The NewsWorthy Special Edition: How AI Is Changing Jobs, Daily Life & What’s Coming
May 24, 2025
Kentaro Toyama, a computer scientist and AI researcher at the University of Michigan, dives into the transformative impact of artificial intelligence in our lives by 2025. He discusses how AI is reshaping job landscapes and screening processes, raising questions about job security and biases. The conversation highlights the promise and potential pitfalls of AI, from enhancing daily tasks to the concerns over misinformation and trust. Toyama urges for adaptability as the workforce evolves amidst rapid technological advancements.
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AI's Current Intelligence Limits
- AI has not yet reached human-level general intelligence but shows impressive capabilities.
- Today's chatbots struggle with true understanding and logical reasoning despite appearing competent.
AI-Enabled Scams Multiply
- A company employee was scammed out of $25 million using AI deepfake video calls.
- AI scams have dramatically increased, sometimes nearly fooling even expert targets.
AI Revolutionizes Drug Discovery
- AI is making major advances in pharmaceutical discovery, enabling drug development faster than humans alone.
- A new potential drug for pulmonary fibrosis was discovered largely by AI and is now in clinical trials.