🤖Tech firms cut jobs, prioritising AI

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Welcome back to another edition of the OneHive Newsletter!

Today, we'll be looking at:

• AI threats to 2024 election

• Tech firms cut jobs, prioritising AI

• Will AI increase cyber security threats?

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🤖AI and Elections 2024: Charting Ethical Waters

As AI threatens to influence the 2024 elections, recalling the Asilomar Conference of 1975 provides insights.

Regulation alone won't suffice; the key is challenging the sustainability cost of massive data processing.

It's an ethical quandary, not just regulatory.

AI, a neutral math problem solver, becomes a concern when manipulating vast data for political gain.

The ethical debate centers on behavioral engineering and the untapped voter segments—an ethical minefield in the political realm.

Disrupting science isn't optional; it's an existential need.

The path we choose at the intersection of AI and ethics will define not only our future but the essence of humanity.

Striking a balance between AI advancement and ethical considerations is the challenge as we navigate the complex landscape of Election Tech. 🌐🔍

Tech Giants Navigate Workforce Shifts Amidst AI Surge

As technology firms invest heavily in artificial intelligence (AI), a wave of workforce changes ensues.

SAP, pledging over $2 billion for AI integration, concurrently announced an 8,000-role restructuring plan.

Google and Microsoft, fervently embracing AI, revealed layoffs.

However, experts caution against directly attributing these shifts solely to AI advancements.

Professor Oded Netzer suggests companies are reallocating resources, with AI influencing hiring decisions rather than replacing roles entirely.

Current AI tools lack the sophistication for full human role substitution.

Job cuts also reflect post-pandemic adjustments and changing consumer demands.

Economist Cory Stahle notes companies rebalancing after pandemic-induced hiring surges, with AI tools just one factor.

Tania Babina, a Columbia University Business School professor, underscores tech firms' sensitivity to economic factors like interest rates.

The evolving dynamics at the AI-workforce intersection raise critical questions about the tech job landscape.

As companies navigate these changes, discussions on ethical AI implementation and workforce resilience gain prominence. 🌐💼

🤿Deep Dive: AI to Fuel Surge in Cyber Threats, Warns UK’s NCSC

The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) predicts a significant rise in cyber threats over the next two years due to artificial intelligence (AI).

The report highlights an expected increase in ransomware attacks, leveraging AI for more convincing phishing attempts.

Generative AI, capable of crafting authentic-looking documents, poses challenges to cyber resilience, making it harder to verify emails and patch vulnerabilities promptly.

The NCSC emphasizes the dual role of AI, acknowledging its potential to enhance cybersecurity through improved attack detection and system design.

However, continuous investment in defensive measures is crucial to counterbalance AI's capacity to empower cyber attackers.

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