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AI-Driven Layoffs at Meta, Salesforce, and Workday
The rise of AI-driven layoffs at major tech companies like Meta, Salesforce, and Workday highlights a rapidly evolving job market where automation is no longer a distant threat but a present reality, forcing workers to compete not just with each other—but with AI itself.
Why Bad Data Could Be Destroying Your AI—and How to Fix It
High-quality data is key to reliable AI, addressed through strategies like the ProductOps Approach and OODA Loop.
World Labs’ AI Creates 3D Worlds from Static Images
World Labs' groundbreaking Large World Models (LWMs) transform 2D images into interactive 3D worlds, revolutionizing spatial intelligence through AI.
The Perplexity Paradox: Can AI Innovate Without Crossing the Line?
Perplexity, a rising AI-powered search engine valued at $9 billion, offers real-time, reliable sources for research but faces legal challenges over copyright infringement.
Physical Intelligence: AI Robots Revolutionize Household Chores
San Francisco-based startup Physical Intelligence has developed the pi-zero AI robot model, designed to perform household chores.
Google DeepMind’s AlphaFold Wins Nobel Prize
Google DeepMind, one of the leading forces in building ethical and practical AI systems, has recently been awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for its work on a system called AlphaFold.
UCSC Professors Receive Nearly $2 Million to Advance AI for Climate Change Solutions
In September 2024, two UCSC professors were awarded nearly $2 million in funding for their projects centered around climate change.
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