Return to Work, AI Companions, Bibi Netanyahu on AI
Episode description
This week we discuss the push by bosses across corporate America to get people back in the office and whether or not it makes sense. We also discuss the push by tech companies to cash in on lonliness amongst their users so they can cash in on advertisements. Also, Hollywood writers reach a tentative deal with the studios. Lastly, what the leader of Israel has to say about AI is worth listening to.
Washington Post Article on Google Using Your Emails to Train Their LLMs by Geoffrey Fowler
Forbes Article on Tech Leaders Closed Door Meeting W/ Congress
Futurism.com: Meta Launching AI-Powered Friends
Blog Highlighting AI Girlfriends and What That Means for Human Relationships
How to Tell If Your AI Is Conscious - by Oliver Whang
Forbes Article on Amazon Investing in Anthropic - by Siladitya Ray
WSJ Article on Accountants Leaving the Field for Fear of AI - by Mark Maurer
Screenwriters Reach Tentative Deal W/ Studios - by Brooks Barnes & John Koblin
Atlantic Article on Netanyahu as an AI Skeptic
WSJ Article on Atlanta's Commercial Office Space Problem
Bloomberg - What Return to Office Looks Like Globally
WSJ - Bosses Are Counting Badge Swipes To Track Employees Returning