Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 11/08 – The First AI Election
Nov 8, 2023
The tech landscape is evolving as major platforms brace for the first AI-powered election, with new rules on political advertising to tackle misinformation. Microsoft is forming key partnerships to secure AI resources, while the crypto market faces a stark downturn, raising questions about possible IPOs. Amazon is pushing into healthcare by linking One Medical to Prime memberships, promising better access for users. Amidst all this, Fortnite continues to break records, reminding us of the ever-evolving nature of tech entertainment.
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AI and the 2024 Election
- Tech platforms are grappling with AI's impact on the 2024 elections.
- Meta will require disclosure of AI-altered political ads, while Microsoft offers tools to combat deepfakes.
Deepfakes in Politics
- Ron DeSantis used fake AI images of Donald Trump.
- The Republican National Committee (RNC) circulated a fake apocalyptic video about Joe Biden.
AI Chip Shortage
- Microsoft, a major tech company and OpenAI investor, is renting GPUs from Oracle.
- This highlights the scarcity of AI chips and the lengths companies go to secure them.