AI Pulse #83: Dr. Oz Advocates AI in Medicare Town Hall, Jobandtalent Raises $103M and Eyes AI for Temp Recruitment, +MORE
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This week, Dr. Oz is back in the spotlight and this time he’s pushing for more AI in health care during his first Medicare town hall. At the same time, Jobandtalent pulled in $103 million as they double down on AI to match workers with short-term jobs. It’s a big week for AI across industries, read on to see what else is happening.
Top Trending AI News
1. Dr. Oz Advocates for AI in Health Care at First Medicare Agency Town Hall
Publisher: Wired
Published: 4/9/2025
Dr. Oz, new CMS head, promotes AI in healthcare, praises RFK Jr.’s initiative, and considers AI over human doctors to cut costs. Critics skeptical of his experience and focus.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Dr. Oz promotes AI in health care at CMS meeting.
2️⃣ Oz praises RFK Jr.’s health initiative at CMS.
3️⃣ Oz suggests AI avatars could replace doctors.
4️⃣ CMS explores AI for patient care, says Oz.
5️⃣ Oz faces skepticism from CMS staff.
2. Trump Advocates Coal Usage To Meet Rising AI Energy Needs
Publisher: Axios
Published: 4/9/2025
Trump signs orders to boost coal industry, countering decline & backing it with Defense Production Act for energy demand & AI needs. Critics see it as a step back.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Trump signs orders to boost coal industry.
2️⃣ White House aims to revive coal for AI energy needs.
3️⃣ Orders cut regulations and support coal mining on federal lands.
4️⃣ Energy Secretary says coal key to future electricity production.
5️⃣ Environmentalists criticize Trump’s coal strategy as outdated.
3. DOGE Goons Employ Musk’s AI for Loyalty Tests on Civil Servants
Publisher: The Daily Beast
Published: 4/9/2025
Elon Musk’s DOGE accused of spying on govt agency staff critical of Trump, using AI & Signal to monitor dissent, leading to privacy concerns.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Musk’s AI spies on EPA staff for loyalty.
2️⃣ DOGE linked to gov transparency issues.
3️⃣ Musk’s AI might replace federal workers.
4️⃣ Signal app use may break federal law.
5️⃣ DOGE accused of ethical, data violations.
4. White House Launches AI for Federal Employee Records Management
Publisher: Fox News
Published: 4/9/2025
OPM’s new Privacy Impact Assessment enables AI to enhance government efficiency and federal record-keeping, marking a major step in U.S. AI leadership.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ US government to use AI for federal record-keeping.
2️⃣ AI aims to speed up federal retirement process.
3️⃣ Elon Musk involved in federal AI project.
4️⃣ AI tested with 100% accuracy in simulations.
5️⃣ AI to stop addition of paper files in federal records.
5. Microsoft Ends Jobs of Engineers Protesting AI Use by Israel Military
Publisher: CNBC
Published: 4/8/2025
Microsoft fired 2 engineers protesting AI use by the Israeli military during its 50th event; tariffs impact also noted.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Microsoft fires two engineers over protest.
2️⃣ Engineers criticized AI use by Israeli military.
3️⃣ Protests mar Microsoft’s 50th anniversary.
4️⃣ Trump tariffs impact Microsoft’s market.
5️⃣ Microsoft insists on non-disruptive protests.
6. James Cameron: Cut Blockbuster Costs in Half with AI, Not by Laying Off Staff
Publisher: Variety
Published: 4/9/2025
James Cameron joins Stability AI’s board to explore cutting VFX costs with AI, aiming to speed up film production without cutting jobs.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Cameron aims to slash VFX costs in half using AI.
2️⃣ Cameron joins Stability AI to innovate in VFX.
3️⃣ AI to assist, not replace, film industry workers.
4️⃣ Cameron skeptical AI can write impactful stories.
5️⃣ Cameron cautions against AI mimicking directors’ styles.
7. US Senators Probe Google and Microsoft’s AI Agreements
Publisher: Reuters
Published: 4/9/2025
U.S. Senators probe Microsoft & Google’s AI cloud partnerships for anti-competitive risks, seeking details on deals with AI firms like OpenAI & Anthropic.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Senators probe AI partnerships for competition concerns.
2️⃣ Warren and Wyden question Google and Microsoft on AI.
3️⃣ AI deals could limit choices, raise prices for users.
4️⃣ FTC examines cloud and AI company collaborations.
5️⃣ AI agreements may hinder independent model launches.
8. Scientists Map Complex Mouse Brain Region Resembling a Galaxy
Publisher: CBS News
Published: 4/9/2025
Scientists mapped 84,000 neurons in a mouse brain, revealing 500M synapses. The data, a step toward understanding brain function, is open for global research.
1️⃣ Mouse brain mapped in largest study.
2️⃣ Scientists trace 84,000 neurons.
3️⃣ 3D brain map available for research.
4️⃣ Mapping aims to understand brain disorders.
5️⃣ Project could lead to new treatments.
9. AI Tools Aid in Capture of Elusive Child Trafficker, Says ‘Sound of Freedom’ Producer
Publisher: Fox News
Published: 4/8/2025
AI tools and hackers are teaming up to fight child trafficking, identifying predators and aiding in victim rescue efforts globally.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ AI fights child trafficking.
2️⃣ Hackers aid in justice.
3️⃣ Huge problem of addiction cited.
4️⃣ U.S. sees rise in convictions.
5️⃣ Technology aids victim recovery.
10. Elon Musk Plans to Deploy Optimus Robots on Mars
Publisher: Newsweek
Published: 4/10/2025
Elon Musk plans to send Tesla’s Optimus robots to Mars by 2026 as explorers, expanding his space exploration efforts.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Tesla robots set for Mars mission by 2026.
2️⃣ Optimus robots to explore Mars, says Musk.
3️⃣ Musk’s Mars vision includes humanoid robots.
4️⃣ Robots may build city on Mars in 20 years.
5️⃣ Skeptics doubt Musk’s 2026 Mars timeline.
AI Image of the Week
Prompt: /Createimage an Optimus AI robot conducting experiments or analyzing soil samples on the red Martian surface, with Olympus Mons in the background.
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