This Week in Tech (Audio) TWiT 1029: Never Lick a Badger Twice - Selling Chrome, Modular Cars, Switch 2 Sold Out
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Apr 28, 2025 
This week, Abrar Al-Heeti, a tech reporter from CNET, Daniel Rubino, editor of Windows Central, and internet law expert Cathy Gellis dive into high-tech hot topics. They discuss the rapid obsolescence of AI jobs and ethical considerations as AI evolves. The panel debates Google's potential Chrome sale amid antitrust scrutiny while exploring the implications of social media's shift to entertainment-driven content. Plus, they highlight the excitement around the sold-out Nintendo Switch 2 and innovative modular cars disrupting the auto market.
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AI Prompt Engineers Becoming Obsolete
- Prompt engineering jobs rapidly became obsolete as AI models now intuit user intent without manual prodding.
- Early specialization gave way as AI learned from vast inputs to understand natural human prompts.
Uncertain AI Consciousness Reality
- Consciousness in AI remains undefined and unmeasurable despite many speculating on sentient AI.
- AI may mimic humans closely enough to trick people without actually being conscious or aware.
Control Your AI Data Privacy
- Users must control enabling features like Microsoft's Windows Recall AI to protect data privacy.
- Always verify data settings before using AI features to stay compliant with privacy and ethical obligations.
