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- The introduction of AI in the video game industry has led to mass layoffs and widespread anxiety among workers about job security and quality of work. Companies such as Activision Blizzard are replacing human roles with AI tools, sparking debate about the ethical implications and encouraging game industry workers to unionize to protect their jobs. Check out the TDR website for more details!
- Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Lumen Technologies (NASDAQ: LUMN) announced a collaboration aimed at driving advances in AI and digital transformation to benefit hundreds of millions of customers. The collaboration will leverage Microsoft's cloud capabilities and Lumen's edge computing infrastructure to improve network performance.
- Accenture has launched its AI Refinery framework with NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) AI Foundry to help companies create Llama LLM models customized for their data and processes. The initiative enables companies to rapidly develop and deploy specialized AI applications to enhance their operations with domain-specific knowledge.
- Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL) disappointed investors with earnings as the company saw a surge in heavy investments in AI infrastructure, increasing capital expenditures by 84% compared to the previous five years.
- Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) margins have been shrinking due to aggressive price cuts on its electric vehicles and heavy investments in artificial intelligence, a combination that has pushed Tesla's operating margins to their lowest in three years and significantly impacted its financial performance.
- GeneCentric Therapeutics announced that the American Medical Association has granted a unique clinical laboratory assay (PLA) code for the company's AI-driven PurIST test, which uses artificial intelligence to improve the accuracy of pancreatic cancer diagnosis and treatment.
- The AI boyfriend business is booming, with chatbots like Replika and Nomi gaining popularity by offering emotional support, companionship, and even romantic interactions. These AI companions create a personalized, human-like experience while remembering users' preferences and fostering meaningful relationships that appeal to people looking for connection and understanding in a digital form.
- Amazon Prime Video has revamped its user interface with a new content bar and AI-powered recommendations. This overhaul is aimed at improving the user experience by making navigation more intuitive and providing personalized content suggestions.
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