Eric Horvitz discusses the future of AI and announces a series of essays written by AI experts who were given early access to OpenAI's GPT-4 before its public launch.

Microsoft’s CSO Eric Horvitz Sees AI as a Force for Good, but Calls for Caution

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Eric Horvitz, Microsoft’s chief scientific officer, believes that artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to be a force for good in the world. However, he also believes that there are risks associated with AI, and he has called for a responsible approach to its development and use. In a blog post published on May 30, Horvitz discusses the future of AI and announces a series of essays written by AI

Japanese AI experts argue that this could lead to a large number of copyright infringement cases

Japanese AI experts call for regulation of AI bots trained on copyrighted material

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A group of Japanese AI experts has warned of the risks of using illegally-obtained information to train AI. The experts argue that this could lead to a large number of copyright infringement cases, job losses, the spread of false information, and the leaking of confidential information. The experts point to the fact that AI bots are becoming increasingly sophisticated and that they are able to generate text, translate languages, and

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman

OpenAI Threatens to Exit Europe Over AI Regulation

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has hinted that the company might pull out of Europe if it cannot comply with pending European Union AI regulations. The key issue is a rule in the EU AI Act that would require companies to disclose copyrighted materials used in developing generative AI tools. Last week, Apple joined other corporations in prohibiting employees from using ChatGPT and other third-party AI tools for their work over

Pakistan's government has set a goal of producing 1 million AI-trained IT graduates by 2027

Pakistan’s Ambitious Plan to Produce 1 Million AI-Trained IT Graduates by 2027

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Pakistan’s government has set a goal of producing 1 million AI-trained IT graduates by 2027. This goal is part of the country’s National Artificial Intelligence Policy, which was launched in 2022. The policy aims to make Pakistan a global hub for AI research and development. To achieve this goal, the government is investing in AI education and training, as well as in the development of AI-enabled businesses and industries. The

US government seeks guidance from AI experts to protect society

White House meets with AI leaders to address societal challenges

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The White House held a meeting on Thursday between Vice President Kamala Harris and top executives from leading companies involved in artificial intelligence (AI) development. The meeting aimed to reiterate the Biden administration’s commitment to fostering responsible and ethical AI development while mitigating risks to society, security, and the economy. Recent developments in AI, particularly the success of OpenAI’s ChatGPT program, have brought the ethical use of AI to the

Amnesty International used AI generated images

Amnesty International faces criticism over AI-generated images of Colombian protests

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Human rights advocacy group Amnesty International has come under fire for using artificial intelligence (AI) to produce images for its social media accounts. The group was criticized for the authenticity of the images, which were created to publicize police brutality in Colombia during national protests in 2021. However, discrepancies in the images, such as uncanny-looking faces, dated police uniforms, and incorrect flags of Colombia, led to criticism of the group’s

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