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.
Asos implements AI stylists to boost sales after 12% decline due to reduced discounts and returns. Analysts forecast further sales drop.
Clifford Chance cuts 50 roles in London due to AI impact. PwC predicts AI may reduce future hirings.
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-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.
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.
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.
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.
Greek teachers and students express worries about AI pilot program with OpenAI. 20 schools to train staff in ChatGPT for education under government partnership.
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.
UK's Ofcom may lose public trust if it doesn't act swiftly on online harms, warns Technology Secretary Liz Kendall. AI chatbots raise concerns about regulator keeping up with digital advancements.
Genomic research faces challenges in analyzing large variant data. AWS HealthOmics workflows offer a transformative solution for seamless genomic analysis.
Snowflake introduces Agentic AI, combining traditional and generative AI for autonomous decision-making. Snowflake and AWS collaborate to build generative AI solutions for data-driven decisions and operational efficiency.
University of Staffordshire students feel 'robbed of knowledge and enjoyment' as AI teaches coding module, with suspicious signs including file names and rogue voiceover accents. James and Owen, part of 41 students, took the course to become cybersecurity experts or software engineers through a government-funded apprenticeship program.
Xania Monet, a robot pop star created from AI tools, is gaining popularity among young people tired of generic digital products. How long will this AI-generated sensation last in the music industry?