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The Influence of Conspiracy Theories on Politics

Renée DiResta, former Stanford Internet Observatory manager, delves into online propaganda in her new book. She highlights the evolution of propaganda and its impact on society, emphasizing the need for a more accurate diagnosis of the issue.

The Rise of Autonomous Weapons

AI-enabled weapons are on the rise in military use, with companies like Elbit Systems leading the way in developing lethal autonomous drones. The industry is booming as defense companies showcase their advancements in AI technology for combat purposes.

Call for Investigation: NDAs at OpenAI

OpenAI whistleblowers seek investigation into restrictive contracts requiring permission to contact regulators, potentially stifling concerns about the company. Non-disclosure agreements at OpenAI under scrutiny for potential repercussions on employees raising issues with federal authorities.

Unlocking the Secrets of Time Series for LLMs

Foundation models, like Large Language Models (LLMs), are being adapted for time series modeling through Large Time Series Foundation Models (LTSM). By leveraging sequential data similarities, LTSM aims to learn from diverse time series data for tasks like outlier detection and classification, building on the success of LLMs in computational linguistic domains.

MIT ARCLab Awards AI Innovation in Space

Satellite density in Earth's orbit is rising, with 2,877 satellites launched in 2023, leading to new global-scale technologies. MIT ARCLab Prize for AI Innovation in Space winners announced, focusing on characterizing satellites' behavior patterns with AI.

AI Trustworthiness: A Guide

MIT researchers introduce new approach to improve uncertainty estimates in machine-learning models, providing more accurate and efficient results. The scalable technique, IF-COMP, helps users determine when to trust model predictions, especially in high-stakes scenarios like healthcare.

Controversy over 'Miss AI' beauty standards

Fanvue's "Miss AI" pageant crowns fictional Instagram influencer Kenza Layli, sparking criticism for objectifying women in AI. Rise of AI-generated influencers fueled by tools like Stable Diffusion and Dreambooth raises ethical concerns.

Japan's AI Sovereignty Boosted by ABCI 3.0 Supercomputer

Japan's AIST upgrades ABCI 3.0 supercomputer with NVIDIA GPUs and HPE networking for advanced AI R&D, bolstering Japan's AI capabilities and technological independence. NVIDIA collaborates with Japan's METI on AI research and education, with CEO Jensen Huang pledging support for generative AI, robotics, and quantum computing to drive Japan's future innovation.