Discover how Microsoft and Slack are leading the way in AI swith their unique features and collaborations. OpenAI's ChatGPT, growing rapidly in 2021, is also gaining attention with global calls for regulation due to its potential for misuse. Learn more on the potential impacts of ethical AI technology.
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is tackling the potential misuse of AI-based technologies, such as ChatGPT, to commit fraud or scams. FTC Chair Lina Khan said the agency is ready to use its current laws against unfair and deceptive practices to hold companies accountable if they misuse the technology. Nasdaq's President and CEO Adena Friedman noted that while AI can be used for the good of society, it must be regulated and used responsibly. Expect the FTC to enforce laws to protect American consumers from misuse of AI technology.
This article covers the investigation conducted by the Office of Privacy Commissioner of Canada and the Italian Data Protection Authority on OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, due to a data breach. Further, this article provides an overview of the instructions given to OpenAI and the potential hefty fine they are facing. Having legal measures in place is essential to protect organizations against potential risks when incorporating AI in their operations.
Stay informed on the latest tech news as Snapchat introduces My AI, an AI chatbot which provides creative content and personalized recommendations like filters and locations. All conversations have been found to follow guidelines in 99.5% of cases, so you can be sure you're getting accurate information. Elon Musk spoke recently about the growing reliance on AI and FTC's Lina Khan's upcoming testimony. However, as AI is used more, there's valid concern over potential plagiarism and accuracy of generated content.
Google, a leading provider of internet services, has rolled out an update to its video calling service Meet. With this update, users are now able to mute video feeds of other participants in their meeting, providing an opportunity to focus on the presenter or hide participants with distracting video feeds. This functionality for all Google Workspace customers, as well as legacy G Suite Basic and Business customers, can simply be activated by selecting 'Audio only' before joining. Additionally, admins are now able to customize the background image for their users to suit their brand guidelines.