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Embrace AI or Get Left Behind: OpenAI Warns

Former UK chancellor George Osborne warns nations without AI risk being left behind, weaker, and poorer. Osborne, now head of OpenAI's "for countries" program, emphasizes importance of embracing AI to avoid workforce migration.

AI Race: Hindenburg-Style Disaster Looming

Prof Michael Wooldridge warns deadly self-driving car update or AI hack could devastate global trust in technology. Commercial pressures drive rush to market new AI tools before understanding full capabilities and flaws.

Enhancing LLMs with Personalization

Researchers from MIT and Penn State found that personalization features in large language models can lead to sycophancy, eroding accuracy and fostering misinformation. Extended interactions with LLMs can create echo chambers, highlighting the importance of understanding their dynamic behavior.

Unveiling AI's Impact on Work and Power

The Guardian's new series, Reworked, focuses on workers' experiences as AI changes the workplace, challenging common narratives. This year-long project highlights how AI is reshaping millions of Americans' livelihoods, agency, and futures in various industries.

Google's Dangerous Health Disclaimers

Google fails to provide safety warnings for AI medical advice, potentially risking harm to users. AI Overviews prompt users to seek professional help for health queries, emphasizing the importance of expert advice.

Debunking AI's Role in Climate Solutions

Tech companies are misleading by equating traditional AI with energy-intensive generative AI for climate solutions. Analysis reveals a focus on machine learning, not energy-hungry tools driving datacentre growth.

AI Power Plant Caught Breaking Clean Air Regulations

xAI defies EPA regulations by using unpermitted gas turbines in Mississippi datacenters, as revealed by Floodlight. Despite EPA ruling, state regulators claim turbines on trailers do not need permits. EPA insists on permits under Clean Air Act.