Monthly Archives: May, 2023

Twitter faces scrutiny again for an AI-generated ad linking to a false news article on the death of Ian Wright. The incident highlights the platform's ongoing issue with policing, misinformation and its potential danger for inaccurate information to spread rapidly. It's essential to verify news before sharing on social media to prevent unwarranted panic. Twitter needs to ensure more regulation to maintain its credibility as a trustworthy source of information.

OpenAI's ChatGPT has been found to produce misleading information, emphasizing the need for ethical use and clear communication of its limitations.

UpCodes launches Copilot, an AI tool that simplifies complex building code questions for professionals and homeowners. With a recent $3.5m funding round, UpCodes plans to expand their platform's AI-based features and update their database of US regulations.

Twitter faces backlash for withdrawing from EU's disinformation Code of Practice. EU officials warn Twitter must follow new legal obligations under DSA by 25 August or risk being removed from the European Union. Other tech giants including Google and Microsoft have committed to measuring progress in tackling disinformation. Elon Musk's Twitter has also become more compliant with government requests since taking over, despite previously advocating for social media regulation. Twitter has yet to release an official statement regarding its departure.

Humanity faces equal threat from AI as it does from nuclear war and pandemics, says a statement signed by industry leaders. The development of AI could increase the risk of extinction and recent improvements in AI algorithms have raised concern among experts.