Daily News: May 30, 2025

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Here are the top 5 recent news items on artificial intelligence:

1./ RFK Jr.’s ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Report Filled with Apparent AI Errors

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.‘s “Make America Healthy Again” report, aimed at addressing declining U.S. life expectancy, has come under scrutiny after investigations found numerous citation errors and fabricated sources likely produced by AI tools like ChatGPT. At least seven cited studies were entirely nonexistent, and multiple references carried markers typical of AI-generated content. The White House attributed these mistakes to “formatting issues,” though critics argue the errors call the report’s credibility into serious question.

Source: https://www.theverge.com/news/676945/rfk-jr-maha-health-report-ai-slop

2./ AI “Vibe Coding” Boom Raises Questions About the Future of Programming Jobs

The rapid rise of AI-powered “vibe coding,” where chatbots generate software based on simple, conversational prompts, is allowing even non-programmers to quickly create functional apps, raising concerns about job security for traditional coders. Entrepreneurs have successfully built entire digital products in hours using this method, highlighting a potential shift in software development. While some industry leaders anticipate a massive restructuring of programming jobs, others suggest human coders will remain essential for managing, refining, and creatively guiding AI-generated code for the foreseeable future.

Source: https://www.npr.org/2025/05/30/nx-s1-5413387/vibe-coding-ai-software-development

3./ Business Insider Cuts 21% of Staff in Controversial Pivot to AI

Business Insider laid off approximately one-fifth of its workforce on Thursday, affecting all departments, as part of a controversial pivot toward artificial intelligence and live journalism events. CEO Barbara Peng stated that over 70% of staff already utilize Enterprise ChatGPT, with the company aiming to integrate AI deeper into daily operations. The Insider Union sharply criticized the move, arguing that AI cannot replace human journalists and condemning the layoffs as a reflection of management’s strategic failures and corporate greed.

Source: https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/business-insider-ai-laying-off-staff-20353086.php

4./ AI’s Rapid Evolution is Accelerating Tech Change Like Never Before

AI technology is evolving and being adopted at an unprecedented pace, faster than any previous tech revolution including mobile, social, and cloud computing, according to a comprehensive new trends report by renowned venture capitalist Mary Meeker. Meeker’s analysis reveals stunning milestones, such as ChatGPT reaching 800 million users within 17 months and inference costs dropping 99% in two years. Despite massive investments by venture capitalists, AI’s profitability remains uncertain, with heavy infrastructure costs offsetting revenue gains, leaving the future landscape of AI dominance open-ended.

Source: https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/30/its-not-your-imagination-ai-is-speeding-up-the-pace-of-change/

5./ America’s Tech Giants and Government Unite in AI-Driven Power Play

Under President Trump, Silicon Valley and the U.S. government are rapidly merging into a single, powerful entity—“The Great Fusing”—in a strategic bid to dominate AI and space, Axios reports. Driven by competition with China, the Trump administration has partnered closely with tech giants like Microsoft, Nvidia, Google, and OpenAI, while removing regulatory barriers and funneling massive investments into energy and infrastructure projects, such as the $500 billion “Stargate” initiative. Despite potential risks, including white-collar job losses, data vulnerabilities, and geopolitical concerns, this unprecedented alliance continues to grow, transforming the landscape of global technological and political power.

Source: https://www.axios.com/2025/05/30/ai-race-us-tech-space

Today's Takeaway

Today’s news paints a striking portrait of AI’s rapid, and sometimes reckless, integration into society, politics, and business. RFK Jr.‘s AI-generated health report errors reflect the troubling ease with which AI-driven misinformation can erode public trust in authoritative sources, underscoring the urgent need for transparency and rigorous validation. Meanwhile, “vibe coding” might democratize software creation but poses existential threats to traditional programming careers, hinting at a massive economic reshuffle that risks leaving skilled workers behind. Business Insider’s brutal layoffs reveal corporate America’s growing willingness to trade human expertise for cost-saving automation, potentially sacrificing journalistic integrity and quality. Mary Meeker’s report amplifies this sense of acceleration, reminding us that AI’s breathtaking pace might outstrip our ability to adapt responsibly. Most concerning, perhaps, is “The Great Fusing,” a dramatic convergence of Big Tech and government power under the Trump administration; this unprecedented alliance could reshape geopolitics but also amplify inequality, surveillance, and economic disruption, forcing society to reckon swiftly with the consequences of unchecked AI ambition.

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