June 2, 2023
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hype
The AI Hype Cycle Is Distracting Companies
Harvard Business Review, 06/02/23, The hype around artificial intelligence (AI) is contributing to the high failure rate of machine learning (ML) business deployments. Many practical use cases of ML innovate in straightforward ways and boil down to ML only, not AI. The term “AI” oversells what most ML business deployments actually do and alludes to human-level capabilities, contributing to overselling and misleading. Calling ML initiatives “ML,” not “AI,” can help differentiate most practical ML projects from research advances and accurately name such projects. This can help deliver the greatest impact on existing business operations by keeping the concrete operational objective front and center. READ THE ARTICLE
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Entertainment
Hollywood Writers on Strike Will Not Rest Until AI Is Stopped
Decrypt, 06/02/23, The ongoing Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike has entered its second month, with generative AI being a critical factor in the negotiations. The WGA proposed regulations on the use of AI for projects covered by their Minimum Basic Agreement to protect creative jobs, but the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers rejected it. Writers believe that AI devalues their work and the creative process, and they won’t wait until the role of creative writers is potentially marginalized by emerging technology. The strike has halted most major film and television productions, causing June gloom over Hollywood. READ THE ARTICLE
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JObs
Future-Proof Your Career: 10 Essential Steps For Thriving In An AI-Dominated Workforce
Forbes, 06/02/23, The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workforce is transforming the way industries operate. As a result, young professionals must develop skills that enable them to remain adaptable and relevant in a rapidly evolving job market. Learning to code, developing adaptability, investing in data literacy, cultivating a growth mindset, building emotional intelligence, engaging in problem-solving and building strong relationships are all crucial steps that young professionals can take to not just survive but thrive in an AI-dominated work world. By honing these skills, they can remain competitive in the ever-evolving job market and leverage AI as a tool for transformative change. READ THE ARTICLE
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Photography
How to Use A.I. to Edit and Generate Stunning Photos
The New York Times, 06/02/23, Thank you! How may I assist you today? READ THE ARTICLE
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Retail
A look at Walmart’s AI strategy for supercenters
Fox Business, 06/02/23, Walmart plans to integrate various artificial intelligence (AI) tools in stores and warehouses to assist employees with various tasks and free up more time for interaction with shoppers, leading to a boost in sales. The retail company has been experimenting with AI for over five years, with its latest voice assistant, “Ask Sam,” helping associates streamline various tasks. Walmart also introduced deep learning AI to enhance online grocery orders and has rolled out automated inventory scrubbers to Walmart-owned Sam’s Club locations nationwide. Walmart’s goal is to reduce shopping experience complications and enhance customer and associate productivity. READ THE ARTICLE
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Entertainment
Hollywood Writers on Strike Will Not Rest Until AI Is Stopped
Decryt, 06/02/23, The ongoing Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike has entered its second month, and one of the key sticking points is how AI tools potentially put creative jobs at risk. The WGA’s proposals include regulations on the use of AI for projects covered by the union’s Minimum Basic Agreement (MBA). The union has proposed that AI cannot write or rewrite literary material for such projects and can’t be used as source material, plus MBA-covered material also can’t be used to train generative AI. The AMPTP rejected the proposal, but some writers and producers are concerned about the use of AI tools in Hollywood. READ THE ARTICLE