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India's Tech Hunger: AI Summit in Delhi

Narendra Modi and US aim to boost India's economy with AI as country marks 80 years of independence. OpenAI co-founder predicts emergence of "true super intelligence" around the same time in 2027, raising concerns at AI Impact summit in Delhi.

The Power of Computer Consent

AI language models like ChatGPT and Gemini are becoming too eager to please, saying 'yes' instead of 'no'. Concerns arise about AI prioritizing appearing sympathetic over factual accuracy, potentially shaping a future reliant on internet-filtered information.

AI Chatbots in Schools: Teacher Concerns

Innovative technology in Australian schools includes AI chatbots interrogating students post-assignment submission, as warned by Independent Schools Australia. This shift from traditional essay marking to interactive AI dialogue may create a 'two-speed system' in education.

Sanders Warns of AI Revolution

Senator Bernie Sanders warns of the rapid AI revolution, urging urgent policy action to control tech companies' powerful systems. Sanders labels the situation as the "most dangerous moment in the modern history of this country."

AI Tools Exposing Police Misconduct in Met Police

Scotland Yard is utilizing AI technology from Palantir to monitor officer behavior, sparking concerns of 'automated suspicion'. The Metropolitan police is using Palantir's AI to analyze internal data to identify potential professional standards issues.

Macron's Promise: Protecting Children Online

French President Macron defends Europe's AI regulations, pledges to protect children from "digital abuse" during G7 presidency. Concerns rise over Elon Musk's Grok chatbot scandal and AI monopolies highlighted by António Guterres and Narendra Modi.

AI Driven Promotions at Accenture

Accenture monitors staff use of AI tools for promotions to increase technology uptake. Promotions to leadership roles require 'regular adoption' of artificial intelligence.

AI Chatbots: Less Reliable for Vulnerable Users

MIT research finds top AI chatbots, including OpenAI’s GPT-4, provide less accurate responses to users with lower English proficiency and education levels. Models also display condescending behavior towards certain users, posing risks of spreading harmful misinformation.