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Study Reveals AI Models’ Growing Tendency to Guess Rather than Admit Ignorance

Generative AI, News, Responsible AI / October 2, 2024

A recent study published in Nature has revealed that as large language AI models (LLMs) become more sophisticated, they seem increasingly prone to overconfidence. Leading to newer, larger language AI models becoming less likely to admit their ignorance. Researchers from the Universitat Politècnica de València subjected the latest versions of BigScience’s BLOOM, Meta’s Llama, and […]

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European Commission’s New AI Watchdogs Appoints Expert Panel

AI Policy, AI Regulation, News / October 1, 2024

The European Commission has announced the appointment of 13 experts who will be responsible for drafting a Code of Practice for General Purpose Artificial Intelligence (GPAI), under the AI Act. The purpose of the code is to serve as a guideline for companies developing and deploying generative AI models like ChatGPT and Google Gemini. Implementing

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Company Backtracks on Controversial Plan to Grant “Rights” to AI “Workers

Ethical AI, News, Responsible AI / July 17, 2024

In a move that sparked outrage among employees and industry experts alike, HR software company Lattice has reversed course on its plan to integrate AI “workers” into its organizational structure and grant them “rights” similar to human employees. The announcement, made last week, sent shockwaves through the tech world. Lattice claimed it was “making history” by assigning AI models

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US Senators Introduce Landmark COPIED Act to Combat AI Deepfakes and Protect Content Creators

AI Film & TV, AI Music Industry, AI Regulation, News / July 15, 2024

In a significant legislative move, U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) have introduced the Content Origin Protection and Integrity from Edited and Deepfaked Media Act (COPIED Act). This bipartisan bill aims to address the growing threat of AI-generated deepfakes and ensure that journalists, artists, and other creators regain control

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Brazil Suspends Meta’s AI Privacy Policy Amid Concerns Over Data Use

AI Development, AI Governance, AI Policy, News / July 4, 2024

Brazil’s National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) has taken a decisive step in the ongoing global debate over data privacy and artificial intelligence. As reported by Reuters, the ANPD has suspended Meta’s new privacy policy, which allowed the use of personal data to train generative AI systems. This move highlights the increasing scrutiny technology companies face

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Copyright Lawsuits Against OpenAI and Other Tech Giants: A Growing Concern

AI Media, AI Regulation, AI Regulation, News / July 2, 2024

Sourcing training data for AI models has rapidly become one of the most significant challenges for the growing industry of Generative AI. Companies like OpenAI, Google, Meta, Anthropic, and Microsoft are aggressively seeking new data sources to refine and enhance their artificial intelligence capabilities. However, this pursuit is increasingly leading to legal battles over the

IATSE Agreement Clears the Way for AI in Hollywood: A Step Towards Symbiosis Between Technology and Human Labour

AI Film & TV, AI Management, News / June 26, 2024

In a landmark agreement, the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) has struck a deal with major film studios to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) as a tool in the film and television industry, albeit with certain limitations. This move marks a significant step in the evolving relationship between technology and human labor in Hollywood,

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Study Finds AI Accuracy in Radiology Varies Significantly Across Radiologists

AI Management, Healthcare AI, News / April 10, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been hailed as a game-changer in the medical field, and radiology is one area where its integration has been particularly rapid. However, a new study published in Nature suggests that AI might not be the universal accuracy booster we initially thought. The research, conducted by a team from Harvard, MIT, and

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Uber Eats Driver Prevails in Racial Bias Case Against AI

AI Risk Management, Ethical AI, News / March 26, 2024

An Uber Eats driver has successfully secured compensation after encountering barriers to accessing the app for work due to AI facial recognition checks powered by Microsoft. The case, supported by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), underscores the potential biases inherent in AI applications and the consequential risks for businesses. This incident occurs within

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AI has a PR Problem: Building Trust in an Age of Automation

AI Insight & Leadership, AI Management, AI Public Relations, AI Public Relations, AI Risk Management, Generative AI, Responsible AI / March 22, 2024

Public trust in artificial intelligence (AI) is on the decline, despite its potential to revolutionize various sectors from healthcare to environmental sustainability. Data from the recently published 2024 Edelman Trust Barometer highlights a worrying trend, with public trust in companies developing and deploying AI dropping significantly in the past five years, falling from 61% to

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