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Microsoft and PNNL team up to build better batteries using AI

The quest for the ultimate battery has advanced through Microsoft and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory’s new collaboration using artificial intelligence and cloud computing to accelerate sustainable energy research.   Microsoft and PNNL’s innovative collaboration combines AI, cloud computing, and advanced research to transform materials science and accelerate scientific discovery, signaling the transformative impact of AI […]

Pennsylvania Government Pilots ChatGPT Enterprise in Groundbreaking Move

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has announced a groundbreaking pilot program in which state employees will use ChatGPT Enterprise, a generative AI, making Pennsylvania the first state in the nation to do so. The program aims to enhance state services and government operations with AI technology.   ChatGPT Enterprise will be used by state employees to […]

Duolingo Fires Translators in Favor of AI

Despite being a popular language-learning app, Duolingo recently laid off 10 percent of its contracted translators as part of a shift towards greater use of generative AI in its services. This move has raised concerns about the potential impact on the quality and nuance of language learning.

Deepfaked Celebrity Ads Promoting Medicare Scams Run Rampant on YouTube

The article “Shoddy AI Clones of Celebrities Are Hawking Medicare and Medicaid Scams on YouTube” sheds light on a concerning issue of scammy ads on YouTube, utilizing AI voice cloning and deepfake technology. These AI-generated ads promote fake government grants and relief packages, often featuring cloned voices of celebrities such as Joe Rogan, Taylor Swift, […]

Regulators aren’t convinced that Microsoft and OpenAI operate independently

European Union regulators and other competition authorities are investigating Microsoft’s investment in OpenAI over concerns that Microsoft may be exerting control over OpenAI, potentially leading to distorted market dynamics and harmful competition behavior.   The investigations are prompted by governance changes at OpenAI, including the brief ousting and reappointment of CEO Sam Altman, and Microsoft’s […]

YouTube Bans True Crime Videos That Reanimate Dead Children With AI

In the age of the internet, even the most disturbing and grotesque content finds a platform, forcing companies like YouTube to tighten their policies in response to a surge in AI-generated videos depicting deceased minors and victims of violent events. This disturbing trend has sparked outrage and concern, prompting the need for clearer guidelines and […]

Magic: The Gathering’ Publisher Denies, Then Admits, Using AI Art In Promo Image

Have you ever peered into the fantastical world of Magic: The Gathering only to discover that reality is stranger than fiction? Well, Wizards of the Coast, the minds behind the beloved game, found themselves in hot water after sneaking some sneaky AI-generated content into their marketing. Naughty, naughty!   It all started innocently enough with […]

YouTube is cracking down on AI-generated true crime deepfakes

YouTube is updating its cyberbullying and harassment policies to prohibit content that “realistically simulates” minors and other victims of crimes narrating their deaths or the violence they experienced.   The policy update targets disturbing AI-powered depictions of victims, including children, describing violence against them, which has sparked outrage from the families of the victims depicted […]

OpenAI Pleads That It Can’t Make Money Without Using Copyrighted Materials for Free

OpenAI is facing challenges regarding its use of copyrighted material to train artificial intelligence models. The company has appealed to the British Parliament, claiming it is impossible for them to train their large language models (LLMs) without copyrighted material. OpenAI argues that restricting training data to public domain works would not meet the needs of […]

OpenAI claims The New York Times tricked ChatGPT into copying its articles

OpenAI has publicly responded to a copyright lawsuit by The New York Times, calling the case “without merit” and expressing a hope for a partnership with the media outlet.   In a blog post, OpenAI disputed the Times’ claims, particularly regarding its ChatGPT AI tool reproducing Times stories verbatim and argued that the newspaper had […]

A New Kind of AI Copy Can Fully Replicate Famous People. The Law Is Powerless.

Marty Seligman, an American psychologist with significant global influence, has become a revered figure in Chinese psychology, with his well-being theories integrated into Chinese education policies from a young age. Zhao, an entrepreneur, hopes to capitalize on Seligman’s popularity by using his endorsement for a mental health AI “coach” in the Chinese market.   However, […]

NIST Identifies Types of Cyberattacks That Manipulate Behavior of AI Systems

In a world dominated by AI, even the most sophisticated technology can be easily misled or manipulated by adversaries. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and collaborators have identified vulnerabilities in AI and machine learning (ML) and outlined various adversarial tactics that can be used to confuse or “poison” these systems, with no […]

Researchers Say There’s a 5% Chance That AI Will Cause Human Extinction

The survey of leading AI scientists suggests a 5% chance of AI becoming uncontrollable and wiping out humanity. Researchers anticipate significant advances in AI capabilities by 2030, with potential risks of human extinction and societal manipulation.

Police Say AI-Generated Article About Local Murder Is “Entirely” Made Up

In a bizarre turn of events, the Southern New Jersey town of Bridgeton found itself in the spotlight due to a false news report generated by artificial intelligence, falsely claiming a Christmas Day murder. The Bridgeton Police Department confirmed the article’s falsity and pointed out that it was entirely fabricated, with no basis in reality. […]

California senator files bill prohibiting agencies from working with unethical AI companies

California state senator Steve Padilla has introduced two bills, SB 892 and SB 893, aimed at regulating AI systems used by state agencies. SB 892 requires the development of safety, privacy, and non-discrimination standards for AI services and prohibits the state from contracting any AI services that don’t meet these standards. SB 893 would establish […]

AI Powered Cybercrime Will Explode in 2024: CrowdStrike Executive

The new year brings new cybersecurity threats powered by artificial intelligence, according to CrowdStrike Chief Security Officer Shawn Henry. AI has granted adversaries a powerful tool to penetrate corporate networks and spread sophisticated misinformation online through deepfakes, creating major concerns for global cybersecurity. 2024 is an election year for several countries, including the U.S., and […]

Images altered to trick machine vision can influence humans too

In a groundbreaking study, research has shown that slight alterations to digital images, designed to deceive computer vision systems, also influence human perception. This discovery may highlight a resemblance between human and machine vision while emphasizing the necessity for further research to comprehend the impact of adversarial images on both humans and AI systems.   […]

Images altered to trick machine vision can influence humans too

In a groundbreaking study, research has shown that slight alterations to digital images, designed to deceive computer vision systems, also influence human perception. This discovery may highlight a resemblance between human and machine vision while emphasizing the necessity for further research to comprehend the impact of adversarial images on both humans and AI systems.   […]

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