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Why Artificial Intelligence Must Be Stopped Now

Advantages of AI technology include faster completion of digital tasks and improved accessibility to information.

The potential dangers of AI technology, if not regulated properly, could outweigh its short-term benefits. [ more ]

Forbes

Council Post: How To Safely Use AI For Content Generation On Your Website

AI-generated content has benefits such as faster production and cost reduction, but it also comes with risks such as quality control issues and lack of creativity.

Ethical considerations arise when AI-generated content is used to manipulate or deceive users. [ more ]

WGN-TV

Exploring AI: AI's development and future potential

President Biden's executive order on AI seeks to balance the benefits and risks of AI technology.

AI has the potential for early illness detection, but also raises concerns about privacy, bias, and job displacement. [ more ]

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Openletter

Disrupting the Deepfake Supply Chain

AI-generated deepfakes pose significant risks like nonconsensual porn, fraud, and political manipulation.

Safeguards are essential for protecting against the harmful impact of deepfakes, which are becoming increasingly easy to create. [ more ]

POLITICO

Congress confronts security risks as it seeks to expand Hill's AI use

Lawmakers are determined to embrace AI and believe it can replace those who don't use it.

Congress is working to build early guardrails for AI use in order to balance the risks and leverage the benefits of AI. [ more ]

Stanford HAI

Michelle Mello | Understanding Liability Risk from Healthcare AI Tools

Courts are struggling to determine liability for AI-related harm in healthcare.

Health systems and clinicians need to assess and manage AI liability risk. [ more ]

New York Post

Mark Zuckerberg blasted as 'irresponsible' over plans to make advanced AI 'widely available'

Mark Zuckerberg plans to make advanced AI tools widely available despite concerns about the potential risks of misuse.

Experts warn that open-sourcing AI could exacerbate risks such as misinformation, election meddling, job losses, and loss of control over society. [ more ]

Nextgov.com

Think tank report envisions a cyber 'good place' for AI and how to get there

The Aspen Institute has released a report that provides guidance on using AI to benefit digital defenses while mitigating security risks.

The report emphasizes the importance of collaboration between cybersecurity and AI technicians to improve transparency and understanding of AI software. [ more ]

Futurism

SEC Chair Warns AI "Herding" Could Drive Markets "Off an Inadvertent Cliff"

SEC chairman Gary Gensler warns of AI-driven financial crisis

AI's growing role in the financial sector could create a 'herding effect' [ more ]

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Mail Online

ChatGPT is only 'mildly' useful in making bioweapons, study finds

OpenAI's research suggests that GPT-4 provides at most a mild uplift in biological threat creation accuracy.

The study highlights the need for more research and evaluation to understand the potential risks and mitigate them. [ more ]

TODAY.com

Social media marketing

New report says restricting social media access can help kids ... but only sometimes

Social media's impact on teenagers is complicated and inconclusive.

More research and coordination are necessary to understand and mitigate the risks.

Clear guidelines for parents and policymakers are still lacking. [ more ]

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Health

Is Cannabis Bad for Teens? Data Paint a Conflicting Picture

Cannabis use among adolescents is a growing concern as efforts to legalize recreational use increase worldwide.

Researchers are struggling to gather conclusive evidence on the risks of cannabis use, especially for young people. [ more ]

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Yahoo News

Experts Terrified by Mark Zuckerberg's Human-Tier AI Plans

Experts are concerned about Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's plans to purchase hundreds of thousands of expensive AI processing chips and build an open-source artificial AGI.

The prospect of open-source AGI being released without proper regulation is seen as risky and irresponsible by some researchers. [ more ]

Nextgov.com

DHS aims to lead in defense against 'adversarial' AI

The Department of Homeland Security is accelerating its use of artificial intelligence technologies in agency operations.

DHS aims to lead in responsible adoption of AI and defend against adversarial use of AI.

AI is being utilized in border patrol, drug trafficking combat, age progression estimations of missing children, and report processing at DHS. [ more ]

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The New Yorker

Geoffrey Hinton: "It's Far Too Late" to Stop Artificial Intelligence

Geoffrey Hinton, considered the godfather of A.I., has expressed concerns about the risks associated with artificial intelligence.

Hinton believes that digital intelligences may already be as good as humans and could potentially have intentions and goals that cannot be limited.

Hinton suggests that smart young people should focus on preventing A.I. from wanting to take over. [ more ]

Fast Company

1 day ago

A new Red Cross report says AI introduces risk of 'unaccountable errors' in warfare

AI systems in military introduce risks of errors and biases, requiring personnel awareness. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

3 weeks ago

Official report warns of risks of AI in national security

AI in national security has risks like bias and errors. Senior officials need training in spotting issues and ensuring AI systems are carefully monitored. [ more ]

TechRepublic

CIOs: Consider 3 Best Practices When Using Emerging Technology to Achieve Business Results

Technology has never been more accessible, making it easier for businesses to adopt and deploy new technology.

CIOs need to understand the risks associated with emerging technology and guide business leaders on how to approach them. [ more ]

Hindustan Times

Planet of the apps: See what the average day will look like in five years

Artificial intelligence will be omnipresent in various aspects of daily life in the next five years.

The widespread use of AI will bring about both benefits and risks, such as digital crime and quality-of-life differentials. [ more ]

BBC News

Could AI 'trading bots' transform the world of investing? - BBC News

AI-powered trading bots are being promoted as a way to make lucrative returns in investments, but there are risks involved.

Around one in three investors would be willing to let a trading bot make investment decisions for them. [ more ]

TechCrunch

Critical 2024 AI policy blueprint: Unlocking potential and safeguarding against workplace risks | TechCrunch

Approximately half of employed Americans use AI tools for work, but almost half of them use AI tools not supplied by their business.

Many organizations lack internal policies on generative AI tools, and most employees do not have a formal policy regarding the use of non-company-supplied AI-powered tools. [ more ]

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Health

Vaping now more common than smoking among young people and the risks go beyond lung and brain damage

Vaping among young people surpasses cigarette smoking, driven by curiosity, flavors, and peer connections, posing risks like brain and lung harm. [ more ]

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Health

Study: More older adults are using cannabis post-pandemic

More older Americans are using cannabis today than before the pandemic, with roughly 1 in 8 Americans over 50 currently using the substance.

The stress of the pandemic and increased legalization of cannabis by states contributed to the increase in cannabis use among older adults. [ more ]

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Web design

Stay Alert: 15 Freelance Job Titles That Could Spell Trouble - Wealth of Geeks

Freelancing can be risky, with some jobs being unsuitable for freelance work. [ more ]

ESPN.com

LA Dodgers

Fantasy baseball: Karabell's bold predictions for every NL team

Predict bold fantasy baseball predictions early in the season for excitement and challenge.

Previous bold predictions show mix of hits and misses, reminding of the risk involved. [ more ]

BikeMag

Bicycling

Cyclist 'Blows Up' Unexpectedly-What Happened?

Road bike races can also lead to serious crashes, like criterium races.

Roadies face immense risks, despite the stereotype of being less daring than mountain bikers. [ more ]

Slate Magazine

Career

I've Found the Perfect Sexual Arrangement for Me. Now I Just Need a Willing Partner.

Financial domination kink involves power dynamics and challenges societal norms.

Exploring financial domination requires deep consideration and understanding of the risks involved. [ more ]

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Career

A moment that changed me: My body seemed like a death machine until I saw those two blue lines

The author, who had ovarian cancer and lost one ovary, unexpectedly became pregnant and had concerns about the risks and uncertainties involved.

The author's experience with pregnancy and cancer made her realize the similarities between the two, highlighting the complexity and emotional journey of both situations. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Wellness

Lactation Consultant Group Investigates Tongue-Tie Advocate

The national body that certifies lactation consultants is investigating a consultant in Boise, Idaho for pushing an unproven procedure on new mothers.

Tongue-tie procedures, which have become increasingly popular, have little evidence of helping babies breastfeed and come with risks of complications. [ more ]

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US politics

Yellen Says Stable Financial System Is Key to U.S. Economic Strength

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen emphasizes the need to safeguard the financial system from potential risks to preserve economic gains.

The Financial Stability Oversight Council, led by Yellen, is reviewing its methods of tracking and responding to risks.

Bank failures last year highlighted the need for better protection of customer deposits and stronger bank regulation. [ more ]

The Monthly

Is Australia lagging on AI?

AI regulation is a global concern and countries are rushing to implement measures.

The Australian government has taken its first steps towards regulating AI, but there are concerns about the timing and understanding of the risks. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Education

Citing risks, UC won't hire its immigrant students without legal status, work permits

UC regents reject plan to hire immigrant students without legal work authorization

UC President cites risks of deportation, legal consequences, and loss of federal contracts [ more ]

Coindesk

Cryptocurrency

The Protocol: Ethereum Developers Warn on 'Diversity Problem'

Ethereum's heavy reliance on the Geth client poses risks to the blockchain's uptime and security.

Some crypto experts are calling for more client diversity to mitigate these risks. [ more ]

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Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin's Future Is Fractional Reserve: Unless We Do Something About It

Bitcoin's evolution has led to industrial-scale miners, meta-protocols, and institutional investor interest.

Complacency and a belief in protocol ossification are the biggest dangers to Bitcoin. [ more ]

MobileAppAaily

WHO Issues Warning For AI Developments In Healthcare

WHO raises concerns over the risks of using Large Multi-modal Models (LLMs) in healthcare AI.

Misuse and harm are inevitable with the use of LLMs due to biased outcomes and potential harm to patients. [ more ]

Coindesk

EU data protection

EU Banking Watchdog Extends Anti-Money Laundering Measures to Cover Crypto Firms

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has issued guidance for crypto firms to comply with anti-money laundering and terrorist-financing requirements.

The EBA aims to harmonize the approach of crypto asset service providers (CASP) across the EU in combatting financial crime.

The guidelines will apply from December 30, around the time when the legislation on transfer of funds via digital assets takes full effect. [ more ]

The Good Life France

France politics

Investment Property in France - what you should know - The Good Life France

Buying a property in France may not always be a good investment due to rising property taxes and other costs.

Property investments in France should be backed up with thorough financial planning to avoid common mistakes. [ more ]

WSJ

World news

WSJ News Exclusive | Misinformation Seen as Top Global Risk in Year of Pivotal Elections

The leading concerns among policymakers and industry leaders are shifting to technology-related risks and away from economic worries.

The global environment is expected to become significantly riskier over the next decade. [ more ]

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World news

The Morning Risk Report: OpenAI Turmoil Pushes Customers to Diversify

OpenAI customers are becoming more cautious and considering using multiple AI providers to mitigate risks.

OpenAI's dominance could be eroded as competitors take advantage of the management chaos. [ more ]

Yahoo Finance

Data science

Why we need to fear the risk of AI model collapse

Generative AI has the potential for great benefits but also carries risks, including model collapse.

Model collapse occurs when generative AI becomes unstable or unreliable due to training on synthetic data instead of human-generated data. [ more ]

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