AI Revolution: ChatGPT’s Brain Risks, Tesla’s Robotaxi Woes, and Legal Wins for Tech Giants

Artificial intelligence is reshaping our world, but at what cost? A new MIT study warns that prolonged use of large language models like ChatGPT may subtly impair cognitive functions. Over four months, participants writing essays with AI assistance showed signs of diminished critical thinking. It’s a wake-up call: as we embrace AI’s power, we must guard against its potential to dull our mental edge.

Meanwhile, Tesla’s robotaxi service hit the streets but stumbled hard. Videos captured Model Y vehicles with advanced AI software braking abruptly, veering into wrong lanes, and even hopping curbs. These early hiccups highlight the gap between ambition and execution in autonomous driving, raising questions about safety and readiness.

In the corporate world, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff revealed AI now handles a significant chunk of the company’s workload, signaling a broader shift toward automation. This ‘digital labor revolution’ is streamlining operations but also sparking debates about job displacement.

In legal news, Anthropic and Meta scored victories in San Francisco federal courts, with judges ruling they can use books to train AI without authors’ permission. The decision, rooted in ‘fair use,’ has authors fuming and could reshape intellectual property battles.

On the greens, the Robera Neo, an AI-powered golf caddie, is turning heads. This smart sidekick carries clubs and follows players, freeing them to focus on their swing—a small but clever step in AI’s integration into everyday life.

But not all is smooth sailing. Congress is wrestling with regulating AI, balancing innovation against safety in a high-stakes race with China. Tucked into a recent budget package, a controversial moratorium could block states from passing AI or automation laws for a decade, potentially giving Big Tech a free hand.

In logistics, Plus Automation’s AI-powered self-driving trucks are tackling driver shortages and supply chain woes, promising efficiency but raising concerns about job losses. Meanwhile, Nvidia continues its AI-fueled ascent, with its CEO offloading $15 million in stock as demand for their cutting-edge chips soars.