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Memory Dangers: MIT Explores AI Impact

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.

AI expert pushes back doomsday prediction

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.

Horrified

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.

Google AI Health Risks

Google's AI Overviews provide inaccurate health information, putting people at risk, Guardian investigation reveals. Company claims AI summaries are "helpful" and "reliable."

The Climate Threat of AI: Unbelievable Pollution

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.