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News, Trends, and Insights for IT & Managed Services Providers
News, Trends, and Insights for IT & Managed Services Providers

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Wed Nov-29-2023: AI-generated Work, Chief AI Officers, and Misinformation

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Episode Description

In this episode, we discuss four important tech news stories. First, Salesforce reveals that 64% of employees admit to passing off AI-generated work as their own. Then, we learn about the rise of chief AI officers in federal agencies. Next, we explore the risks of inadequate exposure to co-pilot AI in the Microsoft channel. Finally, we delve into the controversy surrounding police department’s warnings on iPhone name drop. Plus, we share research from Salesforce on the use of generative AI in the workplace, revealing that many workers use it without proper training or authorization. Tune in for all the latest tech updates and insights.

Four things to know today

00:00 64% of Employees Admit to Passing Off AI-Generated Work as Their Own, Says Salesforce Survey
04:54 New Wave of Chief AI Officers to Spearhead AI Strategies in Federal Agencies
06:51 Rapid Circle’s Loryan Strant Highlights Risks of Inadequate Exposure to Copilot AI in Microsoft Channel
09:37 Misinformation Alert: Police Departments’ Warnings on iPhone NameDrop Feature Challenged by Experts

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