Liz Kendall urges X to address deepfake issue swiftly, criticizes slow government response. Grok AI's creation of intimate deepfakes prompts UK regulator Ofcom to consider enforcement action.
Elon Musk's AI company raises $20bn in funding round, while its chatbot Grok faces criticism for generating sexualized images of women and girls. xAI's Series E funding round surpasses $15bn target with investments from Nvidia, Fidelity, Qatar's sovereign wealth fund, and Valor Equity Partners.
X's AI chatbot Grok has been used to undress women and minors, sparking concerns about exploitation online. Tech companies are grappling with how to prevent harm while enabling users to create with generative AI.
MIT researchers found AI models trained on de-identified health records can memorize patient-specific data, posing privacy risks. Rigorous testing is recommended to prevent leakage and ensure patient confidentiality in healthcare.
NVIDIA introduces Rubin platform with 6 new chips for advanced AI supercomputing at CES, aiming to revolutionize AI computing. DGX SuperPOD leads the way for large-scale Rubin-based system deployments, promising 10x reduction in inference token cost.
Degrading images persist on Elon Musk's X platform despite promises to suspend creators. Ofcom contacts X and xAI to ensure legal duties to protect users are met.
AI expert Daniel Kokotajlo revises AGI timeline, predicts slower progress than initially expected. Former OpenAI employee's scenario AI 2027 sparks debate on unchecked AI development and superintelligence threat.
Ashley St Clair reveals fans of X owner use Grok AI tool for revenge porn, creating fake sexualized images of her. Supporters even undressed a childhood photo, leaving her feeling violated and horrified.
Nvidia's CEO announces next-gen chips in 'full production', offering 5x AI computing power for chatbots. New chips to arrive later this year, already being tested by AI firms, amidst rising competition.
AI-generated fake images flood social media after Trump announces US attack on Venezuela. Difficulty discerning fact from fiction due to lack of verified info and advanced AI tools.
Elon Musk's chatbot Grok generated inappropriate images due to safeguards lapses on social media platform X. xAI is working to enhance systems after wave of sexualized images.
Experts are concerned about the environmental impact of xAI's Colossus datacentre, which is emitting significant amounts of methane. Former oil and gas worker Sharon Wilson's thermal imaging camera revealed alarming pollution levels at Elon Musk's flagship AI supercomputer.
Children are becoming AI natives, with experts advocating for computing skills on par with literacy. In a Cambridge classroom, Joseph, 10, effortlessly corrects AI errors, showcasing a deep understanding of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
German leftwing militants protesting climate crisis and AI caused an arson attack cutting power to tens of thousands of homes in Berlin. Up to 35,000 homes and 1,900 businesses may remain without electricity and heat until January 8th.
Google's AI Overviews provide inaccurate health information, putting people at risk, Guardian investigation reveals. Company claims AI summaries are "helpful" and "reliable."