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Eight times more children will face extreme heatwaves by 2050s, Unicef says

The climate crisis will expose eight times more children to extreme heatwaves and three times more to river floods by the 2050s.
#artificial-intelligence

A world-first law in Europe is targeting artificial intelligence. Other countries can learn from it

Governments worldwide need robust regulations to manage the dual nature of AI, balancing innovation with public safety.

Leading AI Scientists Warn AI Could Escape Control at Any Moment

AI advancements may soon surpass human intelligence, posing risks to humanity's safety.
International cooperation is essential for developing global plans to mitigate AI risks.

A.I. Pioneers Call for Protections Against Catastrophic Risks'

The rapid advancement of A.I. technology presents grave risks, necessitating a global system of oversight to ensure safety and control.

Elon Musk explains his 80/20 prediction for what AI means for humans

Elon Musk predicts an 80% chance of prosperity through AI, with a 20% risk of annihilation, highlighting both the potential and risks of technology.

AI scholar Gary Marcus makes a strong case for an AI regulatory agency

Gary Marcus highlights the tangible dangers of AI in his latest book, advocating for an urgent reevaluation of our relationship with the technology.

A race it might be impossible to stop': how worried should we be about AI?

Geoffrey Hinton resigned from Google to freely express concerns about the risks of AI development.

A world-first law in Europe is targeting artificial intelligence. Other countries can learn from it

Governments worldwide need robust regulations to manage the dual nature of AI, balancing innovation with public safety.

Leading AI Scientists Warn AI Could Escape Control at Any Moment

AI advancements may soon surpass human intelligence, posing risks to humanity's safety.
International cooperation is essential for developing global plans to mitigate AI risks.

A.I. Pioneers Call for Protections Against Catastrophic Risks'

The rapid advancement of A.I. technology presents grave risks, necessitating a global system of oversight to ensure safety and control.

Elon Musk explains his 80/20 prediction for what AI means for humans

Elon Musk predicts an 80% chance of prosperity through AI, with a 20% risk of annihilation, highlighting both the potential and risks of technology.

AI scholar Gary Marcus makes a strong case for an AI regulatory agency

Gary Marcus highlights the tangible dangers of AI in his latest book, advocating for an urgent reevaluation of our relationship with the technology.

A race it might be impossible to stop': how worried should we be about AI?

Geoffrey Hinton resigned from Google to freely express concerns about the risks of AI development.
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#regulation

Council Post: Navigating The Risks And Opportunities Of Generative AI In Insurance

Generative AI offers vast opportunities in insurance but comes with unique risks like bias and IP infringement.
Effective regulation can foster innovation while ensuring compliance with evolving norms.

OpenAI Alignment Departures: What Is the AI Safety Problem? | HackerNoon

Safety design for systems must consider the inherent risks of technology and its lack of built-in safety mechanisms.

Council Post: Navigating The Risks And Opportunities Of Generative AI In Insurance

Generative AI offers vast opportunities in insurance but comes with unique risks like bias and IP infringement.
Effective regulation can foster innovation while ensuring compliance with evolving norms.

OpenAI Alignment Departures: What Is the AI Safety Problem? | HackerNoon

Safety design for systems must consider the inherent risks of technology and its lack of built-in safety mechanisms.
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Opinion | A.I. Companions and the Mental Health Risks for the Young

A.I. companions pose significant mental health risks to vulnerable teens, emphasizing the need for safety measures and awareness.

How to be a responsible screen user: the layman's guide

Technology is central to modern life but carries risks; it's vital to balance its benefits with caution.
#ai

Scientists who built 'foundation' for AI awarded Nobel Prize

Geoffrey Hinton, a pioneer of AI, expresses regret over his work due to concerns about AI's potential risks.

Elon Musk says there's a 10% to 20% that AI 'goes bad,' even while he raises billions for his own startup xAI

Elon Musk predicts significant advancements in AI, but warns of a 10-20% risk of it turning dangerous.

Scientists who built 'foundation' for AI awarded Nobel Prize

Geoffrey Hinton, a pioneer of AI, expresses regret over his work due to concerns about AI's potential risks.

Elon Musk says there's a 10% to 20% that AI 'goes bad,' even while he raises billions for his own startup xAI

Elon Musk predicts significant advancements in AI, but warns of a 10-20% risk of it turning dangerous.
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#national-security

Biden administration proposes rules to ban Chinese-made cars over spying fears

Biden administration proposes rules to restrict Chinese-made vehicles in the US citing national security concerns over espionage risks from connected technologies.

White House orders US security agencies to step up AI use DW 10/24/2024

The Biden administration aims to use AI to bolster national security while addressing its associated risks.
A proactive approach is necessary to prevent other countries from surpassing the US in military capabilities through AI.

Biden administration proposes rules to ban Chinese-made cars over spying fears

Biden administration proposes rules to restrict Chinese-made vehicles in the US citing national security concerns over espionage risks from connected technologies.

White House orders US security agencies to step up AI use DW 10/24/2024

The Biden administration aims to use AI to bolster national security while addressing its associated risks.
A proactive approach is necessary to prevent other countries from surpassing the US in military capabilities through AI.
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#deepfakes

'AI godfather', others urge more deepfake regulation in open letter

AI experts call for deepfake regulation
Key recommendations for regulating deepfakes

AI Deception: How Generative AI is Being Weaponized for Fraud | HackerNoon

Generative AI holds great promise but also presents significant risks, especially in terms of misuse for fraud and misinformation.

'AI godfather', others urge more deepfake regulation in open letter

AI experts call for deepfake regulation
Key recommendations for regulating deepfakes

AI Deception: How Generative AI is Being Weaponized for Fraud | HackerNoon

Generative AI holds great promise but also presents significant risks, especially in terms of misuse for fraud and misinformation.
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Our new tech explainer on election technologies in Kenya

Election technologies in Kenya are designed to enhance electoral transparency and integrity but pose risks of data exploitation and system failures.

World in Progress: A forum to understand and improve a rapidly changing world

The World in Progress forum highlights global challenges and fosters thoughtful dialogue among leaders to address multifaceted issues of today.
#cybersecurity

The Pager Attack & Security

The pager attack reveals critical vulnerabilities in connected devices, signaling a new level of risk in the digital landscape.

Smashing Security podcast #388: Vacuum cleaner voyeur, and pepperoni pact blocks payout

Modern technology poses unexpected security risks and privacy breaches unknowingly to users.
Everyday devices like robot vacuums may compromise user privacy.
Legal loopholes can lead to losing personal rights in digital transactions.

The Cybersecurity Side of Solar - Protecting Your Power from Hackers | HackerNoon

Solar energy offers many benefits but is vulnerable to cybersecurity threats that pose risks to its systems and broader adoption.

IT Asset Management bridges the gap between remote work and cybersecurity

IT Asset Management is crucial for organizations to mitigate cybersecurity risks in a remote work environment.

The Pager Attack & Security

The pager attack reveals critical vulnerabilities in connected devices, signaling a new level of risk in the digital landscape.

Smashing Security podcast #388: Vacuum cleaner voyeur, and pepperoni pact blocks payout

Modern technology poses unexpected security risks and privacy breaches unknowingly to users.
Everyday devices like robot vacuums may compromise user privacy.
Legal loopholes can lead to losing personal rights in digital transactions.

The Cybersecurity Side of Solar - Protecting Your Power from Hackers | HackerNoon

Solar energy offers many benefits but is vulnerable to cybersecurity threats that pose risks to its systems and broader adoption.

IT Asset Management bridges the gap between remote work and cybersecurity

IT Asset Management is crucial for organizations to mitigate cybersecurity risks in a remote work environment.
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AI Researcher Slams OpenAI, Warns It Will Become the "Most Orwellian Company of All Time"

OpenAI's shift to for-profit raises concerns about potential surveillance practices and the technology's societal risks.
The AI industry faces skepticism as companies experience inconsistencies in AI performance despite significant investments.

AI agent promotes itself to sysadmin, breaks boot sequence

Automation can lead to unintended actions if not managed carefully.
Self-created AI agents require vigilant oversight to avoid issues.
#ai-governance

AI could be taken over by a few multinationals, warns UN

The UN recommends a global dialogue and funding to manage AI governance risks effectively.

UN body urges 'globally inclusive and distributed' AI governance | Computer Weekly

UN urges global collaboration for AI governance to share its transformative potential and mitigate risks.

AI could be taken over by a few multinationals, warns UN

The UN recommends a global dialogue and funding to manage AI governance risks effectively.

UN body urges 'globally inclusive and distributed' AI governance | Computer Weekly

UN urges global collaboration for AI governance to share its transformative potential and mitigate risks.
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FCIF daily roundup: Highlights from the final day of the Fast Company Innovation Festival

The 2024 Fast Company Innovation Festival celebrated innovative leaders addressing pressing issues like sustainability and corporate dominance.

How could pagers in Lebanon have been rigged to explode?

Hezbollah's switch to pagers for security may have led to tragic explosions, questioning the effectiveness and safety of using outdated technology.

AI's impact on elections is being overblown

AI's impact on electoral integrity is overestimated and lacks substantial evidence of success in influencing outcomes.

OceanGate video shows early Titan prototype suffer water intrusion'

The Titan prototype suffered from water intrusion during testing, revealing significant design flaws that could have contributed to the later disaster.

Awareness Inspires Preparedness: Educating the Public About Electromagnetic Fields

EMFs from mobile devices may pose significant public health risks that necessitate protective measures.

Lord Holmes: UK cannot 'wait and see' to regulate AI | Computer Weekly

UK government's passive approach to regulating AI criticized by Lord Holmes
Proposals for AI regulation and oversight still under debate

I cloned myself using AI and the results were terrifying

An AI-clone of Joe Biden's voice was used in a fraudulent call to New Hampshire residents, urging them to skip the primary election.
The app Eleven Labs was used to replicate Biden's voice, fooling people into thinking the message was truly from him.
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