Almost 40 percent of jobs worldwide could be disrupted by AI: IMF analysis

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in a new analysis said nearly 40 percent of the global labor market is exposed to artificial intelligence – an impact most likely to be felt on high-skilled jobs and in advanced economies. The analysis released on Sunday examines the benefits and consequences of AI and explores how different labor … Read more

Davos 2024: Four things to watch for as leaders gather for elite meeting – National

The Earth is heating up, as is conflict in the Middle East. The world economy and Ukraine’s defense against Russia are sputtering along. Artificial intelligence could upend all our lives. The to-do list of global priorities has grown for this year’s edition of the World Economic Forum gabfest of business, political and other elites in … Read more

Worried about AI? How to build skills for your next resume – National

Gaining enough artificial intelligence or AI knowledge to keep up with evolving demands in Canada’s tech industry doesn’t have to be difficult, industry experts say. With a growing number of free courses available online and recent industry reports showing that candidates will need to show skill in artificial intelligence this year more than ever, the … Read more

Elections Canada launches online tool to tackle voting ‘misconceptions’ – National

Elections Canada has launched an online tool to tackle “misconceptions” related to the election process as some are warning that fake content and inaccurate information could be rampant in 2024 and coming years due to the use of artificial intelligence. The online tool, called Electofacts, is meant as a resource for Canadians to check whether … Read more

The Biggest Car News To Come Out Of CES

Photo: Andy Kalmowitz / Jalopnik Mercedes-Benz announced a slew of stuff at CES, from a new AI virtual assistant to musical EV sounds developed with Will.I.Am that change as you drive. CES was also host to the North American debuts of the Concept CLA and the new E-Class, but the only thing that I truly … Read more

Mercedes Says Not To Use The G-Class EV’s Tank Turn On Public Roads. What Are You Gonna Do, Arrest Me?

Mercedes-Benz announced a slew of stuff at CES, from a new AI virtual assistant to musical EV sounds developed with Will.I.Am that change as you drive. CES was also host to the North American debuts of the Concept CLA and the new E-Class, but the only thing that I truly care about is the camouflaged … Read more

AI-powered misinformation poses largest short-term global threat: World Economic Forum

Artificial intelligence-powered misinformation and disinformation pose the largest short-term global threat to the world, according to a new report from the World Economic Forum. They are followed by extreme weather events and societal polarization as global threats, according to the report, which uses a survey of nearly 1,500 experts in areas of academia, business and … Read more

Michael Cohen gave lawyer fraudulent case citations generated by AI

Michael Cohen, former President Trump’s ex-fixer and personal lawyer, said in newly unsealed court filings that he accidentally gave his lawyer fake legal citations concocted by the artificial intelligence program Google Bard. U.S. District Judge Jesse Furman called three case citations into question earlier this month after they were used in a motion to end Cohen’s … Read more

2024 Might Finally Be A Good Year For Car Buyers

Happy Tuesday! It’s December 26, 2023, and this is The Morning Shift — your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, all in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Ed Begley Jr. On The Past And Present Of Electric Vehicles 1st Gear: 2024 Will Be A … Read more

Rite Aid banned from using AI facial recognition to curb shoplifting

Rite Aid is banned for five years from using artificial intelligence (AI) facial recognition to try to curb shoplifting, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said Tuesday. In a press release, the agency said that the drugstore company is being banned from using the technology “for surveillance purposes” for the length of five years to settle … Read more