The future of AI rules

October 2, 2024

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Women of color running for Congress are unfairly targeted for offensive speech about X: Report

Female congressional candidates, especially candidates of color, are more likely than other candidates to be targeted by offensive or hate speech on social platform X, according to a new study. The analysis, released Wednesday by the nonprofit Center for Democratic Technology (CDT) and the University of Pittsburgh, looked at tweets that referenced congressional candidates posted between May 20 and August 23 of this year. Ta.

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4 in 10 Americans think generative AI will reduce jobs: report

Nearly four in 10 Americans believe generative artificial intelligence (AI) could reduce the number of jobs available as technology advances, according to a new analysis. The study, published Wednesday by the New York Federal Reserve's Liberty Street Economics blog, found that while relatively few people have used generative AI models, those who have used them have a negative impact on employment and future inequality. It was found that the effects of …

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The Refresh

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Facebook paid $2 billion to content creators

Meta claims creators were paid over $2 billion This year, Facebook has increased payments for Reels and other short videos by more than 8%. TechCrunch reported.

OpenAI reaches deal that values the company at $157 billion

OpenAI I said it was completed on Wednesday. $6.6 billion The financing deal values the company at $157 billion, nearly double its valuation from about nine months ago. The New York Times reported.

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5 things to know about port strikes

Longshoremen and longshoremen at East Coast ports are currently striking in a major labor action with real implications for the U.S. and international economy. … read more