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👋🏻 Meta's AI Research Chief Steps Down Amidst Critical Juncture
Joelle Pineau's Departure Signals a Shift as Meta Pursues Ambitious AI Goals

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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 -👋🏻 Meta's AI Research Chief Steps Down Amidst Critical Juncture
Joelle Pineau, Meta's VP of AI Research, has announced her departure, leaving the company as it intensifies its efforts to lead in the competitive AI landscape. 1 Her exit comes just before Meta's LlamaCon and amidst significant investments in AI development, raising questions about the future direction of Meta's AI initiatives.
2 - 😥 The Erosion of Humanity: Experts Warn of AI's Destructive Potential
A comprehensive report from Elon University, featuring insights from hundreds of tech leaders, including the "father of the internet," paints a grim picture of AI's potential to diminish core human capabilities like empathy, critical thinking, and moral judgment. Experts fear that increasing reliance on AI will lead to a decline in essential skills, widening societal divisions and eroding human agency.
3 - ⚡️ From Coal to Code: AI's Massive Energy Footprint
A former coal plant in Pennsylvania is being transformed into a sprawling, gas-powered data center campus, highlighting the immense energy demands of the burgeoning artificial intelligence industry. With billions in investments and gigawatts of power, this project underscores the transition from fossil fuels to support the infrastructure required for AI's rapid expansion.
4 - 📺 AI Revolutionizes Video Editing: Adobe Premiere Pro Unveils Generative Extend
Adobe's latest Premiere Pro update introduces Generative Extend, powered by Firefly AI, allowing users to effortlessly extend video clips and ambient audio. Alongside AI-driven search and caption translation, this release promises to accelerate and enhance video editing, offering creatives powerful new tools for seamless production.
5 - 👀 Gemini App Leadership Shifts as Google Eyes "Next Evolution"
Google is restructuring its AI app development, with Josh Woodward, known for NotebookLM, taking over leadership of the Gemini app. This move, replacing Sissie Hsaio, signals Google's focus on evolving its AI chatbot, integrating features like AI-generated podcasts and advanced research tools into its premium offerings.
Written by AI Bulletin team - Australia
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