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New OpenAI model tries to avoid being shut down by humans, lies about it
AI

New OpenAI model tries to avoid being shut down by humans, lies about it

December 5, 2024December 5, 2024

Alarming research has revealed OpenAI’s new model will attempt to make copies of itsef and deactivate the ‘oversight mechanism’ when…

Why PauseAI protesters are demanding a treaty on AI
AI

Why PauseAI protesters are demanding a treaty on AI

November 22, 2024November 23, 2024

On a freezing cold November night in London, a dozen or so protesters stand outside the UK Foreign Office. They’re…

Time 100 AI list contains at least 5 people who quit OpenAI due to safety concerns
AI

Time 100 AI list contains at least 5 people who quit OpenAI due to safety concerns

September 9, 2024January 16, 2025

Time has released its 2024 100 Most Influential People in AI list, and it features no fewer than five people…

LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman has a p(doom) of 20%
AI

LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman has a p(doom) of 20%

September 2, 2024September 2, 2024

Internet entrepreneur Reid Hoffman believes there is a 2 in 10 chance that artificial intelligence will ‘eliminate humanity’. Hoffman, who…

Kurzgesagt video on dangers of superintelligence gets 2 million views in first day
AI

Kurzgesagt video on dangers of superintelligence gets 2 million views in first day

August 8, 2024August 8, 2024

A new video discussing big tech’s race towards artificial super intelligence has proven popular, and has some viewers worried. Kurzgesagt,…

California AI safety bill popular with voters
AI

California AI safety bill popular with voters

July 23, 2024July 23, 2024

A poll has shown voters in California to support SB-1047, a bill that would place some basic requirements on the…

Labour promise to regulate powerful AI in King’s speech
AI

Labour promise to regulate powerful AI in King’s speech

July 17, 2024July 22, 2024

King Charles has detailed the new Labour government’s 40 proposed bills in his speech at the House of Lords. Alongside the focus…

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