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Worried About AI Taking Your Job? See How It's Now Saving Lives and Redefining Tech.


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Introduction:
In this episode, we delve into the evolving role of artificial intelligence across multiple fronts. Discover how AI is projected to automate up to 80% of customer service by 2029, prompting new regulatory debates in the EU about the "right to a human" representative. Hear from Microsoft’s AI Chief, Mustafa Suleyman, who warns against pursuing the creation of conscious AI, advocating instead for AI that serves humanity responsibly. Learn about a transformative $15 billion Microsoft deal enabling the export of cutting-edge Nvidia AI chips to the UAE, reshaping global tech dynamics. We also highlight a powerful AI-driven app in South Africa that combats femicide by offering a compassionate digital “aunt,” yet now faces ethical challenges. Finally, we explore Baidu’s rapid rise in the autonomous driving space, as its robotaxi service matches Waymo’s scale and intensifies the U.S.-China competition in driverless technology. Join us for a comprehensive look at the promises and challenges of AI as it reshapes industries and saves lives.
Content and Timestamp:
00:00:52 Will AI Replace Human Call Centre Workers? The Shifting Landscape of Customer Service
00:06:29 Microsoft AI Chief: Only Biological Beings Can Be Conscious; Warns Against 'Seemingly Conscious AI' Research
00:11:32 US Approves Nvidia Chip Sales to UAE Under Microsoft Deal, Fueling Gulf AI Ambitions
00:16:58 South African Woman Creates 'AI Aunt' Chatbot to Combat Gender-Based Violence After Family Tragedy
00:21:01 Baidu's Robotaxi Surge: Matching Waymo's Weekly Ride Numbers Amidst Global Expansion
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