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Stanford Study Links AI Adoption to 13% Job Loss Among Young U.S. Workers - ctrlf5
Stanford Study Links AI Adoption to 13% Job Loss Among Young U.S. Workers

Generative AI is already reshaping the American labor market—and young workers may be paying the highest price. A new paper from three Stanford University researchers, released Tuesday, analyzed millions of payroll records from ADP, the nation’s largest payroll processor. The findings point to “early, large-scale evidence” that AI is having a disproportionate effect on entry-level […]

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Microsoft’s AI Chief Warns Against Studying “AI Consciousness” - ctrlf5
Microsoft’s AI Chief Warns Against Studying “AI Consciousness”

AI systems today can generate text, images, and even video so convincingly that they sometimes fool people into thinking there’s a human on the other side. But does that mean they’re conscious? Hardly—ChatGPT isn’t quietly suffering while helping with your tax return. Still, researchers at labs like Anthropic and OpenAI are exploring whether advanced AI […]

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Meta Strikes Deal with Midjourney to Boost AI Visuals in Future Products - ctrlf5
Meta Strikes Deal with Midjourney to Boost AI Visuals in Future Products

Meta has entered into a licensing agreement with generative AI startup Midjourney, bringing the company’s advanced “aesthetic technology” into the social giant’s future AI models and products. The collaboration, announced Friday by Alexandr Wang, Meta’s chief AI officer, will connect the research teams of both companies. The move underscores Meta’s strategy to sharpen the visual […]

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The Hidden Mechanics Behind AI’s “Creativity” - ctrlf5
The Hidden Mechanics Behind AI’s “Creativity”

Image generators may seem imaginative, but new research suggests their creativity isn’t magic—it’s math. We once imagined the future filled with robot assistants and driverless cars. Instead, artificial intelligence has quietly excelled in less expected domains: mastering chess, analyzing oceans of text, and even writing poetry. One of the strangest turns has been AI’s apparent […]

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China Is Launching Tiny SSDs That Work Like SIM Cards - ctrlf5
China Is Launching Tiny SSDs That Work Like SIM Cards

MicroSD cards are compact but notoriously slow. M.2 SSDs deliver blazing speeds, but they’re bulkier and require enclosures. A new storage format out of China promises the best of both worlds — and it’s already making its way into the latest gaming devices. Chinese storage maker Biwin has unveiled the “Mini SSD” (also called the […]

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AI-Powered Plushies: A Screen-Free Alternative or Something Else? - ctrlf5
AI-Powered Plushies: A Screen-Free Alternative or Something Else?

Toy startups are pitching AI-powered stuffed animals as the next big thing for kids — a way to cut down on screen time while keeping children engaged. These plush companions, fitted with chatbots, are designed to hold conversations, tell stories, and answer questions. But not everyone is convinced. Writing for The New York Times, Amanda […]