AI chatbots might be better at swaying conspiracy theorists than humans
Co-author Gordon Pennycook: "The work overturns a lot of how we thought about conspiracies."
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Meta fed its AI on almost everything you’ve posted publicly since 2007
Making Facebook and Instagram private won’t delete that data.
Google's best Gemini demo was faked | TechCrunch
Google's new Gemini AI model is getting a mixed reception after its big debut yesterday, but users may have less confidence in the company's tech or
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Music Producer Accused of Using AI Songs to Scam Streaming Platforms Out of $10 Million in Royalties
Michael Smith, a 52-year-old music producer, is accused of generating more than $10 million in illicit royalties using AI-generated songs.
'Better than real men': Young Chinese women turn to AI boyfriends
Users say they are driven by a desire for companionship because China's fast pace of life and urban isolation make loneliness an issue for many.
Exclusive: Chinese entities turn to Amazon cloud and its rivals to access high-end US chips, AI
State-linked Chinese entities are using cloud services provided by Amazon or its rivals to access advanced U.S. chips and artificial intelligence capabilities that they cannot acquire otherwise, recent public tender documents showed.
Global data center industry to emit 2.5 billion tons of CO2 through 2030, Morgan Stanley says
A boom in data centers is expected to produce about 2.5 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide-equivalent emissions globally through the end of the decade, and accelerate investments in decarbonization efforts, according to Morgan Stanley research.
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U.S tech giants are building dozens of data centers in Chile. Locals are fighting back
Multiple groups are working to keep Amazon, Google, and Microsoft from doubling the number of centers in the country, fearing environmental devastation.
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Nvidia reportedly delays its next AI chip due to a design flaw
Nvidia’s yearly AI chip refresh may not start this year.
The Generative-AI Revolution May Be a Bubble
Tech firms have been spending historic amounts of money on AI—but will it pay off?
Why have the big seven tech companies been hit by AI boom doubts?
Their shares have fallen 11.8% from last month’s peak but more AI breakthroughs may reassure investors
Musk's AI chatbot spread election misinformation, secretaries of state say
They claimed X's AI chatbot, Grok, had spread "false information on ballot deadlines."
Ireland’s datacentres overtake electricity use of all urban homes combined
Statistics raise concerns that rise in demand for data processing driven by AI could derail climate targets
Google builds an AI model that can predict future weather catastrophes
A new system uses generative AI to predict weather faster and more cheaply than ever — while detecting difficult-to-spot extreme weather events — beating the world's major weather agencies.
The AI job interviewer will see you now
AI interview services say they’re eliminating bias — but not everyone agrees.
Bhutan’s first AI startup is seven college kids in a dorm
NoMindBhutan services prominent clients like the Bhutan National Bank and Drukair - Royal Bhutan Airlines.
GenAI sinks into the 'trough of disillusionment'
GenAI faces growing skepticism as it struggles to deliver on high expectations Early excitement for ChatGPT and LLMs has shifted to concerns about costs, p | GenAI faces growing skepticism as initial excitement wanes, with the industry now focusing on overcoming practical and ethical challenges.
AI already uses as much energy as a small country. It’s only the beginning.
The energy needed to support data storage is expected to double by 2026. You can do something to stop it.
From Burnout to Balance: AI-Enhanced Work Models for the Future
Research from The Upwork Research Institute reveals that while leaders expect AI to boost productivity, it may be increasing employee workload.
How to keep the 'human' in human resources with AI-based tools
Organizations are increasingly using AI-based tools but HR professionals have ethical concerns. A new HR toolkit provides practical guidance on AI ethics.
Academic authors 'shocked' after Taylor & Francis sells access to their research to Microsoft AI
Authors claim they have not been told about the AI deal, were not given the opportunity to opt out and are receiving no extra payment.
Today, Lattice Makes History and Leads the Way in Responsible Employment of AI | Lattice
We need to employ AI as responsibly as we employ people, and to empower everyone to thrive working together. — Jul 09, 2024 by Sarah Franklin
AI companies train language models on YouTube’s archive − making family-and-friends videos a privacy risk
Many videos people upload to YouTube aren’t really meant for public consumption, but they’re available for AI companies to vacuum up. Many of these personal videos are posted by children.
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AI-powered vending machines that sell bullets could be hacked, says a cybersecurity expert
The US has rolled out AI-powered vending machines that dispense bullets to anyone who has a valid ID. An expert says they can be hacked.
Chinese developers scramble as OpenAI blocks access in China
US firm’s move, amid Beijing-Washington tensions, sparks rush to lure users to homegrown models
Google reports 50 per cent jump in emissions due to AI energy use
Google's greenhouse gas emissions have increased by half over the last five years due to the energy demands of artificial intelligence.
(((Tendar))) on X: "Russians using ChatGPT-4 to push their garbage and forgetting to pay for the license is really something. It is equally telling as when user "TexasGuy_Random-Numbers" is having a stock picture in profile and is wanting to separate Texas from the US and bables something about https://t.co/UIyg0hD2Un" / X
— (((Tendar))) (@Tendar)