🤖 Meta to introduce AI ‘friends’ no one asked for

In today's email

1. 📈 5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

2. 🥊 Legal and Ethical Battle Over OpenAI’s For-Profit Transition

3. 🤖 Meta to introduce AI ‘friends’ no one asked for

4. 🤯  Quick Takes

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can  reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations. This frees up valuable time for sellers to focus more on building relationships and closing deals

In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn five practical ways you can use gen AI to streamline your workflows, provide more value to your prospects, and, ultimately, close deals faster.

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In the Know​

Legal and Ethical Battle Over OpenAI’s For-Profit Transition

A high-profile legal and ethical debate unfolds as Encode joins Elon Musk’s fight to stop OpenAI’s shift from a nonprofit to a for-profit structure.

Key Points:

• Encode’s Warning: Encode argues OpenAI’s move to a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC) undermines its commitment to public safety and accountability in AI development.

• Support from Experts: AI leaders Geoffrey Hinton and Stuart Russell back Encode, stressing the risks of prioritizing profits over safety in transformative technologies.

• OpenAI’s Stance: OpenAI defends its transition as necessary for growth, proposing a hybrid structure that critics say still favors financial gains over its original mission.

• Industry Implications: Meta and others warn this shift could set a precedent, impacting ethical AI development and competition across Silicon Valley.

The decision in this case could reshape the trajectory of AI governance, influencing how innovation and public accountability are balanced in the tech industry.

💡 Did You Know?

AI creates original works of art with legal copyright: Some AI-generated works have been granted copyright, opening debates about the legal and ethical implications of machine creativity.

Meta to introduce AI ‘friends’ no one asked for

Meta is set to allow fully autonomous AI accounts on Instagram and Facebook within the next two years, enabling these "AI users" to create and share content like real users. While the company claims this will enhance engagement, particularly among Gen Z, critics argue it may worsen user frustrations over bots and spam already prevalent on the platforms. Meta's AI Studio, which launched earlier this year, has facilitated the creation of hundreds of thousands of custom AI characters, but their public appeal remains questionable. This shift could significantly alter the landscape of social media, potentially reducing genuine interactions and pushing Meta further from its roots as a "social" platform.

Quick Takes

• Google's 2025 Vision: Google CEO Sundar Pichai emphasized 2025 as a pivotal year, with the AI model Gemini positioned as the company’s top priority. Acknowledging competitive gaps, Pichai urged employees to act with urgency to solidify Google’s leadership in AI innovation.

• Florida Unveils AI-Driven Hurricane Alert System: Florida's Department of Emergency Management has launched Project Beacon, an AI-powered alert system to enhance communication during severe weather events. Designed to provide real-time updates in English and Spanish, it ensures vital information reaches residents, even during power outages.

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