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AI cloning of celebrity voices outpacing the law, experts warn

Voice-cloning technology is outpacing legal protections, leading to increased fraud and privacy concerns.
Government regulation is necessary to manage and deter misuse of voice-cloning technology.
#facial-recognition

Cops often hush up use of facial recognition tools - report

Police departments in the U.S. often use facial recognition technology without disclosing it to suspects or legal representatives.

Terrifying Watch Dogs-Like Smart Glasses Make It Possible To Dox Strangers On The Street

Two students developed tech that identifies strangers using smart glasses, showcasing potential future risks with consumer facial recognition.

Terrifying Smart Glasses Hack Can Pull Up Personal Info of Nearby Strangers in Seconds

The project I-XRAY highlights the dangers of facial recognition technology in public, specifically the risk of doxing and harassment.

Met Police deploy LFR in Lewisham without community input | Computer Weekly

The Metropolitan Police's use of live facial recognition in Lewisham faces criticism for lacking community engagement and communication prior to deployment.

MPs hold first ever debate on live facial recognition | Computer Weekly

Urgent need for specific laws to regulate police use of live facial recognition technology.
Concerns include privacy implications, bias, accuracy, and diminishing trust in law enforcement.

Cops often hush up use of facial recognition tools - report

Police departments in the U.S. often use facial recognition technology without disclosing it to suspects or legal representatives.

Terrifying Watch Dogs-Like Smart Glasses Make It Possible To Dox Strangers On The Street

Two students developed tech that identifies strangers using smart glasses, showcasing potential future risks with consumer facial recognition.

Terrifying Smart Glasses Hack Can Pull Up Personal Info of Nearby Strangers in Seconds

The project I-XRAY highlights the dangers of facial recognition technology in public, specifically the risk of doxing and harassment.

Met Police deploy LFR in Lewisham without community input | Computer Weekly

The Metropolitan Police's use of live facial recognition in Lewisham faces criticism for lacking community engagement and communication prior to deployment.

MPs hold first ever debate on live facial recognition | Computer Weekly

Urgent need for specific laws to regulate police use of live facial recognition technology.
Concerns include privacy implications, bias, accuracy, and diminishing trust in law enforcement.
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'FYI. A Warrant Isn't Needed': Secret Service Says You Agreed To Be Tracked With Location Data

The Secret Service faced internal conflict over warrant requirements for using location data from apps, highlighting tensions between surveillance practices and privacy rights.

All Social Media Sucks (In It's Own Way)

No social media platform prioritizes user well-being over profit; they all commodify users, treating them as products rather than individuals.
#openai

Even the 'godmother of AI' has no idea what AGI is | TechCrunch

AGI remains an ambiguous concept, with even experts like Fei-Fei Li admitting uncertainty about its definition.

OpenAI loses another lead safety researcher, Lilian Weng | TechCrunch

Lilian Weng leaves OpenAI after 7 years to pursue new opportunities, amidst growing concerns about the company's focus on commercial products over AI safety.

Even the 'godmother of AI' has no idea what AGI is | TechCrunch

AGI remains an ambiguous concept, with even experts like Fei-Fei Li admitting uncertainty about its definition.

OpenAI loses another lead safety researcher, Lilian Weng | TechCrunch

Lilian Weng leaves OpenAI after 7 years to pursue new opportunities, amidst growing concerns about the company's focus on commercial products over AI safety.
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#innovation

The Rich Are Different from You and Me

Musk's self-driving tank highlights the tension between innovation and ethical responsibility.

Trump Planning to Unleash Artificial Intelligence by Repealing Restrictions

Trump's presidency may lead to the repeal of existing AI regulations, potentially allowing unchecked AI development.

The Rich Are Different from You and Me

Musk's self-driving tank highlights the tension between innovation and ethical responsibility.

Trump Planning to Unleash Artificial Intelligence by Repealing Restrictions

Trump's presidency may lead to the repeal of existing AI regulations, potentially allowing unchecked AI development.
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Humane design: Creating user-first digital experiences - LogRocket Blog

Humane design focuses on well-being and ethical engagement rather than just profit, enabling healthier user interactions with technology.
#ai

Should we ever experience artificial general intelligence?

Believing in AI's independence from human influence is both misguided and a reflection of deeper human psychology.

AI Will Understand Humans Better Than Humans Do

AI models like GPT-4 exhibit 'theory of mind' abilities, indicating they may understand human thoughts and emotions more profoundly than previously thought.

Should we ever experience artificial general intelligence?

Believing in AI's independence from human influence is both misguided and a reflection of deeper human psychology.

AI Will Understand Humans Better Than Humans Do

AI models like GPT-4 exhibit 'theory of mind' abilities, indicating they may understand human thoughts and emotions more profoundly than previously thought.
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#ai-transparency

Big tech fails transparency test: Gary Marcus on what we should demand of AI

Transparency in AI development is crucial for understanding risks and biases.

Snowflake CEO explains why 'the insidious thing' about AI hallucinations isn't the occasional error

AI firms must improve transparency regarding hallucination rates to build user trust and ensure informed decision-making.

Big tech fails transparency test: Gary Marcus on what we should demand of AI

Transparency in AI development is crucial for understanding risks and biases.

Snowflake CEO explains why 'the insidious thing' about AI hallucinations isn't the occasional error

AI firms must improve transparency regarding hallucination rates to build user trust and ensure informed decision-making.
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#artificial-intelligence

I Launched the AI Safety Clock. Here's What It Tells Us About Existential Risks

The rising risks of uncontrolled AGI necessitate heightened awareness and vigilance among all stakeholders.

San Francisco Moves to Lead Fight Against Deepfake Nudes

San Francisco filed a pioneering lawsuit to close deepfake pornography sites exploiting minors, marking a push for accountability against such technology abuses.

UN issues AI warning and reveal dangers of lifelike deepfakes

Unchecked artificial intelligence poses serious risks to democracy and global peace, necessitating international cooperation and governance.

Oprah to host ABC primetime special on AI

AI is transforming daily life, requiring thoughtful dialogue on its implications and responsibilities.

Open-source AI must reveal its training data, per new OSI definition

The OSI has established strict criteria for defining open AI, potentially leading to conflict with major tech companies.

Generative AI in Finance: A Team Member or a Tool? - Tearsheet

AI can be a valuable tool but lacks true human qualities, emphasizing the need for human oversight.
Misplaced trust in AI may lead to over-reliance instead of leveraging its capabilities appropriately.

I Launched the AI Safety Clock. Here's What It Tells Us About Existential Risks

The rising risks of uncontrolled AGI necessitate heightened awareness and vigilance among all stakeholders.

San Francisco Moves to Lead Fight Against Deepfake Nudes

San Francisco filed a pioneering lawsuit to close deepfake pornography sites exploiting minors, marking a push for accountability against such technology abuses.

UN issues AI warning and reveal dangers of lifelike deepfakes

Unchecked artificial intelligence poses serious risks to democracy and global peace, necessitating international cooperation and governance.

Oprah to host ABC primetime special on AI

AI is transforming daily life, requiring thoughtful dialogue on its implications and responsibilities.

Open-source AI must reveal its training data, per new OSI definition

The OSI has established strict criteria for defining open AI, potentially leading to conflict with major tech companies.

Generative AI in Finance: A Team Member or a Tool? - Tearsheet

AI can be a valuable tool but lacks true human qualities, emphasizing the need for human oversight.
Misplaced trust in AI may lead to over-reliance instead of leveraging its capabilities appropriately.
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#ai-regulation

People Are Asking AI for Child Pornography

Generative AI's potential abuse is becoming starkly evident, raising alarms about child exploitation and the need for stronger oversight.

Dovetail CEO: AI innovation Should Be Balanced With Sensible Regulation

Dovetail CEO emphasizes AI regulation is essential for the greater good of society, particularly to avoid nefarious uses of the technology.

Stanford's Rob Reich to Serve as Senior Advisor to the U.S. AI Safety Institute (AISI) - Stanford Impact Labs

The U.S. AI Safety Institute (AISI) under the Department of Commerce is an important governmental initiative to address AI safety, following similar efforts in the EU and the UK.

Briefly Noted Book Reviews

Hochschild highlights how grief in Appalachia manifests as political identity, reflecting a broader narrative of decline and 'stolen pride'.
Marcus calls for immediate action to regulate A.I. technologies, citing significant risks like deepfakes and misinformation.

People Are Asking AI for Child Pornography

Generative AI's potential abuse is becoming starkly evident, raising alarms about child exploitation and the need for stronger oversight.

Dovetail CEO: AI innovation Should Be Balanced With Sensible Regulation

Dovetail CEO emphasizes AI regulation is essential for the greater good of society, particularly to avoid nefarious uses of the technology.

Stanford's Rob Reich to Serve as Senior Advisor to the U.S. AI Safety Institute (AISI) - Stanford Impact Labs

The U.S. AI Safety Institute (AISI) under the Department of Commerce is an important governmental initiative to address AI safety, following similar efforts in the EU and the UK.

Briefly Noted Book Reviews

Hochschild highlights how grief in Appalachia manifests as political identity, reflecting a broader narrative of decline and 'stolen pride'.
Marcus calls for immediate action to regulate A.I. technologies, citing significant risks like deepfakes and misinformation.
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Filmmakers attack Lionsgate plan to train AI video on back catalogue (and yes, that means John Wick)

Lionsgate's partnership with Runway marks a shift towards using custom generative AI in film and TV production.

Do You Know Where Your iPhone Came From? This Is What It Takes to Put Technology in Your Pocket

Apple's supply chain for iPhones is entwined with human rights abuses and exploitation in poorer countries.
The company's business model allows it to maintain deniability while profiting from cheaper labor.
Criticism mounts as Apple faces allegations of complicity in forced labor practices, particularly concerning Uyghurs in China.

U.S. Treasury Sanctions Executives Linked to Intellexa Predator Spyware Operation

The U.S. has sanctioned individuals and an entity involved in the Intellexa Consortium for developing the spyware Predator, prioritizing national security and civil liberties.
#data-protection

'Privacy breach': The lowdown on Inland Revenue and your data

Concerns about privacy breaches escalate as hashing methods, used by tax authorities, are questioned over their security and reversibility.

Microsoft Bing Copilot blames reporter for crimes he covered

Microsoft Bing Copilot falsely labeled journalist Martin Bernklau with serious crimes, causing him trauma and prompting a cease-and-desist request from his lawyer.

'Privacy breach': The lowdown on Inland Revenue and your data

Concerns about privacy breaches escalate as hashing methods, used by tax authorities, are questioned over their security and reversibility.

Microsoft Bing Copilot blames reporter for crimes he covered

Microsoft Bing Copilot falsely labeled journalist Martin Bernklau with serious crimes, causing him trauma and prompting a cease-and-desist request from his lawyer.
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OpenAI, Anthropic agree to get their models tested for safety before making them public

NIST formed the US AI Safety Institute Consortium to establish guidelines ensuring safe AI development and management by leveraging collaboration among key tech firms.

Cops Say Hallucinating AIs Are Ready to Write Police Reports That Could Send People to Prison

The adoption of AI for generating police reports raises concerns around accuracy and the ethical implications of automating sensitive documentation.

Facebook whistleblower calls for transparency

The tech industry needs fundamental guiding principles to address ethical and privacy risks effectively.

Google's AI Now Lets You Wildly Alter Photos Right in Your Camera App

Google's 'Reimagine' tool risks photo authenticity by enabling users to manipulate images with AI.

TechCrunch Minute: Meta's new Llama 3 models give open source AI a boost

Meta's new open-source AI models from the Llama line outperform some competitors, with varying dataset sizes and ongoing improvement.

Billie Eilish and Nicki Minaj among 200 artists calling for AI ban

High-profile artists warn against AI in music industry, fearing it could replace human creativity and destroy ecosystem.
Artists call for regulations to prevent misuse of AI tools that undermine or replicate human songwriters' work.

Billie Eilish, Nicki Minaj, Stevie Wonder and more musicians demand protection against AI

Musicians signing a letter against predatory use of AI in music
Technology companies urged to refrain from developing AI tools undermining human artists

AI chatbots use racist stereotypes even after anti-racism training

Large language models demonstrate racial prejudice against African American English speakers
Commercial AI chatbots show hidden bias which could impact employment and criminal justice decisions.

Morning Docket: 02.22.24

California gun ban struck down based on dormant commerce clause, not Second Amendment
Pharmacy facing lawsuit for using AI lie detector in applicant screening

Marc Andreessen Called Online Safety Teams an Enemy. He Still Wants Walled Gardens for His Kid

Andreessen clarifies support for guardrails for his son's online experience and expresses openness to tech companies enforcing content rules.
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