AI/Privacy
AI Safety Watch — OpenAI scraps its planned October release over safety issues
The latest version "did not stay within authorized boundaries," the company said.
AI/Privacy
AI, the internet, social media - they're either ruining our lives or making them a bit more convenient, efficient and entertaining.
AI/Privacy
Your car may be sharing your location and other data with Big Tech
Watch what you say and do in your car. You may think you're alone but ...
Consumer Protection
TikTok faces first U.S. trial over claims it deliberately addicted children
This will be the first major U.S. trial putting TikTok' alleged addictive design before a jury.
AI/Privacy
How could AI actually threaten humanity? Researchers outline the paths to catastrophe
Climate change, the pandemic, AI – all are seen as a threat to humanity. But just how exactly would AI kill everyone?
AI/Privacy
AI Safety Watch: OpenAI agent breached Australian site after being blocked
“Our models took actions we did not intend,” a company spokesperson said.
AI/Privacy
AI’s builders are starting to hit the brakes as warnings pile up
The United Nations and other governmental bodies are adding to warnings about the safety of loosely controlled AI systems.
AI/Privacy
AI may soon shop for your mortgage, credit card and insurance — but whose side will it be on?
AI shopping agents could eliminate much of the drudgery of comparing financial products — while quietly creating an extraordinarily powerful new middleman.
AI/Privacy
Before you let an AI agent spend your money: 7 permissions to check
AI agents will soon be offering to manage your financial affairs in sort of a "self-driving" mode. Is this a good idea?
AI/Privacy
Europe joins the AI slowdown movement as von der Leyen calls frontier labs to the table
AI is becoming a safety issue, not just a free speech issue.
AI/Privacy
AI data centers could ignite a new fight over natural gas — and consumers may pay the bill
AI is coming for your electricity and, now, your natural gas too.
AI/Privacy
How data centers can raise your utility bill — four different ways
The energy grid in the U.S. is under increasing strain and guess who may get stuck with the bill to upgrade it.
AI/Privacy
Too big to insure - the AI data center insurance dilemma
Not too long ago, we had financial institutions that were deemed too big to fail. Now, it's data centers that have outgrown normal risk profiles.