Tech Executives and Artificial Intelligence Scientists Sounded the Alarm about Ai Saying in A Joint Statement That the Technology Poses An Extinction Risk As Great As Pandemics and Nuclear War
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Tech companies anticipating the enormous quantities of electricity that will be needed to power the advance of artificial intelligence are looking to utilities for reassurance about supplies.
Tech companies anticipating the enormous quantities of electricity that will be needed to power the advance of artificial intelligence are looking to utilities for reassurance about supplies.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Scientists working on AI tech to match dogs to jobs and owners
Researchers in London are developing an AI tool to sort dogs into 5 categories, in a bid to match pooches with their perfect owners.CBS News - World -
Could artificial intelligence benefit democracy?
Meet the tech optimists who believe AI can transform politics for the better.BBC News - Top stories -
These 3 phrases make you sound smarter and more emotionally intelligent, experts say
The way you word your sentences can change how other people think about you, communication experts say. Using these three phrases can help.CNBC - Business -
UN Adopts First Global Artificial Intelligence Resolution
Pushed by U.S., the General Assembly creates "a baseline set of principles to guide next steps in AIs development and use."Inc. - Business - United Nations -
How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming the Insurance Industry
AI can streamline manual processes and reduce bias in decision-making.Inc. - Business -
US maritime union sounds alarm over global shipping standards
Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association warned of the dangers of bigger cargo vessels and smaller crews not at par with US levels. A top labor union for maritime engineers has sounded the alarm against corporate profiteering in the wake of ...The Guardian - World -
Tired of AI doomsday tropes, Cohere CEO says his goal is technology that's 'additive to humanity'
Aidan Gomez can take some credit for the ‘T’ at the end of ChatGPTABC News - Tech -
Franco-Polish curbs on Ukrainian imports risk extending war, Kyiv says
Ukraine’s agriculture minister Mykola Solskyi warns Warsaw and Paris against hardening restrictions on foodFinancial Times - World - Ukraine -
The UN adopts a resolution backing efforts to ensure artificial intelligence is safe
The General Assembly has approved the first United Nations resolution on artificial intelligenceABC News - Tech -
Saudi Arabia Plans $40 Billion Push Into Artificial Intelligence
The Middle Eastern country is creating a gigantic fund to invest in A.I. technology, potentially becoming the largest player in the hot market.The New York Times - Tech -
Amazon.com said it invested an additional $2.75 billion in the artificial-intelligence startup Anthropic.
Amazon.com said it invested an additional $2.75 billion in the artificial-intelligence startup Anthropic.The Wall Street Journal - World -
I helped advise the US government on the next likely pandemic. What I learned is alarming | Devi Sridhar
The 100-day challenge, to be able to contain a virus while a vaccine is approved, manufactured and delivered, looks ever more remote. Four years on from the first Covid lockdown, life feels to be largely back to normal, although legacies of the ...The Guardian - World -
US-China Decoupling Poses Supply Chain Risks for Drug Companies
A proposed bill in Congress targets Chinese biotech businesses that play an important role in developing drugs.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Actor's Union Contract Says Only Humans Can Be Voice Actors in Animations, Resisting AI Tech
Humans just scored an extra point in the ongoing battle with AI over the future of the creative arts.Inc. - Business -
Scientists turn to AI to make beer taste even better
Researchers in Belgium use artificial intelligence to improve taste, but say the skill of the brewer remains vital. Whether you prefer a fruity lambic or a complex Trappist, Belgian beers have long been famed for their variety, quality and ...The Guardian - World -
Masimo May Look at Joint Venture for Consumer Split, CEO Says
The medical-device maker has been approached by a potential joint venture partner, CEO Joe Kiani said.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Masimo May Look at Joint Venture for Consumer Split, CEO Says
The medical-device maker has been approached by a potential joint venture partner, CEO Joe Kiani said.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Officials Say Hazardous Material Aboard Crashed Ship Poses No Threat
Two containers fell into the water and were missing, but neither contained hazardous materials, the Coast Guard said.The New York Times - Top stories -
In the Markets, a Tug of War Between Big Tech and the Fed
On Wall Street, excitement about A.I. outweighs concern about interest rates. But rocketing stocks could make it tough for the Federal Reserve to cut rates.The New York Times - Business - Federal Reserve -
New York Will Test Gun-Detecting Technology in Subway, Mayor Adams Says
In the wake of a deadly attack in the system earlier this week, New York officials are searching for ways to make subway riders feel safer.The New York Times - Top stories - New York -
Canada to tighten foreign investment rules in AI, space technology sectors, Bloomberg reports
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One Tech Tip: How to spot AI-generated deepfake images
AI fakery is quickly becoming one of the biggest problems confronting us onlineABC News - Tech -
BBC develops AI plans and talks to Big Tech over archives access
UK broadcaster seeks to build artificial intelligence models and negotiates with companies on content dealFinancial Times - Business -
Databricks launches DBRX, challenging Big Tech in the open source AI race
Databricks launches DBRX, a powerful open source AI model that outperforms rivals, challenges big tech, and sets a new standard for enterprise AI efficiency and performance.VentureBeat - Tech -
White House releases first government-wide policy to mitigate AI risks
The White House on Thursday morning released its first government-wide policy aimed at mitigating the risks of artificial intelligence (AI), requiring agencies to take further action to report the use of AI and address risks the technology may ...The Hill - Politics -
Baltimore bridge collapse poses little threat to U.S. economic growth, experts say
President Joe Biden said he expects the federal government to cover the cost of rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge.CNBC - Business -
Trump says RFK Jr. 'great for MAGA' after VP announcement
Former President Trump called independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign “great for MAGA" in a post early Wednesday. “RFK Jr. is the most Radical Left Candidate in the race, by far. He’s a big fan of the Green New Scam, ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Amid wars and White House race, celebs weigh risks of speaking out
Celebrities went all in during the 2020 and 2016 White House races, but they are proceeding with more caution this election cycle with an expected Biden-Trump rematch looming as multiple wars rage around the world. Annie Lennox knows firsthand ...The Hill - Politics -
Making A Marvel Movie Sounds Like "A F**king Nightmare," Kristen Stewart Says
No one should expect Kristen Stewart to appear in a Marvel movie anytime soon, as the actress has said the process sounds like "a f**king nightmare.". "I will likely never do a Marvel movie … it sounds like a f**king nightmare, actually," Stewart ...GameSpot - Tech -
Ocasio-Cortez says there is a ‘risk’ to not seizing Trump’s assets
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY.) warned Sunday there is a "risk" to not seizing former President Trump's assets as he faces a looming deadline to post a bond in the $454 million judgment in his New York fraud case. "I think that what we are ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Tech giants grapple with ballooning software supply chain risk, JFrog report reveals
JFrog's Software Supply Chain State of the Union 2024 report reveals ballooning risks, misleading vulnerability scores, and the challenges of AI in coding, urging organizations to prioritize comprehensive security solutions and proactive measures ...VentureBeat - Tech -
‘Sexism is the risk factor’: football’s race to learn more about ACL injuries
Doctors and coaches alike cannot fully explain the worrying trend among female players but many believe that a lack of resources, rather than biology, is a key factor. After 30 years of research, it is still a mystery why women footballers are ...The Guardian - World -
Kremlin says Russia in 'state of war' in Ukraine
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Misleading posts recirculate old report about UN nuclear agency chief's visit to Pakistan
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AI brings existential crisis for Apple, Salesforce and tech’s old guard: Partner or perish
Apple’s move to license Google’s Gemini for some new AI features on its iOS operating system underscores the urgency of partnering with a generative-AI leader on the fast-moving technology.MarketWatch - Business -
Zscaler finds enterprise AI adoption soars 600% in less than a year, putting data at risk
According to Zscaler's report, manufacturing generates the most AI traffic, accounting for 20.9% of all AI/ML transactions, followed by finance and insurance (19.9%) and services (16.8%).VentureBeat - Tech -
AI risk management startup ValidMind raises $8.1M to help banks comply with regulations
ValidMind, a regulatory compliance platform for AI risk management at banks, raises $8.1 million in seed funding to automate model validation and documentation.VentureBeat - Tech - Artificial Intelligence -
Microsoft launches new Azure AI tools to cut out LLM safety and reliability risks
Beyond working to block out safety and security-threatening prompt injection attacks, Microsoft has also introduced tooling to focus on the reliability of gen AI apps.VentureBeat - Tech - Microsoft -
Chargers' Jim Harbaugh says having No. 5 draft pick is like owning No. 1 when you have a great quarterback
Coincidentally, the Chargers have the No. 5 pick in the draftCBS Sports - Sports