Recent reports reveal that North Korean hackers are leveraging ChatGPT on platforms like LinkedIn to deceive users into divulging sensitive information. OpenAI, the parent company of ChatGPT, and investor Microsoft disclosed the disruption of five state-linked threat actors employing AI services for malicious cyber activities. Identified through Microsoft Threat Intelligence were threat actors from China […]
AI researcher Eliezer Yudkowsky, known for his pessimistic views on artificial intelligence, recently shared a chilling forecast with _The Guardian_. Yudkowsky expressed a sense that humanity’s remaining timeline appears more like a mere five years rather than the previously assumed 50 years, with the possibility of even shorter timelines. This ominous prediction paints a stark […]
A Google executive has raised concerns about the impact of AI-powered deepfakes on democracy, especially during crucial national elections. The tech industry heavyweights, including Google, Meta, X, Amazon, and TikTok, have collaborated on a scheme to identify and label suspected fake content with malicious intent. Kent Walker, Google’s president for global affairs, emphasized the […]
Google and OpenAI, two leading AI companies, have come under scrutiny for the ease with which their AI models, Gemini and ChatGPT, can be manipulated to produce deceptive election content. Despite signing a Tech Accord with other AI firms to combat deceptive use of AI in the 2024 elections, Gizmodo was able to bypass these […]
The push for alternative energy sources to power AI data centers is gaining momentum amid concerns over the immense energy demands of these facilities. One innovative solution being explored is the use of small nuclear reactors, known as small modular reactors (SMRs). These scaled-down power plants could potentially provide on-site power for data centers, reducing […]
Anthropic, the AI company known for its ChatGPT competitor, Claude, has implemented strict policies to prevent the misuse of its technology in political campaigning. The company announced that candidates cannot use Claude to create chatbots that impersonate them, nor can the AI be used for targeted political campaigns. Violators of this policy will face warnings […]
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently issued a warning to companies engaging in surreptitious changes to their Terms of Service, cautioning that such actions could be deemed unfair and deceptive. The motivation for altering privacy policies often arises from the desire to leverage user data for training artificial intelligence (AI) models, a trend with notable […]
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has rejected OpenAI’s bid to trademark “GPT,” stating that the term is deemed “merely descriptive.” This decision serves as a setback to OpenAI’s branding efforts. Despite this ruling, it is unlikely that competitors will rush to release their own versions of the popular chatbot. ChatGPT has become a […]
A recent report by experts highlights the potential risks of AI espionage by hostile nations and advocates for greater regulation of hardware to mitigate these dangers. The study, co-led by three Cambridge University institutes, OpenAI, and the GovAI research community, emphasizes the importance of tags on chips and a global registry to track their locations. […]
OpenAI is seeking to enhance its internal security measures by hiring an “insider risk investigator.” This role, detailed in a job listing, aims to safeguard the company’s assets by analyzing unusual activities, fostering a secure environment, and collaborating with various departments to mitigate risks. The job posting, active since mid-January, emphasizes the vital role this […]
In China, a trend is emerging where young women are turning to AI chatbots for romance and companionship, sometimes finding them to be better conversationalists than human partners. These AI boyfriends, customized through various chatbot apps like “Glow” by the Shanghai startup MiniMax, are providing emotional support and understanding to users like Tufei from Xi’an. […]
A collaboration between MethaneSAT and Google is set to revolutionize methane leak detection in the oil and gas industry. MethaneSAT’s sophisticated software and spectrometers will be deployed in orbit to identify methane plumes and map out the industry’s infrastructure globally. By leveraging Google’s image detection algorithms, the project aims to provide invaluable insights into the […]
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has expressed concerns about potential consequences arising from the development of artificial intelligence (AI) during the World Governments Summit in Dubai. He warned that even without malicious intent, society could face subtle and mundane misalignments as AI systems become more prevalent. Adding his voice to the growing call for AI […]
Microsoft and OpenAI have revealed that state-backed hacking groups associated with China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran are utilizing OpenAI’s generative AI (GAI) tools to enhance cyberattacks. These groups are employing the GAI technology for code debugging, researching targets, creating social engineering methods, crafting phishing emails, and text translation. OpenAI, whose technology powers Microsoft’s […]
According to a new study by cybersecurity firm McAfee, while AI is helping people boost their dating game, it’s also fueling a surge in romance scams and fake profiles. In a survey of 7,000 adults across seven countries, McAfee discovered that 23% of Americans are using AI to spice up their dating profiles and messages, […]
Google’s Gemini Apps Privacy Hub sheds light on the data collected by Gemini applications, including conversations, location, feedback, and usage information. While Google claims to utilize this data to enhance products and services, the real concern arises regarding who has access to users’ conversations. Despite Google’s assurance of privacy protection and data anonymization, users are […]
Activists gather outside OpenAI’s San Francisco office urging an AI boycott after the company’s collaboration with the US military sparked controversy. OpenAI quietly lifted its ban on military involvement, focusing on cybersecurity with the Defense Department. Despite maintaining restrictions on weaponization, critics like Holly Elmore fear unchecked power. While VP Anna Makanju defends their military […]
Judge Martínez-Olguín dismissed most counts alleging copyright infringement on Silverman’s book but allowed an “unfair business practices” claim to proceed. Despite copying books for AI training, OpenAI did not infringe copyright by not reproducing them for consumers. The case challenges how AI companies use copyrighted material without permission. The dispute highlights the need for evidence […]
The ongoing class-action copyright battle between artists and AI image generation companies has reached a new chapter. The defendants, including Stability AI, Midjourney, Runway, and DeviantArt filed a flurry of motions aiming to have the case entirely dropped and dismissed with prejudice. The artists initially claimed copyright infringement, alleging that the AI companies unlawfully scraped […]
Recent research has uncovered alarming scenarios where large language models (LLMs) are manipulated to silently hijack live conversations, altering critical details like financial information without the speakers’ knowledge. This sophisticated attack, combining various generative AI technologies, showcases the potential for malicious actors to control and distort communication, turning victims into unwitting puppets. By dynamically […]
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