State-backed hackers from Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea have been using large language models like OpenAI's ChatGPT for spying purposes, prompting Microsoft to ban such groups from accessing its AI tools. READ ARTICLE
US Justice Department is directing federal prosecutors to pursue harsher penalties against criminals who have used AI to facilitate or advance their misconduct. There is a particular focus on election security and misuse of AI around the 2024 elections. READ MORE
Meta is implementing new ways to detect and label AI-generated images across its platforms to promote transparency around this emerging technology. READ ARTICLE
Social media platforms need to strike a balance between protecting teen users' privacy and safety when implementing measures to block harmful content. AI and metadata analysis could help detect risks without invading personal conversations. READ ARTICLE
AI is being increasingly used by political campaigns to raise more money more efficiently. However, companies like OpenAI are limiting how campaigns can use their models due to concerns around potential misuse. Tech for Campaigns conducted experiments in Virginia in 2022 using AI models like Google's Bard and OpenAI's ChatGPT…
The Biden Administration has taken significant actions on AI in the 90 days since the executive order, exceeding the requirements and making progress on goals like assessing AI risks, attracting AI talent, and protecting Americans. READ MORE
The key takeaway from the text is the urgent need for comprehensive governance and regulation of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), to ensure it abides by existing laws, respects intellectual property, and is developed and used responsibly, thereby preventing potential catastrophic consequences. This summary covers the essential…
Pope Francis warned about the dangers of AI technology, citing the viral fake image of him wearing a puffer jacket that was generated using AI, which shows how AI can be used to spread misinformation. He called for international regulation of AI development and use to ensure it benefits humanity.
The evolving landscape of AI regulation. In 2023, significant developments occurred in AI policy, setting a precedent for the upcoming year. Key areas include the U.S. government's approach to AI regulation, challenges in addressing AI-related harms and risks, the role of AI in global technological competition, and the impact of…
Hybrid AI, which combines the pattern recognition capabilities of sub-symbolic AI with the logical reasoning and explainability of symbolic AI, is essential for meeting the growing demands for transparency, accountability, and accuracy in critical industries. Generative AI's Limitations: Casper Wilstrup, CEO of Abzu, highlights that while generative AI is adept…
California Senator Steve Padilla has introduced two bills - SB 892 and SB 893 - to establish ethical and safety guidelines for AI systems, especially those used by state agencies. The bills also aim to increase access to AI research and resources within the state. SB 892 requires the state…
The EU AI Act will have significant impacts on the development and use of AI, including generative AI, in Europe over the next 12-24 months. Although details are still being finalized, it aims to address risks while enabling innovation. READ MORE
The New York Times has filed a lawsuit against Microsoft and OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, for alleged copyright infringement and misuse of the newspaper's intellectual property in developing AI models. READ MORE
Key Takeaway AI and automation will likely lead to increases in income inequality. Governments need to implement "inequality insurance" by automatically increasing tax rates on the top 1% when inequality exceeds certain thresholds. This will help compensate workers who lose jobs to automation. READ MORE
Key Takeaway 2023 was a breakthrough year for AI, with billions in VC funding flowing into the sector, rapid advancements in generative AI models like ChatGPT, and increasing mainstream adoption and impact across many facets of society. However, there are still open questions around regulation, ethics, copyright issues, economics, and…
Key Takeaway: The European Union is in the process of finalizing the details of its new AI Act, which will be the first set of global laws to regulate artificial intelligence. Read More