AI is accelerating violence against women and girls, with 1 in 4 people neutral about non-consensual deepfakes, warns UK police. Technology companies are complicit in this epidemic.
Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.5, available in Amazon Bedrock, sets a new standard in AI capabilities, outperforming previous models at a third of the cost. Opus 4.5 excels in software engineering and office productivity, transforming development projects and handling complex tasks with precision and efficiency.
Leading charity NFER predicts up to 3m UK low-skilled jobs may vanish by 2035 due to automation and AI, particularly in trades and machine operations. Administrative roles also face high risk, according to the report.
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.
Amazon Bedrock now supports OpenAI GPT-OSS models with 20B and 120B parameters, offering advanced reasoning capabilities. Organizations can seamlessly migrate to AWS for enhanced security and scalability while deploying GPT-OSS models with ease for various applications.
Asos implements AI stylists to boost sales after 12% decline due to reduced discounts and returns. Analysts forecast further sales drop.
Liz Kendall supports artists' rights to be paid for their work, signaling a shift from Peter Kyle's approach on AI use. She aims to find a balance for both sectors to prosper in the future.
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.
Clifford Chance cuts 50 roles in London due to AI impact. PwC predicts AI may reduce future hirings.
AI-generated songs are now topping Spotify charts, challenging traditional music creation methods. One AI creator sees it as a valuable tool for expression, even without traditional musical training.
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.
Greek teachers and students express worries about AI pilot program with OpenAI. 20 schools to train staff in ChatGPT for education under government partnership.
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.
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.
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.