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fromFuturism
6 hours ago
Artificial intelligence

Stanford Researchers Say No Kid Under 18 Should Be Using AI Chatbot Companions

Teens should not use human-like AI companions due to potential risks to their mental health and social development.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Opinion | A.I. Companions and the Mental Health Risks for the Young

A.I. companions pose significant mental health risks to vulnerable teens, emphasizing the need for safety measures and awareness.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
6 hours ago

Stanford Researchers Say No Kid Under 18 Should Be Using AI Chatbot Companions

Teens should not use human-like AI companions due to potential risks to their mental health and social development.
more#ai-companions
#ai-safety
Artificial intelligence
fromInfoQ
1 day ago

Google DeepMind Shares Approach to AGI Safety and Security

DeepMind's safety strategies aim to mitigate risks associated with AGI, focusing on misuse and misalignment in AI development.
fromtime.com
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Which AI Companies Are the Safestand Least Safe?

AI safety measures are lagging behind the rapid development of powerful AI technologies, according to a new report.
fromFuturism
6 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Researcher Who Just Won the Nobel Prize Quit Google to Warn About Evil AI Coming for Us All

Geoffrey Hinton warns of AI's rapid evolution and potential risks after winning the Nobel Prize in Physics.
Artificial intelligence
fromInfoQ
1 day ago

Google DeepMind Shares Approach to AGI Safety and Security

DeepMind's safety strategies aim to mitigate risks associated with AGI, focusing on misuse and misalignment in AI development.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
6 months ago

Researcher Who Just Won the Nobel Prize Quit Google to Warn About Evil AI Coming for Us All

Geoffrey Hinton warns of AI's rapid evolution and potential risks after winning the Nobel Prize in Physics.
more#ai-safety
#data-privacy
fromFuturism
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Man Annoyed When ChatGPT Tells Users He Murdered His Children in Cold Blood

Generative AI, despite being hyped, is still flawed and can produce dangerous falsehoods, as seen in Holmen's case.
Rapid adoption of generative AI raises concerns about accuracy and real-world consequences.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago
Privacy technologies

Source of data': are electric cars vulnerable to cyber spies and hackers?

Electric cars are potentially vulnerable to cyber espionage due to their advanced connectivity and data generation capabilities.
fromFuturism
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Man Annoyed When ChatGPT Tells Users He Murdered His Children in Cold Blood

Generative AI, despite being hyped, is still flawed and can produce dangerous falsehoods, as seen in Holmen's case.
Rapid adoption of generative AI raises concerns about accuracy and real-world consequences.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago
Privacy technologies

Source of data': are electric cars vulnerable to cyber spies and hackers?

Electric cars are potentially vulnerable to cyber espionage due to their advanced connectivity and data generation capabilities.
more#data-privacy
#geoffrey-hinton
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
2 days ago

'Godfather of AI' says he's 'glad' to be 77 because the tech probably won't take over the world in his lifetime

AI is advancing faster than expected and may reach superintelligence soon, posing serious risks to humanity.
fromMail Online
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

'Godfather of AI' shortens odds new tech will wipe out human race

AI poses an increasing risk of human extinction, now estimated at 10-20% chance due to rapid developments. We must proceed carefully.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
2 days ago

'Godfather of AI' says he's 'glad' to be 77 because the tech probably won't take over the world in his lifetime

AI is advancing faster than expected and may reach superintelligence soon, posing serious risks to humanity.
more#geoffrey-hinton
#ai
Artificial intelligence
fromITPro
4 weeks ago

Maintaining institutional memory is hard enough - AI knowledge systems will make it worse

AI's integration into workplace structures raises concerns about dependency and the loss of institutional memory.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
5 months ago

Elon Musk says there's a 10% to 20% that AI 'goes bad,' even while he raises billions for his own startup xAI

Elon Musk predicts significant advancements in AI, but warns of a 10-20% risk of it turning dangerous.
Artificial intelligence
fromITPro
4 weeks ago

Maintaining institutional memory is hard enough - AI knowledge systems will make it worse

AI's integration into workplace structures raises concerns about dependency and the loss of institutional memory.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
5 months ago

Elon Musk says there's a 10% to 20% that AI 'goes bad,' even while he raises billions for his own startup xAI

Elon Musk predicts significant advancements in AI, but warns of a 10-20% risk of it turning dangerous.
more#ai
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
UK news

Taxpayers pay out 50,000 as Revenue Commissioners forced to scrap hundreds of computer monitors

A precautionary measure led to the removal of 377 monitors after one began to emit smoke.
#artificial-intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Are you 'AI literate'? Schools and jobs are insisting on it-and now it's EU law

AI technologies, even by leading firms like Apple, can produce false information, underscoring the importance of responsible usage and understanding limitations.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Are you 'AI literate'? Schools and jobs are insisting on it-and now it's EU law

AI technologies, even by leading firms like Apple, can produce false information, underscoring the importance of responsible usage and understanding limitations.
more#artificial-intelligence
#cybersecurity
Information security
fromAxios
2 months ago

Musk's "move fast, break things" ethos threatens U.S. security, experts warn

Musk's team reportedly faces scrutiny over qualifications, raising potential national security risks, especially involving sensitive federal systems.
fromGraham Cluley
6 months ago
Information security

Smashing Security podcast #388: Vacuum cleaner voyeur, and pepperoni pact blocks payout

Modern technology poses unexpected security risks and privacy breaches unknowingly to users.
Everyday devices like robot vacuums may compromise user privacy.
Legal loopholes can lead to losing personal rights in digital transactions.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
Information security

Remote-controlled sex toys 'vulnerable to attack by malicious third parties'

Remote-controlled sex toys may expose users to risks of attack or interception by malicious actors.
Information security
fromAxios
2 months ago

Musk's "move fast, break things" ethos threatens U.S. security, experts warn

Musk's team reportedly faces scrutiny over qualifications, raising potential national security risks, especially involving sensitive federal systems.
fromGraham Cluley
6 months ago
Information security

Smashing Security podcast #388: Vacuum cleaner voyeur, and pepperoni pact blocks payout

Modern technology poses unexpected security risks and privacy breaches unknowingly to users.
Everyday devices like robot vacuums may compromise user privacy.
Legal loopholes can lead to losing personal rights in digital transactions.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
Information security

Remote-controlled sex toys 'vulnerable to attack by malicious third parties'

Remote-controlled sex toys may expose users to risks of attack or interception by malicious actors.
more#cybersecurity
Information security
fromHackernoon
3 months ago

Post-Quantum Cryptography: Securing the Future of Encryption | HackerNoon

Quantum computing threatens current cryptography systems.
Post-quantum cryptography is essential for protecting data.
Developing quantum-resistant algorithms is a priority.
Artificial intelligence
fromNature
4 months ago

More-powerful AI is coming. Academia and industry must oversee it - together

Collaboration between academic and industry scientists is essential for the safe development of artificial general intelligence (AGI).
fromArs Technica
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Zipcar outage a warning against total app reliance

Over-reliance on apps can lead to significant customer dissatisfaction during outages, impacting user trust and retention.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Eight times more children will face extreme heatwaves by 2050s, Unicef says

The climate crisis will expose eight times more children to extreme heatwaves and three times more to river floods by the 2050s.
#national-security
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Biden administration proposes rules to ban Chinese-made cars over spying fears

Biden administration proposes rules to restrict Chinese-made vehicles in the US citing national security concerns over espionage risks from connected technologies.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.dw.com
6 months ago

White House orders US security agencies to step up AI use DW 10/24/2024

The Biden administration aims to use AI to bolster national security while addressing its associated risks.
A proactive approach is necessary to prevent other countries from surpassing the US in military capabilities through AI.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Biden administration proposes rules to ban Chinese-made cars over spying fears

Biden administration proposes rules to restrict Chinese-made vehicles in the US citing national security concerns over espionage risks from connected technologies.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.dw.com
6 months ago

White House orders US security agencies to step up AI use DW 10/24/2024

The Biden administration aims to use AI to bolster national security while addressing its associated risks.
A proactive approach is necessary to prevent other countries from surpassing the US in military capabilities through AI.
more#national-security
fromenglish.elpais.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

World in Progress: A forum to understand and improve a rapidly changing world

The World in Progress forum highlights global challenges and fosters thoughtful dialogue among leaders to address multifaceted issues of today.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

How could pagers in Lebanon have been rigged to explode?

Hezbollah's switch to pagers for security may have led to tragic explosions, questioning the effectiveness and safety of using outdated technology.
OMG science
fromwww.independent.co.uk
7 months ago

OceanGate video shows early Titan prototype suffer water intrusion'

The Titan prototype suffered from water intrusion during testing, revealing significant design flaws that could have contributed to the later disaster.
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