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A significant rise in hacking attempts from criminals, fraudsters, and espionage agencies has escalated to a level of “unprecedented complexity,” necessitating reliance on artificial intelligence for effective countermeasures, according to Microsoft. Vasu Jakkal, the vice president of security at the tech giant, stated, “Last year, we tracked 30 billion phishing emails.” He emphasized that it…
Luca Guadagnino is currently in discussions to helm a new comedic drama that dives into the behind-the-scenes turmoil at OpenAI. The acclaimed director, known for films such as Call Me by Your Name and Challengers, is set to direct Artificial. This film will explore the dramatic events of 2023 when OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was…
British Authors React to Meta’s Alleged Copyright Violations British authors expressed feelings of “absolute sickness” upon realizing their book titles have surfaced in a “shadow library” supposedly utilized by Meta for developing artificial intelligence software. One best-selling novelist remarked, “It’s my entire life. The notion that someone in Silicon Valley is appropriating that work to…
Red Hat on Open, Small Language Models for Responsible, Practical AI As geopolitical events shape the landscape, they also influence technological advancements, notably in artificial intelligence (AI). The current AI market is evolving, impacting methodologies, development practices, and applications within enterprises. Expectations surrounding AI outcomes are being tempered by real-world challenges, leading to a mix…
An AI-driven system may soon take charge of assessing the potential risks to privacy and safety linked to as much as 90% of updates for Meta applications like Instagram and WhatsApp, based on internal documents reportedly seen by NPR. According to NPR, a 2012 agreement between Facebook (now operating as Meta) and the Federal Trade…
The NAACP is urging local authorities to cease operations at Colossus, a “supercomputer” facility managed by Elon Musk’s xAI in South Memphis. According to a report by NBC News, the civil rights organization’s leaders sent a letter on Thursday to the Shelby County Health Department and Memphis Light Gas and Water, expressing discontent with their…
Artificial Intelligence and the Evolution of Harmful Content Detection The ongoing challenge of maintaining safe and inclusive online environments is becoming increasingly complex. As digital platforms multiply and user-generated content grows at a rapid pace, a robust solution for identifying harmful content has become essential. The traditional reliance on human moderators is transitioning towards agile,…
Artificial intelligence is brimming with visionaries; however, those who truly matter are the ones putting their plans into action. In just 4 days, TechCrunch Sessions: AI will gather builders, researchers, investors, and enthusiasts at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall under one roof. This event is not just another showcase of AI hype or a series of…
Get Ready for AI Trivia and Win Tickets! TechCrunch Sessions: AI is set to take place at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall on June 5. This is your opportunity to test your AI knowledge with trivia questions and potentially score two tickets for the price of one! Engage with challenging questions about artificial intelligence, and if…
In “The Optimist: Sam Altman, OpenAI, and the Race to Invent the Future,” Wall Street Journal reporter Keach Hagey delves into our current fascination with AI, centered around one of its pivotal figures—Sam Altman, co-founder and CEO of OpenAI. Hagey starts by exploring Altman’s roots in the Midwest, then outlines his journey through the startup…