Clash: How NYT's Legal Battle with AI Giants Could Reshape Digital Rights
In a landmark legal battle that could redefine the boundaries of copyright law and AI technology, The New York Times (NYT) has launched a lawsuit against tech giants OpenAI and Microsoft.
12/24/23
Update On the Long Road to an EU AI Regulation Act
After almost a year of debate and negotiations, the European Union finally reached a provisional agreement last week on landmark legislation to regulate artificial intelligence.
12/10/23
Leaked OpenAI Model Raises Broader Safety Questions
The leaked Q-Star model from OpenAI demonstrates rapid progress in unsupervised AI capabilities.
12/10/23
Reports of AI Ending Human Labor May be Greatly Exaggerated
Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI), together with the uncertainties around Open AI, have renewed apprehension about the impact of technology on jobs.
12/10/23
Generative AI and the Workforce: A Balanced Perspective on Job Creation and Displacement
The impact of generative AI on employment is a complex and multifaceted issue. Recent reports have shed some light on this topic, revealing a landscape where AI is both a creator and a disruptor of jobs
12/10/23
The Perils of AI Benchmark Sensationalism: A Sober Perspective
The launch of Google's new natural language model Gemini came with great fanfare and bold claims. Google CEO Sundar Pichai hailed it as "more accurate, relevant and safe" than rival models like GPT-4 in an array of language tasks.
12/10/23
Responsible AI: A Growing Priority for Businesses
As Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) continues to permeate various aspects of our lives, businesses are increasingly recognizing the desirability of investing in responsible AI.
10/29/23
AI Safety: Progress but Lots More Needed
The 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session in September 2023 saw a flurry of discussions on artificial intelligence (AI) safety at the global level. While it is encouraging to see more attention on this critical issue, there is still a sense of urgency that more concrete action is needed to govern AI responsibly.