AI Ethics, Governance & Policy

Ethics, Governance, and Data for Good at the AI & Big Data Expo The AI & Big Data Expo highlighted that artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a niche subject but rather an integral part of numerous sectors. The tech conference in London attracted a diverse crowd eager to exchange knowledge and experiences surrounding AI….

AI and the Judicial System AI and the Judicial System In the recently released year-end report from the Federal Judiciary, U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts discussed the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) on the judicial system. He aimed to alleviate concerns regarding the potential obsolescence of judges amid rapid technological advancements. “As we near the…

OpenAI’s GPT Store to Launch Next Week After Delays OpenAI has officially announced that its long-anticipated GPT Store, a platform allowing users to sell and share custom AI agents built on the GPT-4 large language model, will launch next week. An email was recently dispatched to those signed up as GPT Builders, urging them to…

OpenAI: Copyrighted Data ‘Impossible’ to Avoid for AI Training Recently, OpenAI made headlines with its statement to a UK parliamentary committee, claiming that developing leading AI systems today without utilizing significant amounts of copyrighted data is “impossible.” The company emphasized that advanced AI tools, such as ChatGPT, require extensive training datasets, making strict compliance with…

Following the remarkable “spiderweb” mass drone assault on Russian air bases on June 1, delegates gathered the next day for another round of direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul. This attack seems to have been a masterstroke of Ukrainian intelligence and organization, leading to the destruction or damage of billions of pounds worth…

AI-Generated Phone Call Misusing Biden’s Voice An AI-generated robocall impersonating President Joe Biden is urging Democratic Party members not to participate in the upcoming primary elections. Kathy Sullivan, a notable Democrat from New Hampshire and former state party chair, has called for legal action against those responsible, labeling it as “an attack on democracy.” The…

UK and Canada Sign AI Compute Agreement The United Kingdom and Canada have established a significant agreement aimed at strengthening collaborative efforts in the computing power necessary for advancing artificial intelligence research and development. This Memorandum of Understanding was formalized in Ottawa by UK Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan and Canadian Minister for Innovation, Science and…

Magistral: Mistral AI Takes on Big Tech with Reasoning Model Mistral AI has unveiled Magistral, its inaugural model tailored for reasoning tasks. This new offering comes in two versions: a 24B parameter open-source edition known as Magistral Small that invites experimentation, and a more robust enterprise variant called Magistral Medium, designed for commercial applications where…

Experts from 30 Nations to Collaborate on Global AI Safety Report Renowned specialists from 30 countries worldwide are set to contribute to an important report evaluating the capabilities and risks associated with AI systems. The International Scientific Report on Advanced AI Safety aims to compile leading research on AI safety to guide policymakers and stimulate…

OpenAI Introduces ChatGPT Memory Feature OpenAI has started to release a memory feature for selected ChatGPT users. This new capability will enable the AI to remember information from prior conversations, enhancing its ability to provide more personalized and contextually relevant replies. With this memory, ChatGPT can recall specific details, such as a user’s preferred formatting…