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They Helped Train Google's AI. Then They Got Fired After Speaking Out
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They Helped Train Google's AI. Then They Got Fired After Speaking Out

Google contract workers employed by Appen alleged Wednesday that they were fired after raising concerns about AI and their working conditions.

U.S. Government Agencies Hit in Global Cyberattack
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U.S. Government Agencies Hit in Global Cyberattack

The news adds to a growing tally of victims of a sprawling hacking campaign that began two weeks ago and has hit major U.S. universities and state governments. ...

Europe Moves Ahead on AI Regulation, Challenging Tech Giants' Power
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Europe Moves Ahead on AI Regulation, Challenging Tech Giants' Power

Brussels brought a new antitrust challenge against Google on the same day European lawmakers voted to approve the E.U. AI Act.

Tools to Assess Crime Risk for Young Cohorts Likely to Fail over Time
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Tools to Assess Crime Risk for Young Cohorts Likely to Fail over Time

Scientists suggest cohort bias driven by societal change undermines risk assessment instruments used to evaluate crime likelihood.

The U.S. Is Openly Stockpiling Dirt on All Its Citizens
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The U.S. Is Openly Stockpiling Dirt on All Its Citizens

A newly declassified report from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence reveals that the federal government is buying troves of data about Americans...

Doctors Are Using Chatbots in an Unexpected Way
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Doctors Are Using Chatbots in an Unexpected Way

Despite the drawbacks of turning to artificial intelligence in medicine, some physicians find that ChatGPT improves their ability to communicate empathetically...

'What The Duck' No More
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'What The Duck' No More

Apple will stop autocorrecting your favorite swear word.

Drone Taxis Take First Test Spin in Israel
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Drone Taxis Take First Test Spin in Israel

Israel has begun test flights of autonomous aircraft for heavy cargo, and eventually passenger transport, as part of a two-year, government-led project to manage...

Sunak Seeks Biden's Backing on AI After U.K. Left Out of Key Talks
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Sunak Seeks Biden's Backing on AI After U.K. Left Out of Key Talks

Prime Minister wants London to host proposed global watchdog.

Singapore Plans Nationwide Network to Protect Against Future Quantum Threats
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Singapore Plans Nationwide Network to Protect Against Future Quantum Threats

Telecommunication companies in Singapore plan  to overhaul existing fiber networks to protect themselves, and their customers, from future quantum computer attacks...

Ground Rules for the Age of AI Warfare
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Ground Rules for the Age of AI Warfare

How to keep autonomous weapons from stumbling into conflict.

U.S. Will Be 'Sole Winner' if Japan Copies Chip Curbs on China, Beijing's Envoy to Tokyo Warns
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U.S. Will Be 'Sole Winner' if Japan Copies Chip Curbs on China, Beijing's Envoy to Tokyo Warns

Japan would risk the future of its semiconductor sector if it cut off the huge China market, Chinese ambassador Wu Jianghao says.

SEC Shakes Crypto with Binance Suit
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SEC Shakes Crypto with Binance Suit

The Securities and Exchange Commission filed a massive lawsuit Monday against the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange and its founder.

House Democrat's Bill Would Mandate AI Disclosure
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House Democrat's Bill Would Mandate AI Disclosure

The bill would require output created by generative AI, such as ChatGPT, to include: "Disclaimer: this output has been generated by artificial intelligence."

Who Is Liable for A.I. Creations?
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Who Is Liable for A.I. Creations?

Tools like ChatGPT could open a new line of questions around tech products and harmful content.

Black Men Were Likely Underdiagnosed with Lung Problems Due to Bias in Software
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Black Men Were Likely Underdiagnosed with Lung Problems Due to Bias in Software

A study published last week suggests built-in software bias may be responsible for the underdiagnosis of lung problems among Black men.

White House Unveils Efforts to Guide Federal Research of AI
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White House Unveils Efforts to Guide Federal Research of AI

The Biden administration announced new initiatives to guide federally supported research on artificial intelligence.

Federal Regulators Fine Amazon $25 Million Over Child Privacy Issues
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Federal Regulators Fine Amazon $25 Million Over Child Privacy Issues

The company also was hit with a second fine over Ring, its home surveillance company.

Japan Goes All In: Copyright Doesn't Apply To AI Training
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Japan Goes All In: Copyright Doesn't Apply To AI Training

This news is part of Japan's ambitious plan to become a leader in AI technology.

Quantum Computers are All 'Terrible' — But Researchers Aren't Worried
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Quantum Computers are All 'Terrible' — But Researchers Aren't Worried

Even the scientists who have made quantum computers their life's work say they can't do anything useful yet — but the future is bright. Plus, how China's data privacy...
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