Almost 40% Of Jobs Around The World Will Be Impacted By AI

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Kristalina Georgieva - Image from Euronews

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) will impact 60 percent of jobs in advanced economies and some emerging markets around the world, according to International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva.
According to Georgieva, the impact will be slightly less in emerging markets, where 40 per cent of jobs would be impacted. In low-income countries, this number goes down to 26 per cent.
The IMF chief emphasizes the importance of acting now to create policies that ensure the beneficial impact of AI and mitigate potential negative consequences.

New Incognito Mode Disclaimer - Image by Google

Google has updated the disclaimer for its Incognito mode in the experimental Canary channel of Chrome. The update includes language informing users that while others using the same device won't see their activity, it won't change how websites collect and use their data.
This adjustment comes shortly after Google agreed to settle a $5 billion lawsuit accusing it of tracking Incognito users.
The plaintiffs argued that Google's tools, such as Analytics, were used to monitor users, potentially creating a false belief among users that their information was entirely private. The disclaimer update may be a response to these concerns and a step toward clearer communication about the limitations of Incognito mode.

Illustration by Nic Barclay for The Verge

Facebook receives data from a vast number of companies, with an average of 2,230 different companies providing data for each of the 709 volunteers in the study conducted by Consumer Reports. The data archives of the study's participants revealed that a total of 186,892 companies had shared data.
Companies utilizing Meta's advertising platform, owned by Facebook, upload customers' personal information and buying habits. This information is then used by Meta to serve targeted ads to those individuals or others with similar profiles.
Many businesses, especially data brokers, use coded or generic names, making it challenging to identify them, but they play a significant role in aggregating and providing personal information for ad targeting purposes.

Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash

OpenAI recently modified its usage policies, specifically removing the prohibition against the use of its technology for "military and warfare" purposes.
While OpenAI emphasizes that its technology is not designed for causing physical harm, concerns arise about potential indirect applications, such as writing code or processing procurement orders for items that could be used in harmful ways.
In response to inquiries, an OpenAI spokesperson acknowledged that the company is already collaborating with the US Department of Defense. The spokesperson clarified that while OpenAI's policy prohibits the use of its tools for harm, weapons development, communications surveillance, or causing injury or property damage, there are national security use cases aligned with their mission.

Image from Betavolt

Chinese startup Betavolt claims to have developed a miniature nuclear battery, the BV100, about the size of a coin. The company asserts that this nuclear battery can continuously generate electricity for 50 years without requiring charging, marking it as the world's first mass-produced nuclear battery.
Betavolt's nuclear battery is said to be the first to successfully miniaturize atomic energy, fitting 63 nuclear isotopes into a module smaller than a coin. The functionality relies on converting the energy released during isotope decay into electricity.
The battery is deemed safe for medical devices within the human body, and Betavolt envisions diverse applications, including aerospace, AI equipment, medical devices, MEMS systems, small drones, and micro-robots. Betavolt plans to launch a 1-watt battery by 2025 for broader applications.

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