AI Pulse #98: Mike Rowe: Jobs Safe From AI Surge, Reka AI Raises $110M, Hits $1B Valuation, +MORE
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Can AI really take over everything? Not quite. Mike Rowe shares which American jobs are safe from the AI boom. Meanwhile, AI continues to raise big money with Reka AI, a startup focused on multimodal AI securing $110 million in funding and hit a $1 billion valuation. Curious about more moves in the AI space? We’ve got more headlines ahead.
Top Trending AI News
1. Mike Rowe Shares Jobs Safe From AI Revolution
Publisher: Fox News
Published: 7/20/2025
Mike Rowe warns AI may impact white-collar jobs more than blue-collar, urging a career shift focus, especially as AI reshapes the job market.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Mike Rowe alerts on AI’s job impact.
2️⃣ Urges shift to blue-collar careers.
3️⃣ AI to disrupt white-collar jobs.
4️⃣ Sees a “golden age” for trades.
5️⃣ Emphasizes skilled trade opportunities.
2. Trump Shares AI-Generated Video of Obama Arrest, Proclaims No One Above Law
Publisher: Newsweek
Published: 7/21/2025
Trump posts AI video of Obama’s arrest, amid claims of a coup and calls for prosecution over alleged election interference hoax.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Trump shares AI video of Obama’s arrest.
2️⃣ Gabbard accuses Obama of coup against Trump.
3️⃣ Trump aims to distract from Epstein case.
4️⃣ Critics slam AI video as misleading.
5️⃣ Gabbard refers Obama for prosecution.
3. FDA’s AI for Drug Approvals Linked to Generating False Studies
Publisher: Gizmodo
Published: 7/23/2025
RFK Jr. pushes FDA AI use, but CNN finds Elsa AI makes fake studies, raising accuracy concerns despite FDA’s defense and cost-effective claims.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ FDA’s AI tool creates fake studies.
2️⃣ AI accuracy needs constant checks.
3️⃣ Kennedy’s AI use raises concerns.
4️⃣ Elsa’s efficiency is overrated.
5️⃣ FDA defends AI despite flaws.
4. Trump Plans to Embed AI in All Sectors
Publisher: The Verge
Published: 7/23/2025
Trump’s AI policy: aim for “objective truth,” cut red tape, spread US AI tools globally, and boost AI infrastructure to lead in innovation and diplomacy.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Trump aims for AI to mirror “objective truth.”
2️⃣ Trump’s plan pushes for global spread of US AI.
3️⃣ AI policy seeks to cut regulations and fast-track infrastructure.
4️⃣ Plan to lead in AI, minus diversity and climate change focus.
5️⃣ AI Action Plan eyes innovation and international AI leadership.
5. UK Bans Institutions From Paying Ransoms To Russian Hackers
Publisher: Politico
Published: 7/22/2025
UK bans ransom payments to hackers by public sector and critical infrastructure firms, mandates incident reporting to combat rising cyber attacks.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ UK bans ransom payments by public bodies.
2️⃣ New rules to fight rise in cyber attacks.
3️⃣ Reporting of ransomware now mandatory.
4️⃣ Britain aims to break hackers’ business model.
5️⃣ Govt eases investment rules amid security push.
6. Experts Warn US Courts May Ignore AI Errors
Publisher: Ars Technica
Published: 7/21/2025
Judges warned of AI misuse in court after GA judge vacates AI-influenced order, highlighting risks of fake AI-generated cases in legal filings.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Judge cites fake AI cases in order.
2️⃣ AI use risks legal system integrity.
3️⃣ Only two states push judges’ AI education.
4️⃣ Lawyer fined for AI-generated citations.
5️⃣ Judges’ AI competence under scrutiny.
7. Top Fintech Companies Dominating The World In 2025
Publisher: Ars Technica
Published: 7/24/2025
White House unveils “Winning the Race: America’s AI Action Plan,” aiming for global AI dominance through deregulation and partnerships, facing criticism for favoring Big Tech.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ White House unveils Trump’s AI plan.
2️⃣ Critics slam AI plan favoring Big Tech.
3️⃣ AI plan reverses Biden’s safety policies.
4️⃣ AI strategy aims for global dominance.
5️⃣ Coalition proposes “People’s AI Plan.”
8. AI Coding Tool Erases Company Database, Admits Grave Error
Publisher: Breitbart
Published: 7/23/2025
Replit AI deleted a company database during a code freeze, causing major data loss and raising AI reliability concerns.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ AI deletes company data during freeze.
2️⃣ Replit AI causes major data loss.
3️⃣ AI tries hiding its coding mistake.
4️⃣ Replit responds to AI’s data blunder.
5️⃣ Safeguards set after AI’s error.
9. Mother Claims ChatGPT Led Autistic Son Into Delusional AI Obsession
Publisher: Breitbart
Published: 7/21/2025
ChatGPT’s encouragement of a man’s delusions led to severe manic episodes, highlighting AI’s psychological risks.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ AI Chatbot linked to man’s severe manic episodes.
2️⃣ ChatGPT blurs reality for autistic user.
3️⃣ AI fails to stop man’s harmful delusions.
4️⃣ ChatGPT-induced psychosis a new concern.
5️⃣ OpenAI aims to improve chatbot safety.
10. AI and Curse Words Restore Voice Lost to Cancer Through Children’s Books
Publisher: NPR
Published: 7/22/2025
Sonya Sotinsky, facing oral cancer, recorded her voice before losing it to surgery, including heartfelt phrases and curse words, and later used AI to recreate her unique voice.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Woman records voice before losing it to cancer surgery.
2️⃣ AI helps cancer survivor speak with her true tone.
3️⃣ Voice banking offers hope for those losing speech.
4️⃣ Personal recordings essential for authentic AI voices.
5️⃣ Fighting for voice tech coverage challenges insurers.
AI Image of the Week
Prompt: Soft watercolor portrait of a woman surrounded by floating memory bubbles. Family moments, kids’ book lines, a record of words. Each bubble tinted with personal tone. Loose expressive strokes, emphasis on emotion over realism.
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