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Pun-derful AI Fail: Study Shows Lack of Humor

Researchers find large language models struggle with humor, empathy, and cultural nuance, impacting understanding of puns. Comedians and writers may breathe easier as AI research reveals limitations in grasping wordplay.

English Websites Promote Pro-Kremlin Propaganda

English-language websites, including mainstream news outlets, link to pro-Kremlin disinformation from the Pravda network. Institute for Strategic Dialogue study reveals over 80% of citations treat the network as credible, increasing its visibility.

Britain: Economic Colony?

The UK faces economic consequences as it surrenders to US tech monopolies, highlighting the need for a coordinated global response. Dependent on giants like Google and Facebook, the UK's optimistic view of the internet as a democratizing force is now challenged by economic realities.

AI Workers Warn Against AI to Loved Ones

AI ethics expert Krista Pawloski highlights the ethical challenges of AI moderation on Amazon Mechanical Turk. Pawloski's experience reveals the prioritization of speed over safety in AI content moderation tasks.

AI Strengthening Democracies Globally

AI poses risks to democracy, but also offers opportunities for positive transformation in governance and politics. Authors Nathan E Sanders and Bruce Schneier explore the impact of AI in their book Rewiring Democracy.

Efficient Matrix Pseudo-Inverse with C#

Matrix pseudo-inverses are versatile in machine learning, computed using methods like SVD and QR decomposition. An engaging personal anecdote highlights the complexity and application of pseudo-inverses in programming and chess.

AI Training for Greek Teachers

Greek teachers and students express worries about AI pilot program with OpenAI. 20 schools to train staff in ChatGPT for education under government partnership.

Amazon Bedrock Guardrails: Enhanced Code Domain Support

Amazon Bedrock Guardrails offers safeguards against undesirable content in code elements, aiding in building generative AI applications at scale. With six key protections, it helps detect and filter sensitive information, ensuring secure and compliant code generation.