The Central Intelligence Agency has created an AI-powered chatbot that helps analysts interact with virtual versions of foreign leaders to predict their behavior. According to reporting by The New York Times, the tool has been in development for the past two years as part of the agency’s broader technology modernization efforts. CIA Chief Technology Officer … Read more
Software engineer and Google executive Addy Osmani has published a comprehensive analysis of how AI is changing software development, while highlighting important limitations of current AI coding tools. The findings reveal that AI assistants can help developers achieve about 70% of coding tasks quickly but struggle with the remaining complex aspects of software engineering. The … Read more
Investment in AI-powered medical note-taking applications doubled to $800 million in 2024, marking a significant shift in healthcare technology adoption. According to a report by Madhumita Murgia in the Financial Times, this surge reflects growing competition between Big Tech companies and startups in the $26 billion AI healthcare market. Microsoft’s Nuance DAX Copilot and solutions … Read more
Religious leaders across the United States are incorporating AI into their religious practices, from sermon writing to theological research. According to an article by Eli Tan in The New York Times, clergy members are testing various AI applications while grappling with ethical considerations. Rabbi Josh Fixler of Congregation Emanu El in Houston created “Rabbi Bot,” … Read more
A Reddit post titled “After Working on LLM Apps, I’m Wondering: Are they really providing value” reflects the author’s skepticism about the advantages of LLM-based applications compared to traditional automation tools. They note that LLM apps primarily process text inputs to determine user intent and call appropriate functions, which doesn’t seem significantly different from previous … Read more
Healthcare providers across the United States are rapidly adopting AI tools for taking notes and drafting patient communications, but questions about accuracy and effectiveness remain. According to an investigation by Geoffrey A. Fowler at The Washington Post, millions of patients are now being treated by doctors using AI assistance. Epic Systems reports that their AI … Read more
Scientists are successfully using AI hallucinations as a tool for breakthrough research, reports William J. Broad in The New York Times. These computer-generated imaginings are helping researchers develop new proteins, design drugs, and advance medical treatments. Nobel Prize winner David Baker used AI hallucinations to create millions of new proteins not found in nature, leading … Read more
A recent survey reveals that most iPhone users are not impressed with Apple’s artificial intelligence features, despite considering AI capabilities important when purchasing smartphones. According to research conducted by SellCell and reported by Ben Lovejoy for 9to5Mac, 73% of Apple Intelligence users find the features either “not very valuable” or adding “little to no value” … Read more
Swedish fintech company Klarna has halted hiring and reduced its workforce by 22% to 3,500 employees while implementing AI solutions, according to CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski. In an interview with Bloomberg Television, reported by Aisha S Gani and Caroline Hyde, Siemiatkowski revealed that about 200 employees now use AI for their core work. The company’s AI … Read more
A comprehensive analysis reveals that artificial intelligence-assisted coding tools, while boosting developer productivity, are not necessarily leading to better software quality. Software engineer Addy Osmani writes that AI tools can help developers achieve about 70% of a project quickly but struggle with the crucial final 30% that makes software production-ready. The report identifies that experienced … Read more