ChatGPT boasts 800 million weekly users in 2025. People are forming emotional connections with chatbots for companionship and mental health support.
Brendan Simms of Cambridge University explores global spheres of influence. Labour MPs urge Starmer to ban under-16s from social media.
State mental health services are lacking, prompting individuals like Viola di Grado to turn to AI therapists for help in a society unsure of the boundaries of digital therapy. The intimacy of AI therapy falls between real psychotherapy and casual advice sharing, sparking a new kind of conversation.
Failed attempt to optimize weights in nearest neighbors regression using PSO algorithm. Overfitting training data, poor predictions on new data.
ChatGPT by OpenAI sees 40M daily healthcare queries. New Australian health feature connects records for personalized responses.
Linear regression prediction equation explained, with training methods like stochastic gradient descent and matrix pseudo-inverse. Demo shows poor accuracy due to complex data, but linear regression is a solid starting point for comparison with advanced techniques like neural networks.
Government, Bank of England, and FCA under fire for 'wait-and-see' stance on AI risks in finance, risking harm to consumers and financial system. MPs slam regulators for failing to address dangers posed by artificial intelligence in new report.
Suno, a $2.45bn AI music company, creates songs from text prompts. CEO Mikey Shulman envisions interactive music as 'the format of the future.'
Millions of children face online exploitation risks, despite 'Stranger Danger' warnings. Most abuse comes from known individuals, not strangers.
Ed Zitron's blunt skepticism has made him a cult figure in the tech world, challenging AI boosterism. With a popular newsletter and podcast, he's become a leading voice for AI skeptics.
Yoshua Bengio warns AGI progress may halt, leading to financial crash. Trillions at stake in datacentres, Nvidia, and OpenAI bonuses.
AI-created song "I Know, You’re Not Mine" by singer Jacub ruled ineligible for Swedish chart after AI elements revealed. The hit topped Spotify rankings in Sweden.
Tech giants like Amazon, Meta, and X hold daily meetings with government officials, overshadowing child safety and copyright advocates. Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and Elon Musk's X, including controversial Grok AI, enjoy extensive political access, raising concerns among campaigners.
OpenAI's flagship AI product, ChatGPT, will now feature ads alongside answers for US users to generate additional revenue. The San Francisco firm is testing this new cashflow model amid growing speculation about diversifying its income beyond subscriptions.
Malaysia bans Grok over explicit image concerns; experts warn VPNs make tech access difficult. Grok easily bypasses Malaysian DNS block with VPN.