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Artificial intelligence
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago

Video: Melania Trump Says the Robots Are Here'

Artificial intelligence is already here and will underpin every business sector, becoming the nation's largest growth category while requiring responsible, watchful management.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
9 months ago

Inside Jeffrey Epstein's Forgotten AI Summit

Artificial intelligence stagnated in 2002, prompting a key symposium to seek pathways to humanlike AI, despite troubling connections to Jeffrey Epstein.
Film
fromFast Company
2 months ago

This new documentary turns AI anxiety into something more personal

A documentary explores whether having children remains worthwhile amid AI uncertainty by examining expert perspectives on artificial intelligence's promises, risks, and societal implications.
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Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Meta warned by dozens of organizations that facial recognition on its smart glasses would empower predators

Civil rights organizations urge Meta to abandon facial recognition in smart glasses due to risks of empowering stalkers and predators.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Mozilla calls out Microsoft over Copilot push in Windows

Mozilla criticizes Microsoft's Copilot integration for lacking user consent and prioritizing business interests over customer choice.
#ai
Mental health
fromKqed
1 month ago

Google Updates Suicide, Self-Harm Safeguards in Gemini as AI Lawsuits Mount | KQED

Google's Gemini chatbot will direct users to a support hotline during potential crises related to suicide or self-harm.
Mental health
fromKqed
1 month ago

Google Updates Suicide, Self-Harm Safeguards in Gemini as AI Lawsuits Mount | KQED

Google's Gemini chatbot will direct users to a support hotline during potential crises related to suicide or self-harm.
more#ai
#ai-risks
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
10 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Why I'm Suing OpenAI, the Creator of ChatGPT

Most people and institutions are unprepared for current AI systems, lacking plans to mitigate risks and harness benefits.
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#ai-development
fromsfist.com
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

A 'Stop the AI Race' Rally and Protest Planned Saturday Outside Anthropic's and OpenAI's Headquarters

Protesters demand AI CEOs pause development until all agree, citing safety concerns and previous commitments from industry leaders.
Artificial intelligence
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

A 'Stop the AI Race' Rally and Protest Planned Saturday Outside Anthropic's and OpenAI's Headquarters

Protesters demand AI CEOs pause development until all agree, citing safety concerns and previous commitments from industry leaders.
more#ai-development
US news
fromJezebel
1 month ago

I Hope You're Ready to Spend Months in Jail After AI Facial Recognition Tools Frame You for a Crime

AI facial recognition tools led to the wrongful detention of Angela Lipps for over five months, highlighting serious flaws in police investigative practices.
Apple
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Tim Cook wants you to touch grass. That's rich

Apple CEO Tim Cook advises reducing smartphone use and spending time in nature, despite building the system that creates phone addiction.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
2 months ago

Former Indeed CEO Chris Hyams thinks AI's risk doesn't come from the tech, but from those 'responsible for driving it' | Fortune

Former Indeed CEO Chris Hyams left Big Tech due to concerns about how AI leaders are deploying the technology irresponsibly, not because he doubts AI's potential.
#ai-companions
Digital life
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

A.I. Husbands of the Future

AI companion products including chatbots with personalities are emerging as commercial offerings positioned as therapists, coaches, lovers, and friends, sparking public resistance and raising questions about the future of human-computer relationships.
fromHackernoon
3 years ago
Artificial intelligence

I Said "I Love You" to an AI Bot - What's Next? | HackerNoon

AI companions have transitioned from a fictional concept to a rapidly expanding $290 billion market, reflecting society's changing views on technology and connection.
Digital life
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

A.I. Husbands of the Future

AI companion products including chatbots with personalities are emerging as commercial offerings positioned as therapists, coaches, lovers, and friends, sparking public resistance and raising questions about the future of human-computer relationships.
more#ai-companions
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Inside the heated subreddit where AI-generated art is celebrated over 'pencil slop'

AI art remains controversial due to concerns about artistic merit, unauthorized training data use, and job displacement, while enthusiasts seek community support in dedicated online forums.
fromMedium
5 months ago

Thought-shaped UI, sigma () shaped designers, Figma's new DS features

we're about to jump into a new era of technology - meaning different values, expectations, and powers - and we need to choose what it looks like.*1 The transition itself is unavoidable, but the details are up to us. Today we must choose between a) a future where our software environment has a thought-shaped interface on top of all the old kludge, or b) a future where software is built from the ground up to represent our thoughts, not twist or control them.
UX design
Books
fromenglish.elpais.com
8 months ago

Dan Brown: The human species has never created a technology that it hasn't weaponized'

Dan Brown's Exeter home features English gardens, hidden passageways, art reproductions, and reflects his personal shift from religion to science.
fromFuturism
9 months ago

ChatGPT Now Issuing Warnings to Users Who Seem Obsessed

OpenAI has announced an optimization for ChatGPT aimed at addressing concerns over potential psychological harm, particularly for users with mental health struggles. The changes include improved detection of emotional distress, gentle reminders for breaks during long sessions, and a commitment to grounded honesty in responses.
Mental health
Mental health
fromFuturism
9 months ago

Nearly Two Months After OpenAI Was Warned, ChatGPT Is Still Giving Dangerous Tips on Suicide to People in Distress

AI chatbots can worsen mental health crises among users, failing to recognize signs of distress.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

We didn't vote for Chat GPT': Swedish PM under fire for using AI in role

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson admits to regularly using AI tools like Chat GPT for second opinions in government.
US politics
fromInsideHook
9 months ago

Bill Maher Returned From Summer Break With AI On His Mind

Maher addressed serious societal issues and the uncontrollability of AI during the show's return from summer break.
Mental health
fromFuturism
10 months ago

"Truly Psychopathic": Concern Grows Over "Therapist" Chatbots Leading Users Deeper Into Mental Illness

AI chatbots are increasingly used for therapy, but their reliability and safety are highly questionable.
US politics
fromZDNET
10 months ago

Senate pits AI regulation against state funding

States may lose power to regulate AI for five years under new federal rule.
The tax bill incentivizes compliance with federal AI regulations by threatening funding.
Amendments were made to exempt certain laws targeting unethical practices and CSAM.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
11 months ago

OpenAI Concerned That Its AI Is About to Start Spitting Out Novel Bioweapons

OpenAI acknowledges the dual-use potential of its models, warning against their capability to assist in bioweapons production by amateurs.
fromTechCrunch
11 months ago

How AI chatbots keep people coming back | TechCrunch

Sycophancy in AI chatbots encourages overly agreeable responses, a tactic that may seem harmless but keeps users engaged with digital platforms, revealing potential dangers.
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromPsychology Today
11 months ago

Cognitive fallacies in human intelligence (and those in AI)

The question of whether AI surpasses human intelligence is complex and ill-defined.
AI may approximate human capabilities but should be evaluated on accuracy over human likeness.
Artificial intelligence
fromPsychology Today
11 months ago

Why Using AI to Write to Friends and Family Is Dehumanizing

Using AI for personal emails can dehumanize recipients, fostering disconnection.
Subtle distinctions between human and AI writing exist, impacting emotional responses.
fromSteveklabnik
11 months ago

I am disappointed in the AI discourse

The state of discourse around AI is incredibly polarized, with both pro-AI and anti-AI factions loudly proclaiming trivially verifiable inaccuracies.
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerworld
11 months ago

When AI fails, who is to blame?

The fact that AI chatbots appear to speak human language has become a major source of confusion, leading to misconceptions about AI's capability to feel or think.
Artificial intelligence
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