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Demis Hassabis: AI must not ‘move fast and break things’
Ammie Sekhon By Zoe Kleinman Technology editor Demis Hassabis, the co-founder of Google Deepmind, one of the UK’s biggest AI firms, says the booming industry should not follow the same path adopted by the older tech giants. “Move fast and break things” was a motto coined by Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg, the creator of Facebook.…
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Britain brings together political and tech leaders to talk AI
LONDON, Nov 1 (Reuters) – Britain will convene governments, academia and companies working at the cutting edge of artificial intelligence on Wednesday at the inaugural AI Safety Summit to debate how, and even if, the risks of the technology can be contained. The meeting is the brainchild of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who wants to…
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‘AI’ named most notable word of 2023 by Collins dictionary
The technology that is set to dominate the future – for good or ill – is now the word of the year. “AI” has been named the most notable word of 2023 by the dictionary publisher Collins. Defined as “the modelling of human mental functions by computer programs”, AI was chosen because it “has accelerated…
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Nick Clegg compares AI clamour to ‘moral panic’ in 80s over video games
Nick Clegg has compared the clamour over artificial intelligence to the 80s-era “moral panic” over video games, firing a warning shot to international politicians and regulators as they gather for a two-day summit on AI safety. The former UK deputy prime minister who is now president of global affairs at Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta said AI…
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Using AI to Predict Exacerbations in Uncontrolled COPD
Artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing tools can build an algorithm that identifies patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) at risk for exacerbations, according to research presented at the CHEST annual meeting hosted by the American College of Chest Physicians. In this exclusive MedPage Today video, investigator Reynold Panettieri Jr., MD, of the…
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Georgia Tech eyes VLSI compute-in-memory accelerator for artificial intelligence (AI) image recognition
ARLINGTON, Va. – U.S. military researchers needed compute-in-memory accelerator technology based on very large-scale integration (VLSI) fabrication for applications such as artificial intelligence (AI)-based image recognition. They found their solution from Georgia Tech Research Corp. in Atlanta. Officials of the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) in Arlington, Va., announced a $9.1 million contract…
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New rules for artificial intelligence
New rules for artificial intelligence – CBS Miami Watch CBS News Daniel Barsky, Holland & Knight partner, talks about artificial intelligence View CBS News In Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On
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Sextortion schemes on the rise as artificial intelligence advances
SOUTH CAROLINA — Artificial intelligence is helping criminals target teens, gain their trust, and create compromising photos. “You now get a message saying you either send me a gift card or some sort of transaction, or we’re going to send this to all of your friends,” said Thomas McAffey, who’s with the FBI. The FBI…
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What to Know About the New Artificial Intelligence Executive Order | Insights
In response to growing concerns over the pace of development, lack of transparency, as well as potentially anti-competitive behavior and potentially harmful outputs and capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, the Biden Administration issued on Oct. 30, 2023, an expansive, 111-page Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence…
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How Artificial Intelligence Can Improve Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Efforts
America’s diversity has always been our nation’s greatest strength and we must continue to leverage capabilities from all people. People with disabilities have long strengthened our economy and expanded our Nation’s possibilities. The growing popularity of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is opening new doors that are enhancing the work capabilities and performance for persons with disabilities.…