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AI Customer Service Bot Disabled After Trashing Company Using It

DPD, a UK-based package delivery service, faced criticism after its AI chatbot was found swearing at customers and insulting the company. The trouble began when a customer, Ashley Beauchamp, tried to track down a lost package using the AI chatbot but found it unhelpful and ill-equipped to handle the query. Instead of providing assistance, the […]

Google News searches ranked AI-generated ripoffs above real articles

The Washington Post found a ripoff of its own work courtesy of a sketchy outlet called “Business News” churning out AI-generated articles. This ripoff even dared to copy the Post’s original artwork and references. Google has confirmed that while AI-generated content is not against its policies, it can be removed if it’s deemed “spam” aimed […]

OpenAI Struggling to Destroy Onslaught of AI Girlfriends

As fascinating as it is bizarre, the OpenAI GPT Store has become a hotbed for romantically oriented chatbots, despite the company’s strict rules against tools dedicated to fostering romantic companionship or containing sexually explicit content. These AI girlfriends, with provocative names like “Nadia, my girlfriend” and “Your girlfriend Tiffany,” are flouting OpenAI’s guidelines, seemingly unchecked. […]

Officials Investigating AI-Powered Joe Biden Calling People in New Hampshire

In New Hampshire, a series of robocalls targeting Democrats used a fake Biden voice to tell people not to vote in the state’s presidential primaries, prompting an investigation by the Attorney General’s Office.   The robocalls appear to be an attempt to disrupt efforts to get people to vote for Biden in the Democratic primary, […]

OpenAI suspends bot developer for presidential hopeful Dean Phillips

OpenAI, an artificial intelligence company, has taken action against the developer of a bot created to mimic Democratic presidential hopeful Rep. Dean Phillips, citing misuse of its AI tools in a political campaign. The developers, Matt Krisiloff and Jed Somers, created “Dean.Bot” as part of a super PAC supporting Phillips, funded by activist Bill Ackman. […]

Yann LeCun, chief AI scientist at Meta: ‘Human-level artificial intelligence is going to take a long time’

The generative artificial intelligence (AI) revolution took center stage at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, with discussions focusing on the potential and risks associated with this technological advancement. Meta, Facebook’s parent company, is at the forefront of this revolution, drawing attention due to its notable capacity in the AI sector and its […]

OpenAI’s Sam Altman says human-level AI is coming but will change world much less than we think

At the Hope Global Forums annual meeting in Atlanta, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman addressed concerns about the potential disruptive impact of artificial general intelligence (AGI) on the world and jobs. He expressed his belief that AGI will change the world and jobs much less than anticipated, and suggested that it could be developed in the […]

Bill Gates explains how AI will change our lives in 5 years

Bill Gates, a prominent advocate for artificial intelligence (AI), believes that AI will transform people’s lives within the next five years. He anticipates AI will create new opportunities and job categories, similar to the impact of past technological advancements like agricultural productivity in 1900. Gates foresees AI streamlining processes, particularly in the medical and educational […]

The tech sector is pouring billions of dollars into AI. But it keeps laying off humans

The tech industry has seen a surge in job cuts while simultaneously doubling down on investments in artificial intelligence (AI). While not all job cuts are directly linked to AI, many companies have cited AI as a reason for restructuring their workforces. Major tech firms like Google, Amazon, Discord, and Unity Software have announced significant […]

Sam Altman Stumped When Asked What Humans Will Do Better Than AI

In a thought-provoking discussion at the World Economic Forum in Davos, CNN journalist Fareed Zakaria challenged OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to define the core competence of human beings in the face of advancing artificial intelligence.   Altman’s vague response failed to convincingly delineate human uniqueness from AI capabilities, particularly in terms of emotional intelligence and […]

DeepMind Co-Founder: AI Is Fundamentally a “Labor Replacing Tool”

The founder of Google’s DeepMind, Mustafa Suleyman, acknowledged during an interview at the World Economic Forum that AI is fundamentally a “labor replacing tool.” This stance has become increasingly evident through recent deployment and the associated job losses.

OpenAI partners with Arizona State University to use ChatGPT in classrooms

Arizona State University (ASU) has partnered with OpenAI to bring ChatGPT into its classrooms, focusing on enhancing student success, innovative research, and streamlining organizational processes. ASU faculty members with expertise in AI will guide the usage of generative AI on campus. The partnership marks OpenAI’s first collaboration with an educational institution and signifies a growing […]

Anthropic, a major generative AI startup, has responded to accusations of copyright infringement from music publishers and content owners, arguing that its use of song lyrics to train its AI models constitutes fair use under the law and has no substantially adverse impact on the market for copyrighted works.   The filing from Anthropic points […]

Former OpenAI Exec Predicts AI Could Be Last Thing Humans Ever Invent

In a recent interview with Business Insider, former OpenAI executive Zack Kass enthusiastically promotes the idea that artificial intelligence (AI) will bring about a bright and joyous future for humanity. He left OpenAI to champion the AI revolution, advocating for a positive narrative about AI’s potential to improve lives. Kass believes that AI will lead […]

Sharing deepfake porn could lead to lengthy prison time under proposed law

The US is taking a bold stance against the dubious realm of deepfake pornography, stirred by a scandal in a New Jersey high school where young perpetrators used AI to create and distribute non-consensual fake nude images of their classmates. It seems the legislative cavalry is charging forth, with Rep. Joseph Morelle unfurling the “Preventing […]

Sam Altman Says AI Using Too Much Energy, Will Require Breakthrough Energy Source

In a world where AI models are becoming increasingly prevalent, the amount of electricity required to power them is a pressing issue. OpenAI’s ChatGPT and similar models are incredibly energy-intensive, with predictions suggesting they could soon consume as much electricity as an entire country. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has highlighted the need for alternative power […]

Survey says there’s a 50% chance AI beats humans at all tasks in 20 years

Artificial intelligence (AI) has shown rapid progress, prompting surprise and concern among industry professionals. The likelihood of unaided machines outperforming humans in various tasks could reach 10% by 2027 and 50% by 2047.   The advance of AI has significant societal and existential implications, including the potential for severe disempowerment or human extinction, which has […]

OpenAI announces team to build ‘crowdsourced’ governance ideas into its models

OpenAI, a leading AI startup, has announced the formation of a Collective Alignment team to gather and incorporate public input on its AI models’ behaviors. This move aims to ensure that OpenAI’s future AI models align with the values of humanity.   The team is an extension of OpenAI’s democratic inputs program, which awards grants […]

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