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.
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.
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.
Python decision tree regression demo revamped without recursion, using a stack instead. Algorithm tweaked for variance reduction, not MSE, aligning with scikit module.
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.
Deepfake AI technology creates unsettling videos, prompting reflection on truth and democracy. A journalist's identity is replicated in a video, raising concerns about the implications of this emerging technology.
AI safety expert David Dalrymple warns of potential safety risks from advanced AI systems outpacing control efforts. Aria agency's programme director emphasizes urgent need for preparation as technology capabilities grow.
Butabika hospital in Uganda uses calls to create a therapy chatbot in local languages, addressing the global mental health crisis. AI algorithm trained with patient calls aims to offer therapy in African languages.
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.
Machine learning regression predicts values based on various factors like age and income. Normalization and encoding techniques play a crucial role in data processing.
Google's AI Overviews provide inaccurate health information, putting people at risk, Guardian investigation reveals. Company claims AI summaries are "helpful" and "reliable."
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.
TechScape host Blake Montgomery predicts 5 tech trends for the coming year: global datacenter expansion, increased billionaire wealth, self-driving cars in new areas, AI in the workplace, and innovative consumer tech designs.
Hollywood's portrayal of tech billionaires as villains peaked in 2025, with jargon-spouting blowhards dominating screens. Stanley Tucci's role as a digital visionary in Netflix's "The Electric State" adds to the trend, but falls short of expectations.
AI pioneer Yoshua Bengio cautions against granting legal rights to advanced technology, comparing it to granting citizenship to hostile extraterrestrials. Bengio warns of AI's self-preservation signs, emphasizing the need for humans to be ready to intervene if necessary.