Every step in understanding AI is a step in understanding how we ourselves think.
—Sam
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OpenAI is updating GPT-5 to deliver warmer, more approachable interactions after mixed reactions to its initial release.
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Users previously expressed preference for GPT-4o over the initial GPT-5 experience.
Subtle changes include genuine phrases like “Good question” or “Great start."
OpenAI claims no increase in sycophancy after the personality update.
Executives emphasized company focus beyond GPT-5 despite rocky launch discussions.
Gen Z graduates increasingly choose blue-collar jobs for security as AI threatens office roles and automates white-collar work.
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42% of Gen Z polled are pursuing or working in skilled trades for job protection.
Manual labor jobs like plumbing are seen as safer from automation than legal or office roles.
Student debt avoidance and degree/job mismatch motivate Gen Z to consider blue-collar work.
Robotics and AI face limitations replacing complex, hands-on trade tasks, creating industry optimism.
Researchers created glasses that use AI and lip-reading to enhance hearing, offering instant, clearer audio in noisy environments.
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The device cleans audio using visual cues from a built-in camera.
Sound data is processed remotely via servers in Sweden for fast results.
The tech could benefit over 1.2 million UK adults with severe hearing loss.
Plans include public cloud access and manufacturer partnerships for launch by 2026.
The electric power industry anticipates rapid growth driven by AI, while regulatory uncertainty and overbuilding fears challenge utility planning.
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Data centers could represent half of U.S. power growth through 2030, changing industry focus.
Load growth lets utilities spread fixed costs, potentially lowering residential bills.
Power industry remains agnostic about energy source, prioritizing increased demand from AI.
Risks include inaccurate demand estimates and rising electricity costs tied to data center expansion.
Otter.ai is accused of secretly recording workplace conversations and using them to train its transcription service without full consent.
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Lawsuit claims Otter violates privacy and wiretap laws for financial gain.
Otter’s privacy policy asserts explicit permission is required, which plaintiffs dispute.
25 million users and 1 billion meetings processed since 2016.
Alleged inadequate de-identification of sensitive data raises further privacy concerns.
AI agents autonomously perform tasks and adapt using tools, reasoning, and feedback to solve complex real-world problems.
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Five primary types: reflex, model-based, goal-based, utility-based, and learning agents.
Agents use external tools, memory, and planning for improved performance.
Agentic systems rely on feedback and iterative refinement for accuracy.
Security, human oversight, and traceability are crucial for safe AI agent deployment.
AI, robotics, and augmented reality improve surgical accuracy, reduce stress, and enhance patient communication for top doctors.
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Surgeons use 3D modeling and AR headsets for precise implant placement under a millimeter accuracy.
AI-driven documentation tools enable better patient interaction and simplified medical communication.
Predictive AI models help identify patient risks, improving diagnostics and surgery outcomes.
AI empowers patients with personalized health knowledge, enriching doctor-patient discussions and decision-making.
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