Speed of AI development stretches risk assessments to breaking point
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Agents of manipulation (the real AI risk)
Artificial agents will make our lives better. At the same time, these superpowers could easily be deployed as agents of manipulation.VentureBeat - Tech -
Why Microsoft is still ahead of Google in the war for AI developers
Google, despite its technical prowess, will need to double down on its efforts to simplify and streamline its AI offerings for developers if it hopes to catch up.VentureBeat - Tech - Google -
Replit cuts staff by 30 amid aggressive AI push in software development
Replit, a cloud-based software development platform, lays off 30 employees as it focuses on integrating AI into its coding tools, aiming to make programming more accessible.VentureBeat - Tech -
Snowflake invests in Metaplane to solve data quality issues plaguing AI development
The investment in Metaplane will enable Snowflake customers to closely monitor the quality of their data assets moving through different stages of the pipeline to power downstream applications.VentureBeat - Tech -
Microsoft set to unveil its vision for AI PCs at Build developer conference
Microsoft Build 2024 starts Tuesday, and the company is expected to talk about how Windows will power new "AI PCs."CNBC - Business - Microsoft -
Do developers still need to learn programming languages in the age of AI?
While AI tools are nice to have, they are not a sum total solution, or replacement in the case of developers.VentureBeat - Tech -
OpenAI’s Long-Term AI Risk Team Has Disbanded
The entire OpenAI team focused on the existential dangers of AI has either resigned or been absorbed into other research groups, WIRED has confirmed.Wired - Tech -
Seoul AI summit opens with companies including Google, Meta, OpenAI pledging to develop AI safely
The world’s leading artificial intelligence companies pledged at the start of a mini summit on AI to develop the technology safely, including pulling the plug if they can’t rein in the most extreme risksABC News - Tech - Artificial Intelligence -
OpenAI dissolves team focused on long-term AI risks, less than one year after announcing it
OpenAI has dissolved its Superalignment team amid the high-profile departures of both team leaders, Ilya Sutskever and Jan Leike.CNBC - Business -
OpenAI dissolves team focused on long-term AI risks less than one year after announcing it
OpenAI has disbanded its team focused on the long-term risks of artificial intelligence just one year after the company announced the group, a person familiar with the situation confirmed to CNBC on Friday.NBC News - Top stories -
Tech giants pledge AI safety commitments — including a ‘kill switch’ if they can’t mitigate risks
A slew of major tech companies including Microsoft, Amazon, and OpenAI, on Tuesday agreed to a landmark international agreement on artificial intelligence safety at the Seoul AI Safety Summit.CNBC - Business -
Fifa to make legal assessment on Israel suspension
The Palestinian football federation calls for a vote at Fifa's congress to suspend Israel over the war in Gaza.BBC News - Top stories - Israel -
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5 Ways to Speed Up Hiring
Avoid missing out on great hires by making your search and hire process more efficient.Inc. - Business -
Ukraine's defence lines stretched as Russian troops advance
The BBC's Jonathan Beale joins Ukrainian forces in Kharkiv as they try to shore up a weakened frontline.BBC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
'Speed Capital' Review: How the Indy 500 Was Born
Road racing in the early 20th century was popular, but hard to watch as the cars zoomed by. Indianapolis changed that.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The Morning Risk Report
U.S. blocks imports from 26 more Chinese companies over forced labor concerns, and the U.S. pitches deal to ease sanctions on Israeli businessman in a quest for metals. Also, Microsoft asks hundreds of China-based AI staff to consider relocating ...The Wall Street Journal - World -
Are the Risks of Marijuana Overhyped or Undersold?
‘The psychiatric hospitals I oversee are consistently occupied by patients suffering from complications due to cannabis.’The Wall Street Journal - World -
The Morning Risk Report
BMW, Jaguar and VW parts may have been made With forced labor, Senate report says, and FDIC chairman Martin Gruenberg to resign after a report into regulator’s culture. Also, The U.S. finally has a strategy to compete with China, but will it work?The Wall Street Journal - World -
Trump and Biden hone their messages ahead of the first debate and stretch run
A little more than a month before they debate and less than six months before voters go to the polls, Biden and Trump are clarifying their overarching messages to voters.NBC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
I warmed up by stretching in a jail cell - golf star Scheffler
World number one Scottie Scheffler says he prepared for round two at the US PGA Championship by warming up in his jail cell after being arrested.BBC News - Top stories -
Assessing Man City's four-peat, Klopp's Liverpool farewell, more: Marcotti recaps the weekend
It might take some time to appreciate what Man City have done under Pep Guardiola, while Juventus fired Max Allegri and Liverpool said goodbye to Jurgen Klopp.ESPN - Sports -
Britain risks throttling a golden goose
By restricting student visas, the UK is endangering its world-class university sectorFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Biden administration looks to speed review of asylum cases with new dedicated docket
The Biden administration is taking aim at the backlog of asylum cases from those who have recently arrived at the border, creating a dedicated docket in the hopes of more swiftly adjudicating the claims. Although largely a matter of managing the ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
ECB pressures banks to speed up Russia exits on fear of US action
Regulator has requested detailed plans from lenders including Italy’s UniCredit and Austria’s RaiffeisenFinancial Times - Business - Russia -
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Aristocrat to Consider Sale, Spinoff of Game Developers
Australia-based slots and digital gaming company Aristocrat Leisure will consider a sale or a spinoff of two game developers that no longer fit in as well in its portfolio.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
A Total War Star Wars Game Is Reportedly In Development
A Star Wars-themed Total War game is reportedly currently in development over at Creative Assembly.. According to to DualShockers, there are three Total War games being worked on right now. It's unclear which project Creative Assembly is furthest ...GameSpot - Tech -
Microsoft highlights 'Copilot+' PCs ahead of developer conference
Microsoft said on Monday it would launch a new category of personal computer capable of handling more artificial-intelligence tasks without calling on cloud data centers.NBC News - Top stories - Microsoft -
Transformative tech development and tech companies in 2024
CONTRIBUTOR CONTENT: Since the start of 2024, the technology sector has undergone significant transformative innovations. Notably, the diversification offered by the industry, including Telecommunication, Cloud Engineering, Quantum Computing, the ...VentureBeat - Tech -
Conductor Xian Zhang breaks barriers
Conductor Xian Zhang made her guest debut leading the New York Metropolitan Opera earlier this year, becoming one of the first Asian American women to lead the prestigious ensemble. Nancy Chen shares her story.CBS News - Top stories -
Clark scores 22 points, but Fever fall to Liberty
Caitlin Clark tallied 22 points, 8 assists and 6 rebounds, but the Indiana Fever fell to the New York Liberty on Saturday 91-80, dropping to 0-3 on the season.ESPN - Sports -
In China, Deepfakes of ‘Russian’ Women Point to ‘Nationalistic Sexism’
A.I.-manipulated videos on Chinese sites use young, supposedly Russian women to promote China-Russia ties, stoke patriotism — and make money.The New York Times - World - China -
Desperate Biden must debate to win — but there are risks
Trump’s campaign has to guard against dirty tricks.The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Steelmakers warn ministers that UK faces dumping risk
Plans to bring in carbon tax a year after EU will see shipments ‘diverted’ to Britain, industry saysFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Why an uncertain world needs to take on more risk
Scarring from a series of shocks generates a defensive mindset that is holding back growthFinancial Times - World -
Prosecuting Netanyahu Has Risks for International Criminal Court
U.S. support for the ICC, which grew with the Ukraine investigation, is collapsing after prosecutor Karim Khan targets Israeli leaders.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Chiefs 2024 NFL schedule breakdown: Game-by-game predictions, toughest stretch, opponents, pivotal matchups
Breaking down Kansas City's full 2024 scheduleCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Raiders 2024 NFL schedule: Game-by-game predictions, five must-see matchups, toughest stretch, opponents
Breaking down the teams Las Vegas is set to play in 2024CBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Four reasons for Yankees' hot start as win streak stretches to seven: Giancarlo Stanton's resurgence and more
The Yankees have the best record in the American League after a disappointing 2023 seasonCBS Sports - Sports - MLB