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Stanford Digital Economy Lab @stanforddel.bsky.social · 2d

Finally, as we say goodbye for now, Chatbots wish they knew how to quit you.
11/11
www.wired.com/story/chatbo...

Chatbots Play With Your Emotions to Avoid Saying Goodbye

A Harvard Business School study shows that several AI companions use various tricks to keep a conversation from ending.

www.wired.com

Stanford Digital Economy Lab @stanforddel.bsky.social · 2d

The data center business is booming in Europe.
10/11
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

The Big AI Trade in Europe Is All About Data Centers and Power

As the artificial intelligence frenzy drives global equities to record highs, in Europe the momentum is flowing into industries critical to powering the technology.

www.bloomberg.com

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Stanford Digital Economy Lab @stanforddel.bsky.social · 2d

18 lawyers explain why they used AI in their work.
9/11
www.404media.co/18-lawyers-c...

18 Lawyers Caught Using AI Explain Why They Did It

Lawyers blame IT, family emergencies, their own poor judgment, their assistants, illness, and more.

www.404media.co

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Stanford Digital Economy Lab @stanforddel.bsky.social · 2d

xAI is building ‘Colossus’ data centers in Memphis.
8/11
www.wsj.com/tech/elon-mu...

Elon Musk Gambles Billions in Memphis to Catch Up on AI

xAI is aiming to win the tech arms race with its “Colossus” data centers, but Memphis is divided over its massive demand for power and water.

www.wsj.com

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Stanford Digital Economy Lab @stanforddel.bsky.social · 2d

From @reuters, the Screen Actors Guild condemns AI-generated ‘actress’ Tilly Norwood.
7/11
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

Hollywood performers union condemns AI-generated 'actress' Tilly Norwood

The recent debut of an AI-generated "actress" dubbed Tilly Norwood, and its producer's boasts of interest from studio executives, sparked a backlash on Tuesday from the SAG-AFTRA actors union, condemning the replacement of human performers with "synthetics."

www.reuters.com

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Stanford Digital Economy Lab @stanforddel.bsky.social · 2d

Microsoft says AI can design toxins that circumvent biosecurity systems.
6/11
www.technologyreview.com/2025/10/02/1...

Microsoft says AI can create “zero day” threats in biology

Artificial intelligence can design toxins that evade security controls.

www.technologyreview.com

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Stanford Digital Economy Lab @stanforddel.bsky.social · 2d

According to @techcrunch.com, California’s new AI safety law “is proof that state regulation doesn’t have to hinder AI progress.”
5/11
techcrunch.com/2025/10/05/c...

California’s new AI safety law shows regulation and innovation don’t have to clash | TechCrunch

“Are bills like SB 53 the thing that will stop us from beating China? No,” said Adam Billen, vice president of public policy at youth-led advocacy group Encode AI. “I think it is just genuinely intell...

techcrunch.com

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Stanford Digital Economy Lab @stanforddel.bsky.social · 2d

In Austin, Texas, a school is letting AI design its whole curriculum.
4/11
www.cbsnews.com/news/alpha-s...

Inside the $40,000 a year school where AI shapes every lesson, without teachers

At Alpha Schools, students spend two hours in the morning on academics, working at their own speed using AI-driven software.

www.cbsnews.com

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Stanford Digital Economy Lab @stanforddel.bsky.social · 2d

A Silicon Valley school asked its students for help drafting AI policy.
3/11
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...

This school district asked students to draft its AI policy

High schoolers in Silicon Valley are helping a local school district choose its policies on the use of artificial intelligence in the classroom.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Stanford Digital Economy Lab @stanforddel.bsky.social · 2d

Down under, AI-powered robots are installing solar panels.
2/11
interestingengineering.com/energy/robot...

AI robots speed up installation of 500,000 solar panels in Australia

ENGIE has trialed AI-powered robots at its 250 megawatt solar farm designed to provide renewable energy for 105,000 households.

interestingengineering.com

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Stanford Digital Economy Lab @stanforddel.bsky.social · 2d

It’s Monday 10/6 – hope you enjoyed your Oktoberfest! Let’s put away those lederhosen and check out some recent news…
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Stanford Digital Economy Lab @stanforddel.bsky.social · 8d

Our "Canaries in the Coal Mine?" seminar is now available!

Watch Bharat Chandar and Ruyu Chen break down their landmark research on AI's impact on employment: youtu.be/tqYo-dfL1go

Canaries in the Coal Mine? Six Facts about the Recent Employment Effects of Artificial Intelligence

YouTube video by Stanford Digital Economy Lab

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Stanford Digital Economy Lab @stanforddel.bsky.social · 9d

From the Music Desk: YouTube Music is testing out AI hosts to chime in while you’re jamming to tunes.
10/10
arstechnica.com/google/2025/...

YouTube Music is testing AI hosts that will interrupt your tunes

YouTube Labs will be a place to preview all the app’s upcoming AI features.

arstechnica.com

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Stanford Digital Economy Lab @stanforddel.bsky.social · 9d

‘Vibe working’ is here. We’re just looking forward to vibe vibing.
9/10
www.theverge.com/news/787076/...

Microsoft launches ‘vibe working’ in Excel and Word

Vibe working is all about Office’s new Agent Mode.

www.theverge.com

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Stanford Digital Economy Lab @stanforddel.bsky.social · 9d

Lufthansa is cutting 4,000 jobs as it leans in on AI.
8/10
www.cnbc.com/2025/09/29/l...

Lufthansa to cut 4,000 jobs as airline turns to AI to boost efficiency

Lufthansa announced plans to cut a sweeping 4,000 roles on Monday as it aims to increase profitability and lean on artificial intelligence to drive efficiency.

www.cnbc.com

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Stanford Digital Economy Lab @stanforddel.bsky.social · 9d

The Trump team is going hard on AI-generated images of the president.
7/10
apnews.com/article/trum...

Trump's team keeps posting AI portraits of him. We keep clicking

President Donald Trump and his administration have embraced artificial intelligence-generated images, crafting a new portrait of him.

apnews.com

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Stanford Digital Economy Lab @stanforddel.bsky.social · 9d

From @WashingtonPost, ChatGPT could be a handy fix for that growing pile of paid subscriptions…
6/10
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...

Column | I discovered ChatGPT’s best new feature: Quitting things for you

Artificial intelligence “agents” are now capable enough to do annoying tasks like cancelling subscriptions. Just make sure you can undo any mistakes.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Stanford Digital Economy Lab @stanforddel.bsky.social · 9d

Only a quarter of tech workers trust AI (despite many more using it).
5/10
www.newsweek.com/despite-usin...

Despite using AI, only a quarter of tech workers trust it

Google’s DORA report found the percentage of software development professionals that used AI surged to 90 percent.

www.newsweek.com

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Stanford Digital Economy Lab @stanforddel.bsky.social · 9d

The Trump administration will use AI models from xAI.
4/10
www.wsj.com/tech/ai/trum...

Trump Administration Agrees to Use AI Models From Musk’s xAI

The partnership could be a sign that Elon Musk’s relationship with the White House is thawing.

www.wsj.com

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Stanford Digital Economy Lab @stanforddel.bsky.social · 9d

People may be more likely to get into relationships with general-purpose AI like ChatGPT than dedicated companion bots.
3/10
www.technologyreview.com/2025/09/24/1...