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The Future. McDonald’s is pausing its AI drive-thrus after they went viral for showing their incompetence at doing their one task: getting orders right. As McDonald’s and other fast-food chains still hope to make AI ordering a thing, expect the next iteration to have a human overlord to ensure quality control. Menu meltdownHumans have officially […]
The Future. Ilya Sutskever, the AI legend who helped attract the best talent to OpenAI, has finally revealed his next endeavor — a startup focused on creating an AI system more intelligent than humans with safety as its top priority. While the idea of artificial superintelligence is still only a theory, Sutskever’s startup (if well-funded […]
The Future. After a tough year, Fisker is officially filing for bankruptcy. More than anything, the downfall of the buzzy EV startup shows the power of influencers to shape the narrative of a startup… which could lead cautious companies to make them a larger part of market-testing products before they’re on the wrong end of […]
The Future. LinkedIn announced a slate of new AI-powered features and AI-focused tools to help connect job seekers with open positions. Don’t be surprised if the future of job searches is your chatbot getting interviewed by an employer’s chatbot. Application assistantNeed a job? LinkedIn wants to be your recruiter, coach, and educator. LinkedIn, which is […]
The Future. An AI chatbot named “AI Steve” is running for a seat in Britain’s Parliament next month. If elected, expect countries all around the world to consider passing laws that codify that only humans can run for elected office. Generative politicianAI Steve is the brainchild of Brighton-based businessman Steve Endacott, the chairman of AI […]
The Future. In the run-up to its Worldwide Developer Conference next week, Apple is letting some details about its AI plans slip to the public. While the AI hype train has reached a fever pitch, Apple’s scale and focus on optimizing everyday tasks could mainstream its use. Hello, my name is SiriAIThe new generation of […]
The Future. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has hit the gas since being reinstated as CEO in November after a very, very brief firing, inking several deals and considering a major restructuring of the company that would ensure he’s likely never ousted again. With so much money and power on the line, don’t expect OpenAI to ever pull […]
The Future. Tourists are increasingly reporting that riding in a robotaxi is a key reason why they want to visit the city. Despite their controversial reputation with San Francisco residents, the rider boost from tourists could ensure that the city continues to support the technology’s public experimentation… and fuel expansion to new locations. Look, ma, no hands!These days, no […]
The Future. AI voice assistants are becoming more and more human-like and engaging every day. But the tech’s increasing sophistication raises questions about the emotional bonds people might form with them and the potential for addiction — blurring the lines between reality and science fiction. Her?Scarlett Johansson is not happy with OpenAI. After hearing “Sky,” she reported feeling […]
The Future. Bumble is acquiring meet-up platform Geneva to supercharge its shift to helping facilitate platonic friendships. As online dating declines, dating apps are scrambling to get engagement (and revenue) moving in the right direction again. With Geneva, Bumble could become the go-to platform for making hobbies the thing Gen Z falls in love with. Platonic programmingBumble is swiping right on group […]