Recent news highlights the multifaceted impact and integration of AI across various sectors. Google's AI Mode search tool, shaped by user research, aims to enhance information organization but faces criticism for inaccuracies and reduced traffic to publishers. Experts are debating AI's effect on student intelligence, while Prospect High School addresses challenges in detecting AI use among students, who also leverage AI as a learning aid. Oro Labs introduces an AI Agent Builder for procurement, promising efficiency gains in risk and legal reviews. Government officials are considering how to implement AI to improve efficiency and reduce costs, with potential savings of over $500 billion annually. Yageo plans to retain Shibaura's AI tech in Japan post-acquisition, emphasizing its importance in AI data centers. Cisco Live 2025 will showcase AI-ready infrastructure and security solutions, while Temple ISD is educating teachers about AI literacy. Figure AI's CEO, Brett Adcock, recently avoided demonstrating the company's robots live and was elusive about details regarding the company's relationship with BMW at a tech conference. Ricketts also discussed trade and AI during a conference call.
Key Takeaways
- Google's AI Overviews are designed to organize information but have faced criticism for inaccuracies and negatively impacting website traffic.
- Experts are discussing the impact of AI tools on student intelligence.
- Oro Labs has launched an AI Agent Builder for procurement, which automates tasks like risk reviews and fraud detection.
- Prospect High School is grappling with increased AI usage among students, using tools like Turnitin to detect it, while some students use AI for learning.
- The U.S. Congress is exploring ways for the government to use AI to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Yageo plans to keep Shibaura's AI technology in Japan after acquiring the company, highlighting its importance for AI data centers.
- Cisco Live 2025 will showcase AI-ready infrastructure and security solutions for businesses.
- Temple ISD is providing AI literacy training for educators.
- Figure AI's CEO avoided a live demo of its robots and questions about its relationship with BMW at a recent conference.
- Ricketts discussed trade and AI during a conference call.
Google reveals how user research shaped its AI Mode search tool
Google shared details on how user behavior influenced the development of its AI Mode search tool. Research showed people wanted AI Overviews to be more predictable and handle longer questions. Google identified key use cases like exploratory advice and local shopping. Early feedback suggests users appreciate the AI's ability to organize and understand information, but industry experts have concerns about traffic loss for publishers.
Google's AI Overviews spread false info and 'hallucinations'
Google's AI Overviews are reportedly giving out incorrect and sometimes dangerous information. The AI tool has been caught providing bogus advice, like adding glue to pizza sauce. It also diminishes the visibility of reputable sources, causing click-through rates to drop for publisher websites. Google CEO Sundar Pichai defends the tool, saying it helps users discover more information sources, but data suggests the AI makes mistakes more often than Google claims.
Are AI tools making students less smart Experts weigh in
Experts are discussing whether using artificial intelligence is affecting how smart students are.
Ricketts discusses trade and AI during conference call
This article discusses Ricketts's views on trade and AI during a conference call.
Oro Labs adds AI Agent Builder to its platform
Oro Labs has added an AI Agent Builder to its procurement platform, allowing teams to create their own AI agents. These new AI agents can handle tasks like risk reviews, fraud detection, and legal reviews. The platform already has AI agents for supplier maintenance and knowledge retrieval. Companies using Oro's AI have seen processing time cut by 50% for risk reviews and contract checks.
AI use grows at Prospect High School creating new challenges
Prospect High School is dealing with the increasing use of AI by students. The school is using Turnitin, a plagiarism detection tool, to identify AI use. However, the tool isn't always accurate, and some students have been wrongly accused of using AI. Teachers are also starting to use AI tools like Magic School to help with lesson planning. Some students use AI as a learning tool to summarize textbooks and slides.
Congress urged to give government tools to use AI effectively
During a House Committee hearing, experts emphasized the need for the federal government to use AI responsibly. They believe AI can improve efficiency, public services, and reduce costs. Members of the committee want to remove obstacles and speed up AI innovation. One expert suggested that federal agencies could save up to $532 billion annually by 2028 by using AI systems.
Yageo plans to keep Shibaura's AI tech in Japan after acquisition
Taiwan's Yageo Corp. plans to keep Shibaura Electronics Co.'s advanced AI technology in Japan if it buys the company. Shibaura makes high-precision thermistors, which are important for keeping electronic devices from overheating. These components are especially important in AI data centers.
Cisco Live 2025 to showcase AI-ready infrastructure and security
Cisco Live 2025 will focus on AI-ready infrastructure for solving real-world problems. Businesses can use tools like Cisco Nexus Hyperfabric and NVIDIA AI pods for tasks like fraud detection. Security will be a key topic, with experts discussing how to secure AI tools. The event will also cover smarter networks using software-defined access and Wi-Fi 7, as well as full-stack observability for better IT management.
Temple ISD hosts AI literacy event for educators
Temple ISD hosted an event to help teachers learn about artificial intelligence.
Figure AI CEO avoids live demo and BMW questions at conference
Figure AI CEO Brett Adcock appeared at a tech conference but didn't show a live demo of the company's robots. He also avoided giving specific details about Figure's relationship with BMW. Adcock mentioned that Figure has a contract with a second customer, reportedly UPS. Figure AI claims its robots have human-like skills, but the company mainly shows them in videos.
Sources
- Google Shares Details Behind AI Mode Development
- Google’s AI is 'hallucinating,' spreading dangerous info —...
- Experts weigh whether artificial intelligence is making students less smart
- Ricketts talks trade, AI during conference call
- Oro Labs Adds AI Agent Builder to Procurement Orchestration Platform
- Artificial Intelligence use grows at Prospect High School | Los Gatan
- Wrap Up: Congress Must Ensure the Federal Government Has Tools to Deploy Artificial Intelligence Effectively and Efficiently
- Taiwan’s Yageo Plans to Keep Shibaura’s AI Technology in Japan
- What to Expect at Cisco Live 2025
- Temple ISD hosts artificial intelligence literacy event for educators
- Figure AI CEO skips live demo, sidesteps BMW deal questions onstage at tech conference