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Many AI governance tools include faulty AI fixes, report finds

The World Privacy Forum’s report on AI governance tools reveals substantial issues with the current state of these tools. A review of 18 AI governance tools used by governments and multilateral organizations found that over a third of them include “faulty fixes,” which can undermine the trustworthiness of AI systems. The report points out that […]

Expedia wants to use AI to cut Google out of its trip-planning business

Expedia, the popular travel website, aims to shift the balance of power on the web by encouraging users to initiate their travel search on its site using AI, rather than beginning with external search engines. The company plans to leverage AI to personalize travel recommendations based on customers’ preferences and historical data.   Rajesh Naidu, […]

Imran Khan deploys AI clone to campaign from behind bars in Pakistan

Former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan’s party, PTI, utilized artificial intelligence to replicate Khan’s voice for a virtual rally while he was imprisoned. Despite attempts to censor Khan, the virtual rally garnered over 4.5 million views on social media platforms, showcasing PTI’s innovative use of technology in engaging its supporters ahead of the upcoming general […]

OpenAI reveals its Preparedness initiative to address AI safety

In a recent announcement, OpenAI revealed its strategic approach to managing the potential risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI). The organization has established dedicated safety and policy teams, such as the Safety Systems team and the Superalignment team, to mitigate the misuse of current AI models and prepare for the safety of future superintelligent models. […]

OpenAI announces ‘Preparedness Framework’ to track and mitigate AI risks

OpenAI, the renowned artificial intelligence lab, has introduced a comprehensive “Preparedness Framework” that aims to monitor and manage the potential dangers of powerful AI models. The announcement comes in the wake of controversies surrounding the lab’s governance and accountability. The framework prioritizes responsible and ethical AI development, emphasizing rigorous evaluations, data-driven assessments, and dynamic refinement […]

OpenAI’s New Board Members Are Now the Boss of Sam Altman (If They Want to Be)

In the wake of internal turmoil and a dramatic leadership shakeup, OpenAI has installed a new Board of Directors with the authority to overrule CEO Sam Altman on any decisions he makes, including the release of artificial general intelligence (AGI), an AI system smarter than humans. The new guidelines establish the Board as the supreme […]

AI-screened eye pics diagnose childhood autism with 100% accuracy

In an exciting advancement, researchers have successfully utilized deep learning AI to diagnose autism in children with 100% accuracy by screening retinal images. This innovative approach offers a non-invasive and objective method for early diagnosis, particularly valuable in areas with limited access to specialist child psychiatrists.   The study involved 958 participants, half with autism […]

New Mind-Reading “BrainGPT” Turns Thoughts Into Text On Screen

In a groundbreaking development, researchers at the University of Technology Sydney have made a significant breakthrough in mind-reading technology. Through their GrapheneX-UTS Human-centric Artificial Intelligence Centre, they have developed a method to directly translate brain waves into written language using an AI model called DeWave. The technology does not require invasive brain implants or access […]

ChatGPT shows geographic biases on environmental justice issues: Report

Artificial intelligence (AI) tool ChatGPT has come under scrutiny as a recent report from Virginia Tech highlights geographic biases in delivering area-specific information on environmental justice issues. The study indicates that residents in smaller, rural states lack access to local-specific information compared to their counterparts in larger, densely populated states. This raises concerns about the […]

Stability AI releases Stable Zero123: Quality 3D Object Generation from Single Images

Stable Zero123 generates novel views of an object, demonstrating 3D understanding of the object’s appearance from various angles with notably improved quality over Zero1-to-3 or Zero123-XL due to improved training datasets and elevation conditioning. Based on Stable Diffusion 1.5, this model consumes the same amount of VRAM as SD1.5 to generate 1 novel view. Using […]

Tesla unveils its new Optimus robot: – Gen 2

On Tuesday, Tesla released a demo video showing the latest version of its prototype humanoid robot, Optimus Gen 2. Over one year after Tesla’s first public Optimus robot demonstration, which showcased shaky robots that waved and slumped over, things have apparently progressed quite a bit, assuming that the video accurately reflects the technology. “Everything in this video is […]

US nuclear-fusion lab enters new era: achieving ‘ignition’ over and over

After over a decade of persistent effort, the US National Ignition Facility (NIF) achieves a historic breakthrough by producing a fusion reaction that releases more energy than it consumes, known as ignition. The success has been replicated multiple times, marking a significant leap forward in fusion energy research and garnering attention from top government officials, […]

Vatican Says AI Is the ‘Highest-Stakes Gamble of Our Future’

In his sermon for the 2024 World Day of Peace, Pope Francis highlighted the need for ethical development of artificial intelligence (AI) to serve humanity, reduce harm, and promote peace and justice. He emphasized the importance of managing rapid technological transformations to safeguard human rights and respect institutions. The Vatican called for a binding international […]

Grindr Dating App Adds an AI ‘Wingman’ to Help Users Find Love

Grindr, a popular LGBTQ dating app, has partnered with the generative AI company Ex-human to introduce an AI assistant to its platform. Ex-human’s customizable chatbots are designed to engage in emotionally resonant and meaningful conversations, aligning with Grindr’s goal to enhance social interaction. This move into AI-assisted dating reflects a broader trend in the industry, […]

Ilya Sutskever’s Team at OpenAI Built Tools to Control a Superhuman AI

OpenAI has released a research paper, indicating that they believe superhuman AI could be developed within the next ten years. The paper, “Weak-to-Strong Generalization”, outlines a proposed solution to ensure that AI systems much smarter than humans will still follow human rules. OpenAI plans to achieve this by designing small AI models to teach superhuman […]

DeepMind’s AI finds new solution to decades-old math puzzle

DeepMind’s language model, FunSearch, has made a significant breakthrough by discovering a novel solution to a challenging math problem known as the “cap set puzzle.” This achievement could potentially signal a new era in AI development.   FunSearch excelled in finding new constructions for large cap sets, surpassing the best-known solutions to date. While it […]