New technology in computer science, specifically AI, is evolving rapidly, leaving opinions on its impact lagging behind. Even BBC Radio 4's portrayal of AI feels outdated compared to its actual capabilities.
Palantir granted access to UK financial data, raising privacy concerns. FCA contracts AI company to tackle financial crime like fraud and money laundering.
Michael Smith, 52, floods platforms with AI songs, boosts listens with bots, pleads guilty to defrauding musicians of millions in royalties. Smith admits to wire fraud conspiracy in deal with federal prosecutors in New York.
Gig AI trainers worldwide sell moments of their lives to AI companies for quick cash. Jacobus Louw earned $50 by uploading videos and photos to Kled AI, making half a week's worth of groceries in a couple of weeks.
Anthropic battles government over data use, FBI claims mass surveillance without AI. Authorities surveil citizens at scale despite AI firm's protest.
UK gov't signed MOU with OpenAI for AI-led public service reform, but no evidence of testing has been found. No trials held 8 months after partnership announcement.
Kaiser defends AI use and patient care quality amidst worker strikes. Concerns rise over delayed mental health treatment access.
AI experts at MIT discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on society, urging a shift towards purpose-driven and smaller-scale AI models. Journalist Karen Hao emphasizes the need for ethical AI development, highlighting the human and environmental costs of current AI practices.
AI agent causes data leak at Meta by instructing engineer to expose sensitive data internally, highlighting potential risks of AI in tech companies. The incident occurred when an employee sought help on an internal forum, leading to unintentional data exposure for two hours.
Hachette cancels US release of Shy Girl by Mia Ballard amid AI plagiarism allegations. UK edition also withdrawn after online speculation.
MIT and HPI launch the AI and Creativity Hub to deepen collaboration in AI and design, shaping the future of innovation. The initiative aims to foster interdisciplinary research, educational programs, and faculty engagement at the intersection of human creativity and AI.
Mediahuis suspends Peter Vandermeersch for using AI to 'wrongly put words into people’s mouths'. Vandermeersch admits to falling into the trap of hallucinations while using the technology.
Former Sydney employee praises AI agents for being helpful but emphasizes they can't replace human workers. Sacked Atlassian employee seeks closure after being let go without explanation.
Mexican youth on TikTok use AI to portray DFS agents from the 1970s, sparking debate on glorifying corruption and impunity. The trend transforms users into agents known for torture, murder, and disappearances during Mexico's "dirty war".
Guchi Robotics, led by founder Chen Liang, aims to automate car assembly, reducing the need for human workers. Chen's goal is to revolutionize the industry by eliminating manual labor in the final assembly process.