Lionsgate vice chair Michael Burns says AI will save studio tens of millions annually

On this week’s episode, host and the founder of AI advisory firm Intelligence Briefing Andreas Welsch brought together Maya Mikhailov, cofounder and CEO of Savvi AI, and Doug Shannon, generative AI and intelligent automation leader, to cover a handful of interconnected topics that practitioners are navigating right now: OpenAI’s push into personal finance, the role […]

Aitana Lopez, AI avatar by creative agency The Clueless. | Image: The Clueless This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on AI confusion, follow Robert Hart. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started At first, AI influencers were relatively easy to identify - and to ignore. Aside from the occasional bursts of hype, they didn't seem to change much about the way social media worked. The earliest virtual influencers - Lil Miquela with her blunt fringe and freckles, Imma with her bubblegum pink bob, and Shudu Gram with her flawless complexion - were obviously digital productions. Collaborations … Read the full story at The Verge.

A roundup of headline AI developments from this past week is warranted, as fast-moving decisions from the White House to Anthropic demand immediate attention. Plus, a look at what may be the AI metric that matters most.

Backlash against AI is taking an extremist turn, following in the footsteps of earlier techno-pessimist militants Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email When a 20-year-old man from Texas was arrested earlier this year for allegedly trying to burn down OpenAI’s headquarters and Sam Altman’s house, authorities found an anti-AI manifesto alongside his lighter and a jug of kerosene. It was one of a spate of attacks that has caused alarm among researchers, the tech industry and law enforcement about the rise of anti-tech extremism. In April, an Italian “nature pilled” Instagram influencer was arrested in Rome and charged with plotting a series of anti-tech attacks that took inspiration from Ted “The Unabomber” Kaczynski. Two self-described “ecofascists” that carried out a deadly anti-Muslim attack on a mosque in San Diego last month also cited “AI slop” and JD Vance’s ties to Palantir as motivations for their violence in their manifesto. An Indianapolis city councilor woke up

Retailer’s embrace of artificial intelligence comes amid anxiety that the technology will create mass redundancies

Meta's AI investment strategy may reshape tech funding norms, impacting shareholder value and accelerating AI-driven market transformations. The post Meta Platforms plans massive stock sale to fund $145B AI investments appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Anthropic's diplomatic efforts may redefine tech-government relations, influencing future AI market entries and regulatory landscapes. The post Anthropic eases tensions with White House ahead of trillion-dollar IPO plans appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The directive's focus on rapid AI integration in national security could accelerate technological advancements but raises oversight and ethical concerns. The post Trump signs directive to develop AI capabilities for national security appeared first on Crypto Briefing.