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š„ The Godfather of AI Says the Collapse Has Begun
A new AI warning shows how quickly entire industries could shift.

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AI warnings about sweeping job losses are growing louder as Geoffrey Hinton urges society to prepare for disruption, and for professionals this is a timely cue to stay skill-ready long before the next performance cycle asks for proof. OpenAIās quick reversal of its ad-like suggestions shows how seriously tech giants take user trust, and for workplace teams this is a quiet nudge to stay adaptable because even industry leaders refine their approach when the ground shifts. A robotaxi accident in China has renewed questions about autonomous safety, and for commuters and corporate travellers this is a gentle reminder that while technology races ahead, sound judgement and continuous learning remain the safest vehicles for career growth.
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⨠OpenAI ā Halts Contrversial App Suggestions
š Robotaxi Crash ā Sparks Major Safety Concerns
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š§ The Pulse
AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton, dubbed the āGodfather of AI,ā warned that Big Tech investments could lead to āmassive unemploymentā as companies replace workers with cheaper AI. While he acknowledges new jobs will arise, he doubts theyāll equal the number lost and stresses how difficult longāterm predictions are.
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AI Capitalās Motive: In a discussion with Senator Bernie Sanders, Hinton said tech giants are investing trillions in data centres because they expect to recoup costs by selling AI that replaces human labour.
Uncertainty Acknowledged: He cautioned against overconfidence in forecasts, comparing AIās future to driving in fog, clear for a year or two, but murky beyond a decade.
More Jobs, But Fewer: Hinton admitted AI will create new roles but said he does not expect their number to match positions eliminated. Sandersā report estimates nearly 100 million U.S. jobs could be displaced by automation.
Call for Guardrails: The conversation reflects growing political pressure to put guardrails on AI. Hinton argues that the industry prioritises shortāterm profits over scientific advancement and warns society must plan for displaced workers.
š”What This Means for You
Workers should expect AI to reshape employment dramatically. Upskilling and adaptability are crucial as some roles disappear. Hintonās warnings may inspire policymakers to create safety nets, but individuals canāt rely on regulation alone; investing in complementary skills is the best personal insurance.
š§ The Pulse
OpenAI has disabled a new feature in ChatGPT that suggested thirdāparty apps after paying customers accused it of pushing advertisements. Executives Mark Chen and Nick Turley clarified that the suggestions were tests for app discovery rather than paid ads. They are being redesigned to give users more control.
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Clarification, Not Advertising: Responding to criticism from subscribers, OpenAI emphasised that ChatGPT doesnāt serve ads. The company was only experimenting with promoting thirdāparty apps built on its platform and received no money for these suggestions.
Feature Disabled After Backlash: Some suggestions looked too much like ads, prompting OpenAI to disable the feature and apologise. Executives acknowledged that it failed to meet expectations and said theyāre working on more precise and userācontrolled recommendation tools.
Quality Over Monetisation: CEO Sam Altman reiterated that improving ChatGPTās core experience takes precedence over advertising strategies. Even with former Meta ad chief Fidji Simo now heading OpenAIās Applications division, the company says its focus remains on usefulness and safety.
Platform Strategy Continues: The paused feature was part of OpenAIās plan to create a marketplace for thirdāparty apps. Revisions will aim to help users find useful tools without feeling advertised to, and the company is collecting feedback to ensure transparency.
š”What This Means for You
If you use ChatGPT at work, expect fewer distracting app recommendations in the near term. OpenAIās course correction shows the company is sensitive to user feedback. Future updates may integrate external tools more seamlessly, but youāll likely get greater control over what appears in your chat window.
š§ The Pulse
A Hello/ Baidu Apollo RT6 robotaxi operating in Zhuzhou, China struck two pedestrians at a crosswalk, pinning one under the vehicle. Bystanders lifted the car to rescue them. The city suspended the service while authorities investigate. The accident raises serious questions about robotaxi safety and rollout plans.
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Collision at a crosswalk: Surveillance footage shows a selfādriving Apollo RT6 robotaxi, branded with āHello Autonomous Driving,ā colliding with two pedestrians at a crosswalk in Zhuzhou. One person became trapped underneath; bystanders lifted the car to pull them free. Both victims were hospitalised.
Fleet suspended pending inquiry: Hello (an Alibabaāaffiliated company) operates 20ā30 robotaxis in Zhuzhou. After the crash, the service was halted and regulators opened an investigation. The company is cooperating fully and assisting injured pedestrians.
Ambitious expansion plans: Hello has been piloting Levelā4 autonomous vehicles and aims to deploy 50āÆ000 robotaxis by 2027, but the accident underscores the challenges of scaling selfādriving cars beyond testing. Authorities may impose stricter oversight.
Public safety questions: The incident comes as Chinese cities embrace autonomous transport. Safety advocates warn that aggressive rollouts without adequate human oversight can endanger pedestrians, while proponents argue robotaxis could eventually reduce accidents compared with human drivers.
š”What This Means for You
As selfādriving cars edge into public roads, employees should remain vigilant about new technologies that may affect commuting or delivery services. Autonomous vehicles promise convenience but still require oversight and clear accountability. Workplace policies should emphasise road safety and avoid assuming these systems are infallible.
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Midea Debuts SixāArm WheelāLeg Robot for Factories: Chinese appliance giant Midea unveiled Miro U, a wheelāleg humanoid robot with six arms, designed to perform multiple tasks simultaneously in factories. Its highāprecision arms and 360° rotation promise major efficiency gains. Midea will first deploy Miro U in its Wuxi washingāmachine plant.
Teslaās Optimus Stumbles, Fueling Teleoperation Rumors: During Teslaās Autonomy Visualized event in Miami, a demonstration of the companyās Optimus robot went awry: the humanoid mimicked taking off a headset it wasnāt wearing and then powered down and collapsed. The moment rekindled speculation that Tesla relies on teleoperators despite claims of autonomy.
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