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I question whether government officials consulted their AI tool, Humphrey, regarding its name (UK government rollout of Humphrey AI tool raises fears about reliance on big tech, 15 June). Perhaps it could have reminded them that in the 1970s, “Humphrey” was associated with a milk marketing campaign: “Watch out, there’s a Humphrey about.” This phrase…
In response to your report highlighting Dame Victoria Sharp’s urging for the Bar Council and our solicitor colleagues at the Law Society to address the misuse of AI urgently, we wholeheartedly agree. This high court ruling underscores the significant risks associated with the inappropriate use of artificial intelligence by legal professionals, especially concerning large language…
I appreciate the coverage of the AI cheating scandal in UK universities, but referring to it as merely the “tip of the iceberg” falls short. While freedom of information requests shed light on universities identifying instances of AI-related cheating, the greater issue lies with those institutions that are failing to address the problem. In 2023,…
Gary Marcus aptly highlights, as many have for years, that merely increasing computational power won’t resolve the challenges faced by generative artificial intelligence (AI). When billion-dollar AI systems struggle with tasks that a child can easily handle, it signals a need to reassess the prevailing hype. However, he overlooks a crucial factor: a seven-year-old can…
The US Department of Defense has recently awarded OpenAI a contract worth $200 million to leverage generative artificial intelligence (AI) for military applications. According to the department’s announcement on awarded contracts, the San Francisco-based company will focus on “developing prototype frontier AI capabilities to address critical national security challenges across both warfare and enterprise sectors.”…
Mark Zuckerberg announced in April that the company would significantly increase its capital expenditures in the coming year to maintain its position in the highly competitive field of artificial intelligence. He followed through with this commitment last week by establishing a $15 billion “AI superintelligence” team, which is rumored to include nine-figure salaries and a…
The surge in artificial intelligence is creating uncertainty for the Environment Agency regarding England’s future water shortages. Currently, datacentres are not required to disclose their water usage for cooling purposes, complicating the Agency’s ability to predict needs. Without immediate action to secure resources, England could face a daily shortfall of 5 billion litres in public…
Ethics & Society, Google Google Fires Ethical AI Researcher Timnit Gebru After Critical Email A prominent advocate for ethical AI practices has been dismissed by Google after raising concerns regarding the company’s conduct. Timnit Gebru, known as a trailblazer in ethical AI research, highlighted the potential risks and biases associated with large language models. Gebru…
Enterprise, Research Strategy Analytics Defines Path to AI Vendor and Buyer Success Research firm Strategy Analytics has highlighted in a recent report that both AI product vendors and their customers can find success through a deep understanding of customer journeys. The report, titled ‘Defining the AI Buyer Journey’, takes a holistic look at critical aspects…
Artificial Intelligence in Public Sector Fraud Detection Accountability and transparency are critical components of audits within the public sector. There is a constant scrutiny to ensure that finances are administered ethically while also providing timely alerts about potential financial strains or failures. The distribution of funds, particularly stemming from COVID measures, has surged, increasing the…