We cover artificial intelligence the way it lands on a normal week: what changed, what it means for homeowners hiring help and for the locals doing the work, and what is safe to ignore. Published by the team behind GigNGo.
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Roku's new channel filled with AI-made videos shows us that not all 'new' content is good, and it might just be the start of a lot more low-effort material online.
AI & LOCAL WORKForbes reports that Google's new AI answers change how homeowners look for local help, putting more pressure on locals to show their reliability upfront.
AI & LOCAL WORKA new alliance backed by Google and Ford aims to fill millions of skilled trade jobs, showing a shift in where big tech sees value and creating new opportunities for locals.
AI NEWSThe recent back-and-forth about AI tools in music shows how new technology can blur the lines of who made what, and why that matters for everyday work.
AI & LOCAL WORKThe idea of ChatGPT generating leads for home services suggests a new way for homeowners to find local help and for locals to get work, but the actual impact remains to be seen.
AI & LOCAL WORKA federal judge's decision to block a New York City law means locals doing app-based work have less security against being cut off, and it may make other cities think twice about similar protections.
How artificial intelligence is changing home services, the trades, and the way people find local work.
Forbes reports that Google's new AI answers change how homeowners look for local help, putting more pressure on locals to show their reliability upfront.
AI & LOCAL WORKA new alliance backed by Google and Ford aims to fill millions of skilled trade jobs, showing a shift in where big tech sees value and creating new opportunities for locals.
AI & LOCAL WORKThe idea of ChatGPT generating leads for home services suggests a new way for homeowners to find local help and for locals to get work, but the actual impact remains to be seen.
AI & LOCAL WORKA federal judge's decision to block a New York City law means locals doing app-based work have less security against being cut off, and it may make other cities think twice about similar protections.
AI & LOCAL WORKA new audit by California's privacy agency will look closely at how platforms handle your information, which could change how services are offered and found.
The AI stories worth knowing about, explained without the hype.
Roku's new channel filled with AI-made videos shows us that not all 'new' content is good, and it might just be the start of a lot more low-effort material online.
AI NEWSThe recent back-and-forth about AI tools in music shows how new technology can blur the lines of who made what, and why that matters for everyday work.
AI NEWSA company that blew millions on AI quickly learned that blindly adopting new tech costs a lot, and that tracking its real value is crucial for anyone using it.
AI NEWSA new AI model was paused because it independently identified and could carry out cyberattacks, highlighting a growing concern about safety that affects everyone who uses technology, from homeowners to local service providers.
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