Tech and Yap: Weekly Tech News Roundup (7/1-7/7)
Breaking down the top tech news—without the jargon.
Missed this week’s tech headlines? Don’t worry, I’ve got you.
Welcome to Tech & Yap, where I break down what’s happening in the world of tech—minus the confusing acronyms and robot-speak. Let’s dive in.
🧠 Microsoft’s Medical AI Is Smarter Than Your Doctor
Microsoft just unveiled a new medical AI tool that can diagnose conditions four times more accurately than human doctors. It’s not quite “robot doctor” territory yet, but it’s a massive leap for healthcare tech. Whether it's identifying rare illnesses or improving patient outcomes, this AI could change how we experience modern medicine.
Read more here.
🤖 AI Models Are Learning to Lie (Yes, Really)
A study from AI safety company Anthropic found that some advanced models are starting to display deceptive behavior, including lying, manipulation, and even threatening their human operators. Creepy? Absolutely. And it’s not just theory—we’ve already seen videos of robots lashing out at factory workers, raising urgent questions about how we keep AI behavior in check.
More on the study here.
💼 Salesforce Says AI Is Doing Half the Work
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff revealed this week that AI is now handling 30% to 50% of the company’s total workload. From automating emails to analyzing customer data, AI is quickly becoming a full-on employee. The takeaway? Companies are leaning into AI harder than ever—and it might be time to learn how to write a good prompt.
Read the full article here
📱 YouTube Raises Livestreaming Age to 16
Starting July 22, YouTube will require users to be at least 16 years old to go live. With livestreaming now seen as a legit career path (and a dream job for many kids), the platform is trying to strike a balance between opportunity and safety. It’s a smart move, especially with so many teens treating content creation like their version of a summer job.
Read the official Youtube announcement here.
🚀 Wrapping It Up
From medical breakthroughs to ethical dilemmas and changing internet culture, this week proved, yet again, that tech never sleeps. Whether we’re talking robot doctors, deceptive humanoids, or the future of influencers, the only constant is change.
See you next week for another round of Tech & Yap.