Many of the ChatGPT plugins or other financial AI tools seem designed to make advisers’ jobs easier, not replace them. At least for now.

Google aims to “supercharge” Google Assistant with the same tech that underlies ChatGPT, which could boost communication.

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A new report from the McKinsey Global Institute says some will lose their jobs and low-wage workers are the most likely to be hit.

The consumer-facing AI apps like ChatGPT and Google’s Bard have been dazzling users, but ultimately, the big money in AI will be helping businesses work more efficiently.

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Whether this new technology is a crutch, a competitor or a useful tool is still up for debate.

Paralegals and lawyers worry about their job security. Visual and audio evidence could get more expensive to authenticate.

San Francisco’s empty office buildings and fleeing retailers have been in the news. London Breed challenges that narrative.

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