General purpose AI could lead to array of new risks, experts say in report ahead of AI summit

AI putting child abuse on steroids, says Cooper as new laws announced

Yvette Cooper says the UK will make it illegal to own AI tools to make images of child sexual abuse.

BBC News - 5h

How DeepSeek and next-generation AI agents could erode value of language models

Executives at leading AI labs say that large language models like those from OpenAI and Big Tech firms risk becoming commoditized in 2025.

CNBC - 2d

U.S. Copyright Office says AI generated content can be copyrighted — if a human contributes to or edits it

AI filmmakers and creatives applauded the move — welcoming the opportunity to receive copyright protections on their work.

VentureBeat - 3d

Vatican: AI-generated deepfakes can ‘undermine the foundations of society’

A document released Tuesday by the Vatican outlines ethical guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence and issued a warning that the technology could “undermine the foundations of society.” ...

The Hill - 4d

Experts urge caution over use of Chinese AI DeepSeek

UK officials say they are monitoring any national security threat to data from the new AI . Experts have urged caution over rapidly embracing the Chinese artificial intelligence platform DeepSeek, ...

The Guardian - 4d

To short-circuit the higher education AI apocalypse, we must embrace generative AI

The capability of AI to generate text (and images) will keep advancing — we must evolve with it.

The Hill - Jan. 26

New copyright law could allow AI to rip off artists, McCartney tells BBC

The Beatle calls on the government to reconsider proposed changes to copyright law.

BBC News - Jan. 26

Paul McCartney says change in law over AI could ‘rip off’ artists

Former Beatles member says government should protect creative workers as consultation on copyright continues. Sir Paul McCartney has warned artificial intelligence could “rip off” artists if a ...

The Guardian - Jan. 25

Capcom testing generative AI to manage “tens of thousands of ideas”

The developers of games like Street Fighter are using generative AI to take the busywork out of development.

VentureBeat - Jan. 23

Pope warns Davos summit that AI could worsen ‘crisis of truth’

Francis calls for close oversight of technology that raises ‘critical concerns’ about humanity’s future. • Business live – latest updates . Pope Francis has warned global leaders in Davos that ...

The Guardian - Jan. 23

Samsung aims to turn its next generation of Galaxy smartphones into AI companions

Samsung is injecting another dose of artificial intelligence into the next version of its Galaxy smartphones, escalating an effort to simplify people’s lives while deepening their dependence on a ...

ABC News - Jan. 22

If the UK wants to lead in AI, it must fund more PhDs

Universities are the cornerstone of the country’s reputation as a global research hub but the business model is in crisis

Financial Times - Jan. 22

Goldman Sachs taps new generation to lead key Wall Street units

Bank promotes clutch of executives to run banking and trading divisions and reshuffles international arm

Financial Times - Jan. 21

Trump's New Tariffs Could Lead To More Expensive Video Games, Expert Says

One of the first executive orders that President Trump discussed on Monday after his inauguration was a new 25% tariff for Mexico and Canada that is expected to become effective February 1 . A ...

GameSpot - Jan. 21

LogicMonitor equips CIOs to lead the new era of AI-optimized data centers

Observability is essential as AI introduces new challenges for data centers. With Observability, CIOs can monitor, analyze and optimize in real time, ensuring systems remain scalable, reliable, and ...

CBS News - Jan. 21

More Than AI: Solving the 'AI Trust Gap' With Expert-Led Generative AI Solutions

With so many businesses experimenting with AI, why are so few rolling it out at scale in production? eDiscovery giant Consilio uniquely tackles the "AI Trust Gap" that's creating AI adoption ...

CBS News - Jan. 20

Want to Avoid AI Scams? Try These Tips From Our Experts

If you missed the recent live, subscriber-only Q&A about money and AI scams with WIRED’s advice columnist Reece Rogers, you can watch the replay here.

Wired - Jan. 18

Runway’s new AI image generator Frames is here, and it looks fittingly cinematic

The model excels in rendering advanced textures, natural lighting and complex compositions, providing more flexibility.

VentureBeat - Jan. 17

Chinese TikTok alternative RedNote could pose greater security risks, experts say

As uncertainty hovers around the TikTok ban that could go into effect in the U.S. on Sunday, users are flocking to a Chinese app called RedNote.

NBC News - Jan. 17

Apple suspends error-strewn AI generated news alerts

The tech giant was facing pressure to pull the feature after it made repeated mistakes summarising headlines.

BBC News - Jan. 17

Apple suspends AI-generated news alert service after BBC complaint

Inaccurate notices branded with broadcaster’s logo sent to iPhone users but tech firm works on improvements. Apple is suspending an artificial intelligence feature that made inaccurate summaries of ...

The Guardian - Jan. 17

Purpose-built AI hardware: Smart strategies for scaling infrastructure

This article is part of VentureBeat’s special issue, “AI at Scale: From Vision to Viability.” Read more from the issue here. Enterprises can look forward to new capabilities — and strategic ...

VentureBeat - Jan. 16

Nvidia supplier Taiwan Semi reports profit surge. AI capacity is ‘very tight,’ CEO says.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. on Thursday reported a stronger-than-expected profit and said artificial intelligence demand will help offset a typically weak period for smartphone sales.

MarketWatch - Jan. 16

Botika raises $8M to change fashion photography with AI-generated fashion models

Botika, a started focused on AI-generated fashion models, has raised $8 million and launched its new mobile iOS app.

VentureBeat - Jan. 16

Why ‘Beating China’ in AI Brings Its Own Risks

The US is increasingly intent on winning the AI race with China. Experts say this ignores the benefits of collaboration—and the danger of unintended consequences.

Wired - Jan. 15

That Sports News Story You Clicked on Could Be AI Slop

A new report, shared exclusively with WIRED, shows how an AI content mill with hundreds of sites managed to pull big-name advertisers into their schemes.

Wired - Jan. 15

New AI tool for fighting health insurance denials could save hospitals billions, and help patients

Waystar announced a new generative AI feature that aims to help hospitals quickly fight insurance denials.

CNBC - Jan. 13

‘Just the start’: X’s new AI software driving online racist abuse, experts warn

Amid reports of creation of fake racist images, Signify warns problem will get ‘so much worse’ over the next year. A rise in online racism driven by fake images is “just the start of a coming ...

The Guardian - Jan. 13

Putin is ready for summit with Trump, says Kremlin

US president-elect says meeting being set up, emphasising a push to end war in Ukraine

Financial Times - Jan. 10

How AI, Robots, and Automation Solutions enable next generation warehousing

KNAPP, the reliable technology partner for value chain innovation, implements proven software and hardware for intelligent logistics automation in healthcare, retail, fashion, food retail, ...

CBS News - Jan. 9

Biden administration planning new AI chip export limits that would hit Nvidia, report says

The White House is finalizing additional restrictions on the export of artificial intelligence microchips that would hit companies including Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices, according to a report.

MarketWatch - Jan. 9

Meta’s changes to policing will lead to clash with EU and UK, say experts

Politicians criticise Mark Zuckerberg’s choice to scrap factcheckers, affecting Facebook, Instagram and Threads. Permitted ‘hateful conduct’ – what users can now say on Meta platforms Sweeping ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

A Nvidia AI Supercomputer Could Be Yours for Just $3,000

The machine, set to come out in May, is called Project Digits. It packs a petaflop of computing power.

Inc. - Jan. 7

Nvidia founder unveils next generation of AI and gaming chips at CES 2025

In a packed Las Vegas arena, Nvidia founder Jensen Huang stood on stage and marveled over the crisp real-time computer graphics displayed on the screen behind him.

NBC News - Jan. 7

Apple says it will update AI feature after inaccurate news alerts

One alert claimed BBC story said Luigi Mangione, alleged murderer of US healthcare CEO, had killed himself. Apple has said it will update an artificial intelligence feature that has issued ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Microsoft Says AI Will Lead To Job Losses, Invests $80 Billion In The Tech

Microsoft has doubled down on its plan to invest $80 billion into artificial technologies in 2025, while at the same time admitting that advancements to the technology will lead to job losses. This ...

GameSpot - Jan. 6

How AI regulation could shake out in 2025

This year will be a year of change for the U.S. political landscape — and that comes with big implications for the direction of travel for global AI regulation.

CNBC - Jan. 6

General purpose AI could lead to array of new risks, experts say in report ahead of AI summit

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