The tech world is abuzz with AI breakthroughs and fears, but many experts argue it’s mostly hype. Timnit Gebru and Emily Bender, two vocal critics, warn that the rush to claim speed and urgency is a smokescreen to mislead policymakers and the public.
Recent developments include 22 nations calling for global AI oversight, while OpenAI proposes its own safety standards. Meanwhile, the US and China stay out of these initiatives, and tech giants like Meta and OpenAI face significant challenges in their AI projects.
Meanwhile, chipmaker AMD celebrated hitting the $1 trillion mark, thanks to AI chip sales soaring. But even successes like Meta’s AI agent Muse have vulnerabilities and run-ins with big tech rivals.
Other stories highlight the potential of edible batteries for medical devices, and the ongoing challenges in decarbonizing cargo shipping with wind power. As for AI’s self-improvement, experts still remain wary of the risks.
