Next-Gen Tools, Old-School Warnings: AI’s Bold Expansion Meets Resistance
Finland scans algae from space, scientists crack quantum code, and Google embeds chatbots into your inbox—while artists, graduates, and regulators call for pause and principle.
In 1948 a Labour government founded the NHS. My job now is to make it fit for the future | Wes Streeting
Wes Streeting/ The Guardian
Wes Streeting of Labour considers the history of the NHS and presents a daring idea to ensure its survival. The next chapter is just getting started, from accessibility to AI.
RFK Jr.’s plan to put ‘AI’ in everything is a disaster
Lauren Leffer/ The Verge
Critics say RFK Jr.'s idea to use AI to power America is unrealistic and unpredictable. AI is pervasive in both agriculture and governance, with few boundaries.
OpenAI rejects Robinhood’s unauthorised tokenised shares
Ryan Daws/ AI News
OpenAI is pulling away from Robinhood's offerings of rogue tokens. The AI behemoth claims that it has never authorised the use of its name and avoids contributing to cryptocurrency misunderstandings.
Deerhoof did not want its music ‘funding AI battle tech’ — so it ditched Spotify
Elizabeth Lopatto/ The Verge
Due of concerns that their music was supporting military AI development, the indie band Deerhoof quit Spotify. It's a daring protest against the streaming industry's opaque tech alliances.
Scientists just simulated the “impossible” — fault-tolerant quantum code cracked at last
ScienceDaily
This is the long-awaited breakthrough in quantum computing. Fault-tolerant coding has finally been broken by researchers, advancing our goal of creating useful, potent quantum machines.
Finland taps new AI satellite to track toxic algae from space
Siôn Geschwindt/ The Next Web
Finland is orbiting over its waterways. Toxic algal blooms are currently being tracked by a new AI-powered satellite, demonstrating that space technology can contribute to environmental cleanup.
Google’s customizable Gemini chatbots are now in Docs, Sheets, and Gmail
Jess Weatherbed/ The Verge
These days, Gemini is everywhere. Google's AI bots can help, streamline, or improve your productivity because they are integrated right into Docs, Sheets, and Gmail.
Racist videos made with AI are going viral on TikTok
Emma Roth/ The Verge
Hatred created by AI is growing. As inflammatory content and racist deepfakes spread online, TikTok is receiving criticism, underscoring the platform's increasing moderating issues.
The Guardian view on the graduate jobs crunch: AI must not be allowed to eclipse young talent | Editorial
The Guardian
AI is claiming responsibility for the declining job economy. The Guardian urges immediate legislation to prevent robots from displacing youthful workers.
Building a Financial Report Retrieval System with LlamaIndex and Gemini 2.0
Adi/ Towards AI
Do you need quick financial insights? Building a retrieval system with LlamaIndex and Gemini 2.0—where AI meets real-world reporting—is demonstrated in this practical guide.