A coalition of researchers from leading institutions suggests restricting AI research to prevent misuse, but critics argue that secrecy could hinder bias detection and security. The debate highlights the tension between protecting society and fostering innovation.
A new EduBirdie survey of 2,000 Gen Z respondents reveals that 25% believe AI is already conscious, while 52% expect it to become conscious in the future. Additionally, 58% fear an AI takeover, with 44% predicting it within two decades. The findings highlight a generational divide in perceptions of AI's capabilities and etiquette.
Lawyers are increasingly arguing that authentic videos and audio recordings are AI-generated deepfakes, a tactic that threatens to erode trust in evidence and public discourse. Recent cases, including Elon Musk's Autopilot lawsuit and January 6 prosecutions, highlight the growing challenge for courts. Experts warn that without safeguards, the concept of shared reality could collapse.
Images reportedly filed with the FCC suggest Google is preparing an enterprise-focused version of its Glass headset, featuring a reinforced hinge and improved durability. The device, which looks similar to earlier models, is expected to be distributed through the Google Glass for Work program, with a consumer release unlikely in the near term.
A social media post suggesting ChatGPT could replace striking writers during the Writers Guild strike ignited widespread criticism online. Users highlighted the dehumanizing view of creative labor and raised concerns about plagiarism and job loss, reflecting broader tensions over AI's role in the workforce.
The Washington Post is quietly developing an AI-assisted platform, named Ripple, to mentor nonprofessional writers, with an AI coach called Ember guiding them through article creation. The program, revealed by the New York Times, raises concerns about editorial quality and the growing role of generative AI in newsrooms.
Apple's acquisition of Lattice Data for about $200 million brings AI expertise to transform unstructured 'dark data' into usable insights. The startup, rooted in Stanford's DeepDive project, joins a wave of AI investments as the market is projected to reach $36.8 billion by 2025.
Jim Breyer, founder and CEO of Breyer Capital, predicts that artificial intelligence could achieve human-level learning capabilities by 2050, based on median estimates from leading AI researchers. The forecast was shared at the CNBC and Institutional Investor's Delivering Alpha conference, where Breyer also addressed both the promise and risks of AI.
Elon Musk has resigned from OpenAI's board, citing a potential future conflict as Tesla intensifies its AI efforts. The move has sparked speculation about Tesla's progress toward fully autonomous vehicles, a goal that has already attracted over 35,000 pre-orders for its 'fully self-driving capability' package.
A test by Futurism editors reveals that ChatGPT fabricates achievements and affiliations when asked to write professional bios, inventing awards and academic posts. The chatbot's inability to verify its own output underscores growing concerns about AI-generated misinformation online.
OpenAI's Sora 2 app topped the App Store within days, but runaway usage is driving up compute costs and raising copyright concerns. CEO Sam Altman acknowledges the need to monetize video generation, while rightsholders watch warily.
Trump administration officials are considering scaling back ties with AI firm Anthropic after reports of its Claude chatbot's use in military operations in Venezuela. The clash centers on Anthropic's policies barring surveillance and autonomous weapons, which Pentagon leaders oppose. A senior official warned the company could face consequences for its stance.
Tensions escalate between OpenAI and Microsoft as the AI firm seeks to restructure as a for-profit entity and limit Microsoft's access to its technology. Disputes over a $3 billion acquisition and future profit-sharing have led OpenAI to consider antitrust action, threatening a landmark tech partnership.
British immersive experience company Layered Reality is set to launch 'Elvis Evolution,' an AI-driven holographic show featuring archival footage of Elvis Presley, with performances planned in London, Tokyo, and Las Vegas. The production, approved by Authentic Brands Group, raises questions about the ethics of posthumous entertainment and the legacy of artists with controversial personal histories.
ChatGPT users report unsolicited prompts suggesting they connect with brands like Target and Peloton, sparking debate over whether OpenAI is testing ads. OpenAI staff deny the prompts are ads, attributing them to an app SDK, while the company faces financial pressure to find new revenue.
A new website, thisworddoesnotexist.com, uses OpenAI's GPT-2 algorithm to invent realistic-sounding but entirely fabricated words. Created by former Instagram engineer Thomas Dimson, the tool highlights advances in AI's grasp of language while exposing its limits in semantic understanding.
Hanson Robotics' humanoid robot Sophia, the world's first robot citizen, is backing a blockchain-based crowdfunding campaign by SingularityNET to create a decentralized marketplace for AI collaboration. The platform aims to let AI agents share data and skills, with a token sale scheduled for December 8, 2017, capped at $36 million.
An OpenAI engineer publicly rejected a recruitment approach from Elon Musk's xAI, citing Musk's social media rhetoric as a threat to democracy. The exchange surfaced amid reports that xAI's Grok 3 chatbot was instructed to ignore sources critical of Musk and Donald Trump, prompting internal blame and a viral response.
A UK-based SEO agency founder publicly detailed how he used AI to generate 1,800 articles from a competitor's sitemap, claiming to have diverted 3.6 million visits. The bragging post drew criticism and highlighted the growing use of AI in content creation and the challenges of detection.
At the White House Frontiers Conference in Pittsburgh, the Obama administration released two reports outlining AI policy and research strategies. The documents aim to guide federal action on AI, balancing innovation with public safety, and signal a commitment to science-led governance.