Today in AI - December 6, 2024

Open AI's $200-per-month Chat GPT Pro subscription has sparked discussions about its value and accessibility, with experts questioning if the improvements justify the cost. The FBI advises Americans to use secret words with family members to protect against AI-powered voice-cloning scams, which can cause significant financial and emotional harm. Google Photos' new 2024 Recap feature uses AI to curate and organize photos into personalized summaries, raising privacy and data security concerns. Palantir Technologies and Anduril Industries have partnered to enhance national security systems through AI and data analytics, improving situational awareness and cybersecurity. Uber and WeRide have introduced a commercial robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi, aiming for fully driverless services by 2025 and positioning the city as a leader in smart city technology. Wolverhampton is using advanced drone technology and AI-enhanced CCTV cameras to tackle fly-tipping, aiming to improve surveillance efficiency and reduce costs. The US government has mandated the sale or ban of TikTok by 2025 due to national security concerns, leading to a legal challenge from TikTok, which plans to escalate the case to the US Supreme Court.