AI Ethics, Governance & Policy

Legendary filmmaker James Cameron has raised concerns about the societal implications of deepfakes. These technologies, which utilize AI and machine learning, enable the realistic manipulation or creation of visual and audio content. Their significant capacity to mislead presents a formidable challenge for spreading misinformation, committing fraud, and a host of other malicious activities. Cameron articulated…

The EU’s AI Regulations: A Long Road Ahead Discussions surrounding the regulatory framework for artificial intelligence (AI) within the European Union are expected to extend over a year before consensus is reached. Last year, the European Commission introduced draft legislation pertaining to AI. While nations like the U.S. and China are positioning themselves to spearhead…

Deepfakes Used for Anti-Ukraine Disinformation Recent investigations have revealed that influence campaigns linked to Russia and Belarus are employing deepfake technology to disseminate anti-Ukraine disinformation. A study previously published suggested that individuals are increasingly unable to differentiate between authentic human images and AI-generated “deepfake” faces. Given this psychological susceptibility, it was anticipated that Russia would…

DeepMind Co-Founder Mustafa Suleyman Launches New AI Venture Mustafa Suleyman, the co-founder of DeepMind, has teamed up with two other notable industry leaders to establish a new business named Inflection AI. Alongside Suleyman is Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn, who expressed enthusiasm about their collaboration. Suleyman stated, “Reid and I are thrilled to announce that…

Ukraine Utilizes Clearview AI for Identification Amid Conflict Ukraine is actively employing Clearview AI’s facial recognition technology to identify Russian aggressors and recognize Ukrainian individuals who have tragically lost their lives in the ongoing conflict. Hoan Ton-That, CEO of Clearview AI, disclosed to Reuters that the Ukrainian defense ministry commenced using this software recently. Clearview…

Reducing Crime with Better Data Visualization Effective law enforcement relies on robust data management. The ability to prevent and reduce crime, especially serious and organized crime, hinges on agencies’ capacity to derive quick insights from a vast array of information. However, the challenge lies in navigating through the overwhelming volume and variety of data available….

AI Drug Research Algorithm Flips to Invent 40,000 Biochemical Weapons Artificial intelligence (AI) is frequently praised for its potential in medicine and healthcare, especially in drug research. However, a concerning new study suggests it could also become a threat. Researchers from Collaborations Pharmaceuticals, a drug discovery firm based in North Carolina, have released findings that…

AI in the Justice System: Threats to Human Rights and Civil Liberties The House of Lords Justice and Home Affairs Committee has indicated that the increasing use of AI in the justice sector poses risks to human rights and civil liberties. A report released by the committee underscores the swift advancements in AI, which often…

SenseTime Unveils ‘AI for a Better Tomorrow’ at WAICF At the World AI Cannes Festival (WAICF), Hong Kong-based AI leader SenseTime presented a keynote titled “AI for a better tomorrow.” George Huang, President of the International Business Group at SenseTime, highlighted the company’s advancements in mixed reality, mobility, city management, and healthcare through AI technology….

Artificial Intelligence and Government Legislation: New Leadership at the Pentagon Craig Martell, previously the Head of Machine Learning at Lyft, has been appointed to lead the Pentagon’s AI initiatives. The announcement was first reported by Breaking Defense, revealing that Martell will take on the role of chief digital and AI officer. Martell brings a wealth…