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Over the past 24 hours, the Artificial Intelligence scene has brought a fascinating mix of advances and warnings that deserve our attention. As someone who closely follows technological transformations and their impacts on society, I have separated the main highlights for you.

Students and AI: A Relationship of Caution and Curiosity

An interesting phenomenon is happening at American universities, as reported by the Wisconsin Examiner. Students are adopting what they call a “cautiously curious” stance toward AI. On the one hand, they face professors who ban tools like ChatGPT, classifying their use as plagiarism. On the other, the job market increasingly demands proficiency in these technologies.

Alert: New Scam Using AI

Some worrying news: Cybersecurity researchers have identified a new fraud scheme called Nomani. The scam uses AI and social media ads to lure victims, with cases seeing an alarming 335% increase. Criminals combine fake and stolen profiles to direct people to phishing sites.

AI in Public Health

A STAT News analysis shows how AI could revolutionize care for Medicaid patients. The technology promises to solve critical problems of coordination and fragmentation of medical records, potentially improving outcomes and reducing costs.

The AI Race: Who's Ahead?

The competitive landscape is increasingly fierce. According to Marketplace.org, OpenAI’s early lead is dwindling, with Google and Meta both delivering impressive models. Microsoft leads in AI software sales, while Meta is betting on open source with Llama.

ACLU Warns About AI in Policing

In an important governance alert, the ACLU published a report warning against the use of generative AI in police reporting, citing concerns about bias and transparency.

AI and Personal Branding

Finally, Forbes brings insights into how AI can enhance personal branding, highlighting the importance of maintaining authenticity while leveraging the power of AI tools.

What is clear from this panorama is that AI is infiltrating every aspect of our lives, from education to public safety. The challenge is to find the balance between innovation and responsibility.

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