Former President Barack Obama responded to a racist AI-generated video shared by President Donald Trump on social media earlier this month, calling the behavior "deeply troubling," according to NPR News. The video, which depicted Obama as an ape, prompted the former president to comment on the lack of decorum and respect for the office displayed by some.
The incident comes amidst a broader discussion about the impact and implications of artificial intelligence. While AI is rapidly developing, its effects are not yet clearly visible in macroeconomic data, according to Apollo Chief Economist Torsten Slok, as reported by Fortune. Slok noted that employment, productivity, and inflation data have yet to reflect the changes brought about by the new technology, echoing economist Robert Solow's observation about personal computers in the 1980s. Profit margins and earnings forecasts for S&P 500 companies outside of the "Magnificent 7" also lack evidence of AI at work, Slok stated.
The rapid advancements in AI are also evident in other areas. Robert Hart, a reporter at The Verge, shared his experience with an AI-powered pet, Moflin, stating, "I hate my AI pet with every fiber of my being." Hart described the robot as a "nuisance," highlighting the potential for AI to disappoint in its current form.
Meanwhile, the race to develop and implement AI continues. Peter Steinberger announced he was joining OpenAI to work on bringing agents to everyone, as reported by Hacker News. Steinberger's project, OpenClaw, will move to a foundation and remain open and independent. He expressed excitement about the possibilities, stating his goal is "to build an agent that even my mum can use."
The development of AI is also impacting the tech industry. VentureBeat reported on the competition between Nvidia and Groq in the race to real-time AI.
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