Recent developments in AI span multiple sectors, from talent acquisition to cybersecurity and education. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has criticized Meta's AI recruiting strategies, calling them "distasteful" and suggesting Meta didn't secure top talent despite offering some individuals $100 million signing bonuses. Altman also voiced concerns about potential cultural issues arising from Meta's recruitment tactics. Meanwhile, AI models like ChatGPT and Claude are being used to fact-check statements by public figures, such as Donald Trump, raising questions about the technology's reliability and potential biases. Capital One is leveraging AI agents to enhance car sales, reporting a 55% increase in customer engagement for dealerships using the technology, with plans to expand into the travel sector. KnowBe4 is implementing AI for real-time cybersecurity training, providing users with immediate tips based on their actions to prevent risky behavior. In genealogy, AI offers faster research but requires caution due to potential inaccuracies. Bank of America has patented AI auditors for artificial intelligence, reflecting the growing importance of AI governance. However, a proposed bill in Congress raises concerns about the US's ability to compete with China in AI, potentially hindering data center construction and workforce retraining. AI-generated music is also increasingly prevalent on streaming services like Spotify, with some AI bands lacking a genuine online presence. Navan is using its AI platform, Navan Cognition, to power its virtual travel agent, Ava, designed to minimize errors through multiple layers of verification. Finally, the University System of Maryland (USM) is partnering with Google to provide free AI courses and Google Career Certificates, including programs in data analytics and cybersecurity, aimed at students, active military, veterans, and military families.
Key Takeaways
- Sam Altman (OpenAI) criticized Meta's AI recruiting, deeming it "distasteful" and suggesting they missed out on top talent, despite offers like $100 million signing bonuses.
- ChatGPT and Claude are being used to fact-check statements from figures like Donald Trump, highlighting AI's role in combating misinformation but also raising bias concerns.
- Capital One's AI agents have boosted car sales, increasing customer engagement by 55%, with plans to expand into travel.
- KnowBe4 is using AI for real-time cybersecurity training, offering immediate tips to users based on their actions.
- AI is aiding genealogy research but requires caution due to potential inaccuracies and fabricated information.
- Bank of America has patented AI auditors for artificial intelligence, signaling a focus on AI governance and oversight.
- A congressional bill is raising concerns about the US's ability to compete with China in AI due to potential funding cuts and restrictions on data center construction.
- AI-generated music is becoming prevalent on streaming services like Spotify, with some AI bands lacking a genuine online presence.
- Navan's AI travel agent, Ava, uses the Navan Cognition platform to minimize errors through multi-layered verification.
- The University System of Maryland (USM) is partnering with Google to offer free AI courses and Google Career Certificates in fields like data analytics and cybersecurity.
Sam Altman says Meta's OpenAI recruiting is distasteful
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman criticized Meta for trying to hire OpenAI researchers with high pay. He said Meta is acting in a way that feels "somewhat distasteful" after Meta recruited nine researchers from OpenAI for its new AI division. Altman hinted that OpenAI might change its employee pay. He also said OpenAI has more potential than Meta.
Altman mocks Zuckerberg's AI hiring saying Meta didn't get top talent
OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman is pushing back against Mark Zuckerberg's AI recruitment. Altman said Meta didn't hire OpenAI's "top people" despite trying for a long time. Meta hired researchers like Trapit Bansal and Shuchao Bi. Altman believes Meta's actions could cause cultural problems. He also mentioned Meta offered some people on his team $100 million signing bonuses.
AI fact-checks Trump claims raising questions of truth and tech
AI models like ChatGPT and Claude fact-checked 20 statements by Donald Trump. The AI largely disagreed with his claims, sparking debate about technology's reliability. The AI models showed the ability to challenge misinformation. However, there are concerns about biases and limitations in AI. The AI's dependence on existing data sets may include historical biases.
Capital One's AI agents boost auto sales without human help
Capital One is using AI agents to change car sales. These AI agents help customers find cars and financing. Dealerships using the AI saw a 55% increase in customer engagement and sales leads. Capital One plans to use the AI in the travel sector too. The AI agents work 24/7 and follow company rules.
KnowBe4 uses AI for cybersecurity training in real-time
KnowBe4 is using AI to improve cybersecurity training. Their "Just-in-Time" training gives users real-time tips based on their actions. This helps stop risky behavior before it causes problems. AI can analyze user behavior, like plugging in a USB drive, and provide custom training. This approach turns employees into proactive defenders against cyber threats.
AI in genealogy searches pros and cons
AI can help with genealogy research, but users should be careful. AI can make research faster and give better results. When asking questions, be specific about what you want. Watch out for incorrect information, as AI can "hallucinate" or make up answers. AI can also change details in photos, so be aware of potential errors.
Bank of America patents AI auditors for artificial intelligence
Bank of America has patented AI-based auditors of artificial intelligence. Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No 9 for patent activity. There were 168 patents granted. Texas Instruments Inc received 25 patents. Blake Browder and Joy Figarsky each received 4 patents.
Bill could give China the lead in AI race
A new bill in Congress is causing concern for the future of AI in the US. Some worry it could hurt the US's ability to compete with China in AI. The bill cuts funding for programs that help people who lose their jobs to automation. It also makes it harder to build data centers, which are needed for AI. These changes could make the US less prepared for the future of AI.
AI music is taking over streaming services
AI-generated music is becoming common on streaming services like Spotify. Bands like The Velvet Sundown may not even be real. Their music is mediocre and lacks personality. It's hard to tell for sure if music is made by AI. Many AI bands have no online presence outside of streaming services. AI music is flooding Spotify and is trained to be boring.
Navan's AI travel agent avoids errors using smart platform
Navan created Navan Cognition, an AI platform that powers its virtual travel agent, Ava. The platform is designed to avoid AI errors. Ava can handle the work of hundreds of human agents. Navan Cognition uses multiple layers of agents and AI to double-check answers. The platform can be used for other business applications beyond travel.
USM and Google partner to offer AI courses and certificates
The University System of Maryland (USM) is partnering with Google. They will offer free Google Career Certificates and AI courses to students. The certificates are in fields like data analytics and cybersecurity. The AI courses will teach how to use AI to improve education. USM wants to provide these resources to active military, veterans and military families.
Sources
- Sam Altman Calls Meta Recruiting Efforts ‘Distasteful’
- Sam Altman scoffs at Mark Zuckerberg’s AI recruitment drive and says Meta hasn’t even got their ‘top people’
- AI Fact-Checks Trump's Claims: Truth or Tech Takedown?
- Revving Up Auto Sales: Capital One's AI Agents Ditch the Human Touch!
- AI-driven cybersecurity: KnowBe4's Just-in-Time training boost
- Jim Moses: The pros and cons of using AI in genealogy searches
- Patented: Bank of America's AI-Based Auditors of Artificial Intelligence and More North Texas Inventive Activity
- The One Big Beautiful Bill is one big disaster for AI
- What People Are Getting Wrong This Week: 'The Velvet Sundown' and AI Music
- Navan CTO on Building an Agentic AI Platform With ‘Zero Critical Hallucinations’
- USM partners with Google to offer career certificates, AI courses