Morning Brew Daily Google’s AI Gives Weird Answers & Worst Box Office Weekend in 29 Yrs
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May 28, 2024 Google's AI had a meltdown, delivering bizarre search results and raising trust issues. A new SEC settlement rule aims to transform stock trading efficiency. Memorial Day weekend revealed a lackluster box office while the UK considers mandatory military service for Gen Z. Meanwhile, there's a growing trend for reading novels in just 15 minutes, highlighting changing habits in the digital age. Plus, the episode reflects on the legacy of a recently passed NBA legend and touches on significant economic and political discussions.
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Titanic Revisited
- Billionaire Larry Connor plans to revisit the Titanic wreckage in a custom-built submersible.
- This comes nearly a year after the OceanGate submersible implosion.
Google AI's Mishaps
- Google's new AI search feature is generating inaccurate and sometimes harmful summaries.
- The AI struggles to differentiate jokes from facts, exemplified by citing The Onion as a source.
Stock Market Speed Boost
- The US stock market is shifting to T+1 settlement, shortening the trade settlement time from two days to one.
- This aims to improve market efficiency and mitigate risks associated with longer settlement periods.
