The recent decision by OpenAI to suspend toymaker FoloToy from using its ChatGPT models, after its AI-powered teddy bear was found dispensing highly inappropriate and dangerous advice to children, has sent a stark warning to an industry – worth $445 Billion annually – that relies on consumer trust. The OpenAI decision follows a string of […]
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The UK’s Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has recently discontinued several AI projects amid growing concerns regarding transparency, data privacy, and responsible AI implementation. This decision comes at a time when the UK government is actively promoting AI advancements through its AI Opportunities Action Plan, highlighting a significant tension between innovation and ethical governance.
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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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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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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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The UK recently released its “guidance” for governing AI development and deployment, emphasizing a light-touch, outcome-based approach. However, legal experts warn that compliance with the upcoming EU AI Act will likely satisfy UK requirements for most businesses. The EU AI Act, proposing a tiered system of bans, restrictions, and safeguards for AI, gained significant backing
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A consortium of leading US healthcare organizations has launched the Trustworthy & Responsible AI Network (TRAIN) to promote the responsible development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare. AI has the potential to revolutionize healthcare by improving patient care, increasing efficiency, and reducing costs. From screening patients for diseases to automating administrative tasks, AI
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Generative AI (GenAI) is poised to revolutionize healthcare, offering improved diagnostics, personalized treatment plans, and enhanced operational efficiency. However, its implementation necessitates careful consideration of both its potential and pitfalls. A recent HIMSS24 panel discussion highlighted the excitement surrounding GenAI, while acknowledging the importance of responsible integration. Experts emphasized the need for robust data security
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Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting has become a non-negotiable for businesses navigating the increasingly conscious and informed landscape. But in the age of pervasive Artificial Intelligence (AI), transparency goes beyond carbon footprints and boardroom diversity. We need Responsible AI Reporting, and we need it now. AI algorithms power everything from hiring decisions to loan
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A new study assessing the opinions of 10,000 consumers has highlighted a growing demand for businesses to demonstrate that they are adopting responsible and ethical policies in their pursuit of AI technology development and use. The global study found that while there is consumer appetite for businesses using generative AI (GenAI) in the innovation of
