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Fears Pentagon was ‘building killer robots’ sparks stricter AI rules

In response to fears about the development of killer robots, the Pentagon has tightened its AI rules, mandating approval for all autonomous systems before deployment.   The Department of Defense (DoD) is updating its directives to create a clear framework for the development and deployment of lethal autonomous systems, aiming to ease public concerns while […]

Two-thirds of Americans say AI could do their job

The fear of artificial intelligence (AI) replacing human jobs is prevalent among American workers, as revealed by a recent survey conducted by Spokeo. Despite acknowledging the potential benefits of AI, over two-thirds of respondents admit that AI could perform their workplace tasks, and nearly three-quarters express concern about the technology’s impact on their industries. There […]

New York DFS Superintendent Adrienne A. Harris Proposes Artificial Intelligence Guidance to Combat Discrimination

Superintendent Adrienne A. Harris of the Department of Financial Services (DFS) has proposed new guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by licensed insurers in New York State. The guidelines aim to ensure that AI in insurance does not perpetuate discrimination or unfair practices against consumers. The circular letter outlines the expectations for insurers […]

AI Fraud Act Could Outlaw Parodies, Political Cartoons, and More

The No Artificial Intelligence Fake Replicas and Unauthorized Duplications (No AI FRAUD) Act is a bill aimed at protecting individuals’ likeness and voice from unauthorized use in AI-generated content. Sponsored by Reps. María Elvira Salazar and Madeleine Dean, the bill is intended to address concerns about AI-generated fakes and forgeries, such as false endorsements and […]

China forms Fusion Energy Inc national company to build ‘artificial sun’

China has established a new state-owned company, China Fusion Energy Inc, to centralize the country’s nuclear fusion research and development efforts and address key challenges in the field.   The company aims to leverage national resources and industry input to develop a high-quality energy industry and has formed a collaborative innovation consortium comprising 25 entities, […]

Microsoft makes its AI-powered reading tutor free

Microsoft has made its AI-powered tool, Reading Coach, available for free to anyone with a Microsoft account. The tool aims to provide personalized reading practice for learners, integrating with learning management systems in the near future.   Reading Coach helps learners identify and practice challenging words, offers tools such as text-to-speech and picture dictionaries for […]

States could already produce AI malware that evades detection

AI-generated malware that evades detection may already be accessible to nation states, posing a significant cybersecurity threat. This powerful software could be created by training an AI model on exploit data to generate new code that bypasses current security measures.   The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) believes that highly capable states may possess […]

Singapore SMBs offered handbook on training their workforce for GenAI

Singapore has released a handbook titled “Generative AI for the Tech Workforce” to help local businesses, especially small and midsize ones, integrate generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) into their operations. This resource guide, developed in collaboration with government agencies, outlines use cases for GenAI, employee profiles, and necessary skillsets. It also emphasizes the importance of skills […]

Most Top News Sites Block AI Bots. Right-Wing Media Welcomes Them

The chaotic web of online media is given more layers than an onion as news outlets step up maneuvers against AI data collection. The left and right clash in a digital battleground of bots and bias, with nine out of ten liberal-leaning news sites now blocking AI web crawlers. A cacophony of debate ensues, with […]

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the legal system has raised concerns after it was discovered that fake case law submitted by an AI chatbot was used in a civil case in B.C. Supreme Court, marking Canada’s first case of AI inventing fake legal cases.   Lawyers Lorne and Fraser MacLean discovered that the […]

There’s an AI ‘brain drain’ in academia

Move over, academia – the AI industry is making it rain for PhD grads. According to Stanford’s 2021 AI Index Report, the number of new AI PhDs diving into the AI industry post-graduation has been on a steady incline, while the share entering academia is dwindling. With companies like OpenAI and Google waving salaries in […]

Explicit AI deepfakes of Taylor Swift have fans and lawmakers up in arms

Taylor Swift’s likeness was used in AI-generated deepfake still images and videos depicting explicit sexual activities, which provoked widespread condemnation and calls for increased regulation of generative AI.   Lawmakers, such as Congressman Tom Kean Jr., have introduced bills to regulate AI, including requiring clear labeling of AI-generated content and permitting victims of nonconsensual deepfakes […]

Leaked EU AI Act is ‘a wake-up call for organisations’

In a rush to regulate AI, the European Union published the final version of the EU’s AI Act. The leak of the 892-page document raises concerns about potential hindrances to innovation and challenges businesses and organizations to prepare for compliance. With a focus on the global impact, the regulation could lead to a surge in […]

AI won’t replace your job yet because it’s still too expensive, according to MIT

Artificial intelligence (AI) developments are advancing rapidly, causing concerns about job security, but a new MIT study suggests that the cost of deploying AI technology currently makes it more economical for employers to retain human workers for visual tasks.   The MIT study, “Beyond AI Exposure,” considers the overlooked factor of cost when assessing AI’s […]

New MIT CSAIL study suggests that AI won’t steal as many jobs expected

In a world where artificial intelligence (AI) is widely regarded as a potential threat to human jobs, a recent study by MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) challenges this narrative. The study suggests that the majority of jobs previously identified as at risk of AI displacement are not economically beneficial to automate, at […]

Enter ClimateGPT — the ‘first-ever’ AI model dedicated to fighting climate change

The AI startup EQTY Lab recently launched ClimateGPT, an AI chatbot specifically designed to provide accurate and authenticated climate data. Unlike other AI tools that have faced concerns over the accuracy of the information they provide, ClimateGPT claims to offer “trust and transparency” by drawing on scientific data using a robust model that authenticates, secures, […]

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