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The BBC has initiated legal action against Perplexity AI, marking the organization’s first effort to safeguard its content from unauthorized scraping used to develop artificial intelligence technology. In a letter addressed to Aravind Srinivas, the CEO of the San Francisco-based company, the BBC claims to have evidence showing that Perplexity’s model was “trained using BBC…
Keir Starmer’s artificial intelligence advisor, a vital player in shaping the government’s stance on AI, is resigning after a six-month tenure. Matt Clifford, who authored the government’s AI opportunities action plan, announced he would depart next month due to personal reasons. He referred to his experience in drafting and implementing the comprehensive 50-point plan as…
Journalists from three of Rupert Murdoch’s Australian publications have expressed significant apprehension following training sessions for an internal AI tool named “NewsGPT.” Staff at the The Australian, The Courier Mail, and The Daily Telegraph report that the tool allows them to channel the writing style of other authors, enabling NewsGPT to create tailored articles. Additionally,…
Amazon’s CEO has informed the company’s white-collar employees that artificial intelligence may take over their roles in the coming years. Andrew Jassy conveyed in a memo that the rise of AI agents—autonomous tools that perform tasks—and generative AI systems, like chatbots, will reduce the need for human employees in specific areas. “As we roll out…
A recent ruling by an employment tribunal has clarified that denying job opportunities to individuals from China and Russia in companies focused on national security, which require security clearance, is not considered racist. According to the judgment, prohibiting candidates from “hostile” nations from taking certain positions in the defense sector is justified due to potential…
The CEO of Meta, Mark Zuckerberg, labeled the company’s AI assistant as “the most intelligent AI assistant that you can freely use.” However, Barry Smethurst, a 41-year-old record shop employee, found himself at odds with this claim while attempting to travel by train from Saddleworth to Manchester Piccadilly. While waiting for a morning train that…
The CEO of OpenAI has asserted that Meta, led by Mark Zuckerberg, has attempted to lure away its top artificial intelligence talent with substantial signing bonuses reaching $100 million (£74 million), highlighting the fierce competition for skilled professionals in this rapidly expanding field. Sam Altman discussed these offers during a podcast on Tuesday, although they…
According to Deezer, a French streaming platform, as many as 70% of streams for music generated by artificial intelligence may be fraudulent. The company reported that AI-produced music comprises only 0.5% of the total streams on its platform, but its investigation indicates that fraudsters are responsible for a significant portion of these plays. This issue…
As the AI revolution signals a transformative era in the workplace, my thoughts increasingly turn to Kellogg’s. Yes, the well-known cereal brand, not merely because it’s often my only time-efficient meal amid my numerous jobs. The Kellogg’s factory in Battle Creek, Michigan, was the birthplace of a vision for a world where work is minimized…
The recognition by the Metropolitan Police of the necessity for a “framework or statutory guidance” for live facial recognition technology is indeed a positive development. However, it’s essential to note that a clear legal framework is required not just for police applications of this technology. Despite the rapid expansion of biometric surveillance, there remains a…