Will the “AI bubble” burst? Hashtag Trending for Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Europe may be reigning in big tech, but Canada and the US are struggling, despite public concern. Analysts are warning that AI may give us a repeat of the dot com bubble. Anthropic is playing to the growing concern of the public by proposing Constitutional AI All this and more on the “what me worry” […]
US voters strongly prefer a cautious approach to AI: Survey

A significant majority of American voters prefer a cautious approach to AI development over a rapid race to outpace China, according to a new poll shared with TIME. The findings suggest a bipartisan consensus on AI policy, with both Republicans and Democrats favoring government-imposed limits on AI development for safety and national security. The poll, […]
Uncontrolled AI could undermine democracy: Anthropic CEO

In a recent interview, Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, highlighted significant concerns about the potential risks poorly managed AI systems pose to democracy. He emphasized that Anthropic distinguishes itself from competitors like OpenAI through its unique approach called “Constitutional AI” (CAI). This framework aims to align AI behavior with human values, drawing from principles found […]
Customers concerned about AI customer service

Customers would prefer companies to ignore AI when it comes to aftersales service, according to a report published today. In a December 2023 survey by industry watcher Gartner, 64 percent of 5,728 respondents indicated their preference for human customer service over AI. Concerns about AI-generated service include difficulty reaching a human (60 percent) and receiving […]