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Business Leaders Back Microsoft's Warning That AI Will Replace Most White-Collar Work

ResumeTemplates.com survey finds 3 in 5 executives agree AI will automate most office jobs within 18 months

AI Biases Sway Public Understanding of History

Study finds AI chatbot summaries of historical events can shape reader opinions.

Study Finds Chatbots Can Subtly Sway Opinions on Historical Events

Yale researchers show AI-generated summaries can influence users' social and political views, even when not intended to persuade.

Washington State Residents Faced Spanish-Accented English on DMV Hotline

A TikTok video went viral highlighting the issue, which was caused by a text-to-speech software mishap.

Washington State Hotline Offers Spanish Accent Instead of Spanish Language

Callers requesting Spanish service get AI voice speaking English with Spanish accent

Washington Tech Leaders Warn Income Tax Would 'Undermine' Industry

Dozen tech CEOs say proposed $1M+ tax could slow AI innovation and investment momentum in the state.

Washington DOL's AI Language Error Raises Eyebrows

Automated system spoke English with a strong Spanish accent when callers selected Spanish option.

AI Deepfake Voice Calls Hit 1 in 4 Americans

New report finds alarming rise in AI-generated fake voice calls

Milliman MedInsight Earns Microsoft Solutions Partner Designation for Healthcare AI

Recognition places MedInsight among select healthcare tech providers certified by Microsoft for secure, high-performing AI-enabled analytics.

Microsoft 365 Community Conference Spotlights Copilot & AI Sessions

Learn how to move beyond AI experimentation and into real-world application at the upcoming event.

Washington Hotline Offers Spanish Option, But Callers Get Accented AI English

The state's Department of Licensing apologized for the technical glitch that left Spanish-speaking callers confused.

Washington State Hotline Offers Accented AI English Instead of Spanish

Callers seeking Spanish-language service get an AI voice with a strong Spanish accent speaking English

Washington State Hotline Offers Accented AI English Instead of Spanish

Callers seeking Spanish-language service get an AI voice with a strong Spanish accent speaking English

Callers to Washington State Hotline Get Accented AI English Instead of Spanish

The state's driver's license agency is working to fix the issue after the odd-sounding accent drew attention on social media.

Google Exec Spends 20+ Hours a Week Experimenting With AI

Keith Ballinger, Google's VP and GM for Developer & Experiences, says AI has made this the most productive and exciting period in his engineering career.

Anthropic Acquires AI Startup Vercept to Enhance Claude's Computer Use Features

The acquisition will help Anthropic improve its Claude AI assistant's ability to automate multi-step tasks on computers.

Alexa Plus Adds Mood-Based Personalities: Brief, Chill, and Sweet

The generative AI assistant can now adapt its responses to match the user's communication style.

Valant Expands AI-powered Clinical Note Solution to Fit Behavioral Health Clinicians' Workflows

New capabilities allow clinicians to generate structured notes in the templates they already use, reducing rework and boosting adoption.

Goldman Sachs Resets Microsoft Stock Forecast

Analysts see progress in Microsoft's custom AI chip and data storage breakthroughs, but caution remains.

Xbox Faces Uncertain Future as AI-Focused CEO Takes Over

Founder fears console gaming's demise as Microsoft appoints AI executive to lead Xbox

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