OpenAI’s recent release of a research paper aimed at enhancing the explainability of its artificial intelligence model, ChatGPT, has sparked discussions about the risks associated with AI technology. The company’s approach to developing AI has faced criticism from former employees who believe that the technology poses potential dangers if not properly managed. The new research
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Technology has always been a double-edged sword, bringing with it both incredible advancements and potential pitfalls. In a recent “Techno-Optimist Manifesto” by venture capitalist Marc Andreessen, he made several controversial statements regarding enemies to technological progress. Among them were “tech ethics” and “trust and safety,” which he argued were hindering the advancement of new technologies
Recently, there has been concern over how Google’s AI Overviews feature is affecting journalism. This feature, designed to provide quick and concise answers to online queries, has been criticized for pulling information directly from articles without proper attribution. One journalist discovered that their own writing was being used in an AI Overview without clear acknowledgment,
Microsoft’s Recall feature has come under scrutiny due to the potential security risks it poses to users. Security researcher Hagenah has pointed out that attackers could potentially access a vast amount of personal information about their targets, including emails, personal conversations, and sensitive data captured by Recall. This raises concerns about the privacy of users
The concept of AI beauty pageants is a fascinating one, as it raises questions about the standards of beauty perpetuated by these technological creations. According to sociologist Hilary Levey Friedman, Fanvue’s contestants are essentially products of their creators. These AI-generated contestants are based on the stereotypes and biases that exist within society about what constitutes
Google’s new AI Overview feature recently came under fire for providing bizarre and misleading answers to search queries, leading to viral social media posts and public scrutiny. The company initially downplayed the issues but later acknowledged the need for improvement. Some of the most viral and wildly incorrect AI Overview results included suggestions to eat
As we step into the year 2024, a new era in democracy is unfolding before our eyes. The widespread availability of generative AI is poised to revolutionize political campaigns and elections around the world. From India to Indonesia, South Africa to the United States, dead leaders are endorsing successors, rappers are backing opposition parties, and
SAP is taking its relationship with Amazon Web Services to the next level by incorporating new AI-centric integrations. The company is enhancing its AI Core platform by adding support for the Amazon Bedrock AI development service. This move opens up opportunities for companies, especially those in regulated industries, to explore generative AI. In addition, SAP
Google’s AI is now more interactive than ever on ChromeOS with the Help Me Write feature. This functionality allows users to select text in any text box and right-click to access a box next to the standard right-click context menu. From there, users can ask Google’s AI to rewrite the selected text, rephrase it in
In 2017, Palmer Luckey, the cofounder of the defense startup Anduril, embarked on a journey to challenge the traditional defense contractors that have long dominated the industry. Luckey’s background in the tech industry, combined with his success in selling his virtual reality startup Oculus to Facebook, positioned him as an unlikely disruptor in the world