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The Pentagon has designated several Chinese technology firms, including Yangtze Memory Technologies Corp. (YMTC), as ‘military companies’ due to national security risks, leading to a ban on the U.S. military from purchasing devices featuring their chips and restricting these companies from buying advanced chipmaking equipment based on U.S. intellectual property. SMIC Hong Kong International Co. […]
Chip designers in China, particularly Loongson and Cambricon Technologies, are facing significant financial challenges in 2023. Loongson, a leading CPU developer, is projected to experience a 31% year-over-year decrease in revenue and an expected loss of ¥310 million, attributed to a sluggish market for industrial chips and high research and development expenses. Similarly, Cambricon Technologies, […]
Former U.S. President Donald Trump expressed concerns about the dangers of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly in relation to deepfake technology, during an interview with Fox Business’ Maria Bartiromo. Trump highlighted the potential threats posed by AI-generated deepfakes, emphasizing their impact on security and the potential for misinformation and manipulation. The interview also highlighted the broader […]
The use of generative artificial intelligence, such as ChatGPT and GPT-4, has shown to outperform a majority of students in grades 4, 8, and 12 on a standardized test of science questions known as The Nation’s Report Card. The AI’s performance has raised questions about the connection between the decline in students’ math scores and […]
Antitrust enforcers in the U.S. and the EU are grappling with the challenges posed by the rise of generative AI and the dominance of Big Tech in the digital economy. The conference in Brussels featured discussions on the potential regulatory responses to these issues, highlighting the need for vigilance and proactive measures to address market […]
Researchers used videos from a toddler’s life to train an AI, called Child’s View for Contrastive Learning (CVCL), to understand language. The AI learned to link words to visual concepts with just a tiny portion of one child’s life experience. The AI was tested on its ability to recognize and link words to images, […]
Someone in a hacking forum claimed to have 48 million Europcar customer records for sale, but Europcar and industry experts believe it to be fake data, potentially generated by ChatGPT or a similar tool. The forum user failed to provide evidence for the legitimacy of the data, and the analysis revealed inconsistencies and fake information […]
OpenAI recently conducted a study on the effectiveness of GPT-4 in creating a bioweapon and found that its AI poses only a slight risk in aiding someone to produce a biological threat. The assessment involved 50 biology experts with PhDs and 50 university students, divided into control and treatment groups, to evaluate the impact of […]
In a press release, the FCC proposed ruling AI-generated voice cloning tech in robocalls as fundamentally illegal to aid in the crackdown on fraudulent activities. Even though robocalls are inherently illegal, some automated calls are necessary and legal. It is only when they are found to be breaking the law that authorities can intervene. […]
In a bid to improve education, Google has introduced an array of new Chromebooks and over 30 Google for Education features at the Bett exhibition. From using AI in the classroom to creating interactive video activities, the focus is on enhancing productivity and personalizing learning. The updates also emphasize greater connectivity across platforms and products, […]
The National AI Research Resource (NAIRR) is set to launch as a pilot project, striving to democratize access to AI resources and expertise, and keep the U.S. competitive in the global tech scene. With a coalition of U.S. agencies and major tech companies involved, the NAIRR initiative will offer diverse AI resources to qualified researchers […]
Tomorrow.io has released the groundbreaking results from its first two radar satellites, demonstrating competitive performance with larger, traditional weather forecasting technology through machine learning. The innovative approach utilizes small, modern Ka-band radar satellites weighing only 85 kilograms each, showing comparable or superior accuracy and precision to NASA’s Global Precipitation Measurement satellite and ground-based systems. […]
The article discusses Google’s introduction of Bard, an AI assistant that will analyze private messages on Android smartphones. Bard will analyze the content of messages, including sentiment and relationship dynamics, in order to personalize responses. This raises concerns about privacy and data security, particularly as the data will be sent to the cloud for processing […]
Microsoft’s graphic design app, Designer, includes the Image Creator, which leverages DALLE-3 to generate realistic images. However, recent incidents of AI-generated deepfakes sexualizing celebrities have prompted Microsoft to implement new protections, as loopholes allowed inappropriate content generation. The company has strengthened safety systems and prohibited the creation of adult or non-consensual intimate content to address […]
In a world where technological advancements are shaping the landscape of national security and warfare, the usage of AI for surveillance and military applications is a significant cause for concern. Recent research sheds light on North Korea’s efforts to harness AI despite facing international sanctions. Hyuk Kim of the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation […]
The Biden administration is utilizing the Defense Production Act to mandate that tech companies inform the Commerce Department when training high-powered AI algorithms, giving the US government access to critical information about sensitive AI projects. The new rule will require companies to share details about training new large language models and safety testing being […]
Anthropic, a leading AI startup, faced a data breach when a contractor inadvertently sent non-sensitive customer information to a third party. The breach affected a subset of customers and included account names and open credit balances as of the end of 2023. The breach coincides with the Federal Trade Commission’s investigation into Anthropic’s strategic […]
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