Tag: Fake news

ByteDance tests its first AI chatbot called Grace, as it attempts to join the AI race with competitors Baidu and Alibaba in developing a local version of ChatGPT. However, in China, the government has tightened restrictions due to concerns about the use of AI for political propaganda and fake news.

Apple CEO, Tim Cook, considering integrating generative AI chatbox, ChatGPT in their business model. However, Cook has concerns about political bias, fake news, and regulation as companies take on AI. It's important for companies to remain vigilant and self-regulate until viable regulatory systems can be established.

A talk-radio host in Georgia files defamation lawsuit against OpenAI's ChatGPT. The host claims that the AI generated fake legal complaints falsely accusing him of embezzlement, which caused damages to his reputation. This highlights concerns about AI-generated content's credibility and risks involved. As AI continues to advance, ethical and responsible mechanisms must develop to ensure its use appropriately.

The EU urges big tech companies to label all AI-created content to prevent the spread of fake news. This voluntary code of practice is part of the EU's AI Act aiming to reduce risks associated with synthetic media. Google, Microsoft, TikTok and others are onboard, but the challenge will be to detect and label such content in real-time. Compliance with the regulation may not be mandatory until 2026, but VP Vera Jourová expects companies to honor her request. Google expresses confidence in its ability to identify and label AI-generated content.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog and OpenAI co-founder, Sam Altman, discussed the need for an international convention on AI to ensure its ethical development. Herzog expressed concerns over its risks and potential threat to the independence of humans. Altman acknowledged Israel's impressive tech community and its potential to use AI for positive benefits. This meeting reflects growing international concern over AI's implications.