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Artificial intelligence a new frontier in war: ‘harder to prove what is real’
JERUSALEM – Over the past two weeks, since Palestinian terrorist group Hamas carried out its deadly attack in southern Israel killing some 1,400 Israelis, there is a fear that a new front in the old war between Israelis and Palestinians could open up – in the digital realm. While doctored images and fake news have long been…
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Artificial intelligence in eye care
What is artificial intelligence? The concept of machines doing human tasks has been a topic of debate for decades and perhaps even centuries. (Adobe Stock / elenavolf) The concept of machines doing human tasks has been a topic of debate for decades and perhaps even centuries. A fear among factory workers in the first half…
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A New Global Network Of Artificial Intelligence Experts
A dedicated new agency has been created for speakers specialising in AI and machine learning. Jack Hayes, director of Champions (UK) Plc, developed the AI Speakers Agency to meet the “accelerating demand” for tech experts in this area. Mr Hayes, who has helped transform the speakers industry in recent years, said: “Since the pandemic we’ve…
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Algorithms of war: The use of artificial intelligence in decision making in armed conflict
In less than a year, Chat-GPT has become a household name, reflecting astonishing advances in artificial intelligence-powered software tools, especially generative AI models. These developments have been accompanied by frequent forecasts that AI will revolutionise warfare. At this stage of AI development, the parameters of what is possible are still being explored, but the military…
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In My View: Insurance meets artificial intelligence
Last month I wrote a column about fire insurance and a separate one about artificial intelligence (AI). I got a priceless email from a faithful reader in response to my column on AI. She sent me a message which just said, “Huh?” Artificial intelligence is complicated, but I can provide an example of how AI…
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Governments, firms should spend more on AI safety, top researchers say
STOCKHOLM, Oct 24 (Reuters) – Artificial intelligence companies and governments should allocate at least one third of their AI research and development funding to ensuring the safety and ethical use of the systems, top AI researchers said in a letter on Tuesday. The letter, issued a week before the international AI Safety Summit in London,…
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Revealed: Government using AI to decide on benefits and driving licences
Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Government officials are using artificial intelligence (AI) to help decide on everything from approving marriage licences to who should be given benefits, it has been revealed. Civil servants in at least eight Whitehall…
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Rise of responsible intelligence: Shaping a world where AI and ethics coexist
ByHindustan Times Oct 24, 2023 11:05 AM IST Share Via Copy Link This article is authored by Rakesh Prasad, senior vice president, strategy and solutions, Innover. While Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionise businesses and improve overall strategy, it also raises important ethical concerns. As AI continues to assimilate, the associated risks of…
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AI firms must be held responsible for harm they cause, ‘godfathers’ of technology say
Powerful artificial intelligence systems threaten social stability and AI companies must be made liable for harms caused by their products, a group of senior experts including two “godfathers” of the technology has warned. Tuesday’s intervention was made as international politicians, tech companies, academics and civil society figures prepare to gather at Bletchley Park next week…
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The Coming AI Economic Revolution
In June 2023, a study of the economic potential of generative artificial intelligence estimated that the technology could add more than $4 trillion dollars annually to the global economy. This would be on top of the $11 trillion that nongenerative AI and other forms of automation could contribute. These are enormous numbers: by comparison, the…