🤖 The AI job interviewer will see you now

• AI-powered job interviews are becoming increasingly common, with 10% of U.S. companies already using AI in hiring and another 30% planning to start in 2024. This trend is also catching on in China and India.

• AI hiring systems aim to reduce human bias by assessing candidates purely on merit, but critics argue that bias can still creep into the training data. There are also concerns about lack of transparency in how these systems make decisions.

• Some candidates are turning to AI themselves to help answer interview questions, with services like Whisper Interview in China generating answers through GPT-4 to help candidates pass interviews. This highlights the growing influence of AI on hiring practices.

🎥 Luma Unveils Dream Machine 1.5: The Next-Gen AI Video Creator

• Dream Machine 1.5 offers a smarter understanding of user prompts, custom text rendering, and faster video generation, capable of producing 120 frames in under 120 seconds.

• The tool focuses on delivering realistic and consistent motion in videos, maintaining character integrity and simulating real-world physical characteristics effectively.

• Sample videos shared on social media prior to the official launch have received positive reactions, raising anticipation for its performance compared to competitors in the AI video generation market.

🚔 Telegram CEO arrested at french airport

• Pavel Durov, the 39-year-old CEO of the popular messaging app Telegram, has been arrested upon arrival at Le Bourget Airport in northern Paris, France. The arrest was made under a warrant related to alleged violations associated with Telegram.

• French authorities have accused Mr. Durov of failing to take adequate measures to curb criminal uses of the Telegram platform. The investigation is reportedly focused on a lack of moderation on the app.

• The Russian embassy in France has stated that they are taking "prompt actions" to understand the circumstances surrounding Durov's arrest, according to information from Russia's TASS news agency.

⚠️ Ex-OpenAI researchers warn of ‘catastrophic harm’ as company opposes AI safety bill

• The researchers, Saunders and Kokotajlo, expressed disappointment in OpenAI's stance, arguing that the absence of stringent safety measures for AI development poses significant risks to the public.

• While OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has advocated for AI regulation, the researchers criticized the company's opposition to specific state-level regulations, suggesting that the call for federal oversight is insincere and unproductive.

• The former employees urged California legislators to pass SB 1047, emphasising the urgency of establishing safety regulations for AI development, as they believe waiting for federal action could delay necessary protections.

😱 Jenna Ortega reveals 'terrifying' reason she 'hates AI' and deleted Twitter

• Ortega described receiving "dirty edited content" of herself as a child, which she found terrifying and corrupting. She emphasised that encountering such inappropriate material at a young age was deeply unsettling.

• Expressing her disdain for AI, she stated, "I hate AI," while acknowledging its potential for positive applications. However, she highlighted the negative consequences of AI-generated imagery, comparing the situation to "Pandora's box" and stressing the need to address its implications.

• After facing a surge of explicit messages following her rise to fame from the Netflix series "Wednesday," Ortega decided to deactivate her account as a means of self-protection, stating, "I don't need to be seeing that every day" and recognising the importance of prioritising her mental health.

🚀 IBM Watson for Oncology

Company: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK)

Application: MSK collaborated with IBM Watson to develop an AI system to assist oncologists in diagnosing and treating cancer. Watson analyzes massive datasets of medical research, patient records, and clinical trials to recommend personalized treatment plans.

Impact: Improved accuracy and speed in cancer diagnosis and treatment recommendations, leading to better patient outcomes and reduced workload for medical professionals.

📖 Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI

Ethan Mollick’s book Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI explains how people can work with AI to be more creative and effective. He introduces the idea of “co-intelligence,” which means partnering with AI instead of one being in charge. The book gives simple tips on how to use AI in everyday tasks, highlighting the need for human involvement. It’s a great read for anyone interested in using AI in school, work, or creative projects.

🛒 Lying down laptop stand

Make technology fit your lazy lifestyle with the lying down laptop stand. This cool stand has an adjustable frame that lets you change the angle, so you can get the best view while staying completely comfortable.