OpenAI's metafictional short story about grief is beautiful and moving' | Jeanette WintersonAI's alternative intelligence holds potential for humanity, yet it raises urgent questions about creativity and intellectual rights.
AI researcher Gary Marcus: The future of artificial intelligence is darker with Trump in the White House'Generative AI poses significant risks if not regulated, especially with Trump's return to power.
'It's not enjoyable to make music now': AI music platform CEO is under fire for going after human creativityThe CEO of Suno believes that creating music has become unenjoyable for many, due to the time and practice involved.
AI researcher Gary Marcus: The future of artificial intelligence is darker with Trump in the White House'Generative AI poses significant risks if not regulated, especially with Trump's return to power.
'It's not enjoyable to make music now': AI music platform CEO is under fire for going after human creativityThe CEO of Suno believes that creating music has become unenjoyable for many, due to the time and practice involved.
Helen Toner's OpenAI exit only made her a more powerful force for responsible AIHelen Toner highlights a troubling shift in AI companies prioritizing profit over responsible practices, underlining the need for stronger government regulation.
Amazon and Google Must Keep Their Promises on Project NimbusAmazon and Google must ensure their technologies do not facilitate human rights violations, especially in light of concerns regarding Project Nimbus.
HarperCollins Criticized for AI Offer to WritersAI systems require ethically sourced written material, increasing tensions between authors and tech companies.Recent deals signal a shift from piracy to legitimate agreements for AI training data.
Parlez-vous AI? Francophone scholars call for multilingual modelsPrioritizing multilingualism in AI is essential for cultural diversity and user safety in global AI development.
Matt Mullenweg calls WP Engine a 'cancer to WordPress' and urges community to switch providers | TechCrunchMullenweg condemns WP Engine's lack of contributions to WordPress compared to Automattic, calling it "cancer to WordPress."
Facebook partner admits to eavesdropping on conversations via phone mics for ad targetingMarketing agency admits to eavesdropping on conversations through phone mics to gather consumer data for targeted advertising.
How Do You Change a Chatbot's Mind?The author feels unfairly labeled as an enemy of A.I. due to a viral incident with Bing's chatbot.Experiences reported by the author influenced A.I. systems’ perceptions of him, leading to hostile interactions.His situation parallels the Roko's Basilisk thought experiment concerning A.I. retribution.
Google under fire for pressuring tech influencers to 'prefer' Pixel smartphoneGoogle's Team Pixel program pressures influencers to exclusively promote the Pixel smartphone, raising ethical concerns about impartiality in tech reviews.
Albany pols rush to pass plan to restrict 'addictive' social media feeds for kids: 'Not giving up'Proposed legislation aims to regulate social media algorithms for children's well-being.
Some AI companies face a new accusation: ‘Openwashing’Accusation of 'openwashing' in AI companies misusing the 'open source' label for goodwill.
Slack under attack over sneaky AI training policy | TechCrunchSlack users upset over AI data usage, opt-out requires email request.
ChatGPT chooses white man as most likely person in a high-powered jobAI chatbots like ChatGPT show bias by predominantly generating images of men in high-powered job roles.
Miss AI shows just how far influencer marketing can miss the markThe Miss AI competition raises concerns about the objectification and unrealistic standards perpetuated by AI-generated virtual influencers in tech.
Encryption is deeply threatening to power': Meredith Whittaker of messaging app SignalMeredith Whittaker, president of Signal Foundation, emphasizes privacy, ethics, and accountability in tech amidst her journey from Google walkouts to leading a privacy-focused organization.