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Adam N2 (00:05):
Welcome to Digimasters Shorts, we are your hosts Adam
Nagus
Carly W (00:08):
and Carly Wilson delivering the latest scoop from
the digital realm.
Meta Platforms recently engagedin acquisition talks with AI
startup Perplexity AI butultimately did not finalize a
deal.
Instead, Meta chose to invest$14.3 billion for a 49 percent
stake in Scale AI, a strategicmove to boost its artificial
intelligence capabilities.
(00:30):
The agreement with Scale AIincludes the company’s C.E.O,
Alexandr Wang, joining a new AIteam spearheaded by Meta C.E.O
Mark Zuckerberg.
This development aligns withZuckerberg’s ongoing effort to
expand Meta’s AI infrastructure,highlighted by a planned capital
expenditure of$60 to$65 billionin 2025.
Bloomberg reports thatZuckerberg is personally
(00:52):
recruiting about 50 experts fora project focused on artificial
general intelligence.
Meanwhile, Open A.I C.E.O SamAltman revealed that Meta has
approached his top employeeswith offers including$100
million signing bonuses.
Altman expressed relief thatnone of his key staff have
accepted these lucrative offers.
These moves demonstrate Meta'saggressive strategy to scale its
(01:14):
AI capabilities through majorinvestments and talent
acquisition.
The failed deal with PerplexityAI underscores the high stakes
involved in the competitive AIsector.
Zuckerberg’s push reflects thebroader industry trend of tech
giants vying for dominance inartificial intelligence
innovation.
Adam N2 (01:32):
The U.K's Big Four accountancy firms—Deloitte, EY,
KPMG, and PwC—are cuttinghundreds of junior roles and
scaling back graduaterecruitment as artificial
intelligence begins to replaceentry-level tasks.
Over the past two years, thesefirms have reduced early-career
hiring by up to 29 percent, withDeloitte cutting its intake by
18 percent.
(01:53):
These job reductions coincidewith a post-Covid consulting
slump and tighter clientbudgets, while partners aim to
maintain their high earnings.
Generative AI tools like ChatG.P.T are automating many
administrative duties,accelerating this workforce
shift.
Alongside job cuts, the firmsare offshoring more work to
lower-cost countries such asIndia, Malaysia, and the
(02:14):
Philippines.
Graduate job adverts inaccountancy have dropped 44
percent year-on-year, exceedingdeclines seen elsewhere in the
job market.
In response to growing demand,Deloitte, PwC, and EY are
developing AI assurance servicesto audit and verify AI systems.
Deloitte’s audit partnerdescribes AI assurance as
critical to its wider adoption,and PwC plans to launch its own
(02:37):
offering soon.
These moves align with broaderefforts to establish the U.K as
a global AI hub, with AIpredicted to add£200 billion to
the economy.
However, public trust remainslow, with research showing only
42 percent of Britons trust AI,and most have little formal
training in the technology.
San Diego attorney JosephMcMullen successfully used
(02:59):
AI-powered legal software to wina high-profile case involving
the wrongful detention of twoU.S-born siblings at the
U.S-Mexico border.
In 2019, the siblings, Julia andOscar, were held for hours after
an officer questioned thevalidity of a passport photo,
leading to allegations ofcoercion by Customs and Border
Protection.
McMullen initially approached AItools like Chat G.P.T with
(03:22):
skepticism after encounteringfabricated case law.
However, he later adoptedClearbrief, a software that
links every factual claim tounderlying evidence and legal
precedents, enhancing thepersuasiveness and accuracy of
his filings.
The tool's ability to hyperlinkcitations and generate case
timelines proved crucial inpresenting a concise and
(03:43):
compelling argument to U.SDistrict Judge Gonzalo Curiel.
In 2023, Curiel ruled in favorof the siblings, awarding them
$1.5 million for falseimprisonment and intentional
infliction of emotionaldistress.
The ruling highlighted thegovernment's misconduct as
unacceptable.
McMullen emphasized that AItechnology allowed him to focus
(04:03):
more deeply on the evidencerather than administrative
tasks.
Despite widespread concernsabout lawyers relying on
AI-generated fake cases,McMullen's experience
demonstrates that, when usedcarefully, AI can be a valuable
asset in complex litigation.
Carly W (04:18):
Apple has unveiled a major upgrade for Apple TV with
the release of TVOS 26.
The update features a new designlanguage called Liquid Glass,
providing a vibrant,three-dimensional interface with
translucent and roundedelements.
Apple TV's interface nowshowcases cinematic poster art
for a richer browsingexperience, alongside simplified
(04:39):
profile switching and applogins.
Apple Music Sing introduces akaraoke-style feature, allowing
users to sing along using theiriPhones as microphones, with
multiple devices able to connectsimultaneously.
Real-time emoji reactions can besent to the TV screen during
these sing-along sessions.
FaceTime improvements includepersonalized Contact Posters and
(05:00):
expanded Live Captions thatsupport multiple languages such
as Spanish, French, and German.
The update also enhances thepopular Aerial screensavers,
letting users select specificcategories to display.
A new audio feature enables anyAirPlay-enabled speaker to be
set as the default output forApple TV sound.
Additionally, Apple TV+announced new streaming content,
(05:22):
including titles like"Foundation,""Chief of War," and
"Slow Horses." These featurescollectively mark one of the
most significant upgrades toApple TV in recent years.
Intel is set to transform itsmarketing operations by
outsourcing a large portion toconsulting firm Accenture, with
artificial intelligence taking aleading role.
This strategic shift, directedby new C.E.O Lip-Bu Tan, aims to
(05:46):
streamline costs and improvecustomer engagement amid
challenges in the semiconductormarket.
The restructuring will result insignificant layoffs within
Intel’s marketing division, withaffected employees expecting
notifications by July 11.
Tan, who assumed leadership inMarch, is pushing bold changes
to modernize Intel’s businessand enhance competitiveness.
(06:06):
Accenture’s AI-driven approachis expected to outperform
Intel’s existing in-housemarketing teams in connecting
with customers.
Intel plans to reduce team sizesto a lean core, though exact job
losses have not been disclosed.
AI integration will automateroutine marketing tasks, analyze
vast data, and personalizecustomer interactions at scale.
(06:28):
Remaining Intel teams will focuson strategic and creative roles
while some employees may assistin training Accenture staff.
The move has sparked concernsover job security and the
evolving role of human workersin AI-managed settings.
The next few weeks will becritical as Intel finalizes this
major operational overhaul.
Don (06:47):
Thank you for listening to today's AI and Tech News podcast
summary...
Please do leave us a comment andfor additional feedback, please
email us atpodcast@digimasters.co.uk You
can now follow us on Instagramand Threads by searching for
@DigimastersShorts or Search forDigimasters on Linkedin.
Be sure to tune in tomorrow anddon't forget to follow or
subscribe!
Welcome to Digimasters Shorts, we are your hosts Adam
Nagus
Carly W (00:08):
and Carly Wilson delivering the latest scoop from
the digital realm.
Meta Platforms recently engagedin acquisition talks with AI
startup Perplexity AI butultimately did not finalize a
deal.
Instead, Meta chose to invest$14.3 billion for a 49 percent
stake in Scale AI, a strategicmove to boost its artificial
intelligence capabilities.
(00:30):
The agreement with Scale AIincludes the company’s C.E.O,
Alexandr Wang, joining a new AIteam spearheaded by Meta C.E.O
Mark Zuckerberg.
This development aligns withZuckerberg’s ongoing effort to
expand Meta’s AI infrastructure,highlighted by a planned capital
expenditure of$60 to$65 billionin 2025.
Bloomberg reports thatZuckerberg is personally
(00:52):
recruiting about 50 experts fora project focused on artificial
general intelligence.
Meanwhile, Open A.I C.E.O SamAltman revealed that Meta has
approached his top employeeswith offers including$100
million signing bonuses.
Altman expressed relief thatnone of his key staff have
accepted these lucrative offers.
These moves demonstrate Meta'saggressive strategy to scale its
(01:14):
AI capabilities through majorinvestments and talent
acquisition.
The failed deal with PerplexityAI underscores the high stakes
involved in the competitive AIsector.
Zuckerberg’s push reflects thebroader industry trend of tech
giants vying for dominance inartificial intelligence
innovation.
Adam N2 (01:32):
The U.K's Big Four accountancy firms—Deloitte, EY,
KPMG, and PwC—are cuttinghundreds of junior roles and
scaling back graduaterecruitment as artificial
intelligence begins to replaceentry-level tasks.
Over the past two years, thesefirms have reduced early-career
hiring by up to 29 percent, withDeloitte cutting its intake by
18 percent.
(01:53):
These job reductions coincidewith a post-Covid consulting
slump and tighter clientbudgets, while partners aim to
maintain their high earnings.
Generative AI tools like ChatG.P.T are automating many
administrative duties,accelerating this workforce
shift.
Alongside job cuts, the firmsare offshoring more work to
lower-cost countries such asIndia, Malaysia, and the
(02:14):
Philippines.
Graduate job adverts inaccountancy have dropped 44
percent year-on-year, exceedingdeclines seen elsewhere in the
job market.
In response to growing demand,Deloitte, PwC, and EY are
developing AI assurance servicesto audit and verify AI systems.
Deloitte’s audit partnerdescribes AI assurance as
critical to its wider adoption,and PwC plans to launch its own
(02:37):
offering soon.
These moves align with broaderefforts to establish the U.K as
a global AI hub, with AIpredicted to add£200 billion to
the economy.
However, public trust remainslow, with research showing only
42 percent of Britons trust AI,and most have little formal
training in the technology.
San Diego attorney JosephMcMullen successfully used
(02:59):
AI-powered legal software to wina high-profile case involving
the wrongful detention of twoU.S-born siblings at the
U.S-Mexico border.
In 2019, the siblings, Julia andOscar, were held for hours after
an officer questioned thevalidity of a passport photo,
leading to allegations ofcoercion by Customs and Border
Protection.
McMullen initially approached AItools like Chat G.P.T with
(03:22):
skepticism after encounteringfabricated case law.
However, he later adoptedClearbrief, a software that
links every factual claim tounderlying evidence and legal
precedents, enhancing thepersuasiveness and accuracy of
his filings.
The tool's ability to hyperlinkcitations and generate case
timelines proved crucial inpresenting a concise and
(03:43):
compelling argument to U.SDistrict Judge Gonzalo Curiel.
In 2023, Curiel ruled in favorof the siblings, awarding them
$1.5 million for falseimprisonment and intentional
infliction of emotionaldistress.
The ruling highlighted thegovernment's misconduct as
unacceptable.
McMullen emphasized that AItechnology allowed him to focus
(04:03):
more deeply on the evidencerather than administrative
tasks.
Despite widespread concernsabout lawyers relying on
AI-generated fake cases,McMullen's experience
demonstrates that, when usedcarefully, AI can be a valuable
asset in complex litigation.
Carly W (04:18):
Apple has unveiled a major upgrade for Apple TV with
the release of TVOS 26.
The update features a new designlanguage called Liquid Glass,
providing a vibrant,three-dimensional interface with
translucent and roundedelements.
Apple TV's interface nowshowcases cinematic poster art
for a richer browsingexperience, alongside simplified
(04:39):
profile switching and applogins.
Apple Music Sing introduces akaraoke-style feature, allowing
users to sing along using theiriPhones as microphones, with
multiple devices able to connectsimultaneously.
Real-time emoji reactions can besent to the TV screen during
these sing-along sessions.
FaceTime improvements includepersonalized Contact Posters and
(05:00):
expanded Live Captions thatsupport multiple languages such
as Spanish, French, and German.
The update also enhances thepopular Aerial screensavers,
letting users select specificcategories to display.
A new audio feature enables anyAirPlay-enabled speaker to be
set as the default output forApple TV sound.
Additionally, Apple TV+announced new streaming content,
(05:22):
including titles like"Foundation,""Chief of War," and
"Slow Horses." These featurescollectively mark one of the
most significant upgrades toApple TV in recent years.
Intel is set to transform itsmarketing operations by
outsourcing a large portion toconsulting firm Accenture, with
artificial intelligence taking aleading role.
This strategic shift, directedby new C.E.O Lip-Bu Tan, aims to
(05:46):
streamline costs and improvecustomer engagement amid
challenges in the semiconductormarket.
The restructuring will result insignificant layoffs within
Intel’s marketing division, withaffected employees expecting
notifications by July 11.
Tan, who assumed leadership inMarch, is pushing bold changes
to modernize Intel’s businessand enhance competitiveness.
(06:06):
Accenture’s AI-driven approachis expected to outperform
Intel’s existing in-housemarketing teams in connecting
with customers.
Intel plans to reduce team sizesto a lean core, though exact job
losses have not been disclosed.
AI integration will automateroutine marketing tasks, analyze
vast data, and personalizecustomer interactions at scale.
(06:28):
Remaining Intel teams will focuson strategic and creative roles
while some employees may assistin training Accenture staff.
The move has sparked concernsover job security and the
evolving role of human workersin AI-managed settings.
The next few weeks will becritical as Intel finalizes this
major operational overhaul.
Don (06:47):
Thank you for listening to today's AI and Tech News podcast
summary...
Please do leave us a comment andfor additional feedback, please
email us atpodcast@digimasters.co.uk You
can now follow us on Instagramand Threads by searching for
@DigimastersShorts or Search forDigimasters on Linkedin.
Be sure to tune in tomorrow anddon't forget to follow or
subscribe!
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