This week we look at the first known case of an AI Deepfake used for revenge. Can we expect more of this? We also look at AI and the potential impact on jobs. Will I train the AI that replaces me at work? Probably. In good news, we discuss new laws across the West as legislation is implemented on sexually explicit deepfakes and legislation is passed to protect your neural data.

BBC Article on New Deepfake Laws by Christy Cooney

Guardian Article on Deepfake Revenge at Maryland High School

NYT Article on Legislation to Protect Neural Data by Jonathan Moens

Telegraph Article on First AI Dogfight Between Fighter Jets - by Cameron Henderson

WSJ Article on Potential AI Girlfriends of the Future by Chelsea Davison and Ivan Ehlers

This week we discuss the rise of the AI therapist, Woebot. Also, what are AI Agents and how soon will AI Agents become efficient enough to perform white collar work? Why are robots built like humans? The answer may (or may not) surprise you. Also, China AI campaigns against the west. Lastly, is AI losing it's luster or is it just getting going?

Napkin Math Blog on AI Agents or Agentic Workflow by Evan Armstrong

Atlantic Article - AI Has Lost It's Magic by Ian Bogost

PC Mag Article: Judge Throws Out Video Evidence Over AI Enhancements by Joe Hindy

Time Article on China's Disinformation Campaign by Kow Ewe

McKinsey AI Report

This week we discuss Evi, from Hume AI. Evi is the "first" emotionally intelligent AI assistant or companion. We also discuss the growing state of surveillance as entities as varied as Sam's Club or the Departement of Homeland Security embrace AI to "help." We also talk about deepfakes and how vulnerable kids are at the hands of deepfakes. Lastly, we highlight an interview with Nick Bostrom about his new book detailing our Utopic AI future.

New Yorker - Deepfake AI Scams Couple Through Audio by Charles Bethea

Forbes Article on Celebrity Deepfake Images Being Sold on Ebay by Rashi Shrivastava

NYT Article on Teenagers as Victims of Deepfakes by Nicholas Kristof

Washington Post Article on Benign Deepfakes by Nitasha Tiku

Time Article on Extinction Report by Billy Perrigo

Bloomberg Article on OpenAI Courting Hollywood Studios by Thomas Buckley, Lucas Shaw, and Shirin Ghaffray

Futurism.com Article on AI Nurses from Nvidia by Maggie Harrison Dupre

Guardian Article on UK Jobs At Risk Due to AI by Richard Partington

NYT Article: Sams Club Will No Longer Check Receipts At Door by Sopan Deb

NYT Article on Car Manufacturers Sharing Driving Data With Insurance Companies by Kashmir Hill

NYT Article on Department of Homeland Security Embracing AI by Cecilia Kang