As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance at a rapid pace, tech giants like Google and OpenAI are on high alert for potential threats to their AI models. In response to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), Google acknowledged the looming danger of attempts to disrupt, degrade, deceive, and steal their models. Despite this,
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OpenAI, a leading developer of artificial intelligence, has recently come under scrutiny for its approach to building AI models. Former employees have accused the company of taking unnecessary risks with technology that could potentially become harmful. In response, OpenAI released a new research paper aimed at demonstrating its commitment to addressing AI risk by making
Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen’s controversial “Techno-Optimist Manifesto” sent shockwaves through the tech community, particularly by antagonizing “tech ethics” and “trust and safety” efforts. These concepts, according to Andreessen, were impeding the advancement of new technologies like artificial intelligence, leading to what he termed as a “mass demoralization campaign” against innovation. However, amidst the backlash, Andreessen
The integration of AI technology into search engines has raised concerns about the future of journalism and content creation. A recent incident involving Google’s AI Overview feature using a writer’s work without proper attribution has sparked debate about the potential consequences of AI-generated content. The AI Overview pulled directly from the writer’s article, presenting it
The Recall feature in Microsoft poses a significant security risk according to cybersecurity researcher Hagenah. The feature allows attackers to access a plethora of sensitive information about their target, such as emails, personal conversations, and other confidential data. This information can be easily extracted and searched, potentially leading to data breaches and privacy violations. Security
In the realm of AI pageants, contestants are not just randomly generated characters. According to sociologist Hilary Levey Friedman, these contestants are products of their creators, drawing on societal stereotypes of beauty. The idea of a “beautiful woman” in AI pageants is often a reflection of traditional beauty standards, with characteristics such as a thin
Last week, Google’s new AI Overview feature caused quite a stir when bizarre and misleading answers to search queries went viral on social media. The company initially downplayed the problems but later admitted that improvements were necessary. Liz Reid, the head of search at Google, acknowledged the mistakes and explained that the technology needed refinement.
In an era where technology is advancing at an unprecedented rate, the intersection of generative AI and politics is becoming increasingly problematic. The implications of AI being used to manipulate elections and deceive voters are dire. With the 2024 elections on the horizon, the threat of generative AI wreaking havoc on democracy is more real
SAP, a prominent enterprise application software maker, is strengthening its collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) by introducing new AI-centric integrations. This strategic partnership aims to provide additional support and tools for companies, particularly those operating in regulated industries, to explore generative AI. One significant development involves SAP incorporating Amazon Bedrock AI development service into
One of the standout features of the Chromebook Plus laptops is the Help Me Write function. This feature allows users to select text in any text box and right-click to access a box that offers suggestions for rewriting the selected text, rephrasing it, or changing the tone. While this may sound like a useful tool,