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AI is already causing unintended harm. What happens when it falls into the wrong hands? | David Evan Harris

Meta’s semi-open-source AI, LLaMA, leaked online, raises risks of misuse by malicious actors, such as election interference and deepfakes. While Meta may profit by dominating AI, safety concerns grow as platforms struggle to counter abuses. Experts urge stricter

What will stop AI from flooding the internet with fake images?

Google, Adobe, Microsoft, and other tech companies are trying new ways to label content made by AI.

AI automated discrimination. Here’s how to spot it.

AI systems inherit biases from their human creators, leading to discrimination that disproportionately affects marginalized communities. These biases emerge from flawed training data, systemic inequities, and unchecked algorithms, influencing decisions in justice, healthcare, hiring, and more. Reducing AI

'Should We Be Concerned?': Josh Hawley Asks OpenAI Head About AI's Effect On Elections - YouTube

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) questions OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in today's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.

AI journalism is getting harder to tell from the old-fashioned, human-generated kind | Ian Tucker

The article explores the rise of AI-generated content in journalism, highlighting ethical concerns and challenges in distinguishing human writing from chatbot output. It discusses the mixed impact of AI on accuracy, creativity, and transparency, emphasizing the importance of

Drake’s AI clone is here — and Drake might not be able to stop him

AI-generated music has gone viral on TikTok, with creators using tools to mimic famous artists' voices. While these tracks attract millions of views, they raise complex legal questions about copyright, publicity rights, and ethical concerns. As AI technology

Misinformation, mistakes and the Pope in a puffer: what rapidly evolving AI can – and can’t – do

Generative AI advancements enable the creation of realistic images, voice cloning, and text generation, but raise ethical concerns about misinformation, copyright, and job displacement. While AI aids tasks like writing, 3D modeling, and administrative work, it frequently produces

How TikTok’s algorithm ‘exploits the vulnerability’ of children

TikTok's algorithm has been accused of exploiting user vulnerability to maximize engagement, pushing harmful content like self-harm, eating disorders, and misogynistic views to young users. Research shows underage children are exposed to inappropriate content within minutes, raising concerns

‘We got bored waiting for Oasis to re-form’: AIsis, the band fronted by an AI Liam Gallagher

AIsis, a concept album by the band Breezer featuring AI-generated Liam Gallagher vocals, imagines a "lost" Oasis record from the late 1990s. Created to evoke nostalgia, the project combines Breezer's original music with AI technology, delighting fans with

The AI revolution: Google's developers on the future of artificial intelligence | 60 Minutes

Competitive pressure among tech giants is propelling society into the future of artificial intelligence, ready or not. Scott Pelley dives into the world of A...