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- 😱 AI's Job-Killing Potential: 41% of Employers Plan to Downsize as Automation Takes Hold
😱 AI's Job-Killing Potential: 41% of Employers Plan to Downsize as Automation Takes Hold
Reskilling Efforts Ramp Up as Companies Navigate the AI Revolution

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Here are 5 things you missed today in the world of AI. Because we get it, life is busy & who has the time to sit around and keep up with the fastest moving industry right now - here are 5 things we think you need to know in the world of AI.
1 -😱 AI's Job-Killing Potential: 41% of Employers Plan to Downsize as Automation Takes Hold
A new World Economic Forum report reveals that 41% of employers intend to reduce their workforce as AI automates tasks, raising concerns about job displacement. While companies are investing in reskilling and upskilling, the report acknowledges the potential for job losses, particularly in roles like graphic design and legal support.
2 -💪🏻 Fight Back Against Health Insurance Denials with AI
FightHealthInsurance.com is a free website that helps patients draft appeals for denied insurance claims. It uses AI to analyze the information and identify the procedure that was denied and the reason given by the insurance company. Users can then select the appeal draft that best fits their needs and make additional edits if needed.
3 -📱xAI Releases Grok Chatbot App in the US, Making AI More Accessible
xAI has launched a standalone iOS app for its Grok chatbot in the US, making the AI assistant more accessible to iPhone users. The free app can field real-time information, answer questions, and generate images, similar to the built-in Grok function on X. xAI began testing the Grok iOS app in December in a limited number of countries, and there's no news yet on an Android release. Grok was initially exclusive to X Premium subscribers, but last month, xAI made it free for all users, aligning it with competitors like ChatGPT and Anthropic's Claude. xAI is also reportedly working on a dedicated Grok.com website, which is currently under development. This launch comes after xAI secured $12 billion in funding over the past six months, including investments from Nvidia and AMD.
4 - 🎥 VLC Player Gets Real-Time AI Subtitling
VLC, the beloved open-source media player, has unveiled a groundbreaking new feature: real-time AI subtitling and translation. Powered by open-source models, the feature generates subtitles in over 100 languages, all processed locally on your device. This offline capability offers users enhanced accessibility and language options while maintaining privacy and control.
5 - 🎙️ Google Podcasts Gets Smarter: Introducing Daily Listen, Your Personalized AI News Feed
Google is testing a new feature called Daily Listen that uses AI to create a personalized podcast based on your Search and Discover feed history. This means you can listen to a quick summary of the news articles that matter to you, all in one place. Daily Listen is currently rolling out to Android and iOS users in the US as part of Google Search Labs.
Written by AI Bulletin team - Australia
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