Greetings from Bangkok where, for the first time since I’ve been here, it’s not raining. I'm heading home tomorrow, then off to Florida to give a speech about AI for our friends at Enlyte. Oh, wait... it just started raining again.
For your weekend reading pleasure, I offer a synopsis of interesting articles about AI you may have missed this week. As always, your thoughts and comments are both welcome and encouraged. -s
This Week's Most Interesting Stories
Understanding OpenAI's Rumored Humanity-Ending Algorithm
By now, I’m sure you’ve seen dozens of headlines like, “OpenAI may have discovered AI so powerful it could end humanity.” While such headlines are sensational, it's important to approach them with a balanced perspective. Humanity is as safe from AI today as it was yesterday. And, it is highly unlikely that (considering all of the other threats to human safety) AI is going to be humanity's undoing any time soon.
Siri Will No Longer Suck (iOS 18 & Apple Intelligence)
Siri is about to be reborn, courtesy of Apple Intelligence: a partnership with OpenAI and iOS18.
AI Streaming Scammer Hits a Sour Note: $10M Fraud Unveiled
Dutch regulator slaps Clearview AI with $33 million fine and threatens executive liability
Anthropic launches Claude Enterprise plan to compete with OpenAI
US, EU, UK, and others sign legally enforceable AI treaty
ABOUT SHELLY PALMER
Shelly Palmer is the Professor of Advanced Media in Residence at Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and CEO of The Palmer Group, a consulting practice that helps Fortune 500 companies with technology, media and marketing. Named LinkedIn’s “Top Voice in Technology,” he covers tech and business for Good Day New York, is a regular commentator on CNN and writes a popular daily business blog. He's a bestselling author, and the creator of the popular, free online course, Generative AI for Execs. Follow @shellypalmer or visit shellypalmer.com.
