Smile-Rating AI: A Step Too Far in Workplace Surveillance?

💳 Federal Trade Commission Investigates Mastercard for AI-Driven Price Manipulation

techspot.com · 3 minute read

Mastercard faces FTC scrutiny over AI-driven pricing practices, which may unfairly manipulate consumer costs.

• Mastercard's AI analyzes consumer data like purchasing habits and social media activity to adjust prices in real-time.

• Critics argue this practice is invasive and creates an unfair marketplace.

💻 How Confident Are You in Spotting AI Scams?

studyfinds.org · 4 minute read

A survey reveals 48% of Americans struggle to identify scams due to AI, highlighting the growing challenge of digital deception.

• 34% of respondents have fallen victim to a scam, with 40% impacted within the last year.

• The most common scams involve fake sales, financial operations, and email phishing.

👫 AI Boyfriends Are Gaining Popularity

axios.com · 4 minute read

Companion apps are becoming popular among women seeking reliable emotional support.

🧑‍🔬 New AI Classification System: Just A Marketing Move?

arstechnica.com · 4 minute read

OpenAI's five-tier AI progress system sparks debate on whether it's a meaningful measure or just investor bait.

• The system includes five levels: Chatbots, Reasoners, Agents, Innovators, and Organizations.

• OpenAI believes its current technology, such as GPT-4, is at Level 1, with Level 2 "Reasoners" on the horizon.

🛑 Rising Anti-AI Sentiment Forces Companies to Backtrack

theguardian.com · 5 minute read

Public outcry is forcing companies to rethink their AI projects amid fears of job loss and exploitation.

• A lifestyle magazine introduced an AI-generated "fashion and lifestyle editor" named Reem, sparking public outrage and a swift apology.

• Some anti-AI activists have embraced the term "luddites" and seek dialogue and compromise on AI adoption.

🎮 Can Protections Be Secured for Video Game Performers?

apnews.com · 4 minute read

Video game performers are striking over AI concerns, demanding better protections against the use of their likeness and voice without consent.

• SAG-AFTRA seeks better protections against AI using actors' voices and likenesses without consent or compensation.

• The union emphasizes that some performances are treated as "data," undermining performer protections.

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