Daily 'AI for Work' Pulse: 25th of March
Big update! 7 new AI tools and 66 AI news articles. Skim the highlights, spot the standouts, and keep your work moving.
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Latest AI Tools
Drift
Drift previews commands before running and lets you pause mid-execution, giving engineers control over automation to reduce errors, manage dependencies and multi-terminal processes, and improve reproducibility.
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Google Gemini in Chrome
Google Gemini in Chrome embeds AI in the browser side panel to summarize pages and videos, compare tabs, draft/send emails, schedule events, and edit images-reducing tab switching and speeding workflows.
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jared.so
jared.so - a social AI employee in Slack that connects to 10,000+ tools, runs reports, dashboards, code, follow-ups and research, joins conversations when relevant, remembers context, and adapts to your team for cost-effective automation.
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Maestri
Maestri: an infinite canvas where each terminal is a node-connect AI agents with drag-and-drop lines for direct agent-to-agent collaboration. Local PTY orchestration and an Apple Intelligence companion; no accounts or telemetry.
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LelaAI
LelaAI helps you learn languages by reading real news and articles with instant, on-device translations. Track words you actually know, practice with flashcard quizzes, and save articles via a share extension-private, ad-free learning.
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NextPhone
NextPhone: web-based AI answering service for small teams-picks up calls in under 2s, answers questions, qualifies leads and books jobs into calendars. Syncs with CRM, offers instant human transfer and flat unlimited plans. Live in 5 minutes.
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Agent Hub Builder
Agent Hub Builder turns expertise into a branded, Netflix-style hub of AI tools your audience can browse, chat with, and pay for. Includes auth, usage tracking, chat history, profiles and paywall for 24/7 AI support and new revenue.
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All AI News for Today
66 News Articles published.
Latest General AI News
White House proposes national AI framework that would override state laws and limit company liability
The White House released a four-page AI policy framework that would override state AI laws and shield companies from liability for product harms. House Republican leaders quickly backed it, calling on Congress to act.
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Rep. Pfluger asks GAO to review how extremists use AI for terrorism and radicalization
The GAO has been asked to assess how violent extremists use AI to radicalize recruits and spread propaganda. Rep. August Pfluger flagged generative and agentic AI as specific terrorism risks the federal government isn't yet equipped to counter.
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Harvard economists warn of large job losses, financial instability from AI, tariffs, and war
Three Harvard economists warn AI job losses could dwarf those after the 2008 crash, while tariffs and Middle East conflict pile on. If labor's share of income falls sharply, current entitlement programs become fiscally unworkable.
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Latest AI News for Creatives
Picsart launches AI agent marketplace to automate creative workflows for marketers and creators
Picsart opened a waitlist for its AI Agent Marketplace, where specialized assistants handle full creative workflows rather than individual steps. It launches with four agents covering e-commerce, resizing, bulk styling, and background replacement.
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Creatives at Art of Craft festival say AI amplifies human creativity when used with intention
Creatives at the Art of Craft festival say AI works best when used to solve a specific problem, not just because a client asks. The final 20% of refinement-where quality is made-stays human.
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India partners with Google and YouTube to offer 15,000 AI scholarships for creative sector workers
India is offering 15,000 scholarships to train animators, game developers, and content producers in generative AI. The program, backed by Google and YouTube, covers animation, gaming, and media production in two phases.
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Latest AI News for Customer Support
Notch deploys AI agents for regulated customer support with safety guardrails
Notch's AI agents can process refunds and update accounts in regulated industries, but only after a human approves each action. Every decision is logged and timestamped, giving compliance teams a clear audit trail.
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Oregon passes AI chatbot bill giving users right to sue over safety violations
Oregon's Senate Bill 1546 holds AI chatbot operators directly liable for safety and disclosure failures, letting users sue for $1,000 per violation. The bill awaits Gov. Kotek's signature and takes effect in 2027.
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Uber and Rivian plan 50,000 autonomous robotaxis by 2031, but customer trust concerns remain
Uber and Rivian plan to deploy 50,000 autonomous robotaxis across 25 cities by 2031, backed by a $1.25B investment. Riders won't choose between human or robot drivers-the app decides.
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Latest AI News for Education
Inflation, workforce gaps and AI reshape cost control in education construction
School districts are losing control of construction budgets as inflation swings, materials costs spike, and experienced workers retire faster than replacements arrive. Better data tools and longer-term procurement planning can help close the gap.
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NYC schools craft their own AI policies as city guidance arrives two years late
NYC schools have spent over two years writing their own AI rules while waiting for city guidance. A draft citywide policy is expected Tuesday, with 45 days for public comment.
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University of Phoenix researchers review ethical and practical use of generative AI in higher education
University of Phoenix researchers reviewed how generative AI is used in doctoral programs, finding most institutions lack clear policies on its use. Academic integrity and transparency remain the biggest unresolved concerns.
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Educators see promise and risk in using AI to grade student work and deliver feedback
Most teachers are skeptical AI will improve assessments, yet experts say it can speed up grading and feedback if teachers review every result. Privacy risks and biased scoring remain real concerns.
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St. John's University hosts Brooklyn high school students for AI policy debate roundtable
St. John's University hosted 15 Brooklyn high school students for a four-hour AI debate on its Queens campus March 14. Most student groups backed AI use in schools but called for clear guidelines and safeguards.
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Latest AI News for Executives and Strategy
Tech CEOs use their own AI tools as a sales pitch - but they're also the ones with the most to gain
Tech CEOs like Zuckerberg, Jensen Huang, and Marc Benioff publicly claim heavy personal AI use-but each example neatly promotes what their company sells. Federal data shows AI saves workers just 2% of total work hours.
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Sovereign AI regulations push enterprise governance from optional to essential
New AI laws in the EU, U.S., and South Korea are forcing enterprises to build compliance into their infrastructure now, not later. Companies that treat governance as strategy-not a checkbox-will move faster as regional rules keep shifting.
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Most executives back AI but only 4% achieve scalable returns as skills and governance lag behind
88% of executives see AI as a competitive edge, but only 4% have achieved scalable results from it. A survey of 639 leaders found most companies underinvest in training and lack enforceable governance.
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PwC boss warns staff who reject AI will be replaced
PwC's US chief told staff to go "AI-first" or face dismissal. HR experts warn the ultimatum will breed fake compliance, not real capability.
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Latest AI News for Finance
JPMorgan launches credit default swap basket for clients to hedge against five hyperscalers
JPMorgan launched a credit default swap basket covering Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and Oracle, letting investors hedge AI infrastructure debt. Trades run in $25M increments, $5M per company.
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Harvard economists warn of large job losses, financial instability from AI, tariffs, and war
Three Harvard economists warn AI job losses could dwarf those after the 2008 crash, while tariffs and Middle East conflict pile on. If labor's share of income falls sharply, current entitlement programs become fiscally unworkable.
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BlackRock CEO Larry Fink warns AI could worsen wealth inequality without broader market access
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink warns AI could concentrate wealth among a small group of asset owners, repeating patterns seen after past economic shifts. About 40% of Americans have no capital market exposure.
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Latest AI News for Government
White House proposes national AI framework that would override state laws and limit company liability
The White House released a four-page AI policy framework that would override state AI laws and shield companies from liability for product harms. House Republican leaders quickly backed it, calling on Congress to act.
Read more →
Rep. Pfluger asks GAO to review how extremists use AI for terrorism and radicalization
The GAO has been asked to assess how violent extremists use AI to radicalize recruits and spread propaganda. Rep. August Pfluger flagged generative and agentic AI as specific terrorism risks the federal government isn't yet equipped to counter.
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Las Vegas police AI system raises privacy and accountability concerns, ACLU warns
Las Vegas police are deploying an AI system to connect platforms and speed up investigations, but civil liberties groups warn it could enable mass surveillance and embed racial bias. No public policies governing its use have been released.
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Report calls on US government to open its data reserves to accelerate AI development
Federal agencies hold vast datasets on health, weather, and economics that remain largely untapped for AI training. A new proposal calls for a U.S. Data Accelerator to open these to private labs as chip shortages ease.
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Harvard economists warn of large job losses, financial instability from AI, tariffs, and war
Three Harvard economists warn AI job losses could dwarf those after the 2008 crash, while tariffs and Middle East conflict pile on. If labor's share of income falls sharply, current entitlement programs become fiscally unworkable.
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Latest AI News for Healthcare
Healthcare organizations need stronger AI governance to prevent shadow AI risks
Healthcare workers are using AI tools without IT approval, exposing patient data to security and compliance risks. HIPAA violations and privacy breaches can follow when unapproved systems handle sensitive information.
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Pharma patient services programs lag on analytics despite advances in AI tools
Most pharma patient services programs rely on outdated analytics that can't flag abandonment risk until patients have already quit. Over 20% of U.S. prescriptions go unfilled, and AI tools now exist to intervene before that happens.
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AI tools cut doctor paperwork burden as 63% of physicians adopt the technology daily
U.S. doctors spend two hours on paperwork for every hour with patients, consuming 25% of total health care spending. Now 63% of physicians use AI daily to draft notes and manage insurance claims.
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Latest AI News for Hospitality and Events
Q Concierge uses voice AI to handle hotel calls and capture missed bookings
Q Concierge captured $1.2M in annualized booking revenue from missed calls at a single resort. The SF startup's voice AI connects directly to hotel software, handling reservations and guest requests without staff involvement.
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Latest AI News for Human Resources
Meta and Google build AI residency programs to address global talent shortage
Meta and Google are launching paid AI residency programs to address a global shortage that has left 1.6 million positions unfilled. AI roles now pay 67% more than standard software jobs, up 38% from last year.
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AI-generated résumés slow hiring and increase HR workloads, survey finds
61% of HR leaders say AI-generated applications are slowing hiring, not speeding it up, per a Robert Half survey. Nine in 10 HR teams report heavier workloads as a result.
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Latest AI News for Insurance
Court allows discovery into insurer's use of AI to deny claims without human review
A Minnesota federal court ordered UnitedHealth Group to disclose how its AI program, nH Predict, was used to deny insurance claims. The ruling means policyholders can now demand discovery into AI-driven claim decisions in coverage disputes.
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UK insurance professionals back AI despite widespread bias concerns, survey finds
87% of UK and European insurance professionals worry about AI bias, yet 90% expect claims administration to be fully automated within two years. Nearly all respondents said human oversight must remain part of any AI-driven process.
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Most insurers use AI for claims but few have scaled it beyond basic tasks, report finds
Most insurers now use AI in claims operations, but only 7% have scaled it successfully, per a Sedgwick report. Data silos and fragmented vendor tools are the main barriers holding carriers back.
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Latest AI News for IT and Development
Capcom plans to use AI for development efficiency but rules out generative AI in game content
Capcom will use AI to speed up development in graphics, sound, and programming, but won't let it generate finished game content. Developers will review all AI output.
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Latest AI News for Legal
California bill would set AI rules for attorneys and arbitrators
California's SB 574 would require attorneys to verify AI-generated citations and bar client data from public AI tools. Arbitrators could not delegate any part of decision-making to AI under the proposed rules.
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Musicians sue AI companies under Illinois biometric privacy law over voiceprint collection
Illinois musicians are suing Suno, Uncharted Labs, and Google under the state's biometric privacy law, claiming their voiceprints were collected without consent. The strategy sidesteps fair use arguments entirely.
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Legal billing startup PointOne raises $16M in Series A round
Legal billing startup PointOne raised $16M in Series A funding Monday. The company plans to expand its AI billing platform for law firms and add staff.
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AI classroom pilots reveal gaps in how law schools teach judgment, not gaps in lawyers
AI coaching pilots in law schools exposed a training gap: judgment is rarely taught explicitly, despite being central to legal practice. Students learned faster when AI explained reasoning in context, not just whether an answer was correct.
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Vietnam becomes first Southeast Asian country to enact a comprehensive AI law
Vietnam's AI law took effect March 1, 2026, making it Southeast Asia's first country with a comprehensive AI framework. It holds humans liable for AI decisions and bans unlabeled deepfakes, with penalties already applied.
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Latest AI News for Management
Zuckerberg develops AI agent to help run Meta and reduce management layers
Mark Zuckerberg is building an AI agent to help run Meta, targeting management layers and slow decision-making. The system would handle data analysis, automate routine tasks, and potentially cut middle-management roles.
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Unilever procurement director makes the case for AI autonomy in supply chain risk management
Unilever's Bhavuk Chawla argues procurement teams should deploy AI in risk management first-before strategy or supplier relations. It's data-driven and time-sensitive, areas where AI already cuts disruption rates by 30%.
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Trump administration proposes federal AI standard
The Trump administration proposed a federal AI standard on March 23, 2026, aiming to replace the current mix of state rules. No compliance deadline has been set.
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Dataminr launches AI-powered cyber defense suite combining external threat intelligence with internal telemetry
Dataminr launched a unified cyber defense suite on March 23, combining real-time external threat intelligence with internal security data using AI agents. The company says 67% of customers cut mean response time by more than half.
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Latest AI News for Marketing
Google adds Gemini AI tools to Display and Video 360 to improve ad placement and audience targeting
Google added Gemini AI to its Display and Video 360 platform to recommend ad placements and optimize campaigns. New features include an AI chatbot for campaign management and a Kroger data partnership for targeting shoppers on YouTube.
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How B2B marketing teams can measure ROI from AI workflow integration
B2B marketing teams need hard numbers to justify AI spending, not vague productivity claims. Measure ROI across time saved, output quality, and revenue lift-then build dashboards that connect both.
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Martin Sorrell warns agencies face rude awakening on AI, transparency and flat revenue
Ad agency revenues are flat as clients shift spending toward AI infrastructure, says S4 Capital's Martin Sorrell. He warns agencies can't survive without radical change as transparency demands and automation close in.
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Elpida launches marketing compliance platform for healthcare companies amid stricter FDA enforcement
FDA warning letters to healthcare brands rose 73% after the agency deployed its own AI enforcement tool. Elpida, a Tel Aviv startup, launched a platform Monday that scans marketing content for FDA, FTC, and CMS violations before campaigns go live.
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Latest AI News for Operations
Obin AI raises $7 million to build autonomous agents for capital-critical financial workflows
Obin AI launched with $7 million to build autonomous agents for banking, insurance, and asset management workflows. The company targets capital decisions where partial accuracy isn't acceptable.
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Forecast value add gives e-commerce supply chains a way to measure whether AI forecasting tools actually work
Forecast value add (FVA) measures whether each model, AI agent, or human override actually improves accuracy or just adds noise. Without it, complex forecasting pipelines look impressive but hurt decisions.
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Aker BP and Armada deploy modular offshore data center to process drilling data at the rig site
Aker BP and Armada are installing a modular data center on Norway's Continental Shelf to process drilling data directly at the rig. The setup cuts reliance on onshore cloud systems, reducing delays during time-critical operations.
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Fortinet adds agentic AI and cloud SOC capabilities to its security operations platform
Fortinet updated its Security Operations platform March 23, merging four SOC tools into a single cloud console and expanding AI agents to automate alert triage. New endpoint security consolidates ZTNA, EDR, and DLP into one agent.
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Latest AI News for PR and Communications
Virginia Tech researchers test AI tool designed to build workplace communication skills
Virginia Tech researchers are studying whether an AI tool called CommCoach can help workers practice difficult workplace conversations. The study also examines risks - including whether AI assistance might weaken long-term communication skills.
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Latest AI News for Product Development
Rapidise expands vision AI and intelligent camera platforms for edge computing applications
Indian ODM Rapidise expanded its Vision AI camera platform on March 23, targeting transportation, security, and industrial automation. The company handles design, firmware, edge AI, and regulatory compliance under one roof.
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Siemens launches 26 industrial AI products and expands Alibaba partnership at Beijing summit
Siemens unveiled 26 new industrial AI products at its Beijing summit and expanded its cloud partnership with Alibaba. The announcements target factory-floor deployment, not pilots.
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China's AI boom drives salaries past 60,000 RMB a month but leaves jobs unfilled
China's top tech firms posted nearly 30,000 AI jobs recently, with monthly salaries topping 60,000 RMB - yet fewer than one candidate exists per opening. The shortage is structural, not cyclical.
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Latest AI News for Real Estate and Construction
Latest AI News for Sales
Agentic commerce on track to reach $500 billion by 2030 as AI reshapes online retail
AI agents influenced $3 billion in U.S. Black Friday sales last year, and Bain projects agentic commerce will hit $300-$500 billion by 2030. Sales teams now need to position their offerings for AI agents, not just human buyers.
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Banzai International agrees to acquire ConnectAndSell in deal expected to add $15 million in annual revenue
Banzai International will acquire AI sales platform ConnectAndSell in a deal expected to close in early Q2 2026, adding roughly $15M in annual revenue. The move extends Banzai's reach from marketing into sales execution.
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Banks risk losing lending visibility as AI agents drive $262 billion in holiday sales
AI agents influenced $262 billion in U.S. retail sales last holiday season, and they now choose which financing options appear at checkout. Banks whose credit data sits behind login walls or in PDFs won't be seen.
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Latest AI News for Science and Research
CSU researcher develops AI framework to coordinate power grid transmission and distribution systems
CSU researchers built a framework letting power grid transmission and distribution operators coordinate decisions without centralized control. The system could cut costs as solar panels and EVs create unpredictable energy flows across the grid.
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Microsoft hires former Ai2 CEO Ali Farhadi and top researchers for Suleyman's superintelligence team
Microsoft hired former Ai2 CEO Ali Farhadi and three senior researchers to lead model development in its Superintelligence team. The move is part of Microsoft's push to build frontier AI models independently of OpenAI.
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Purdue secures $450,000 DARPA contract to develop AI early warning system for corn crop pathogens
Purdue University landed a $450,000 DARPA contract to build an AI system that spots corn pathogens before visible symptoms appear. The nine-month SignAI project uses field sensors, soil samples, and drone imagery to give farmers early warning.
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Latest AI News for Writers
Boy George says AI helps him write music and artists who fear replacement "weren't trying hard enough"
Boy George has written five albums using AI and says musicians who get replaced "weren't trying hard enough." He uses ChatGPT as a collaborator, rejecting lines that don't fit his voice.
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Grammarly CEO defends using writers' names for AI suggestions without permission, admits feature failed
Grammarly shut down its "Expert Review" feature after writers found their names attached to AI suggestions without permission. A class-action lawsuit followed; CEO Shishir Mehrotra called the claims "without merit."
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Italian journalists strike over expired contract, falling pay and AI rules dispute
Italian journalists strike March 27 and April 16 over a national contract expired 10 years ago, with salaries down 20% to inflation. Publishers have refused to set AI rules for newsrooms, raising fears of machine-generated content replacing staff.
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