OpenAI says hackers keep trying to use its services for cyber attacks
OpenAI has disrupted multiple attempts to misuse its models for disinformation and election manipulation, but most efforts have proven largely ineffective. [ more ]
OpenAI says hackers keep trying to use its services for cyber attacks
OpenAI has disrupted multiple attempts to misuse its models for disinformation and election manipulation, but most efforts have proven largely ineffective. [ more ]
Social media platforms are using what you create for AI. Here's how to opt out
The use of social media content by AI models raises significant privacy concerns, highlighting the need for transparency from platforms regarding data usage. [ more ]
Social media platforms are using what you create for AI. Here's how to opt out
The use of social media content by AI models raises significant privacy concerns, highlighting the need for transparency from platforms regarding data usage. [ more ]
Her teenage son killed himself after talking to a chatbot. Now she's suing.
AI chatbot interactions significantly impacted Sewell Setzer III's mental health, leading to a tragic outcome that raises concerns about AI's safety for vulnerable youth. [ more ]
OpenAI Whistleblower Disgusted That His Job Was to Vacuum Up Copyrighted Data to Train Its Models
Former OpenAI researcher raises concerns over the company's alleged copyright violations in AI training, warning of significant dangers to the internet's business model. [ more ]
Elon Musk Sued Over Copyright Because He Copied, Right?
Alcon Entertainment is suing Elon Musk's Tesla for using AI-generated imagery from Blade Runner 2049 without permission, highlighting significant copyright issues. [ more ]
OpenAI Whistleblower Disgusted That His Job Was to Vacuum Up Copyrighted Data to Train Its Models
Former OpenAI researcher raises concerns over the company's alleged copyright violations in AI training, warning of significant dangers to the internet's business model. [ more ]
Elon Musk Sued Over Copyright Because He Copied, Right?
Alcon Entertainment is suing Elon Musk's Tesla for using AI-generated imagery from Blade Runner 2049 without permission, highlighting significant copyright issues. [ more ]
Can artists protect their work by suing AI companies?
Proper attribution for artists in the digital age is a critical issue, requiring systematic approaches involving data scraping for credit preservation. [ more ]
Mark Zuckerberg: publishers 'overestimate the value' of their work for training AI
Zuckerberg suggests that most individual creators' work may not be as valuable in the AI landscape, hinting at an ongoing debate over copyright issues. [ more ]
AI firms must play fair when they use academic data in training
Researchers are concerned about the unrestrained use of their intellectual property in training commercial large language models, highlighting the need for clearer rules. [ more ]
Can artists protect their work by suing AI companies?
Proper attribution for artists in the digital age is a critical issue, requiring systematic approaches involving data scraping for credit preservation. [ more ]
Mark Zuckerberg: publishers 'overestimate the value' of their work for training AI
Zuckerberg suggests that most individual creators' work may not be as valuable in the AI landscape, hinting at an ongoing debate over copyright issues. [ more ]
AI firms must play fair when they use academic data in training
Researchers are concerned about the unrestrained use of their intellectual property in training commercial large language models, highlighting the need for clearer rules. [ more ]
By 2027, 70% of contracts will include clauses on AI representations of personas, raising ownership rights debates between employees and employers. [ more ]
By 2027, 70% of contracts will include clauses on AI representations of personas, raising ownership rights debates between employees and employers. [ more ]
Human Models Horrified to Discover Their Faces Are Being Used for AI Propaganda
Synthesia's technology raises ethical concerns as human models face unexpected exploitation in AI-generated content, impacting their image and reputation. [ more ]
The HAL 9000 moment in cinema raises timeless questions about AI consciousness, control ethics, and the rationality limits of artificial intelligence. [ more ]
Human Models Horrified to Discover Their Faces Are Being Used for AI Propaganda
Synthesia's technology raises ethical concerns as human models face unexpected exploitation in AI-generated content, impacting their image and reputation. [ more ]
The HAL 9000 moment in cinema raises timeless questions about AI consciousness, control ethics, and the rationality limits of artificial intelligence. [ more ]
Other Barks & Bites for Friday, October 4: Meta Hit with Class Action Copyright Infringement Lawsuit; Industry Leaders Ask for Clarification on Third-Party Litigation; EUIPO Applauds German Court Ruling on Misleading Invoices
The EUIPO's recent ruling sets a precedent by criminalizing misleading payment requests as fraud, strengthening protections for intellectual property users.
Leaders across various industries advocate for clearer regulations on third-party litigation disclosures to enhance transparency in legal processes.
A class-action lawsuit against Meta underscores the contentious issue of copyright infringement involving purportedly stolen content for AI training. [ more ]
Other Barks & Bites for Friday, October 4: Meta Hit with Class Action Copyright Infringement Lawsuit; Industry Leaders Ask for Clarification on Third-Party Litigation; EUIPO Applauds German Court Ruling on Misleading Invoices
The EUIPO's recent ruling sets a precedent by criminalizing misleading payment requests as fraud, strengthening protections for intellectual property users.
Leaders across various industries advocate for clearer regulations on third-party litigation disclosures to enhance transparency in legal processes.
A class-action lawsuit against Meta underscores the contentious issue of copyright infringement involving purportedly stolen content for AI training. [ more ]
In the Shadow of War, Armenia Tries to Make Its Economy Indispensable
Jason Derulo's performance at WCIT 2024 highlighted Armenia's emergence as a global tech hub, blending entertainment with technology discussions. [ more ]
In the Shadow of War, Armenia Tries to Make Its Economy Indispensable
Jason Derulo's performance at WCIT 2024 highlighted Armenia's emergence as a global tech hub, blending entertainment with technology discussions. [ more ]
Apps that create deepfake nudes should be banned, says online safety group
AI-powered nudifying apps that create non-consensual explicit images, especially of children, must be banned to address growing safety concerns. [ more ]
White House extracts voluntary commitments from AI vendors to combat deepfake nudes | TechCrunch
Major AI vendors are taking steps to combat nonconsensual deepfakes and child sexual abuse material, marking a significant voluntary commitment to ethical AI practices. [ more ]
X's Grok2AI chatbot escalates problem of deepfakes ahead of US elections
Social media companies are responsible for monitoring deepfakes related to politics, but current measures are insufficient to prevent misinformation. [ more ]
Apps that create deepfake nudes should be banned, says online safety group
AI-powered nudifying apps that create non-consensual explicit images, especially of children, must be banned to address growing safety concerns. [ more ]
White House extracts voluntary commitments from AI vendors to combat deepfake nudes | TechCrunch
Major AI vendors are taking steps to combat nonconsensual deepfakes and child sexual abuse material, marking a significant voluntary commitment to ethical AI practices. [ more ]
X's Grok2AI chatbot escalates problem of deepfakes ahead of US elections
Social media companies are responsible for monitoring deepfakes related to politics, but current measures are insufficient to prevent misinformation. [ more ]
Gary Marcus suggests GenAI boycott to rein in big tech
Silicon Valley's unchecked power threatens democratic values, and strong public pressure is crucial to ensure AI technologies benefit society. [ more ]
Gary Marcus suggests GenAI boycott to rein in big tech
Silicon Valley's unchecked power threatens democratic values, and strong public pressure is crucial to ensure AI technologies benefit society. [ more ]
X ignores revenge porn takedown requests unless DMCA is used, study says
The study explored ethical boundaries of AI-generated NCII on X, highlighting the platform's moderation challenges and the potential for improved transparency in content moderation.
Researchers aimed to ensure no real individuals were depicted in their AI-generated images, addressing trauma and ethical concerns. [ more ]
X ignores revenge porn takedown requests unless DMCA is used, study says
The study explored ethical boundaries of AI-generated NCII on X, highlighting the platform's moderation challenges and the potential for improved transparency in content moderation.
Researchers aimed to ensure no real individuals were depicted in their AI-generated images, addressing trauma and ethical concerns. [ more ]
Australia has led the way regulating gene technology for over 20 years. Here's how it should apply that to AI
Australia seeks to lead in safe AI through mandatory regulations, acknowledging that voluntary compliance is inadequate for ethical deployment. [ more ]
Australia has led the way regulating gene technology for over 20 years. Here's how it should apply that to AI
Australia seeks to lead in safe AI through mandatory regulations, acknowledging that voluntary compliance is inadequate for ethical deployment. [ more ]
The move-fast digital economy has led to significant negative impacts on people's lives, highlighting the urgent need to address bias and discrimination in AI. [ more ]
The move-fast digital economy has led to significant negative impacts on people's lives, highlighting the urgent need to address bias and discrimination in AI. [ more ]
OpenAI plans tectonic shift from nonprofit to for-profit, giving Altman equity
OpenAI is shifting towards a for-profit benefit corporation, attracting investors but risking commitment to its mission of benefiting humanity. [ more ]
OpenAI's Murati shocks with sudden departure announcement
Mira Murati's resignation from OpenAI signals a significant change in the company's leadership and future direction amid its reorganization plans. [ more ]
OpenAI plans tectonic shift from nonprofit to for-profit, giving Altman equity
OpenAI is shifting towards a for-profit benefit corporation, attracting investors but risking commitment to its mission of benefiting humanity. [ more ]
OpenAI's Murati shocks with sudden departure announcement
Mira Murati's resignation from OpenAI signals a significant change in the company's leadership and future direction amid its reorganization plans. [ more ]
Google says it's fixed Gemini's people-generating feature | TechCrunch
Google temporarily paused Gemini's image generation of people due to historical inaccuracies and stereotyping concerns, now aiming for fairer depictions. [ more ]
Google says it's fixed Gemini's people-generating feature | TechCrunch
Google temporarily paused Gemini's image generation of people due to historical inaccuracies and stereotyping concerns, now aiming for fairer depictions. [ more ]
White House gets voluntary commitments from AI companies to curb deepfake porn
AI companies have pledged commitments to combat image-based sexual abuse, emphasizing voluntary cooperation and proactive measures to prevent misuse of their technologies. [ more ]
White House gets voluntary commitments from AI companies to curb deepfake porn
AI companies have pledged commitments to combat image-based sexual abuse, emphasizing voluntary cooperation and proactive measures to prevent misuse of their technologies. [ more ]
How to Stop Snapchat's AI Selfie Feature Using Your Face In Ads
Snapchat's AI initiatives have raised ongoing privacy concerns, especially regarding user data access and ethical chatbot behavior.
The app is under scrutiny for its inadequate assessment of AI-related data protection risks. The need for improving user data protection is urgent. [ more ]
How to Stop Snapchat's AI Selfie Feature Using Your Face In Ads
Snapchat's AI initiatives have raised ongoing privacy concerns, especially regarding user data access and ethical chatbot behavior.
The app is under scrutiny for its inadequate assessment of AI-related data protection risks. The need for improving user data protection is urgent. [ more ]
Alexa, how should I vote?': rightwing uproar over voice assistant's pro-Kamala Harris points
Amazon's Alexa faced backlash for perceived bias in political responses, supporting Kamala Harris while remaining neutral about Donald Trump, leading to an internal review. [ more ]
AI-generated content is flooding the Internet, leading to low-quality writing and ethical concerns around originality and misappropriation of existing works. [ more ]
Anthropic wants to demystify the inner workings of its Claude AI models - and it might force OpenAI's hand on transparency
Anthropic's publication of system prompts for its Claude model aims to enhance transparency and differentiate itself from competitors in the AI sector. [ more ]
Anthropic wants to demystify the inner workings of its Claude AI models - and it might force OpenAI's hand on transparency
Anthropic's publication of system prompts for its Claude model aims to enhance transparency and differentiate itself from competitors in the AI sector. [ more ]
Was an AI Image Generator Taken Down for Making Child Porn?
AI companies face scrutiny for enabling tools that facilitate the creation of child sexual abuse material, raising ethical and legal concerns. [ more ]
Was an AI Image Generator Taken Down for Making Child Porn?
AI companies face scrutiny for enabling tools that facilitate the creation of child sexual abuse material, raising ethical and legal concerns. [ more ]