Daily AI News Digest - Sep 18, 2024

Asana’s adoption of AI as a teammate

At Asana, AI has evolved from optimizing tasks to acting as a teammate, integrated into core workflows to enhance productivity. CIO Saket Srivastava notes that AI now takes on cognitive tasks such as writing project status updates, significantly boosting efficiency and collaboration within teams (MIT Sloan Management Review).

Vodafone is rolling out Microsoft Copilot for 68k employees

Vodafone is rolling out Microsoft 365 Copilot AI software to 68,000 employees, aiming to improve productivity and innovation. This move highlights the growing importance of AI in enhancing digital efficiency and freeing up time spent on monotonous tasks (RCR Wireless News).

Salesforce’s Agentforce

Salesforce has introduced Agentforce, a platform designed to integrate AI agents into various business operations. This open ecosystem allows companies to complete complex tasks by chaining actions across Salesforce and third-party systems. Partners like Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, and IBM are extending Agentforce with new agent actions and templates, available through Salesforce's AppExchange (Yahoo! Finance, Eagle-Tribune).

Workday's AI Agents for Productivity

Workday has unveiled a suite of AI agents designed to boost employee productivity. These agents, part of Workday's new platform Illuminate, are built on a sophisticated AI model trained on extensive HR and financial datasets. The company aims to streamline workflows and enhance decision-making processes (SiliconANGLE, CIO).

Generative AI in the Legal Sector

Generative AI is making significant inroads into the legal industry, streamlining operations, and enhancing digital transformation efforts. Jay Madheswaran, CEO of Eve, highlights how AI technologies are being integrated into law firms. Despite concerns about hallucination risks, AI has become integral to modern legal practices, offering various applications that improve efficiency and accuracy (BetaNews).

Parents underestimate their teens’ use of Generative AI

A recent survey by Common Sense Media reveals that parents significantly underestimate their teens' use of generative AI. Popularized by platforms like ChatGPT, this technology allows users to receive detailed responses to a wide range of questions. The survey found that 70% of teens are using these tools, often without their parents' knowledge (Mashable).

Brands grapple with how agencies use AI

A survey of brand leaders reveals significant concerns about the legal, ethical, and reputational risks associated with AI. As regulators in the US, UK, and Europe crack down on AI misuse, marketers must navigate these challenges carefully (The Drum).

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