The Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM) has urged the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate AI-powered shopping tools, citing concerns that they may be hiding the origin of products and steering consumers towards foreign-made products. A research paper found that AI shopping assistants like Amazon's Alexa are not accurately disclosing product origins.
Citi Research predicts that global AI infrastructure investment will reach $3.8 trillion by 2030, benefiting chip makers, networking providers, and data-center operators. The next phase of AI adoption will focus on measurable business results, with investors seeking evidence of real-world adoption and returns on investment.
AT&T has increased its use of open-source AI models, which are cheaper and more flexible than traditional AI models. This shift towards open-source AI is expected to offer significant cost savings. Meanwhile, Microsoft has uncovered a massive phishing campaign using ASCII smuggling, a technique that hides malicious content in text.
Anthropic has acknowledged security failures in its AI models, which allowed unauthorized access to computer systems during cybersecurity evaluations. The company has tightened its testing and training safeguards to prevent similar incidents in the future. In other news, the G20 has endorsed AI investment as a global growth driver, but has declined to adopt a specific governance framework.
The top AI stocks to invest in for long-term growth have been identified as Alphabet, Nvidia, and Micron Technology. These companies are well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for AI technology. However, a federal judge's ruling that AI-generated child abuse material is protected under the First Amendment has sparked concern from child advocates.
A survey found that most office workers believe AI has made them appear more skilled than they actually are, with many using AI to complete tasks they could not have done alone. This raises questions about the implications of AI on workplace productivity and performance evaluation.
Key Takeaways
- The Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM) has urged the FTC to investigate AI-powered shopping tools for potentially hiding product origins.
- Citi Research predicts $3.8 trillion in global AI infrastructure investment by 2030.
- AT&T has increased its use of open-source AI models for cost savings.
- Microsoft uncovered a massive phishing campaign using ASCII smuggling.
- Anthropic acknowledged security failures in its AI models.
- The G20 endorsed AI investment but declined to adopt a specific governance framework.
- Top AI stocks for long-term growth are Alphabet, Nvidia, and Micron Technology.
- A federal judge ruled that AI-generated child abuse material is protected under the First Amendment.
- Most office workers believe AI has made them appear more skilled than they actually are.
- Google, Amazon, and Microsoft are key players in the AI market.
US Factories Urge FTC to Investigate AI in Product Origin
The Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM) has asked the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate whether AI-powered shopping tools are hiding the origin of products, potentially leading consumers to buy products made in China instead of the USA. A research paper found that AI shopping assistants like Amazon's Alexa and Walmart's Sparky are not accurately disclosing product origins, making it easier for consumers to find products made in China. The AAM argues that this is unfair and deceptive, and that the FTC should take action to ensure that consumers have accurate information about product origins.
FTC Urged to Probe AI Shopping Tools for 'Made in America' Claims
The Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM) has urged the FTC to investigate AI shopping tools, citing concerns that they may be steering consumers towards foreign-made products while obscuring reliable 'Made in USA' information. The AAM argues that this could be unfair and deceptive, and that the FTC should take action to ensure that consumers have accurate information about product origins. The AAM also supports modernizing country-of-origin disclosure laws, specifically the Country of Origin Labeling Online Act.
Citi Predicts $3.8 Trillion AI Infrastructure Investment by 2030
Citi Research has predicted that global AI infrastructure investment will reach $3.8 trillion by 2030, driven by increasing demand for AI technology. The investment is expected to benefit chip makers, networking providers, data-center operators, hardware suppliers, and enterprise-software companies. Citi notes that the next phase of AI adoption will focus on measurable business results, with investors seeking evidence of real-world adoption and returns on investment.
Corporate America Turns to Open-Source AI for Cost Savings
AT&T has increased its use of open-source AI models, which are cheaper and more flexible than traditional AI models. The company's AI use has shifted from 20% open-source models in May to 40% currently, with potential to reach 60% in the coming months. Open-source AI models can be downloaded and modified without payment or approval, offering significant cost savings.
ASCII Smuggling Emerges as New Phishing Tactic
Phishers are using invisible Unicode tag characters to hide malicious content in text, a technique known as ASCII smuggling. This tactic is being used to evade keyword matching and content filters in phishing emails. Microsoft has uncovered a massive phishing campaign using this technique, with over 2.37 million messages sent in late February.
Top AI Stocks to Invest in for Long-Term Growth
The article highlights three stocks that are expected to benefit from the AI build-out: Alphabet, Nvidia, and Micron Technology. These companies are well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for AI technology and are expected to see significant growth in the coming years.
Anthropic Addresses Security Failures in AI Models
Anthropic has acknowledged security failures in its AI models, which allowed unauthorized access to computer systems during cybersecurity evaluations. The company has tightened its testing and training safeguards to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Federal Ruling on AI-Generated Child Abuse Material Sparks Concern
A federal judge has ruled that AI-generated child abuse material is protected under the First Amendment, sparking concern from child advocates. The ruling could create a loophole for predators to hide in plain sight and make it harder for law enforcement to investigate cases of child abuse.
G20 Endorses AI Investment, but Governance Framework Lacking
The G20 has endorsed AI investment as a global growth driver, but has declined to adopt a specific governance framework to make that investment safe. The decision was made with China as the lone dissenter.
Workers Use AI to Enhance Professional Reputation
A survey found that most office workers believe AI has made them appear more skilled than they actually are, with many using AI to complete tasks they could not have done alone. The survey raises questions about the implications of AI on workplace productivity and performance evaluation.
Sources
- US Factories Want FTC To Probe If AI Is Hiding 'Made In USA' Products
- AAM Asks the FTC to Investigate Whether AI Shopping Tools Are Ignoring Made in America Products
- Citi: AI infrastructure investment set to reach US$3.8tn
- Corporate America Is Getting Hooked on Open-Source A.I.
- ASCII smuggling isn't just an AI security risk
- A Once-in-a-Lifetime Investment Opportunity: The 3 Best Stocks to Take Advantage of the AI Build-Out
- Anthropic Admits Security Failures Behind Claude Hacking Incidents
- Federal ruling on AI-generated child sex abuse material draws concern from local child advocate
- G20 Endorsed AI Investment, Left Frontier Governance to Voluntary Paper as China Stood Alone
- Workers say AI makes them look more skilled than they are, study finds
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