The Institute of Job Aggregation (IJA) has released a report highlighting the growing concerns surrounding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruitment.

The report reveals that nearly half of job seekers have witnessed an increase in fake job advertisements since AI tools have become more prevalent. 

The podcast explores the potential for manipulation of large language models (LLMs) used by AI chatbots.

It discusses how these models can be influenced by “generative engine optimisation” (GEO), a practice similar to search engine optimisation (SEO) that aims to increase the visibility of certain content in chatbot outputs.

Amazon plans to expand Alexa’s capabilities by deploying it as an AI agent, allowing it to perform tasks independently.

This development follows Amazon’s announcement that Alexa would be equipped with generative AI technology. 

The latest developments in artificial intelligence (AI), highlighting the prevalence of generative AI and its applications in various fields.

OpenAI is reportedly developing its next major artificial intelligence model, codenamed Orion, with plans to release it by December.

Unlike previous models like GPT-4, Orion will initially be made available to select companies for development of their own products and features

Apple has released the first set of its new AI features for iPhones, iPads, and Macs, called Apple Intelligence, which aims to provide users with a more intuitive and personalised experience.

The US Treasury is increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to fight fraud, which has helped them recover billions of dollars.

The technology has been instrumental in identifying and preventing improper payments, with a significant increase in fraud prevention compared to the previous year. 

This podcast explores how AI-powered software development is transforming medical practices in the UK.

Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, is introducing facial recognition technology to combat celebrity impersonation scams.

These scams often promote fraudulent investment schemes and cryptocurrencies using deepfake technology to create realistic likenesses of celebrities. 

In this episode we discuss the trending topics in AI this week such as AI search and language models with companies developing more natural, conversational search capabilities. 

Multimodal AI, which combines different data formats, is gaining traction, allowing for more human-like interactions.