The tech industry continues to be divided on the effectiveness of AI, as a Retool study found that over half of surveyed tech workers consider AI to be overrated. The skepticism stems from a lack of evident transformative impacts on productivity and work quality, with concerns about accuracy and practicality for their roles.
In response to the ongoing debate around AI, Australia has launched its inaugural AI month, led by the National AI Centre (NAIC), to shape a responsible and inclusive AI future. The initiative aims to engage Australians in discussions and events nationwide to promote responsible AI development and showcase the country’s AI expertise.
5 things about AI you may have missed today: Tech workers deem AI overrated, Sam Altman joins Microsoft, more – Detail Points
– Over half of surveyed tech workers believe AI, including innovations like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, is overrated
– The skepticism arises from a lack of evident transformative impacts on productivity or work quality for businesses
– Australia inaugurates its first-ever Artificial Intelligence (AI) Month, running from November 15 to December 15, led by the National AI Centre (NAIC)
– DeepBio makes history as the first Korean cancer diagnostic A.I. company to win the CES Innovation Award at CES 2024 in Las Vegas
– Amazon aims to train two million people by 2025 through its “AI Ready” program, focusing on generative AI skills
– Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has enlisted Sam Altman, former OpenAI CEO, to enhance its own AI innovation, following his abrupt ousting in a boardroom shakeup
1. Is AI overrated according to tech workers?
Over half of surveyed tech workers deem AI, including innovations like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, to be overrated, citing a lack of evident transformative impacts on productivity or work quality for businesses.
2. What is Australia’s inaugural AI month?
Australia’s first-ever Artificial Intelligence (AI) Month aims to engage Australians in shaping a responsible and inclusive AI future, fostering discussions among leading AI organizations, entrepreneurs, and researchers.
3. Who is the first Korean cancer A.I. company to win CES Innovation award?
DeepBio has made history as the first Korean cancer diagnostic A.I. company to win the CES Innovation Award, recognizing its A.I. diagnostic-aid software, DeepDx-Prostate.
4. What is Amazon’s “AI Ready” program?
Amazon’s “AI Ready” program aims to train two million people by 2025 in generative AI skills, including technology used in models like ChatGPT, addressing the company’s need for AI talent.
5. Who has joined Microsoft amid OpenAI turmoil?
Former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has joined Microsoft to enhance its AI innovation, following his abrupt ousting in a boardroom shakeup. Additionally, Greg Brockman, former OpenAI Chairman and President, has also joined Microsoft.
