Three things to know about the White House’s executive order on AI
Three things to know about the White House’s executive order on AI October 30, 2023 Authored: By Tate Ryan-Mosley & Melissa Heikkilä Published: MIT Technology Review Summary: The US has issued a new executive order setting AI rules and guidelines. The order aims to enhance AI safety and security, requiring more transparency from AI companies […]
Biden Issues Executive Order to Create A.I. Safeguards
Biden Issues Executive Order to Create A.I. Safeguards Oct. 30, 2023 Authored: By Cecilia Kang and David E. Sanger Published: Forbes Summary: President Biden signed an executive order on AI focusing on safety, security, and ethical concerns. The order mandates that companies report to the federal government about the risks of their AI systems, particularly […]
Schumer says ‘only real answer’ on AI is congressional action
Schumer says ‘only real answer’ on AI is congressional action October 26, 2023 Authored: By Cristiano Lima Published: Washington Post Summary: Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer called for congressional action on artificial intelligence, emphasizing that an expected executive order from President Biden will not suffice to address the challenges posed by AI. While the Biden […]
Future Tense
Future Tense October 2023 Authored: By Nick Bilton Published: Vanity Fair Summary: The article delves into the implications of rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential to disrupt various aspects of human life. It raises concerns about the pace of AI development and the impact on creativity and employment. Some argue for increased […]
Even OpenAI’s Sam Altman is startled by how powerful he’s become
Even OpenAI’s Sam Altman is startled by how powerful he’s become September 26, 2023 Authored: By Eleanor Pringle Published: Fortune Summary: Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, reflects on his rapid rise to prominence and the impact of his company’s technology, including ChatGPT, on the global landscape. He expresses his surprise at the position he now […]
Algorithms Are Making Important Decisions. What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
Algorithms Are Making Important Decisions. What Could Possibly Go Wrong? September 7, 2023 Authored: By Ananya Published: Scientific American Summary: Algorithms used for decision-making, from hiring to medical care, can produce varying results depending on how humans annotated the training data. A study shows that when humans described data using terms relevant to a given […]
DeepMind’s cofounder: Generative AI is just a phase. What’s next is interactive AI.
DeepMind’s cofounder: Generative AI is just a phase. What’s next is interactive AI. September 15, 2023 Authored: By Will Douglas Heaven Published: MIT Technology Review Summary: Mustafa Suleyman, co-founder of DeepMind and founder of Inflection, envisions a future of interactive AI that can perform tasks beyond chat, leveraging specialized AI hardware. He emphasizes the need […]
Generative Artificial Intelligence in education: What are the opportunities and challenges?
Generative Artificial Intelligence in education: What are the opportunities and challenges? July 3, 2023 Authored: By United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Published: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Summary: The article discusses the readiness of schools to regulate the use of AI tools in education. It highlights that very few schools and […]
Oppenheimer Offers Us a Fresh Warning of AI’s Danger
Oppenheimer Offers Us a Fresh Warning of AI’s Danger July 27, 2023 Authored: Senator Edward J. Markey Published: Scientific American Summary: The article draws parallels between the development of artificial intelligence (AI) and nuclear weapons. It highlights the potential harm and misuse of AI, including its impact on mental health, exploitation of labor practices, exacerbation […]
How judges, not politicians, could dictate America’s AI rules
Melissa Heikkiläarchive – MIT Technology Review
Lawsuits are emerging as a potential route to regulate and shape the use of AI in the US. Federal agencies and individuals are suing AI companies, such as OpenAI and Meta, over concerns related to consumer protection, privacy, copyright infringement, and fairness. The outcomes of these cases could lead to new AI regulations and ways for artists and authors to be compensated for their work used in AI training data. Experts believe that lawsuits may precede comprehensive AI-specific legislation due to the split Congress and tech companies’ lobbying efforts.