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Apple suspends AI-generated news alert service after BBC complaint
Date: January 17, 2025Source: The RegisterApple has temporarily removed its AI-generated news alert feature after it pushed out several false headlines, including some branded with the BBC's logo. The BBC complained about inaccurate news alerts, and Apple promised to 'further clarify' AI content. The feature will be turned off until it is more reliable.Link: https://www.theregister.com/2025/01/17/apple_intelligence_summaries_disabled/Apple Pauses AI Summaries of News Notifications After Backlash
Date: January 17, 2025Source: Business InsiderApple has temporarily disabled AI summaries of news notifications in a new software release due to errors. The feature, part of Apple Intelligence, has faced criticism from media outlets over factual inaccuracies. Apple confirmed the pause, stating they are working on improvements and will make them available in a future software update.Link: https://www.businessinsider.com/apple-intelligence-pauses-ai-news-summaries-beta-2025-1Apple pulls error-prone AI-generated news summaries in its beta iPhone software
Date: January 18, 2025Source: PYMNTSApple has temporarily halted its AI-powered notification summaries feature in news apps with the roll-out of the new beta software update for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. The move comes after the Cupertino-based company faced criticism for displaying inaccurate facts through its Apple Intelligence system, particularly in summarizing news notifications. The AI feature incorrectly summarized news articles, including falsely claiming that Luigi Mangione had taken his own life and that Luke Littler had won the PDC World Darts Championship before the finals. Apple aims to improve the feature and bring it back in a future update.Link: https://www.pymnts.com/news/artificial-intelligence/2025/apple-disables-ai-generated-news-summaries-amid-complaints-made-up-information/Transport for London aims to use more AI to boost platform safety
Date: January 17, 2025Source: Ground NewsTransport for London (TfL) is prioritizing work on new artificial intelligence (AI) technology aimed at keeping passengers safe on station platforms. The AI will be used to detect objects on the rails while ignoring train movements.Link: https://ground.news/article/transport-for-london-aims-to-use-more-ai-to-boost-platform-safetyManaging AI agents as employees is the challenge of 2025, says Goldman Sachs CIO
Date: January 17, 2025Source: ZephyrNetManaging AI agents as employees is the challenge of 2025, says Goldman Sachs CIO. This year, artificial intelligence will be dominated by the maturation of AI code as corporate 'workers' that can take over corporate processes and be managed like employees. There may even be AI 'layoffs' as programs are replaced by more efficient models.Link: https://zephyrnet.com/managing-ai-agents-as-employees-is-the-challenge-of-2025-says-goldman-sachs-cio/Why the ‘Bring Your Own AI’ trend could mean big trouble for business leaders
Date: January 16, 2025Source: ZDNetThe 'Bring Your Own AI' trend is accelerating, but it poses significant challenges for business leaders. This trend allows businesses to integrate their own AI models, which can lead to data governance issues, cost optimization complexities, and the need for advanced observability tools to monitor evolving AI behaviors. The integration of AI models can also strain data centers and power grids, potentially leading to electrical fires and grid distortions. Additionally, the relentless pace set by AI tools is driving higher expectations and workload burdens, leading to burnout and systemic issues in the workplace.Link: https://www.zdnet.com/article/why-the-bring-your-own-ai-trend-could-mean-big-trouble-for-business-leaders/