The rise of autonomous vehicles, including driverless cars and drones, has brought immense possibilities for the future of transportation. However, concerns about safety persist, as evidenced by the numerous accidents and fatalities involving autonomous control systems. The traditional approach of exhaustive testing to ensure safety is often insufficient, as it may not uncover all potential
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The virtual assistants we know and love, such as Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant, have become household names. They have given us a glimpse into the world of artificial intelligence (AI) and voice recognition technology. However, in light of recent advancements in generative AI, these legacy assistant bots seem less impressive than ever before. The
Google, one of the leading technology companies in the world, has long emphasized the importance of developing artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly. However, recent changes within the company’s internal AI ethics watchdog, known as the Responsible Innovation team or RESIN, have raised concerns among employees about whether Google can truly live up to its goals. This
In a recent turn of events, Hulu featured an unexpected ad that showcases an idealized version of Gaza, suggesting that this haven could exist if not for Hamas. What begins as a typical tourism advertisement portraying palm trees, coastlines, luxurious hotels, and jovial children, takes a sharp turn as the narrator’s voice changes and the
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) is under scrutiny for its lack of oversight in ensuring that state and local police agencies are not using federal grants to purchase discriminatory and inaccurate AI-based “policing” tools. Despite concerns raised by seven members of Congress, the DOJ has failed to convince lawmakers that it has taken
The estate of the legendary comedian George Carlin has recently filed a federal lawsuit against the comedy podcast Dudesy for selling an hour-long comedy special that was presented as an AI-generated impression of Carlin. However, it has now come to light that the special was actually written by a human. This lawsuit raises important questions
Last year, OpenAI’s ChatGPT took the world by storm, astonishing power players in Silicon Valley and Washington, DC. The overwhelming success of this AI breakthrough has prompted the US government to take action. In an attempt to stay informed about significant advancements in large language models, such as ChatGPT, the Biden administration plans to utilize
As the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to unfold, concerns regarding the limitations and safety measures of this technology are escalating. Researchers are now exploring innovative ways to control and govern AI systems by capitalizing on the hardware they operate on. By integrating rules governing AI training and deployment directly into computer chips, it
OpenAI, once known for its commitment to transparency and openness, is now facing criticism for its lack of transparency and declining openness. WIRED recently requested documents from OpenAI’s IRS filings, but the company’s counsel denied the request and introduced a new policy of withholding those documents. This denial reflects a trend of decreasing openness within
The era of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought forth numerous advancements in technology. However, with every innovation comes the potential for misuse and harm. One of the most concerning aspects of AI is its ability to generate misinformation. The University of Cambridge Social Decision-Making Laboratory conducted research on this topic, training AI models to create