💸 ‘Godfather of AI’ warns capitalism will deepen AI harms

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What’s happening:

• 💸 Capitalism will deepen AI harms

• 🎬 OpenAI backs AI-made animated movie ‘Critterz’

• 📚 Half a million authors to get paid for AI data theft

• 🔍 Over half of users now skip Google for AI

• 🚨 Apple’s Sept. 9 event teases 8+ new products

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💸 Capitalism will deepen AI harms ↗️LINK

• What: Geoffrey Hinton, AI pioneer and Nobel laureate, says AI will drive massive unemployment and soaring profits as companies replace workers—especially in entry-level roles. He blames capitalism, not AI itself, for concentrating wealth and reducing job opportunities.

• Why: Hinton believes rich companies will exploit AI to cut costs, and dismisses universal basic income as insufficient for preserving dignity.

• Impact: As AI adoption grows, experts warn of rising inequality, with routine jobs at risk and healthcare among the few sectors potentially benefiting from greater efficiency.

🎬 OpenAI backs AI-made animated movie ‘Critterz’ ↗️LINK

• What: OpenAI is supporting “Critterz,” a feature-length animated film largely made with AI tools like GPT-5 and DALL·E. The project aims to prove AI can cut movie production time and costs. It’s led by OpenAI creative Chad Nelson and will debut as early as Cannes 2025.

• Why: With a sub-$30M budget and nine-month timeline, the film showcases AI’s creative potential and accessibility—while still using human artists and voice actors.

• Impact: If successful, “Critterz” could speed Hollywood’s AI adoption. But it also raises fresh questions around copyright, job loss, and audience demand for AI-generated content.

📚 Half a million authors to get paid for AI data theft ↗️LINK

• What: Anthropic will pay $1.5 billion to settle claims it pirated books from shadow libraries to feed its AI models. Around 500,000 authors will each receive at least $3,000.

• Why: The lawsuit targeted the illegal downloading of copyrighted material, not the training of AI itself. A judge had ruled that using books to train AI is “transformative” and falls under fair use.

• Impact: This landmark deal sets a precedent for how AI firms may compensate creators, while dodging deeper legal battles over training practices. Expect more payouts—but also more lawsuits.

🔍 Over half of users now skip Google for AI ↗️LINK

• What: 55% of U.S. users now use AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini instead of Google for common tasks—trip planning, tech help, product research, and more. AI delivers fast, tailored answers, replacing the old “10 blue links” model.

• Why: Users want speed, personalization, and simplicity. AI feels more conversational and efficient—especially for younger users seeking direct, actionable info.

• Impact: Google’s dominance is weakening. If your content isn’t optimized for AI discovery, you risk falling behind in the new search era.

🚨 Apple’s Sept. 9 event teases 8+ new products ↗️LINK

• What: Apple will launch over eight new products during its “Awe dropping” event on September 9, including the iPhone 17 lineup, Apple Watch Series 11, Watch Ultra 3, AirPods Pro 3, and more. A new iPhone 17 “Air” model with an ultra-thin design leads the pack.

• Why: Apple’s yearly September event sets the tone for its product lineup. This year brings incremental hardware upgrades, expanded 5G, and new chips across devices.

• Impact: The event could shape holiday tech trends, boost Apple’s hardware cycle, and deepen competition in wearables, audio, and mobile AI.

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