AI Ethics, Governance & Policy

Microsoft Warns of AI-Generated Disinformation Ahead of 2024 Elections According to Microsoft’s threat intelligence team, Beijing is expected to intensify its use of sophisticated AI-generated disinformation campaigns aimed at influencing key elections in 2024. The report specifically notes that state-sponsored Chinese cyber groups, with help from North Korean actors, are likely to target the presidential…

Microsoft Expands AI Efforts with New London Hub Microsoft is making a significant move to bolster its artificial intelligence initiatives in the UK by launching a new AI hub in London. This facility will focus on the development of cutting-edge language models, as well as the necessary infrastructure and tools for foundational models. Leading this…

Artificial Intelligence, Development, Ethics & Society, Legislation & Government, Machine Learning UK and South Korea to Co-host AI Seoul Summit The UK and South Korea are poised to jointly host the AI Seoul Summit on May 21 and 22. This event aims to lay the groundwork for the secure development of AI technologies, utilizing the…

OpenAI Faces Complaint Over Inaccurate Outputs A European data protection advocacy group, noyb, has lodged a complaint against OpenAI due to the company’s inability to rectify erroneous information generated by ChatGPT. The organization argues that OpenAI’s failure to ensure the accuracy of personal data processed by its service contravenes the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)…

FT and OpenAI Forge Strategic Partnership The Financial Times (FT) has entered into a significant partnership with OpenAI that aims to integrate the newspaper’s journalism into ChatGPT. This move is designed to enhance the user experience while collaborating on the development of new AI products tailored for FT readers. Despite this collaborative approach, concerns remain…

Chuck Ros, SoftServe: Delivering Transformative AI Solutions Responsibly As society increasingly embraces the transformative capabilities of artificial intelligence, SoftServe is at the forefront of crafting advanced AI solutions while emphasizing responsible implementation. In anticipation of the AI & Big Data Expo North America, where the company will showcase its expertise, Chuck Ros, Industry Success Director…

OpenAI Enhances Transparency of AI-Generated Content OpenAI is making significant strides in promoting transparency regarding AI-generated content by joining the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA) steering committee. The organization plans to incorporate metadata from this open standard into its generative AI models to clarify the origins of digital content. This includes identifying whether…

As a lecturer in music at a prominent UK university, Ben Jennings’ cartoon regarding the threat AI poses to the creative industries is strikingly relevant, not just for these industries but also for the educational institutions that support them. Universities are currently facing a crisis stemming from a myriad of issues, including the commercialization of…

Researchers at Apple have identified “fundamental limitations” within advanced artificial intelligence models, casting doubt on the tech industry’s pursuit of increasingly powerful systems. In a paper released over the weekend, Apple indicated that large reasoning models (LRMs)—a sophisticated form of AI—experienced a “complete accuracy collapse” when faced with highly complex problems. It was noted that…

A substantial new datacentre aimed at meeting the increasing demand for artificial intelligence in Britain may result in more greenhouse gas emissions than five international airports combined. The Elsham datacentre, located in Lincolnshire, is projected to cost £10 billion, with its 15 energy-intensive computer warehouses expected to emit five times the carbon dioxide produced by…