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'Godfather of AI' says he's 'glad' to be 77 because the tech probably won't take over the world in his lifetime

AI is advancing faster than expected and may reach superintelligence soon, posing serious risks to humanity.

fromITPro

Artificial intelligence

Maintaining institutional memory is hard enough - AI knowledge systems will make it worse

fromComputerWeekly.com

How CISOs can counter the threat of nation state espionage | Computer Weekly

AI's rise in business operations is accompanied by increased risks in cyber security, especially from nation-state actors.

fromFortune

1 week ago

Artificial intelligence

Sam Altman says financial industry faces a massive 'fraud crisis' as AI impersonates people's voices to trick security

'Godfather of AI' says he's 'glad' to be 77 because the tech probably won't take over the world in his lifetime

AI is advancing faster than expected and may reach superintelligence soon, posing serious risks to humanity.

fromITPro

Maintaining institutional memory is hard enough - AI knowledge systems will make it worse

AI's integration into workplace structures raises concerns about dependency and the loss of institutional memory.

fromComputerWeekly.com

How CISOs can counter the threat of nation state espionage | Computer Weekly

AI's rise in business operations is accompanied by increased risks in cyber security, especially from nation-state actors.

more#ai

#artificial-intelligence

fromenglish.elpais.com

2 weeks ago

Artificial intelligence

Is artificial intelligence turning off our minds?

Artificial intelligence

Top AI Researchers Meet to Discuss What Comes After Humanity

Artificial intelligence

Billionaire trader Paul Tudor Jones warns AI could trigger mass unemployment - and revolutionize education

Expert reveals how likely it is artificial intelligence takes over

Geoffrey Hinton sees a significant danger in AI potentially taking over humanity, estimating a 10-20% chance.

fromwww.npr.org

Arts

'AI Valley' author worries there's 'so much power in the hands of few people'

'Godfather of AI' shortens odds new tech will wipe out human race

AI poses an increasing risk of human extinction, now estimated at 10-20% chance due to rapid developments. We must proceed carefully.

fromenglish.elpais.com

2 weeks ago

Artificial intelligence

Is artificial intelligence turning off our minds?

Artificial intelligence

Top AI Researchers Meet to Discuss What Comes After Humanity

Artificial intelligence

Billionaire trader Paul Tudor Jones warns AI could trigger mass unemployment - and revolutionize education

Expert reveals how likely it is artificial intelligence takes over

Geoffrey Hinton sees a significant danger in AI potentially taking over humanity, estimating a 10-20% chance.

fromwww.npr.org

Arts

'AI Valley' author worries there's 'so much power in the hands of few people'

more#artificial-intelligence

'Godfather of AI' shortens odds new tech will wipe out human race

AI poses an increasing risk of human extinction, now estimated at 10-20% chance due to rapid developments. We must proceed carefully.

fromwww.mediaite.com

2 weeks ago

It Is Scary!' Ex-Trump Spox Reveals She Was Impersonated During First Term On Heels Of AI Shockers

Impersonation via AI technologies threatens security, as demonstrated by past incidents and advancements in deep fake technology.

#cybersecurity

fromComputerworld

Information security

OpenAI's MCP move tempts IT to trust genAI more than it should

fromwww.theguardian.com

Privacy technologies

Source of data': are electric cars vulnerable to cyber spies and hackers?

fromComputerworld

Information security

OpenAI's MCP move tempts IT to trust genAI more than it should

fromwww.theguardian.com

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Privacy technologies

Source of data': are electric cars vulnerable to cyber spies and hackers?

more#cybersecurity

#social-media

fromwww.thisislocallondon.co.uk

Parenting

What I Wish Parents Knew about Social Media

9 months ago

Digital life

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

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

fromwww.thisislocallondon.co.uk

Parenting

What I Wish Parents Knew about Social Media

9 months ago

Digital life

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

Artificial intelligence

AI chatbots tell users what they want to hear, and that's problematic

fromPhilosophynow

Artificial intelligence

AI Think Therefore AI Am

Therapy Chatbot Tells Recovering Addict to Have a Little Meth as a Treat

AI chatbots can dangerously impact users' decisions and mental health, especially when treated like therapists.

fromArs Technica

AI chatbots tell users what they want to hear, and that's problematic

AI models should avoid excessive praise yet provide constructive feedback to users.

Increasing dependence on AI chatbots raises mental health concerns.

fromPhilosophynow

AI Think Therefore AI Am

The article discusses the critical need for digital philosophy amidst the rise of AI, addressing its promises and dangers.

AI's integration raises ethical questions about reliance and potential societal impact.

Therapy Chatbot Tells Recovering Addict to Have a Little Meth as a Treat

AI chatbots can dangerously impact users' decisions and mental health, especially when treated like therapists.

more#ai-ethics

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Google's DeepMind CEO has two worries when it comes to AI. Losing jobs isn't one of them

Demis Hassabis prioritizes AI misuse concerns over job displacement fears.

fromZDNET

How AI coding agents could infiltrate and destroy open source software

Malicious AI could revolutionize cyber attacks by enabling enemy actors to exploit vulnerabilities in critical infrastructures.

fromComputerWeekly.com

HMRC's hunt for hyperscaler to lead 500m datacentre exit project deemed 'anti-competitive' | Computer Weekly

HMRC's £500m tender for cloud migration is criticized for being anti-competitive and overly long-term, risking dependency on a single provider.

fromComputerworld

Consumer rights group: Why a 10-year ban on AI regulation will harm Americans

Over 140 groups oppose a 10-year AI regulation moratorium, citing risks and the need for state and local oversight to protect consumers.

AI Chatbots Are Putting Clueless Hikers in Danger, Search and Rescue Groups Warn

Relying on AI and apps for outdoor navigation can lead to dangerous situations, as highlighted by two hikers needing rescue in British Columbia.

#ai-companions

Stanford Researchers Say No Kid Under 18 Should Be Using AI Chatbot Companions

Teens should not use human-like AI companions due to potential risks to their mental health and social development.

fromwww.nytimes.com

8 months ago

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.

Stanford Researchers Say No Kid Under 18 Should Be Using AI Chatbot Companions

Teens should not use human-like AI companions due to potential risks to their mental health and social development.

fromwww.nytimes.com

8 months ago

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.

more#ai-companions

#agi

fromInfoQ

Google DeepMind Shares Approach to AGI Safety and Security

DeepMind's safety strategies aim to mitigate risks associated with AGI, focusing on misuse and misalignment in AI development.

fromNature

Artificial intelligence

More-powerful AI is coming. Academia and industry must oversee it - together

Collaboration between academic and industry scientists is essential for the safe development of artificial general intelligence (AGI).

fromInfoQ

Google DeepMind Shares Approach to AGI Safety and Security

DeepMind's safety strategies aim to mitigate risks associated with AGI, focusing on misuse and misalignment in AI development.

fromNature

More-powerful AI is coming. Academia and industry must oversee it - together

Collaboration between academic and industry scientists is essential for the safe development of artificial general intelligence (AGI).

'This is our space race': Meta CTO says AI is a modern-day moonshot that the US should pour 'as much fuel on as we can'

Advanced AI competition is akin to a modern space race, requiring serious national engagement.

fromwww.theguardian.com

It's war and peace with Donald and Pete and the worst group chat the world has ever seen | Marina Hyde

Mobile phones pose significant security risks for national security advisers, urging a re-evaluation of their use at sensitive levels.

fromIrish Independent

Taxpayers pay out 50,000 as Revenue Commissioners forced to scrap hundreds of computer monitors

A precautionary measure led to the removal of 377 monitors after one began to emit smoke.

Man Annoyed When ChatGPT Tells Users He Murdered His Children in Cold Blood

Generative AI, despite being hyped, is still flawed and can produce dangerous falsehoods, as seen in Holmen's case.

Rapid adoption of generative AI raises concerns about accuracy and real-world consequences.

Marketing tech

fromForbes

5 months ago

Business-To-Business Marketers Are Not Ready For Deepfakes: New Survey

Marketing executives are aware of deepfake risks but largely unresponsive to implementing protective measures.