AI should be used to enhance repetitive and administrative tasks while preserving human judgment and decision-making in the workplace.

Businesses face challenges with AI adoption, as access alone is insufficient without proper training and understanding of its practical applications.

Google Chrome silently installed a 4GB AI model on users' devices without consent, raising privacy and environmental concerns.

ChatGPT’s unexpected mentions of goblins and other creatures stemmed from an incentive misalignment during its training, leading to a widespread issue that OpenAI needed to address.

The AI Roundup welcomes new subscribers and highlights the growing demand for practical AI and automation training, while also addressing recent developments and challenges in the AI landscape.

Details from a recent supported workshop utilising a custom AI bot helped diverse participants clarify their business problems and create actionable plans by focusing on structured problem-solving, and how this looks like it could be the future for education.

I wrote a version of this piece in March and never published it. Why? The world was moving fast enough that anything I filed would have aged badly within a fortnight. That instinct turned out to be right. Because what’s happened since then is one of the stranger business stories of the year, and you’d miss the full picture reading the headlines as they arrive. So here’s the whole arc, in one place.

Mel Robbins’ Copilot backlash is about more than one bad prompt. It exposes a bigger problem with AI advice, data safety, and the lazy habit of treating women as if they are somehow “behind” on a technology that has already become mainstream.

We asked people what training they actually want. The answer came back quickly and clearly: practical AI, automation, and modern workplace skills, delivered in ways that fit around real work. Open Learning by Techosaurus is live, with Automation Fundamentals selling fast and 2 new courses launching today: AI Fundamentals and Copilot 365 Fundamentals.

April’s highlights include the launch of the “Automation Fundamentals” course aimed at enhancing business automation skills amidst significant advancements in AI technologies from OpenAI and Anthropic.

The transition from Custom GPTs to workspace agents marks a shift from focusing on AI personality to enhancing automated workflows.

Workspace agents in ChatGPT are designed to automate and streamline repeatable business workflows, transforming AI from a personal assistant into a collaborative operational tool.

Digital Somerset’s DS20 event in Yeovil fostered community learning on digital marketing, featuring talks on brand courage, omni-channel strategy, and trademark protection.

Effective AI adoption relies on building communication and delegation skills among employees, rather than merely implementing the technology.

IKEA successfully transformed its chatbot’s limitations into a revenue-generating opportunity by reskilling call center workers rather than cutting jobs, illustrating the importance of curiosity and leadership in leveraging AI effectively.

AI’s future success will hinge on neurodivergent thinkers and vocational skills rather than traditional qualifications, as highlighted by Palantir CEO Alex Karp.

A free half-day workshop for Somerset businesses ready to turn AI ideas into practical solutions, plus an update on what actually happened with Anthropic’s Mythos model (spoiler: the hype was louder than the reality), three thought leadership pieces on burnout, fear, and the future belonging to the curious, and a UK government consultation that deserves your ten minutes.

Fear of becoming obsolete due to AI, known as FOBO, is widespread among workers, especially Gen Z, but understanding this fear and engaging with AI tools can help individuals adapt and thrive amidst technological change.

High-performing individuals using AI are at risk of burnout as they tend to overfill their workloads instead of taking advantage of the efficiencies gained.

OpenAI shut down its AI video generation app Sora, recognizing the need to refocus on more practical applications amid financial losses and mounting copyright issues.