Mark Zuckerberg’s visits to Mar-a-Lago suggest a desire for a reset with the Trump administration, despite past threats from Trump. Meta’s relationship with the Biden administration is described as hostile, leading to changes such as removing tampons from restrooms and ending fact-checking programs. Zuckerberg seeks Trump’s help with various issues, including international policing of platforms and AI regulation. The US government’s case to break up Meta adds another layer of complexity. The decision to soften content moderation may be the most impactful change for users. In other news, CES has become a platform for dealmaking, while TikTok faces potential bans and Google’s DeepMind unit is exploring new initiatives.
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For the love of God, stop calling your AI a co-worker
Summary Generative AI is increasingly marketed with human names and personas, making it feel more like a co-worker than code. This trend, driven by a growing number of startups, aims to build trust and mitigate fears about AI's potential threat to human jobs through anthropomorphism. However, this approach raises concerns about dehumanization and is accelerating rapidly in the market. Full Article
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