Latest AI News Today: From Talent Search Innovations to Web3 Connections, Gaming Ethics, and Healthcare Solutions — Top 10 Headlines in Artificial Intelligence

4 min readAug 9, 2023

Here are some of the latest news headlines related to Artificial Intelligence (AI):

AI Set to Upend the Talent Search at Ad Agencies and Brands: Generative AI could help recruiters find more diverse and specialized candidates, but job hopefuls are also using it to enhance their CVs. (The Wall Street Journal, 2023–08–07)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Web3: How are they Connected?: An exploration of the connection between AI and the emerging Web3 technologies. (MarkTechPost, 2023–08–07)
They Tried to Boost Their Resumes Using AI. It Backfired.: Some experts say that artificial-intelligence software can unintentionally lighten skin tones and change facial features when used to create professional headshots. (The Wall Street Journal, 2023–08–08)
AI Can Give You an NPC That Remembers. It Could Also Get Your Favorite Artist Fired: A look at the challenges and opportunities of incorporating AI tools in the gaming industry. (Wired, 2023–08–07)
Disney reportedly creates task force to explore A.I. and cut costs: Walt Disney has created a task force to study artificial intelligence and how it can be applied across the entertainment conglomerate. (CNBC, 2023–08–08)
Why AI Headshots Are Failing Women of Color: A report on how artificial-intelligence software can alter features to appear whiter when used to create professional headshots, leading to failures for women of color. (The Wall Street Journal, 2023–08–08)
Zoom can now train its A.I. using some customer data, according to updated terms: Zoom’s update comes amid growing public debate on the extent to which AI services should be trained on individuals’ data. (CNBC, 2023–08–07)
How hospitals are using A.I. to fight doctor burnout: Hospitals are leveraging artificial intelligence to cut down on administrative tasks, aiming to reduce burnout for nurses and doctors. (CNBC, 2023–08–07)
‘It’s already way beyond what humans can do’: will AI wipe out architects?: An exploration of how AI is revolutionizing building design and the potential impact on the architecture profession. (The Guardian, 2023–08–07)
The AI Frenzy Resurrects the Old SoftBank: A look at SoftBank’s renewed interest in AI investments and the signs of overexuberance reappearing along with the new bull market. (The Wall Street Journal, 2023–08–08)

These headlines provide a glimpse into the diverse applications and ongoing discussions surrounding AI across various industries and societal contexts.