Google CEO Says We’re All Going to Have to Suffer Through It as AI Puts Society Through the Woodchipper

A man named Tunick was arrested for allegedly wiping the contents of his Google Pixel phone before a search by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on January 24. A grand jury indicted him on November 13, with the arrest warrant issued the same day, indicating he intended to obstruct government authorities from seizing the device.

A coalition of state attorneys general has issued a warning to major tech companies, including Meta, Microsoft, Google, and Apple, regarding the potential legal implications of their chatbots producing what they describe as 'delusional outputs.' This letter emphasizes concerns that such outputs may violate state laws, highlighting the need for accountability in AI technologies.

Amin Vahdat has been promoted to chief technologist for AI infrastructure at Google, a newly established role that reports directly to CEO Sundar Pichai. This appointment underscores the company's strategic focus on enhancing its AI capabilities and infrastructure to meet increasing demand.

Google is testing AI-powered article overviews on select publications' Google News pages, including Der Spiegel, El País, and The Washington Post, as part of a pilot program that compensates participating publishers. This initiative aims to enhance user engagement and streamline content consumption on the platform.

State attorneys general have issued a warning to major AI companies, including Microsoft, OpenAI, and Google, demanding the implementation of new safeguards to prevent harmful psychological impacts from their AI outputs, which have been described as 'delusional.'

Anthropic conducted a survey involving 1,250 participants to understand their actual usage of AI technologies, revealing insights into user behavior and preferences in the AI landscape. The findings highlight the growing integration of AI tools in various sectors, reflecting a shift in how individuals and organizations leverage these technologies.

Sarah Kunst, Managing Director of Cleo Capital, expressed concerns about Adobe's future growth prospects for its core subscription business following the launch of Google's Nana Banana Pro, which poses a competitive threat to Adobe's creative tools.

Google has appointed Amin Vahdat, who previously led the company's AI and infrastructure team, as the new chief technologist for AI infrastructure, according to an internal memo. This newly established role is part of Google's strategy to enhance its AI capabilities amid increasing competition in the tech industry.