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AI researchers want to solve the bot problem by requiring ID to use the internet

[Aug 16 7:04 PM] The researchers based their ideas on “proof of personhood” technologies developed by the blockchain community.

US Financial Services Committee leaders want ‘regulatory sandboxes’ for AI

[Aug 16 4:24 PM] In a letter signed only by republicans, the committee responded to a request for information sent by the Department of the Treasury.

San Fran city attorney sues sites that ‘undress’ women with AI

[Aug 16 4:39 AM] Dek: AI-powered websites allowing users to create nonconsensual nude photos of women and girls were visited 200 million times in the first half of the year.

California AI bill aimed at preventing disasters draws ire from Silicon Valley

[Aug 15 6:31 AM] Crypto VC giant a16z claims the AI legislation will “burden startups because of its arbitrary and shifting thresholds.”

Verofax Partners With Climate Tech Firm Netgreen to Power Global Reforestation Efforts

[Aug 13 9:30 AM] Blockchain firm Verofax has teamed up with climate tech startup Netgreen to enhance global reforestation efforts. The partnership aims to create a transparent and efficient way for individuals to support tree-planting initiatives. This…

OpenAI fears people will forms bonds with the AI it developed to fool humans

[Aug 11 6:42 PM] The warning shows that developers are aware that anthropomorphization is a legitimate concern in the AI industry.

Quantum computers are advancing much faster than scientists expected

[Aug 11 4:45 PM] Breakthroughs in scalability, error-correction, and infrastructure have led to an accelerated timeline for quantum advantage.

IBM’s new ‘Lightweight Engine’ could be a game changer for fintech

[Aug 10 9:13 PM] JP Morgan just rolled out ChatGPT to 60,000 employees, demonstrating the demand for generative AI in the financial services sector.

Apple used Google’s chips to train its AI — where does that leave Nvidia?

[Aug 10 4:28 PM] Nvidia’s shrinking market cap could signal a shift in the generative AI developer’s market.

Scientists illuminate a path to quantum AGI with new light-based chips

[Aug 9 7:26 PM] Recent breakthroughs in photonic computing could finally make human-level AI possible.

OpenAI claims GPT-4o poses ‘medium risk’ of political persuasion

[Aug 8 8:54 PM] On the bright side, the company says there’s little risk it’ll become sentient and begin updating itself.

XBOW automated AI hacker matches 20-year veteran pentester in 28 minutes

[Aug 8 6:09 AM] An AI-powered penetration tester solved 88 out of 104 benchmark tests in 28 minutes. It took the best pentester in the experiment 40 hours to do the same.

DOJ recommends harsher sentences AI-enhanced crimes

[Aug 7 9:30 PM] Using AI to plan, commit, or help cover up a plan could lead to harsher sentencing in the US soon.

OpenAI co-founder leaves for AI rival Anthropic

[Aug 6 4:55 AM] OpenAI co-founder John Schulman says he's leaving OpenAI to focus more intently on AI alignment and "hands-on technical work" at rival firm Anthropic.

OpenAI has a ‘highly accurate’ tool to detect AI content, but no release plans

[Aug 4 8:12 PM] The company expressed worries that its detection system could somehow “stigmatize” the use of AI among non-English speakers.

Musk says Neuralink will ‘give people superpowers’ as 2nd human gets implant

[Aug 4 6:39 PM] The brain-computer interface has already changed lives, but it’s unclear how it will give people eagle vision or make their neurons fire more quickly.

Nvidia delays next gen AI chip as investors issue ‘bubble’ warning

[Aug 3 4:54 PM] After briefly breaking the $3 trillion market capitalization mark in June, things have taken a negative turn for the world’s most valuable chipmaker.

Q2 earnings: AI sector enters flat spin as consumer disinterest in chatbots intensifies

[Aug 2 6:35 PM] Despite unbridled optimism and massive spending, generative AI is still a solution looking for a problem.

Tech stocks plummet as Intel nosedives, Nvidia faces antitrust probe

[Aug 2 5:14 PM] It’s layoff season again as Big Tech and the semiconductor industry fail to meet investor expectations.

Google’s new Gemini AI model dominates benchmarks, beats GPT-4o and Claude-3

[Aug 1 9:15 PM] This is the first time Google’s taken the top slot on the Chatbot Arena leaderboard.

Google announces safety, transparency advancements in AI models

[Aug 1 9:20 AM] These new models offer additional tools for developers and researchers, contributing to ongoing efforts toward a secure and transparent AI future.

OpenAI finally launches ‘Advanced Voice Mode’ to select ChatGPT users

[Jul 31 9:11 PM] Early previews of the tech were remarkable, but fears remain over its potential misuse.

US Copyright Office reports ‘urgent need’ for protection from deepfakes

[Jul 31 6:33 PM] The Office is calling for the creation of a new law to deal with digital replicas.

Nvidia stock jumps 11% after SIGGRAPH unveil: ‘next wave of AI is robotics’

[Jul 31 4:55 PM] We’re entering the “third wave” of AI and the era of mechanical humanoids, according to Nvidia.

EU AI Act comes into effect — Here’s what to expect

[Jul 31 12:32 PM] The European Union’s AI Act takes effect on Aug. 1. It introduces significant regulations for artificial intelligence through phased implementation and key compliance obligations.

Edward Snowden Highlights Political Pitfalls and Privacy Issues in BTC at Bitcoin 2024 Event

[Jul 27 12:55 PM] The renowned whistleblower Edward Snowden, former CIA and NSA contractor, delivered a powerful speech emphasizing the pitfalls of political allegiance and the privacy concerns surrounding Bitcoin. He urged individuals to participate in voting but…

DeepMind AI hits silver-medal standard in International Mathematical Olympiad

[Jul 25 9:21 PM] Google’s DeepMind says its AlphaProof and AlphaGeometry 2 AI models are breaking new ground in mathematical reasoning — an Achilles’ heel of AI chatbots.

Bitcoin Miners Have Considerable Upside From Their Power Portfolios: Bernstein

[Jul 25 10:03 AM] Investors can benefit by valuing miners’ assets as efficient power shells with data center capabilities, as opposed to just bitcoin mining operations, the report said.

Mark Zuckerberg calls for open-source AI as Meta releases Llama 3.1

[Jul 23 11:32 PM] Meta is “taking the next steps toward open-source AI becoming the industry standard,” according to CEO Mark Zuckerberg.

Sam Altman Sponsored Study Found UBI Increases Spending on Basic Needs and Philanthropy

[Jul 23 9:37 PM] A multi-year study sponsored by Openai’s Sam Altman examined the effects of a UBI stipend on the spending patterns of the beneficiaries, finding that most of the money was spent on basic needs. The study, which gave $45 million to thousands…