Build a Winning AI Strategy for Your Business
Building a Winning AI Strategy for Your Business Source: Harvard Business Review - Link to Article by Christopher Young
Among the millions who have experienced ride-sharing services via smartphone, Christopher Young reflects on how such innovation has become a part of everyday life, now thriving as an industry worth over $80 billion. Even though cars, drivers, and passengers have always existed, the introduction of smartphones has brought about new conveniences and experiences that were theoretically unimaginable.
Elon Musk Announces New AI Startup
Elon Musk Announces New AI Startup Source: BBC News - Link to Article by James Clayton
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced the formation of a new artificial intelligence startup named xAI. The company includes engineers who previously worked with AI powerhouses like OpenAI and Google.
Musk has been vocal about his belief that developments in AI should be paused and the sector needs regulation. He expressed that the startup was created to “understand reality”.
India CEO Criticized for Choosing AI Bot Over Human Staff
India CEO Criticized for Choosing AI Bot Over Human Staff Source: BBC News - Link to Article
The CEO of an Indian firm is facing criticism after announcing that his company had replaced 90% of its support staff with an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot. Suumit Shah, the founder of Dukaan, claimed on Twitter that the chatbot had significantly improved response and resolution times for customer queries. However, his tweet triggered outrage online, particularly in light of concerns about AI’s impact on job loss, particularly in the services industry.
Researchers Uncover New Linux Kernel 'StackRot' Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Researchers Uncover New Linux Kernel ‘StackRot’ Privilege Escalation Vulnerability Source: The Hacker News - Link to Article
Details have emerged about a newly identified security flaw in the Linux kernel that could allow a user to gain elevated privileges on a target host.
Dubbed StackRot (CVE-2023-3269, CVSS score: 7.8), the flaw impacts Linux versions 6.1 through 6.4. There is no evidence that the shortcoming has been exploited in the wild to date.
Twitter Threatens Legal Action Against Meta's App Threads
Twitter Threatens Legal Action Against Meta’s App “Threads” Source: BBC News - Link to Article
Twitter is considering legal action against Meta over its newly launched rival app, Threads. Meta claims Threads as a “friendly” alternative to Twitter, but Twitter’s Elon Musk has accused Meta of cheating. In a legal letter, Twitter alleged that former Twitter staff, now working for Meta, helped create Threads. Despite the legal dispute, Threads has gained more than 70 million users since its launch, while Twitter currently boasts an estimated 350 million users.