In the scorching heat of an April afternoon in Ajmer, a city in the Indian state of Rajasthan, local politician Shakti Singh Rathore experienced the complexities of deepfake technology first-hand. In a bid to connect with voters, Rathore sat down for a video shoot where he was cloned using artificial intelligence. This marked a turning
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In July of last year, OpenAI made headlines with the announcement of the formation of a new research team dedicated to preparing for the arrival of highly intelligent artificial intelligence. This team, known as the “superalignment team,” was led by Ilya Sutskever, OpenAI’s chief scientist and co-founder. However, recent developments have revealed that this team
In a world where social media platforms have become synonymous with hostility, disinformation, and brain rot, Maven offers a refreshing alternative. By eliminating the concept of likes and follows, Maven creates a space that focuses on meaningful conversations rather than popularity metrics. Users like Benjamin Scott, a philosophy student, have found solace in this new
Ilya Sutskever, the cofounder and chief scientist of OpenAI, has recently announced his departure from the company. This follows a tumultuous period in which Sutskever was one of the four board members who voted to fire OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in November. This decision led to chaos within the company, with staff threatening to quit
Nearly a decade ago, Google introduced Now on Tap in Android Marshmallow, a feature that allowed users to tap and hold the home button to access contextual information related to what was on the screen. This feature was revolutionary at the time, providing users with quick access to relevant information without having to leave the
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has a lot of problems. One of the major issues with AI is its shameless behavior. AI has a tendency to help itself to the work of others without giving any attribution. When creating images, it often portrays CEOs as white, puts people in awkward ethnic outfits, and even imagines women in
The advent of advanced AI has sparked concerns among activists and researchers alike. The popularization of the idea that highly developed AI systems could pose a risk to human existence has raised alarm bells for many. This fear was inspired by works such as ‘Superintelligence’ by philosopher Nick Bostrom. Joseph Miller, the organizer of PauseAI’s
Evolv, a company specializing in security technology, has been under scrutiny due to its connections with former members of the NYPD. The overlap between former police officers and Evolv employees raises concerns about potential biases and conflicts of interest. The fact that individuals like Dominick D’Orazio, who previously held high-ranking positions within the NYPD, now
The landscape for AI hardware startups is looking grim, with many companies failing to live up to the hype surrounding their products. One prime example is Humane, which released a $700 wearable device called the Ai Pin that heavily relied on artificial intelligence. The initial promise of the Ai Pin was to streamline various functions
When utilizing chatbots like Anthropic’s Claude, it’s essential to break away from the traditional Google Search mindset of typing in short, blunt queries. According to Joel Lewenstein, the head of product design at Anthropic, engaging in a conversation with the chatbot can lead to more fruitful results. Instead of limiting yourself to a few keywords,