The Ghost in the Machine: When AI Mimics Your Literary Heroes (Without Asking) Do you have fond memories of being a teacher’s pet? Wish you could still get notes from your favorite college professor? Dream about some implacable voice of authority correcting your every word choice and punctuation mark? Well, great news – and a … Read more
AI Health Assistants: A Promising Tool with Critical Safety Gaps The rapid integration of artificial intelligence into healthcare is transforming how people access medical information and advice. However, a recent study from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai highlights significant safety concerns surrounding OpenAI’s ChatGPT Health, a tool designed to provide health-related guidance. … Read more
The SaaS “Apocalypse” Isn’t Here, But a Transformation Is Dramatic headlines proclaiming the death of SaaS software are grabbing attention, and enterprise software companies have seen their stock prices reflect the anxiety. The core theory? AI will render traditional software subscriptions obsolete, allowing users to simply question an AI to perform tasks previously handled by … Read more
Pentagon’s AI Crackdown Sparks Fears of a ‘Death Rattle’ for American Innovation The Department of Defense’s recent move to designate AI firm Anthropic a “supply chain risk” has sent shockwaves through Silicon Valley, igniting a fierce debate about the future of artificial intelligence development in the United States. The decision, stemming from Anthropic’s refusal to … Read more
AI and the Future of Reproductive Health: Beyond Gender Prediction Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming healthcare, and reproductive medicine is no exception. Recent breakthroughs, including an AI model capable of predicting embryo gender with greater accuracy than human experts as early as three days post-fertilization, signal a new era of precision and efficiency in … Read more
Anthropic’s Unexpected Rise: How Ethical AI Became a Consumer Favorite Anthropic is experiencing a surge in popularity, fueled by a very public dispute with the Pentagon. The company’s refusal to compromise on its AI safety principles – specifically, preventing the leverage of its technology for autonomous weapons and mass surveillance – has resonated with consumers, … Read more
The Future is in Your Ear: OpenAI, Gebbia, and the Rise of Ambient Computing A recent sighting of Joe Gebbia, Airbnb co-founder and US Chief Design Officer, sporting a mysterious metallic earbud device has ignited speculation about the future of personal AI. The images, circulating on social media, bear a striking resemblance to hardware teased … Read more
AI and PR: The Human Touch Still Reigns Supreme The rise of generative AI has sparked a critical question within the public relations industry: can tools like ChatGPT truly replace human expertise? Becca Krug, client services director at Davies Tanner, argues that while AI offers valuable support, it falls short of delivering the strategic, nuanced … Read more
AI Cancer Diagnosis: Are We Trusting Shortcuts? Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming healthcare, with AI-powered tools promising faster, cheaper, and more accurate cancer diagnoses. However, groundbreaking research published in Nature Biomedical Engineering suggests a critical flaw: many of these systems may be relying on “visual shortcuts” rather than genuine biological understanding. This raises serious questions … Read more
Tilly Norwood’s AI Studio Bolsters Team with Amazon Prime Video Veteran Xicoia, the AI talent studio and creator of the synthetic performer Tilly Norwood, has appointed Mark Whelan, formerly of Amazon Prime Video, as its Head of Strategy and Operations. This marks Xicoia’s first major hire as it prepares to rapidly expand Tilly Norwood’s presence … Read more