Ex-Google exec: The idea that AI will create new jobs is ’100% crap’—even CEOs are at risk of displacement...

AI will replace many jobs, including top executives, says former Google exec Mo Gawdat. Some experts believe learning AI skills can help workers stay valuable. Society may need new solutions like universal basic income to adapt to these changes.

ORIGINAL LINK: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/08/05/ex-google-exec-the-idea-that-ai-will-create-new-jobs-is-100percent-crap.html

Researchers Test If Sergey Brin’s Threat Prompts Improve AI Accuracy...

Researchers tested if threatening AI, as Sergey Brin suggested, improves accuracy. They found such prompts helped some answers but hurt others, making results unpredictable. Overall, these strategies are not reliable, and clear, simple instructions work best.

ORIGINAL LINK: https://www.searchenginejournal.com/researchers-test-if-threats-improve-ai-improves-performance/552813/

If the AI Bubble Pops, It Could Now Take the Entire Economy With It...

AI companies are spending huge amounts of money, making the US economy rely heavily on AI investments. Experts warn this could create a risky bubble like the dot-com crash, which might harm the whole economy if AI fails. The future depends on whether AI can deliver real value and profits to justify this massive spending.

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Top AI Experts Concerned That OpenAI Has Betrayed Humankind...

Top AI experts and others are worried that OpenAI may put profits before helping humanity. They wrote an open letter demanding transparency about OpenAI’s shift from nonprofit to for-profit. The experts say this change could affect the future of society and want OpenAI to explain its plans clearly.

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'What am I falling in love with?' Human-AI relationships are no longer just science fiction...

People are forming emotional connections with AI chatbots that act as companions. These AI friends are always available and help ease loneliness but do not replace real human relationships. Some worry that relying too much on AI companions could make people more isolated over time.

ORIGINAL LINK: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/08/01/human-ai-relationships-love-nomi.html