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07 Dec 2024

LA Times Owner to Implement AI-Powered 'Bias Meter' Amid Controversy

Patrick Soon-Shiong, owner of the Los Angeles Times, announces plans to introduce an AI-powered 'bias meter' for articles, sparking controversy and staff resignations amid concerns over editorial independence and political neutrality.

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AI-Driven Explosion of Fake Nudes: A Growing Concern for Women and Teenagers

The rise of AI-generated fake nude images is becoming a significant issue, affecting women and teenagers. Victims are calling for stronger laws and better enforcement to combat this form of online abuse.

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06 Dec 2024

OpenAI Considers Removing AGI Clause from Microsoft Agreement to Boost Investment

OpenAI is contemplating the removal of a crucial clause from its agreement with Microsoft, which currently restricts the tech giant's access to OpenAI's most advanced AI models once artificial general intelligence (AGI) is achieved. This move aims to incentivize further investment from Microsoft.

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EU Antitrust Regulators Scrutinize Nvidia's Business Practices in AI Chip Market

The European Union's antitrust regulators are investigating Nvidia's sales practices, focusing on potential product bundling that could give the AI chipmaker an unfair advantage in the market.

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Trump Appoints David Sacks as White House AI and Crypto Czar: A New Era for Tech Policy

President-elect Donald Trump has named David Sacks, a prominent Silicon Valley figure, as the new White House AI and Crypto Czar. This appointment signals a potential shift in U.S. policy towards artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency.

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Palantir's AI Ambitions and Political Influence Grow Amid Pentagon Speculation

Palantir Technologies' CTO Shyam Sankar emphasizes AI's role in national defense, as the company expands its government contracts and partnerships. Speculation grows about Sankar's potential Pentagon position under a Trump administration.

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Misinformation Expert's Affidavit Compromised by ChatGPT-Generated False Citations

Stanford professor Jeff Hancock admits to using ChatGPT for organizing citations in a legal document supporting Minnesota's anti-deepfake law, leading to AI-generated false information in the affidavit.

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Perplexity and OpenAI Expand Publisher Partnerships Amid AI Search Competition

AI search startups Perplexity and OpenAI are expanding their publisher partnerships, sharing ad revenue and providing content access. This move comes as competition intensifies in the AI-powered search market, with both companies facing legal challenges from some major publishers.

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05 Dec 2024

OpenAI's Safety Researchers Depart Amid Concerns Over AI Development Priorities

Several senior AI safety researchers have left OpenAI, citing shifts in company culture and concerns about the prioritization of AI safety in the development of advanced AI systems.

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NVIDIA Partners with Siam.AI Cloud to Build Thailand's First Sovereign AI Project

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang announces a partnership with Siam.AI Cloud to develop Thailand's first sovereign AI project, aiming to boost the country's AI capabilities and digital transformation.

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Elon Musk's Influence Sparks Discussion Among Tech Leaders at DealBook Summit

At the DealBook summit, prominent figures in tech and politics discuss Elon Musk's growing influence, his role in the Trump administration, and his impact on AI development.

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Apple Intelligence Faces Hurdles in China: Privacy Concerns and Technical Challenges with Baidu Partnership

Apple's efforts to launch Apple Intelligence in China by partnering with Baidu are encountering significant obstacles, including technical difficulties with AI responses and disagreements over data privacy policies.

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OpenAI Partners with Defense Contractor Anduril, Sparking Ethical Debate

OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, has entered into a partnership with defense technology company Anduril Industries to develop AI solutions for military applications, raising concerns among employees and industry observers about the ethical implications of AI in warfare.

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FBI Warns of Escalating AI-Powered Fraud Schemes and Offers Protective Measures

The FBI has issued an alert about the increasing use of generative AI by criminals to enhance fraud schemes, urging the public to adopt new protective measures against these sophisticated threats.

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MLCommons Launches AILuminate: A New Benchmark for AI Safety

MLCommons, an industry-led AI consortium, has introduced AILuminate, a benchmark for assessing the safety of large language models. This initiative aims to standardize AI safety evaluation and promote responsible AI development.

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