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Beyond Human: Navigating the Complexities of AI Deployment and Financial Implications

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Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world. Many companies use the benchmark of better than average human performance when deploying AI, but this may not always be appropriate, especially in high-risk domains like medical scans or self-driving cars where the most consequential decisions matter more than average performance. Achieving superhuman performance and human-like decision-making simultaneously is challenging for AI, raising questions about its deployment in different domains. Societal values such as control and predictability play a role in determining comfort levels with AI deployment. In recent news, Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropoc fund teacher AI training for education, Coreweave acquires Core Scientific for $9 billion to expand data center capabilities, Meta hires a top Apple AI researcher for its "superintelligence" group, and Hitachi Energy's CEO warns of AI-induced power spikes from data centers straining electrical grids. A study found that different commercially-available AI models exhibit distinct strategic preferences in games. OpenAI is investing in AI talent amid poaching efforts by Meta, while Alphabet's Isomorphic Labs aims to "solve all diseases" with AI. Tech companies are also investing in AI art as patrons for artists using AI in their work.Transitioning to financial implications of AI, particularly in terms of scarcity and high demand for AI talent. Companies excelling in AI stand to gain significant financial rewards, with competition for talent being fierce. The AI space is more homogenous compared to other tech sectors, leading to an increase in bargaining power for top AI talent. The text highlights the contrasting philosophies of tech companies in approaching AI, with some focusing on computers doing tasks for users while others see computers as tools to aid humans. Apple's cautious approach to AI investment is discussed, with examples of how it has affected their AI research efforts. The departure of Apple's top AI executive to Meta is seen as a reflection of Apple's struggles in the AI field due to their conservative approach.Moving on to venture funding in the second quarter of 2025 which saw an increase, with $91 billion invested in startups, primarily driven by investments in AI companies. This represents an 11% increase year over year. Healthcare and biotech sectors also received significant funding. On the other hand, private equity fundraising remained slow, with global PE funds collecting $223 billion so far in 2025, below the pace of the previous year.Shifting gears to various tech news updates including Meta's AI talent poaching spree at Apple, Elon Musk's potential alienation of Tesla shareholders due to his political activism, and Coreweave's acquisition of Core Scientific in a $9 billion deal. It also mentions other tech-related news such as Samsung's tariff troubles, OpenAI's focus on security measures against espionage, Jack Dorsey's creation of a decentralized messaging app, and other acquisitions and settlements in the tech industry.In other news, Joe Kiani has returned as the CEO of Like Minded Labs after being ousted from Masimo last year. President Trump has announced new tariffs on several countries causing fluctuations in the stock market while global markets have not reacted seriously to these tariffs. Watercooler news includes various updates from different industries and interesting tidbits from the world of technology.And that's all for today's episode! Thank you for tuning in to OWITH.ai - your source for all things important in the world of AI and tech. Join us next time for more updates and insights.

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