AI Agents Poised for $450 Billion Windfall, Adoption Lags amid Trust Deficit
AI agents promise $450 billion windfall by 2028, but only 2% of organizations have scaled adoption amid plunging trust from 43% to 27% over ethical concerns and opacity.
Workplace
OpenAI Unveils ChatGPT Agent to Control Computers, Workers Report AI Workload Surge
OpenAI unveils ChatGPT Agent capable of controlling computers and executing complex tasks autonomously, while a survey reveals 77% of workers face increased workloads due to AI, and Perplexity's CEO foresees AI automating roles like recruiters and administrative assistants.
AI Developers in High Demand: Expertise in Data Infrastructure, Integration, and Prompt Engineering Sought
AI developers with expertise in data infrastructure, system integration, prompt engineering, and strategic thinking are in high demand as companies seek to harness AI's business impact while ensuring safety and reliability.
AI Tools Slow Coding Despite Job Cuts
Contrary to expectations, AI tools designed to boost productivity are slowing down software engineers by 19% despite recent tech layoffs driven by hopes of AI-enabled efficiency gains, with limited AI capabilities and economic factors likely playing a bigger role.
Amazon mandates AI adoption for employee advancement
Amazon's new policy mandates employees seeking promotions in its smart home division to demonstrate innovative AI use for achieving efficiency gains, fostering a culture of speed and 'doing more with less' through AI adoption.
Agentic AI Revolutionizes Workflows, Boosts Productivity on Slack Platform
Agentic AI revolutionizes workflows by automating tasks like project creation, CRM updates, and meeting highlights, boosting productivity and efficiency for companies using the Slack platform, leading to increased revenue, reduced costs, and higher customer satisfaction.
Accenture Unveils AI-Powered Agent Streamlining IT Operations
Accenture unveils an AI-powered integration platform called the Accenture Advanced Technology Agent, featuring over 100 active agents that streamline IT operations by enabling direct interaction with technology platforms without filing tickets, accelerating tasks like configuring VPN connections by 93% with reduced errors.
Billion-Dollar Fund Fuels AI Tools for Frontline Workers
A $1 billion fund launches NextLadder Ventures to develop AI tools over 15 years, partnering with Anthropic, to aid frontline workers like public defenders, parole officers, and social workers in spurring economic mobility through grants and investments in nonprofits and for-profits.
HR Embraces AI Tools, Balancing Productivity Gains and Fairness Concerns
Majority of HR professionals use AI tools for tasks like analyzing feedback and writing job descriptions, boosting productivity but raising fairness concerns about AI making personnel decisions and potentially replacing entry-level or their own jobs.
States Regulate AI at Work, Federal Agencies Apply Laws as Lawsuits Mount
Colorado and Illinois pass laws regulating AI in workplaces, prohibiting discrimination and mandating notice, as federal agencies apply existing laws and lawsuits mount over AI hiring tools, with over 30 states forming AI committees and California and New York expected to legislate in 2025.