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There’s a downside to too much convenience: it harms our bodies There is a seductive fantasy being floated by AI executives that all the efficiency their products will bring us will lead to humans finally returning to their essential, best selves. Picture it: when this day arrives, we’ll spring from our chairs, push aside our keyboards and, supposedly, do all things we’ve been meaning to do: hike, cook and finally take a pilates class. It’s true – AI has already taken some workday drudgery, such as reading and writing contracts, presentations and quarterly reports, off some people’s plates. Within a few years, we’re told, a team of invisible digital assistants will take over mundane domestic chores too: making medical appointments, renewing our car insurance and planning. The vision is enticing: finally, the moment when we can stop switching-switching-switching between screens and devices, put our health first and flourish. Unfortunately, if the history of innovation teaches us anythin

Oracle's increased AI spending and debt raise concerns about financial stability, impacting tech stocks and crypto markets amid risk aversion. The post Oracle’s AI spending exceeds estimates, raises debt concerns that ripple into crypto markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Heads-up, my fellow Android-appreciating animals: Google’s in the midst of rolling out a subtle change to its privacy settings that’s well worth your while to notice. The change includes a new clause that says the company can use images, files, video, and audio from your interactions with Google Lens, Search, and Gemini Live to train and improve its AI models. By default, that switch will soon be on and active for your account. But with about 20 seconds of one-time effort, you can opt out and flip it off (both literally and metaphorically, if you’re so inclined) once and for all. Lemme show ya how. [Get level-headed knowledge in your inbox with my free Android Intelligence newsletter. Something new and useful every Friday — from my keyboard to your email.]  Google’s new AI training privacy default First things first — the nature of the change: According to Google, starting in the next few days, a new “Search Services History” section within the general Google account settings will lead

OpenAI's potential price cuts highlight the intense competition in AI, impacting investor perceptions and challenging profitability strategies. The post OpenAI considers price cuts amid competition with Anthropic appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The Philippines' tech hub initiative under Pax Silica could reshape regional economic dynamics, reducing reliance on China for critical tech supply chains. The post Philippines joins US Pax Silica initiative, plans 4,000-acre tech hub with 99-year lease appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

AI's subtle influence on human choices raises ethical concerns about technology's impact on decision-making. The post Jacob Ward: AI subtly manipulates human choices, our brains distort reality, and prioritizing Earth over space colonization is essential | Jordan Harbinger appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

SpaceX's IPO highlights the shifting investor focus from crypto to AI-driven equities, potentially reshaping capital allocation trends. The post SpaceX’s mega IPO on Friday raises questions about AI boom sustainability appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

AI demand outpacing supply could create bottlenecks, reshaping business cycles and driving innovation. The post Jordi Visser: AI demand may outstrip supply, a fundamental shift from labor to compute is underway, and we’re entering an unprecedented super cycle of capital expenditure | Raoul Pal appeared first on Crypto Briefing.