Bring Human Values to AI
Bring Human Values to AI April 1, 2024 Authored: by Jacob Abernethy, François Candelon, Theodoros Evgeniou, Abhishek Gupta, and Yves Lostanlen Published: Harvard Business Review Summary: OpenAI introduced GPT-4, boasting improvements in accuracy and reasoning, while highlighting its alignment with human values, a novelty in AI marketing. The evolving landscape demands responsible AI deployment, addressing […]
The Next Step in Military AI Multilateralism
The Next Step in Military AI Multilateralism March 26, 2024 Authored: By Michael Depp Published: Lawfare Summary: In November 2023, alongside the AI Safety Summit, the U.S. updated its Political Declaration on Responsible Military Use of AI, gaining new signatories like the U.K., Japan, and others, to promote safer AI use in military contexts. This […]
Why educators must understand AI (even if they don’t use it)
Why educators must understand AI (even if they don’t use it) March 25, 2024 Authored: By Jake Van Clief Published: The Gargoyle Summary: AI is transforming every sector, including education, making it crucial for educators to understand it. It’s a common misconception that AI is only for tech experts, but educators across disciplines can analyze […]
Responsible AI
Responsible AI Governance involves ongoing monitoring and evaluation of AI systems to identify and address potential risks. This proactive approach helps organizations manage risks related to bias, security, and unintended consequences. But why is RAI Governance important and why does it matter? How can one get started when you want to build RAI Governance control […]
Anthropomorphism and AI hype
Anthropomorphism and AI hype March 25, 2024 Authored: By Nicholas Barrow Published: Springer Link Summary: The article discusses the inherent human tendency to anthropomorphize, or attribute human characteristics to non-human entities, especially in the context of artificial intelligence (AI). This tendency has led to misconceptions and overhyped perceptions of AI’s capabilities, notably with technologies designed […]
The Tech Apocalypse Panic is Driven by AI Boosters, Military Tacticians, and Movies
The Tech Apocalypse Panic is Driven by AI Boosters, Military Tacticians, and Movies March 20, 2024 Authored: By Matthew Guariglia Published: Electronic Frontier Foundation Summary: The anxiety around artificial intelligence (AI) potentially leading to catastrophic outcomes, especially in military contexts, has been escalating. Concerns have been fueled by speculative scenarios, such as AI favoring nuclear […]
New Tools Are Needed to Address the Risks Posed by AI-Military Integration
New Tools Are Needed to Address the Risks Posed by AI-Military Integration March 18, 2024 Authored: By Sarah Shoker, Andrew Reddie, Alan Hickey & Leah Walker Published: Lawfare Summary: Amid escalating global tensions, a consensus on AI’s military use is emerging, highlighted by a Washington, D.C. meeting of the Political Declaration on Responsible Military Use […]
AI and the Alignment Challenge
We dive deep into the intricacies and ethical considerations of AI development, specifically focusing on OpenAI’s Chat-GPT and GPT-4. Join us as we discuss how OpenAI approached the alignment problem, the impact of Human Aligned Reinforcement Learning, and the role of human raters in shaping Chat-GPT. We’ll also revisit past AI mishaps like Microsoft’s Tay […]
When Bots Go to Class
When Bots Go to Class March 7, 2024 Authored: By Jeffrey Young Published: EdSurge Summary: Ferris State University announced plans to enroll two chatbot “students” in classes as a unique way to test curricula, sparking both interest and ethical debates. This initiative, partly seen as a publicity stunt for its AI major, underscores […]
Inside Project Maven, the US Military’s AI Project
Inside Project Maven, the US Military’s AI Project February 29, 2024 Authored: By Saleha Mohsin Published: Bloomberg Summary: In 2017, the US military initiated Project Maven to integrate AI into warfare, leveraging Big Tech’s object recognition capabilities. Challenges arose regarding innovation within the Pentagon and ethical concerns over deploying automatic target recognition systems in combat. […]