Geoffrey Hinton, the "Godfather of AI", is giving us a warning as he leaves Google after a 50-year career in AI. In his meeting with Google's CEO, he recognized the dangerous potential of AI if allowed to flourish and is calling for a pause to assess the consequences. Key figures in Google's AI experiments, such as OpenAI, are driving the rapid advancement. We must keep an eye on this rapidly-changing field to ensure the responsible development of AI.
Mark Zuckerberg of Meta was noticeably absent from a White House meeting between leading AI-driven companies. Discussions centered around regulations for the technology and the development of Artificial Intelligence. OpenAI, Alphabet, Anthropic and Microsoft discussed the safety of AI with President Joe Biden. Meta hasn't been invited to join, but have invested heavily in AI research. Get the details on Meta and Mark Zuckerberg's influence in the AI space.
Geoffrey Hinton, the 'Godfather of AI', has left Google to raise awareness among the public regarding the dangers of artificial intelligence. He suggests the risk posed by AI is greater than that of climate change in a recent interview with Reuters. Hinton believes the potential of AI needs to be carefully monitored and urges the tech industry to act responsibly. His resignation sparked discussion not only in the public but also the private industry. Read on to understand Hinton’s worries and his impact on the AI debate.
Trust Project security researchers discover malware operators are manipulating AI tools such as ChatGPT for malicious intent. To remain concealed, threats use multiple tactics like cloaking and marketing tools. Stay wary of unsolicited links or downloads, particularly those that've AI-related elements. Join the initiative to raise awareness!
Microsoft recently upgraded their Bing search engine with ChatGPT language modelling - delivering more human-like responses to questions and inquiries. Subscribing to GPT-4 allows users to have access to more specific and accurate answers in multiple languages. Notable figures, such as Elon Musk, have discussed the potential benefits of the new AI technology for the economy and future of tech.
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