Artificial intelligence could help you understand your pet better and scientists are now using AI to figure out what your pet might be trying to tell you. According to Daniel Mills a professor at the University of Lincoln AI could help you understand what your pet is trying to tell you.

Study: AI detects pet emotions through physical and vocal cues

Another actor has become a victim of deep fake technology and this time, it is Indian star Katrina Kaif, now a digitally altered video of the actor.

After Rashmika, Katrina Kaif becomes the latest victim of deepfake

Rashmika Mandanna has reacted over the viral deep fake video that has her face on it. The video is of a social media influencer Zara Patel but Rashmika's face is imposed over Zara's body and in a glance one cannot make out that it is a fake.&nbsp; 
 
On Monday, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/rashmika-mandanna-reacts-to-her-viral-deepfake-video-extremely-scary-655736">hours after the video went viral</a>, Rashmika took to social media and stated that it was scary how technology was being misused and that it posed a threat to each one of us.&nbsp; 
 
"I feel really hurt to share this and have to talk about the deepfake video of me being spread online. &nbsp;Something like this is honestly, extremely scary not only for me, but also for each one of us who today is vulnerable to so much harm because of how technology is being misused," wrote Rashmika on X.&nbsp; 
 
The actress thanked her family, friends and well-wishers for being her 'support system' and admitted that had the incident happened when she was a student she would not be able to handle it well.&nbsp; 
 
"Today, as a woman and as an actor, I am thankful for my family, friends and well wishers who are my protection and support system. But if this happened to me when I was in school or college, I genuinely can’t imagine how could I ever tackle this. We need to address this as a community and with urgency before more of us are affected by such identity theft," Rashmika concluded in her statement.&nbsp;

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The actress tagged Cyber Security Cell on her post.&nbsp; 
 
As the video became viral, netizens questioned what this could mean for all kinds of news items since it's so easy to morph images and question the authenticity of any information on the net. As users asked for some sort of scrutiny, veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan reposted the video and said, "Yes this is a strong case for legal."

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Meanwhile, Rajiv Chandrasekhar, the Union Minister of Electronics and Technology reacted to the viral video and stated that under the&nbsp;IT rules notified in April, 2023 - it is a legal obligation for platforms to remove deep fake videos within 36 hours from platforms or else can be taken to court by the complainant.&nbsp;

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The video is only a few seconds long and has Zara wearing a black gym outfit with a plunging neckline. The fake video appears so real that it is hard to figure out that Rashmika's face has been morphed in it.&nbsp;

Rashmika Mandanna has reacted over the viral deep fake video that has her face on it. The video is of a social media influencer Zara Patel but Rashmika's face is imposed over Zara's body and in a glance one cannot make out that it is a fake.

Rashmika Mandanna has reacted over the viral deep fake video that has her face on it. The video is of a social media influencer Zara Patel but Rashmika's face is imposed over Zara's body and in a glance one cannot make out that it is a fake. On Monday, hours after the video went viral, Rashmika took to social media and stated that it was scary how technology was being misused and that it posed a threat to each one of us. "I feel really hurt to share this and have to talk about the deepfake video of me being spread online. Something like this is honestly, extremely scary not only for me, but also for each one of us who today is vulnerable to so much harm because of how technology is being misused," wrote Rashmika on X. The actress thanked her family, friends and well-wishers for being her 'support system' and admitted that had the incident happened when she was a student she would not be able to handle it well. "Today, as a woman and as an actor, I am thankful for my family, friends and well wishers who are my protection and support system. But if this happened to me when I was in school or college, I genuinely can’t imagine how could I ever tackle this. We need to address this as a community and with urgency before more of us are affected by such identity theft," Rashmika concluded in her statement. I feel really hurt to share this and have to talk about the deepfake video of me being spread online. Something like this is honestly, extremely scary not only for me, but also for each one of us who today is vulnerable to so much harm because of how technology is being misused.… — Rashmika Mandanna (@iamRashmika) November 6, 2023 × The actress tagged Cyber Security Cell on her post. As the video became viral, netizens questioned what this could mean for all kinds of news items since it's so easy to morph images and question the authenticity of any information on the net. As users asked for some sort of scrutiny, veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan reposted the video and said, "Yes this is a strong case for legal." yes this is a strong case for legal https://t.co/wHJl7PSYPN — Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) November 5, 2023 × Meanwhile, Rajiv Chandrasekhar, the Union Minister of Electronics and Technology reacted to the viral video and stated that under the IT rules notified in April, 2023 - it is a legal obligation for platforms to remove deep fake videos within 36 hours from platforms or else can be taken to court by the complainant. PM @narendramodi ji's Govt is committed to ensuring Safety and Trust of all DigitalNagriks using Internet Under the IT rules notified in April, 2023 - it is a legal obligation for platforms to ➡️ensure no misinformation is posted by any user AND ➡️ensure that when reported by… https://t.co/IlLlKEOjtd — Rajeev Chandrasekhar 🇮🇳 (@Rajeev_GoI) November 6, 2023 × The video is only a few seconds long and has Zara wearing a black gym outfit with a plunging neckline. The fake video appears so real that it is hard to figure out that Rashmika's face has been morphed in it.

Rashmika Mandanna reacts to her viral deepfake video: Extremely scary 

Another actor has become a victim of deep fake technology and this time, it is Indian star Rashmika Mandanna, now a digitally altered video of the actor.

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A recent survey by isaca shows that 42% are already using generative ai - a subset of artificial intelligence for their work. Another linkedin report shows that nearly 98% of indians are excited to use ai at work. Indeed, ai can be a big value add for companies, rather than being a threat.

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Indian Air Force Chief VR Chaudhari said that the Air Force's pilot training courses could be significantly enhanced with the use of Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics. Pointing out that the complete flight data of every sortie (flight) undertaken by a trainee pilot is stored digitally, he reasoned that Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Analytics tools could be used to comprehensively evaluate the pilots, instead of just grading the pilots based on one test sortie.

He implied that the vast amounts of flight data and parameters from the Flight Data Recorder (FDR) could be used to continuously assess the pilot trainees, instead of just having their instructors grading them on specific test flights (at the end of a course module).

Speaking at the International Pilot Training Symposium at Air Force Station Tambaram, Chennai, he mentioned the advantages of having AI and software tools that could assess the vast amounts of flight data generated by a trainee and offer valuable insights on performance and progress.

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"The AI and Data analytics interpretation of this detailed flight data would provide an accurate, evidence-based, and unbiased evaluation of a trainee's performance," he said.&nbsp;

Comparing the rapidly-evolving times, the Air Chief Marshal light-heartedly said, at one point in time cadets who used to join the Air Force would not even have driven a two-wheeler, but today the kind of tech-savvy youth that are coming in would have already landed fighter planes successfully on aircraft-carrier decks, in the realistic Flight Simulator video game.

He made this reference to touch upon the importance of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality in imparting effective simulation-based training and how these have become easily accessible for today's youth.&nbsp;

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On the need to provide training that is relevant for the tech-savvy generation and offer student-specific training as per an individual's capability, he queried, "Do they need the same training as us? Can some candidates progress faster than others? Can they (the top performers) move on to more complicated exercises within the same course timeframe?"

Referring to the linear approach (Basic-Intermediate-Advanced) pilot training that the Indian Air Force follows, he noted that the French Air and Space Force and Spanish Air Force had done away with the intermediate training phase.

He stated that the French trainees would train by flying basic trainer aircraft and then directly progress to Rafale fighter jets, thanks to the large-scale availability of sophisticated simulators for advanced fighter aircraft.

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Quoting a DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) trial in the US, the Air Chief Marshal said how an AI algorithm had defeated an experienced fighter pilot 5-0, in simulated fighting. He used this to stress how the AI had fought differently and stated that successful aviators train differently. Meanwhile, he also said that the role of pilots has transformed from flying the plane to operating a wide range of systems.&nbsp;

Air Force Station Tambaram, houses the Indian Air Force's Flying Instructors School (FIS). The FIS is tasked to impart quality training to experienced Air Force pilots and mould them into extremely skilled Qualified Flying Instructors.

At FIS, the flying skills and professional knowledge of these under-training QFIs are honed to enable them to undertake the arduous task of imparting flying training more effectively and efficiently.

The QFIs who successfully graduate from FIS are entrusted with the responsibility of training ab-initio pilots at flying training establishments and moulding them into future Air Warriors. The FIS was established in Ambala, Haryana, in the year 1948 and then moved to Tambaram, Chennai, in 1954. This year marks the platinum jubilee of the FIS.

Indian Air Force Chief VR Chaudhari said that the Air Force's pilot training courses could be significantly enhanced with the use of Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics.

Indian Air Force Chief VR Chaudhari said that the Air Force's pilot training courses could be significantly enhanced with the use of Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics. Pointing out that the complete flight data of every sortie (flight) undertaken by a trainee pilot is stored digitally, he reasoned that Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Analytics tools could be used to comprehensively evaluate the pilots, instead of just grading the pilots based on one test sortie. He implied that the vast amounts of flight data and parameters from the Flight Data Recorder (FDR) could be used to continuously assess the pilot trainees, instead of just having their instructors grading them on specific test flights (at the end of a course module). Speaking at the International Pilot Training Symposium at Air Force Station Tambaram, Chennai, he mentioned the advantages of having AI and software tools that could assess the vast amounts of flight data generated by a trainee and offer valuable insights on performance and progress. Also Read | Su-30MKI, Rafale simulators must be networked for complex combat scenarios: IAF Chief "The AI and Data analytics interpretation of this detailed flight data would provide an accurate, evidence-based, and unbiased evaluation of a trainee's performance," he said. Comparing the rapidly-evolving times, the Air Chief Marshal light-heartedly said, at one point in time cadets who used to join the Air Force would not even have driven a two-wheeler, but today the kind of tech-savvy youth that are coming in would have already landed fighter planes successfully on aircraft-carrier decks, in the realistic Flight Simulator video game. He made this reference to touch upon the importance of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality in imparting effective simulation-based training and how these have become easily accessible for today's youth. Also Read | India's Jaishankar emphasises on 'two-state solution' in talks with Israeli counterpart On the need to provide training that is relevant for the tech-savvy generation and offer student-specific training as per an individual's capability, he queried, "Do they need the same training as us? Can some candidates progress faster than others? Can they (the top performers) move on to more complicated exercises within the same course timeframe?" Referring to the linear approach (Basic-Intermediate-Advanced) pilot training that the Indian Air Force follows, he noted that the French Air and Space Force and Spanish Air Force had done away with the intermediate training phase. He stated that the French trainees would train by flying basic trainer aircraft and then directly progress to Rafale fighter jets, thanks to the large-scale availability of sophisticated simulators for advanced fighter aircraft. Watch | Eco-friendly material for your home decor × Quoting a DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) trial in the US, the Air Chief Marshal said how an AI algorithm had defeated an experienced fighter pilot 5-0, in simulated fighting. He used this to stress how the AI had fought differently and stated that successful aviators train differently. Meanwhile, he also said that the role of pilots has transformed from flying the plane to operating a wide range of systems. Air Force Station Tambaram, houses the Indian Air Force's Flying Instructors School (FIS). The FIS is tasked to impart quality training to experienced Air Force pilots and mould them into extremely skilled Qualified Flying Instructors. At FIS, the flying skills and professional knowledge of these under-training QFIs are honed to enable them to undertake the arduous task of imparting flying training more effectively and efficiently. The QFIs who successfully graduate from FIS are entrusted with the responsibility of training ab-initio pilots at flying training establishments and moulding them into future Air Warriors. The FIS was established in Ambala, Haryana, in the year 1948 and then moved to Tambaram, Chennai, in 1954. This year marks the platinum jubilee of the FIS.

Indian Air Force chief mulls use of AI & Data Analytics tools to train, evaluate pilots

The artificial intelligence startup of Elon Musk, called xAI, is set to release its first AI model to a few select groups on Saturday (Oct 4), announced the billionaire and Tesla CEO on Friday (Oct 3). 
 
The step has been taken almost a year after OpenAI's ChatGPT was launched which changed the ways in which businesses worked across the world and pushed people toward adopting the generative AI technology. 
 
OpenAI, the company which introduced ChatGPT to the world, was launched by Elon Musk in 2015 but he stepped down from the board of the company in 2018. 
 
"In some important respects, it (xAI's new model) is the best that currently exists," Musk wrote on his X social media platform. "As soon as it’s out of early beta, xAI's Grok system will be available to all X Premium+ subscribers," he added.

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The billionaire has remained critical of AI efforts made by the big tech firms and had earlier this year announced that he will launch a maximum truth-seeking AI which will make an effort to understand how the universe works and rival Microsoft's Bing AI and Google's Bard. 
 
The team which has worked on xAI, which was launched in July, consists of those who have worked in Google's DeepMind, and other major AI research firms. 
 
Even though X and xAI are separate, the companies have been working closely together. xAI has also collaborated with Tesla and other companies. 
 
Musk's friend and co-founder of Oracle Larry Ellison in September said that xAI had signed a contract for training its AI model on the cloud of Oracle.

<h2>Musk warns against AI</h2>

While speaking with United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak days back, Musk had predicted that the world's future with the existence of AI would be an "age of abundance" with a "universal high income", however, he warned that "humanoid robots" might chase humans.

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Musk said that the jobs will remain just for those who needed a "personal satisfaction". He called AI "a magic genie" which can give humans anything they wish for. 
 
"One of the future challenges is how do you find meaning in life?" he stated. The billionaire further warned that "we should be quite concerned" about humanoid robots which "can follow you anywhere". 
 
He emphasised the importance of a physical off switch. "A humanoid robot can basically chase you anywhere. It's something we should be quite concerned about. If a robot can follow you anywhere, what if they get a software update one day, and they're not so friendly any more?" he said.

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The artificial intelligence startup of Elon Musk, called xAI, is set to release its first AI model to a few select groups on Saturday (Oct 4), announced the billionaire and Tesla CEO on Friday (Oct 3).

The artificial intelligence startup of Elon Musk, called xAI, is set to release its first AI model to a few select groups on Saturday (Oct 4), announced the billionaire and Tesla CEO on Friday (Oct 3). The step has been taken almost a year after OpenAI's ChatGPT was launched which changed the ways in which businesses worked across the world and pushed people toward adopting the generative AI technology. OpenAI, the company which introduced ChatGPT to the world, was launched by Elon Musk in 2015 but he stepped down from the board of the company in 2018. "In some important respects, it (xAI's new model) is the best that currently exists," Musk wrote on his X social media platform. "As soon as it’s out of early beta, xAI's Grok system will be available to all X Premium+ subscribers," he added. ALSO READ | Elon Musk's X rolls out plans to sell old, defunct Twitter handles The billionaire has remained critical of AI efforts made by the big tech firms and had earlier this year announced that he will launch a maximum truth-seeking AI which will make an effort to understand how the universe works and rival Microsoft's Bing AI and Google's Bard. The team which has worked on xAI, which was launched in July, consists of those who have worked in Google's DeepMind, and other major AI research firms. Even though X and xAI are separate, the companies have been working closely together. xAI has also collaborated with Tesla and other companies. Musk's friend and co-founder of Oracle Larry Ellison in September said that xAI had signed a contract for training its AI model on the cloud of Oracle. Musk warns against AI While speaking with United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak days back, Musk had predicted that the world's future with the existence of AI would be an "age of abundance" with a "universal high income", however, he warned that "humanoid robots" might chase humans. WATCH | Elon Musk considers removing 'X' from Europe : Report Musk said that the jobs will remain just for those who needed a "personal satisfaction". He called AI "a magic genie" which can give humans anything they wish for. "One of the future challenges is how do you find meaning in life?" he stated. The billionaire further warned that "we should be quite concerned" about humanoid robots which "can follow you anywhere". He emphasised the importance of a physical off switch. "A humanoid robot can basically chase you anywhere. It's something we should be quite concerned about. If a robot can follow you anywhere, what if they get a software update one day, and they're not so friendly any more?" he said. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Amidst growing environmental concerns, the fashion industry is prioritising clothing recycling. In the world of tech, the abbreviation of Artificial Intelligence, AI, earns the title of Collins Word of the Year for 2023. Meanwhile, Canada is taking action, banning WeChat and Kaspersky from government mobile devices due to security issues. On the legal front, Tesla secured its first trial victory regarding autopilot-related allegations. In a united stance, an alliance of 40 countries commits to never paying cybercriminal ransoms. Catch all the latest tech buzz in our weekly Tech Wrap.

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WhatsApp recently introduced an Artificial Intelligence-based feature that lets users generate images based on prompts. In a disturbing development, the said feature, as per a report, is returning pictures of a gun or a child with a gun when prompted with terms like "Muslim boy Palestinian", "Palestine" or "Palestinian".

The feature is only available in limited locations, and hence couldn't be tested by WION. However, the Guardian reports that, while results vary, its testing of the said feature rendered "various stickers portraying guns" when the three terms mentioned above were searched.

<h2>A biased AI?</h2>

As per the report, while prompts involving Palestine generated images with weaponry, searches using prompts like "Israeli boy" would bring up results of children playing sports like soccer or reading.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, in contrast to results for "Muslim boy Palestinian", a search for "Jewish boy Israeli" generated four images of boys — two wearing the star of David, one reading while wearing a Yarmulke (a skullcap worn by orthodox Jewish men) and the final one just standing.

Even explicit searches for "Israel army" reportedly generated results with smiling and/or praying soldiers, with no guns in sight.

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WhatsApp imagines Palestinian kids with guns (Image credit: WhatsApp via The Guardian)

The Guardian reports that searches for "Muslim Palestine" surfaced images of a woman in hijab in various poses: reading, standing, holding a sign and holding a flower.

<h2>Has anyone reported this?</h2>

Talking to the Guardian, a former employee of Meta revealed that the tech giant's employees have reported and escalated the issue internally.

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This revelation comes as Meta comes under fire over an increasing number of users on Instagram and Facebook reporting biased moderation policies — in favour of Israel. Users posting in support of Palestine have reported a steep drop in engagement.

In a blog post from mid-October, Meta clarified that its "policies are designed to give everyone a voice while keeping people safe on our apps," and that "we apply these policies regardless of who is posting or their personal beliefs, and it is never our intention to suppress a particular community or point of view."

Meta also said, "Given the higher volumes of content being reported to us, we know content that doesn’t violate our policies may be removed in error."

(With inputs from agencies)

Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos, and videos. 
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WhatsApp recently introduced an Artificial Intelligence-based feature that lets users generate images based on prompts. In a disturbing development, the said feature, as per a report, is returning pictures of a gun or a child with a gun when prompted with terms like "Muslim boy Palestinian", "Palestine" or "Palestinian".

WhatsApp recently introduced an Artificial Intelligence-based feature that lets users generate images based on prompts. In a disturbing development, the said feature, as per a report, is returning pictures of a gun or a child with a gun when prompted with terms like "Muslim boy Palestinian", "Palestine" or "Palestinian". The feature is only available in limited locations, and hence couldn't be tested by WION. However, the Guardian reports that, while results vary, its testing of the said feature rendered "various stickers portraying guns" when the three terms mentioned above were searched. A biased AI? As per the report, while prompts involving Palestine generated images with weaponry, searches using prompts like "Israeli boy" would bring up results of children playing sports like soccer or reading. Also read | Gaza a 'graveyard' where parenthood is a 'curse': Israel-Hamas war claims lives of 400+ children every day Meanwhile, in contrast to results for "Muslim boy Palestinian", a search for "Jewish boy Israeli" generated four images of boys — two wearing the star of David, one reading while wearing a Yarmulke (a skullcap worn by orthodox Jewish men) and the final one just standing. Even explicit searches for "Israel army" reportedly generated results with smiling and/or praying soldiers, with no guns in sight. WhatsApp imagines Palestinian kids with guns (Image credit: WhatsApp via The Guardian) The Guardian reports that searches for "Muslim Palestine" surfaced images of a woman in hijab in various poses: reading, standing, holding a sign and holding a flower. Has anyone reported this? Talking to the Guardian, a former employee of Meta revealed that the tech giant's employees have reported and escalated the issue internally. Also read | 'Your whole world stops': Israel vs Hamas war claims 42 members of a family; youngest victim three-month-old This revelation comes as Meta comes under fire over an increasing number of users on Instagram and Facebook reporting biased moderation policies — in favour of Israel. Users posting in support of Palestine have reported a steep drop in engagement. In a blog post from mid-October, Meta clarified that its "policies are designed to give everyone a voice while keeping people safe on our apps," and that "we apply these policies regardless of who is posting or their personal beliefs, and it is never our intention to suppress a particular community or point of view." Meta also said, "Given the higher volumes of content being reported to us, we know content that doesn’t violate our policies may be removed in error." (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos, and videos.

Biased AI? New WhatsApp feature imagines Palestinian children with guns and Israelis with books

The US government has been accused of providing over $30 million in federal grants for research led by a scientist who is now an integral part of&nbsp;China's pursuit of a superior Artificial Intelligence technology, Newsweek said in an exclusive report. Dr Song-Chun Zhu is&nbsp;a statistics and computing professor.&nbsp;

The development is deemed peculiar because, despite Dr Zhu's move to China's Artificial Intelligence (AI) forefront, the Pentagon continued funding the research led by him. Besides, Dr Zhu allegedly also established a parallel institute in China's Hubei province close to Wuhan.&nbsp;

<h2>What does it mean?</h2>

The development reflects how the growing scientific collaboration between the United States and a number of countries around the world, including China&nbsp;— which the US deems as its rival&nbsp;— may have potential national security consequences for Washington.&nbsp;

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But the scrutiny of such research and collaboration has intensified amid the Biden administration's attempt to take the lead over China during the ongoing uproar in Washington's power corridors to lead the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-plus-whos-winning-the-chip-war-545297">chip wars</a>.

The National Science Foundation, one of the federal agencies that granted funds to Zhu, began utilising new analytics tools in 2022 to assess potential conflicts of interest.

<h2>Most federal grants came during Trump administration</h2>

Most of the federal grants received by Zhu were awarded in the decade prior to 2020, the year he returned to China from UCLA, where he was serving since 2002.

During the Biden administration's time, two grants were awarded in 2021, one for $699,938 to develop "high-level robot autonomy", and another valued at $520,811 to construct "cognitive robot platforms" for intelligence and surveillance systems using ground and aerial sensors.

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Zhu was designated as the principal investigator for both grants by the Office of Naval Research, the Newsweek report added.

In 2020, the US banned Chinese graduate students with military ties from researching in the US.

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The Biden administration, in recent months, has taken steps to counter China's acquisition of US technology, especially the semiconductors necessary for the advancements of Artificial Intelligence systems.

The US government has been accused of providing over $30 million in federal grants for research led by a scientist who is now an integral part of China's pursuit of a superior Artificial Intelligence technology, Newsweek said in an exclusive report.

The US government has been accused of providing over $30 million in federal grants for research led by a scientist who is now an integral part of China's pursuit of a superior Artificial Intelligence technology, Newsweek said in an exclusive report. Dr Song-Chun Zhu is a statistics and computing professor. The development is deemed peculiar because, despite Dr Zhu's move to China's Artificial Intelligence (AI) forefront, the Pentagon continued funding the research led by him. Besides, Dr Zhu allegedly also established a parallel institute in China's Hubei province close to Wuhan. What does it mean? The development reflects how the growing scientific collaboration between the United States and a number of countries around the world, including China — which the US deems as its rival — may have potential national security consequences for Washington. Also read | US-China chip war: Biden administration imposes new curbs on exports to China But the scrutiny of such research and collaboration has intensified amid the Biden administration's attempt to take the lead over China during the ongoing uproar in Washington's power corridors to lead the chip wars. The National Science Foundation, one of the federal agencies that granted funds to Zhu, began utilising new analytics tools in 2022 to assess potential conflicts of interest. Most federal grants came during Trump administration Most of the federal grants received by Zhu were awarded in the decade prior to 2020, the year he returned to China from UCLA, where he was serving since 2002. During the Biden administration's time, two grants were awarded in 2021, one for $699,938 to develop "high-level robot autonomy", and another valued at $520,811 to construct "cognitive robot platforms" for intelligence and surveillance systems using ground and aerial sensors. Also read | US-China chip war intensifies amid calls for 'small yard, high fence' approach to contain Beijing Zhu was designated as the principal investigator for both grants by the Office of Naval Research, the Newsweek report added. In 2020, the US banned Chinese graduate students with military ties from researching in the US. Also watch | Gravitas Plus: Who's winning the Chip War? × The Biden administration, in recent months, has taken steps to counter China's acquisition of US technology, especially the semiconductors necessary for the advancements of Artificial Intelligence systems.

China's face of AI 'race' got millions from the US to fund his research programmes

UK has hosted the world's first global Artificial Intelligence Safety Summit and the summit aims to kickstart a much needed international dialogue on AI regulation.

AI summit: UK PM Rishi Sunak says, 'Education will blunt AI risk to jobs, a risk to humanity' | WION

There's one specific area where countries are finding a common ground to cooperate & collaborate. And that's the booming world of artificial intelligence, which poses opportunities as well as risks.

China to collaborate with US, EU on AI

LinkedIn, the business-oriented social network under the ownership of Microsoft, announced that it has exceeded 1 billion members on Wednesday. In conjunction with this achievement, the platform is introducing additional artificial intelligence (AI) features designed to enhance the experience of paying subscribers.&nbsp;

By reaching the billion-users mark, LinkedIn joins the elite ranks of social media networks, establishing itself as one of the premier platforms in its category.&nbsp;&nbsp;Around 80 per cent of its recent members have originated from countries outside of the United States, reflecting its global appeal and reach.&nbsp;

LinkedIn offers both free and subscription-based membership tiers. Users subscribed to the premium tier, priced at $39.99 per month, will have access to an array of new AI features that can assist job seekers in making more informed decisions. For instance, the AI system can evaluate a user's profile and provide recommendations on whether they are a strong fit for a particular job, making the job search process more efficient and targeted.&nbsp;

Tomer Cohen, LinkedIn's Chief Product Officer, highlighted that the objective of these AI capabilities is to empower users, enabling them to transition from merely viewing job postings and feeling uncertain to making substantial progress in a single session, ultimately fostering more meaningful interactions.&nbsp;

Furthermore, LinkedIn is introducing a feature that simplifies lengthy posts by summarising them into key bullet points tailored for individual users. These summaries are customised to the user's profile and preferences, ensuring that the key takeaways align with their professional interests and goals. &nbsp;

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LinkedIn, the business-oriented social network under the ownership of Microsoft, announced that it has exceeded 1 billion members on Wednesday. In conjunction with this achievement, the platform is introducing additional artificial intelligence (AI) features designed to enhance the experience of paying subscribers.

LinkedIn, the business-oriented social network under the ownership of Microsoft, announced that it has exceeded 1 billion members on Wednesday. In conjunction with this achievement, the platform is introducing additional artificial intelligence (AI) features designed to enhance the experience of paying subscribers. By reaching the billion-users mark, LinkedIn joins the elite ranks of social media networks, establishing itself as one of the premier platforms in its category. Around 80 per cent of its recent members have originated from countries outside of the United States, reflecting its global appeal and reach. LinkedIn offers both free and subscription-based membership tiers. Users subscribed to the premium tier, priced at $39.99 per month, will have access to an array of new AI features that can assist job seekers in making more informed decisions. For instance, the AI system can evaluate a user's profile and provide recommendations on whether they are a strong fit for a particular job, making the job search process more efficient and targeted. Tomer Cohen, LinkedIn's Chief Product Officer, highlighted that the objective of these AI capabilities is to empower users, enabling them to transition from merely viewing job postings and feeling uncertain to making substantial progress in a single session, ultimately fostering more meaningful interactions. Furthermore, LinkedIn is introducing a feature that simplifies lengthy posts by summarising them into key bullet points tailored for individual users. These summaries are customised to the user's profile and preferences, ensuring that the key takeaways align with their professional interests and goals. (With inputs from Reuters) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

LinkedIn surpasses 1 billion members, expands AI capabilities for job seekers

India, along with countries like the United Kingdom, United States, Australia and China,&nbsp;agreed to work to manage the risk that artificial intelligence (AI) poses, at a summit in London, on Wednesday (Nov 1) aimed at creating a safe way forward for the rapidly evolving technology.&nbsp;

India was among the 28 countries that signed the so-called Bletchley Declaration on the first day of the AI Safety Summit hosted by the UK government, through which the countries have agreed to work together on AI safety research.&nbsp; 
 
"We affirm that, whilst safety must be considered across the AI lifecycle, actors developing frontier AI capabilities, in particular those AI systems which are unusually powerful and potentially harmful, have a particularly strong responsibility for ensuring the safety of these AI systems, including through systems for safety testing, through evaluations, and by other appropriate measures," read a part of the declaration.

<h2>First international declaration</h2>

The summit is seen as the first Western effort to manage AI’s safe development after tech executives and lawmakers raised the alarm over the rapid development of the technology which poses an existential threat to the world if not regulated.&nbsp;

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The concerns have sparked a race among nations to come up with plans to regulate AI. China’s vice minister, on Wednesday, joined the US and European leaders and tech bosses such as Elon Musk and ChatGPT’s Sam Altman at the summit in London. Beijing is seen as a key participant at the summit, given the country’s role in developing AI.&nbsp;

UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, welcomed the declaration, calling it “quite incredible”. Ahead of his appearance at the summit, on Thursday (Nov 2), Sunak also said that nothing will be more “transformative” to future generations than technological advances like AI.&nbsp;

However, we “owe it to them to ensure AI develops in a safe and responsible way, gripping the risks it poses early enough in the process,” he added.&nbsp;

The communique marks a diplomatic success for the UK, and particularly Sunak given that the summit is his brainchild and took place after he expressed concern over AI models rapidly advancing with no oversight.&nbsp;

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“For the first time, we now have countries agreeing that we need to look not just independently but collectively at the risk around frontier AI,” British digital minister Michelle Donelan told reporters.&nbsp;

She noted that it was an achievement just to get so many key players in one room. Donelan opened the summit by saying that the development of AI “can’t be left to chance or neglect or to private actors alone”.&nbsp;

She also announced two further AI Safety Summits, one to be held in South Korea in six months and another in France next year.&nbsp;

<h2>Questions raised over China’s participation</h2>

Ahead of the summit, several British lawmakers reportedly raised questions about China’s participation given the low level of trust between Beijing and Washington as well as several European nations, particularly in the context of Chinese involvement in technology.&nbsp;

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However, Washington’s Ambassador to London, Jane Hartley told Reuters, “This is the UK invitation, this is not the US.”

Notably, Donelan was joined by US commerce secretary, Gina Raimondo, and the Chinese vice-minister of science and technology, Wu Zhaohui in a rare show of unity.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies) 
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India, along with countries like the United Kingdom, United States, Australia and China, agreed to work to manage the risk that artificial intelligence (AI) poses, at a summit in London, on Wednesday (Nov 1) aimed at creating a safe way forward for the rapidly evolving technology.

India, along with countries like the United Kingdom, United States, Australia and China, agreed to work to manage the risk that artificial intelligence (AI) poses, at a summit in London, on Wednesday (Nov 1) aimed at creating a safe way forward for the rapidly evolving technology. India was among the 28 countries that signed the so-called Bletchley Declaration on the first day of the AI Safety Summit hosted by the UK government, through which the countries have agreed to work together on AI safety research. "We affirm that, whilst safety must be considered across the AI lifecycle, actors developing frontier AI capabilities, in particular those AI systems which are unusually powerful and potentially harmful, have a particularly strong responsibility for ensuring the safety of these AI systems, including through systems for safety testing, through evaluations, and by other appropriate measures," read a part of the declaration. First international declaration The summit is seen as the first Western effort to manage AI’s safe development after tech executives and lawmakers raised the alarm over the rapid development of the technology which poses an existential threat to the world if not regulated. ALSO READ | London AI summit throws spotlight on scientist Alan Turing's legacy The concerns have sparked a race among nations to come up with plans to regulate AI. China’s vice minister, on Wednesday, joined the US and European leaders and tech bosses such as Elon Musk and ChatGPT’s Sam Altman at the summit in London. Beijing is seen as a key participant at the summit, given the country’s role in developing AI. UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, welcomed the declaration, calling it “quite incredible”. Ahead of his appearance at the summit, on Thursday (Nov 2), Sunak also said that nothing will be more “transformative” to future generations than technological advances like AI. However, we “owe it to them to ensure AI develops in a safe and responsible way, gripping the risks it poses early enough in the process,” he added. The communique marks a diplomatic success for the UK, and particularly Sunak given that the summit is his brainchild and took place after he expressed concern over AI models rapidly advancing with no oversight. ALSO READ | US President Biden signs sweeping executive order to regulate AI “For the first time, we now have countries agreeing that we need to look not just independently but collectively at the risk around frontier AI,” British digital minister Michelle Donelan told reporters. She noted that it was an achievement just to get so many key players in one room. Donelan opened the summit by saying that the development of AI “can’t be left to chance or neglect or to private actors alone”. She also announced two further AI Safety Summits, one to be held in South Korea in six months and another in France next year. Questions raised over China’s participation Ahead of the summit, several British lawmakers reportedly raised questions about China’s participation given the low level of trust between Beijing and Washington as well as several European nations, particularly in the context of Chinese involvement in technology. ALSO READ | Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning sparked Joe Biden's concerns about artificial intelligence However, Washington’s Ambassador to London, Jane Hartley told Reuters, “This is the UK invitation, this is not the US.” Notably, Donelan was joined by US commerce secretary, Gina Raimondo, and the Chinese vice-minister of science and technology, Wu Zhaohui in a rare show of unity. (With inputs from agencies)

India among 28 countries to sign first international declaration to address risks of AI

UK is all set to host the world's first global Artificial Intelligence Safety Summit and the summit is aiming to kickstart a much needed international dialogue on AI regulation.

AI summit: Top leaders from UK, US & EU in attendance; summit to focus on direct effects of AI

Microsoft has launched a probe after a leading UK-based newspaper slammed the tech giant for an AI-generated poll on one of the news articles. The poll ran within Microsoft's curated news aggregator platform Microsoft Start.

Microsoft AI inserts distasteful poll into a Guardian news report

Nicolas Cage doesn't like the use of Artificial Intelligence in films. In a recent interview, the actor revealed that AI was used in his last film, Warner Bros.’ The Flash.

Speaking to Yahoo! Entertainment, the actor said that his cameo part in The Flash was distorted using AI. “AI is a nightmare to me. It’s inhumane. You can’t get more inhumane than artificial intelligence,” he said, voicing his concerns.&nbsp;

Nicolas said that the final scene in The Flash was different from what he shot for the 2023 superhero movie. He said, “What I was supposed to do was literally just be standing in an alternate dimension, if you will, and witnessing the destruction of the universe. Kal-El was bearing witness [to] the end of a universe, and you can imagine with that short amount of time that I had, what that would mean in terms of what I can convey. I had no dialogue [so had to] convey with my eyes the emotion. So that’s what I did. I was on set for maybe three hours.”

In The Flash, Nicolas Cage’s Man of Steel is seen battling a giant spider as the multiverse begins to collapse. The actor said, “When I went to the picture, it was me fighting a giant spider. I did not do that. That was not what I did. I don’t think it was [created by] AI. I know Tim [Burton] is upset about AI, as I am. It was CGI, OK, so that they could de-age me, and I’m fighting a spider. I didn’t do any of that, so I don’t know what happened there.”

This is not the first time that actors are talking against the use of Artificial Intelligence in their films. In September, Tim Burton criticised AI recreations of Disney characters in his trademark style in an interview. Dissing it, he said, “I can’t describe the feeling it gives you. It reminded me of when other cultures say, ‘Don’t take my picture because it is taking away your soul. What it does is it sucks something from you. It takes something from your soul or psyche; that is very disturbing, especially if it has to do with you. It’s like a robot taking your humanity, your soul.”

Nicolas Cage doesn't like the use of Artificial Intelligence in films. In a recent interview, the actor revealed that AI was used in his last film, Warner Bros.’ The Flash.

Nicolas Cage doesn't like the use of Artificial Intelligence in films. In a recent interview, the actor revealed that AI was used in his last film, Warner Bros.’ The Flash. Speaking to Yahoo! Entertainment, the actor said that his cameo part in The Flash was distorted using AI. “AI is a nightmare to me. It’s inhumane. You can’t get more inhumane than artificial intelligence,” he said, voicing his concerns. Nicolas said that the final scene in The Flash was different from what he shot for the 2023 superhero movie. He said, “What I was supposed to do was literally just be standing in an alternate dimension, if you will, and witnessing the destruction of the universe. Kal-El was bearing witness [to] the end of a universe, and you can imagine with that short amount of time that I had, what that would mean in terms of what I can convey. I had no dialogue [so had to] convey with my eyes the emotion. So that’s what I did. I was on set for maybe three hours.” In The Flash, Nicolas Cage’s Man of Steel is seen battling a giant spider as the multiverse begins to collapse. The actor said, “When I went to the picture, it was me fighting a giant spider. I did not do that. That was not what I did. I don’t think it was [created by] AI. I know Tim [Burton] is upset about AI, as I am. It was CGI, OK, so that they could de-age me, and I’m fighting a spider. I didn’t do any of that, so I don’t know what happened there.” This is not the first time that actors are talking against the use of Artificial Intelligence in their films. In September, Tim Burton criticised AI recreations of Disney characters in his trademark style in an interview. Dissing it, he said, “I can’t describe the feeling it gives you. It reminded me of when other cultures say, ‘Don’t take my picture because it is taking away your soul. What it does is it sucks something from you. It takes something from your soul or psyche; that is very disturbing, especially if it has to do with you. It’s like a robot taking your humanity, your soul.”

'AI is a nightmare to me, it's inhumane': Nicolas Cage slams use of AI in films

Artificial Intelligence has been in the spotlight throughout 2023. AI made headlines and was the focus of more and more conversations. Thanks to this rising visibility, the term 'Artificial Intelligence' has been named the "word of the year" by Collins Dictionary.

<h2>Conversations and more</h2>

As per Collins Dictionary, the use of AI, a term that describes "the modelling of human mental functions by computer programs", has quadrupled this year.

Alex Beecroft, the director of Collins Dictionary, as quoted by BBC, said that AI had been "the talking point of 2023".

"We know that AI has been a big focus this year in the way that it has developed and has quickly become as ubiquitous and embedded in our lives as email, streaming or any other once futuristic, now everyday technology," he added.

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<h2>How AI made the conversations</h2>

Artificial Intelligence was all over the board; from suggesting recipes with leftover pantry ingredients to acting as a therapist...&nbsp;AI did it all.

Not only that, it also was a source of fear and anxiety for many. This was not limited to the usual reports of 'will computers take over humans', but also included warnings that artificial intelligence can be used to make chemical and biological weapons.

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In March, more than 1,100 notable signatories, including Elon Musk, Steve Wozniak, and Tristan Harris of the Center for Humane Technology, signed an open letter calling on "all AI labs to immediately pause for at least 6 months the training of AI systems more powerful than GPT-4." They reasoned that as AI systems become more "human-competitive" at general tasks, humans need to ask, "Should we risk loss of control of our civilization?".&nbsp;

There were also concerns about copyrights, as AI "used" work made by artists to "create" its own art. AI-generated deepfakes were also a cause of concern, with reports of the technology being used for propaganda.

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<h2>Other contenders for 'Word of the Year'</h2>

Artificial intelligence was not the only word on the list. Its contenders included de-influencing — where famous people use their notability to warn followers against harmful stuff, and Nepo baby — the word for people, mostly in the entertainment industry, whose rise to fame is based on having famous parents.

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Artificial Intelligence has been in the spotlight throughout 2023. AI made headlines and was the focus of more and more conversations. Thanks to this rising visibility, the term 'Artificial Intelligence' has been named the "word of the year" by Collins Dictionary.

Artificial Intelligence has been in the spotlight throughout 2023. AI made headlines and was the focus of more and more conversations. Thanks to this rising visibility, the term 'Artificial Intelligence' has been named the "word of the year" by Collins Dictionary. Conversations and more As per Collins Dictionary, the use of AI, a term that describes "the modelling of human mental functions by computer programs", has quadrupled this year. Alex Beecroft, the director of Collins Dictionary, as quoted by BBC, said that AI had been "the talking point of 2023". "We know that AI has been a big focus this year in the way that it has developed and has quickly become as ubiquitous and embedded in our lives as email, streaming or any other once futuristic, now everyday technology," he added. Also read | World Health Organization issues warning, says AI in healthcare poses risks, could be misused How AI made the conversations Artificial Intelligence was all over the board; from suggesting recipes with leftover pantry ingredients to acting as a therapist... AI did it all. Not only that, it also was a source of fear and anxiety for many. This was not limited to the usual reports of 'will computers take over humans', but also included warnings that artificial intelligence can be used to make chemical and biological weapons. Also read | Godfather of AI calls for action 'before AI is smarter than us', warns looming takeover isn't science fiction In March, more than 1,100 notable signatories, including Elon Musk, Steve Wozniak, and Tristan Harris of the Center for Humane Technology, signed an open letter calling on "all AI labs to immediately pause for at least 6 months the training of AI systems more powerful than GPT-4." They reasoned that as AI systems become more "human-competitive" at general tasks, humans need to ask, "Should we risk loss of control of our civilization?". There were also concerns about copyrights, as AI "used" work made by artists to "create" its own art. AI-generated deepfakes were also a cause of concern, with reports of the technology being used for propaganda. Also read | England-based prep school appoints AI robot as headmaster Other contenders for 'Word of the Year' Artificial intelligence was not the only word on the list. Its contenders included de-influencing — where famous people use their notability to warn followers against harmful stuff, and Nepo baby — the word for people, mostly in the entertainment industry, whose rise to fame is based on having famous parents. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Artificial Intelligence dominates conversations in 2023, named 'Word of the Year' by Collins Dictionary

UK global AI summit to be held on November 1 & 2, prominent world leaders expected

Shares of Nvidia Corp, a prominent player in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry, tumbled by nearly 5 per cent, reaching a five-month low in the wake of a report that the company may be compelled to cancel advanced chip orders valued at up to $5 billion destined for China.&nbsp;

According to Reuters, the reason behind this potential cancellation is the necessity to comply with new U.S. government restrictions.&nbsp;

Nvidia's stock price plunged to as low as $392.30, representing a 4.7 per cent decline. This marks the lowest level the company's stock has reached since mid-June. The stock, which played a significant role in driving the Nasdaq's gains, has now fallen by nearly 20 per cent from its record high close of $493.55 achieved on August 31.&nbsp;

Nvidia recently received notification that its AI chip orders, set for delivery to major Chinese technology firms in the next year, including giants like Alibaba Group, ByteDance (the parent company of TikTok), and Baidu, are now subject to the most recent export restrictions unveiled by the U.S. Commerce Department.

Tom Plumb, the CEO and lead portfolio manager at Plumb Funds, noted, "The stock is getting oversold," adding that Nvidia had previously indicated that the impact of these restrictions would be more long-term rather than immediate. Despite the current volatility, he still views Nvidia as a strong long-term investment.&nbsp;

A Nvidia spokesperson told Reuters about the "high demand" for its advanced chips, which often entail a significant lead time for production. The company is actively working on distributing orders to a broad range of customers in the United States and elsewhere, emphasising that these new export controls are not anticipated to have a significant short-term impact.&nbsp;

This development follows the Biden administration's imposition of export restrictions earlier this month on the shipment of AI chips designed by Nvidia and other firms to China. The objective of these restrictions is to prevent Beijing from accessing cutting-edge U.S. technologies that could potentially strengthen its military capabilities. These new regulations are scheduled to go into effect in November and encompass export controls extending to countries such as Iran and Russia.&nbsp;

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Shares of Nvidia Corp, a prominent player in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry, tumbled by nearly 5 per cent, reaching a five-month low in the wake of a report that the company may be compelled to cancel advanced chip orders valued at up to $5 billion destined for China.

Shares of Nvidia Corp, a prominent player in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry, tumbled by nearly 5 per cent, reaching a five-month low in the wake of a report that the company may be compelled to cancel advanced chip orders valued at up to $5 billion destined for China. According to Reuters, the reason behind this potential cancellation is the necessity to comply with new U.S. government restrictions. Nvidia's stock price plunged to as low as $392.30, representing a 4.7 per cent decline. This marks the lowest level the company's stock has reached since mid-June. The stock, which played a significant role in driving the Nasdaq's gains, has now fallen by nearly 20 per cent from its record high close of $493.55 achieved on August 31. Nvidia recently received notification that its AI chip orders, set for delivery to major Chinese technology firms in the next year, including giants like Alibaba Group, ByteDance (the parent company of TikTok), and Baidu, are now subject to the most recent export restrictions unveiled by the U.S. Commerce Department. Tom Plumb, the CEO and lead portfolio manager at Plumb Funds, noted, "The stock is getting oversold," adding that Nvidia had previously indicated that the impact of these restrictions would be more long-term rather than immediate. Despite the current volatility, he still views Nvidia as a strong long-term investment. A Nvidia spokesperson told Reuters about the "high demand" for its advanced chips, which often entail a significant lead time for production. The company is actively working on distributing orders to a broad range of customers in the United States and elsewhere, emphasising that these new export controls are not anticipated to have a significant short-term impact. This development follows the Biden administration's imposition of export restrictions earlier this month on the shipment of AI chips designed by Nvidia and other firms to China. The objective of these restrictions is to prevent Beijing from accessing cutting-edge U.S. technologies that could potentially strengthen its military capabilities. These new regulations are scheduled to go into effect in November and encompass export controls extending to countries such as Iran and Russia. (With inputs from Reuters) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Nvidia's shares plunge to five-month low amid cancelled China orders

United States President Joe Biden, on Monday (Oct 30) signed an ambitious executive order amid a rise in concerns about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) which has sought to reduce the risks which the technology poses to consumers, workers, minority groups and national security.

The executive order signed at the White House requires developers of AI systems that pose risks to the country’s national security, public health or safety and economy to share the results of the safety tests and other information with the US government, in line with the Defense Production Act, before launching it to the public.&nbsp;

<h2>AI is all around us: Biden</h2>

Prior to signing the order, the US president said, “AI is all around us,” and that the technology is driving change at “warp speed”. He also noted AI carries tremendous potential as well as perils and to “realize the promise of AI and avoid the risk, we need to govern this technology.”

He added, “In the wrong hands AI can make it easier for hackers to exploit vulnerabilities in the software that makes our society run.”

In line with the new order, the country’s Commerce Department will “develop guidance for content authentication and watermarking” for labelling items that are generated by AI, said the White House.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the National Institute of Standards and Technology is tasked with creating standards to ensure AI tools are safe and secure before they are released to the public.&nbsp;

The government agencies, in line with the order signed, have also been asked to set standards for AI-related testing and address related chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and cybersecurity risks.&nbsp;

Notably, the new order also goes beyond the voluntary commitments made by tech giants and AI companies, including OpenAI, Alphabet, and Meta, which promised to watermark AI-generated content to make the technology safer.

<h2>An ‘urgent issue’</h2>

“We can’t move at a normal government pace,” White House Chief of Staff Jeff Zients recalled the US president giving his staff a directive while formulating the executive order and asking them to move with urgency. He added, “We have to move as fast, if not faster, than the technology itself.”&nbsp;

Biden believes that the government was late to address the risks of social media and now American youth are grappling with mental issues related it to, reported the Associated Press.&nbsp;

Therefore, while AI has the positive ability to accelerate cancer research, help us understand the impacts of climate change and more, it could also warp basic notions of truth with fake images, and worsen racial and social inequalities.&nbsp;

The guidance within the order is to be implemented and fulfilled over the range of 90 days to 365 days.&nbsp;

Previously, US officials have warned that AI can heighten the risk of bias and civil rights violations.&nbsp;

Therefore, Biden’s executive order has also sought to call for guidance to landlords, federal benefits programs and federal contractors “to keep AI algorithms from being used to exacerbate discrimination,” said the White House.&nbsp;

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United States President Joe Biden, on Monday (Oct 30) signed an ambitious executive order amid a rise in concerns about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) which has sought to reduce the risks which the technology poses to consumers, workers, minority groups and national security.

United States President Joe Biden, on Monday (Oct 30) signed an ambitious executive order amid a rise in concerns about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) which has sought to reduce the risks which the technology poses to consumers, workers, minority groups and national security. The executive order signed at the White House requires developers of AI systems that pose risks to the country’s national security, public health or safety and economy to share the results of the safety tests and other information with the US government, in line with the Defense Production Act, before launching it to the public. AI is all around us: Biden Prior to signing the order, the US president said, “AI is all around us,” and that the technology is driving change at “warp speed”. He also noted AI carries tremendous potential as well as perils and to “realize the promise of AI and avoid the risk, we need to govern this technology.” He added, “In the wrong hands AI can make it easier for hackers to exploit vulnerabilities in the software that makes our society run.” In line with the new order, the country’s Commerce Department will “develop guidance for content authentication and watermarking” for labelling items that are generated by AI, said the White House. Meanwhile, the National Institute of Standards and Technology is tasked with creating standards to ensure AI tools are safe and secure before they are released to the public. The government agencies, in line with the order signed, have also been asked to set standards for AI-related testing and address related chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and cybersecurity risks. Notably, the new order also goes beyond the voluntary commitments made by tech giants and AI companies, including OpenAI, Alphabet, and Meta, which promised to watermark AI-generated content to make the technology safer. An ‘urgent issue’ “We can’t move at a normal government pace,” White House Chief of Staff Jeff Zients recalled the US president giving his staff a directive while formulating the executive order and asking them to move with urgency. He added, “We have to move as fast, if not faster, than the technology itself.” Biden believes that the government was late to address the risks of social media and now American youth are grappling with mental issues related it to, reported the Associated Press. Therefore, while AI has the positive ability to accelerate cancer research, help us understand the impacts of climate change and more, it could also warp basic notions of truth with fake images, and worsen racial and social inequalities. The guidance within the order is to be implemented and fulfilled over the range of 90 days to 365 days. Previously, US officials have warned that AI can heighten the risk of bias and civil rights violations. Therefore, Biden’s executive order has also sought to call for guidance to landlords, federal benefits programs and federal contractors “to keep AI algorithms from being used to exacerbate discrimination,” said the White House. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss in a letter to her successor Rishi Sunak, on Thursday (Oct 26), asked him to "reconsider" his decision to extend an invite to China for the upcoming AI summit.

Truss said that she was "deeply disturbed" to learn that the British government intended to welcome representatives of China who have in the past abused technology for its own gains and have devalued freedom and democracy.

Expressing her disappointment, she took to her official X account and said, "China should not be invited to the UK's AI Summit at Bletchley Park. We should be working with our allies, not those seeking to subvert freedom and democracy. I have written to the Prime Minister requesting that the invitation be rescinded."

She, in the letter, hit out at the Chinese state which she said had used technology to "aid its oppression of millions and attack on freedom and democracy”. &nbsp;

“The regime in Beijing has a fundamentally different attitude to the West about AI, seeing it as a means of state control and a tool for national security,” she warned in the letter shared on X.

She further in the letter stated that the above-mentioned reasons were why the deputy prime minister of the UK in 2020 when he was serving as digital secretary, had removed all Huawei equipment from the UK's 5G networks.

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“No reasonable person expects China to abide by anything agreed at this kind of summit, given their cavalier attitude to international law,” she added.

This comes at a time when UK PM Rishi Sunak is facing intense pressure over his attitude towards China.

<h2>Absolutely right thing to have invited China, says Sunak</h2>

Defending his move to invite China to the summit, Sunak said it was the absolute right thing to have invited the Chinese representatives.

"And with regard to China, look, I can't say with 100 per cent certainty that China will be there, but I do believe that it's absolutely the right thing to have invited them," he said.&nbsp;

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"China is unquestionably the world's second AI power behind the U.S., that's just a fact when you look at the amount of research, investment and activity that's happening there, and AI doesn't respect borders," he added.

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Former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss in a letter to her successor Rishi Sunak, on Thursday (Oct 26), asked him to "reconsider" his decision to extend an invite to China for the upcoming AI summit.

Former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss in a letter to her successor Rishi Sunak, on Thursday (Oct 26), asked him to "reconsider" his decision to extend an invite to China for the upcoming AI summit. Truss said that she was "deeply disturbed" to learn that the British government intended to welcome representatives of China who have in the past abused technology for its own gains and have devalued freedom and democracy. Expressing her disappointment, she took to her official X account and said, "China should not be invited to the UK's AI Summit at Bletchley Park. We should be working with our allies, not those seeking to subvert freedom and democracy. I have written to the Prime Minister requesting that the invitation be rescinded." She, in the letter, hit out at the Chinese state which she said had used technology to "aid its oppression of millions and attack on freedom and democracy”. “The regime in Beijing has a fundamentally different attitude to the West about AI, seeing it as a means of state control and a tool for national security,” she warned in the letter shared on X. She further in the letter stated that the above-mentioned reasons were why the deputy prime minister of the UK in 2020 when he was serving as digital secretary, had removed all Huawei equipment from the UK's 5G networks. Also read: Explained | Amid fears of escalation, United States intensifies deployment of forces around Israel “No reasonable person expects China to abide by anything agreed at this kind of summit, given their cavalier attitude to international law,” she added. This comes at a time when UK PM Rishi Sunak is facing intense pressure over his attitude towards China. Absolutely right thing to have invited China, says Sunak Defending his move to invite China to the summit, Sunak said it was the absolute right thing to have invited the Chinese representatives. "And with regard to China, look, I can't say with 100 per cent certainty that China will be there, but I do believe that it's absolutely the right thing to have invited them," he said. China should not be invited to the UK's AI Summit at Bletchley Park. We should be working with our allies, not those seeking to subvert freedom and democracy. I have written to the Prime Minister requesting that the invitation be rescinded.👇 pic.twitter.com/tQDe2P3kak — Liz Truss (@trussliz) October 26, 2023 × "China is unquestionably the world's second AI power behind the U.S., that's just a fact when you look at the amount of research, investment and activity that's happening there, and AI doesn't respect borders," he added. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Recent financial reports from tech giants Alphabet, Meta, and Snap are painting an optimistic picture for the advertising industry, suggesting that the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence is luring marketers to digital platforms, even in uncertain economic times. All three companies exceeded quarterly revenue expectations, showcasing robust performance in their advertising businesses.&nbsp;

"AI is helping advertisers find as many people as possible and their ideal audience for the lowest possible price," Reuters quoted Philipp Schindler, Chief Business Officer at Google as saying. Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet, has been actively investing in AI, notably with tools like Performance Max, which employs artificial intelligence to determine how marketing budgets should be distributed across Google's advertising network. &nbsp;

Schindler also highlighted the strength of the retail sector during the July-September period, emphasising the company's preparations for a prolonged holiday season to offer consumers attractive deals cantered on price and convenience. Alphabet reported a remarkable 9.5 per cent increase in ad revenue for the third quarter, surpassing Wall Street estimates, with a 12 per cent growth in its YouTube ads business.&nbsp;

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, reported a substantial 31 per cent increase in ad views compared to the previous year. To capitalise on this momentum, Meta has announced plans to make substantial investments in AI in the coming year. Despite a 6 per cent decrease in the average price per ad, this decline's pace was the slowest in seven quarters.&nbsp;

Meta's efforts in AI-powered marketing planning and ad measurement features have been vital in fuelling its growth, particularly in response to privacy changes led by Apple, which constrained the use of personal data for ad targeting. The company is now introducing AI tools to generate various ad campaign variations swiftly, setting it apart from smaller competitors like Snap.&nbsp;

Snap, the company behind Snapchat, has seen significant returns on its investment in ad-targeting tools with technology. Their average revenue per user increased during the third quarter, indicating the success of their ad strategies.&nbsp;

These results reaffirm the ongoing rebound of the advertising market, particularly driven by retail companies' ad spending. Industry analysts believe that Google and Meta stand as the primary beneficiaries of this resurgence.&nbsp;

"We expect the larger platforms like Meta and Google to lead the wallet share growth at least initially in this ad spend recovery," Reuters quoted analysts at Evercore ISI. The widespread reach of these tech giants attracts a steady stream of advertisers, making them more resilient to geopolitical uncertainty and economic volatility.&nbsp;

However, Meta's Chief Financial Officer, Susan Li, noted that the company had detected some "softness" in ad spending at the beginning of the fourth quarter, possibly linked to the Israel-Gaza conflict.&nbsp;

Despite this, recent forecasts from media research and investment firm Magna remain optimistic. Magna raised its forecast for ad spending growth in the&nbsp;U.S.&nbsp;to 5.2 per cent for 2023, up from the previous estimate of 4.2 per cent, with expectations of a 9.6 per cent rise in digital ad sales during the same period.&nbsp;

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Recent financial reports from tech giants Alphabet, Meta, and Snap are painting an optimistic picture for the advertising industry, suggesting that the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence is luring marketers to digital platforms, even in uncertain economic times.

Recent financial reports from tech giants Alphabet, Meta, and Snap are painting an optimistic picture for the advertising industry, suggesting that the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence is luring marketers to digital platforms, even in uncertain economic times. All three companies exceeded quarterly revenue expectations, showcasing robust performance in their advertising businesses. "AI is helping advertisers find as many people as possible and their ideal audience for the lowest possible price," Reuters quoted Philipp Schindler, Chief Business Officer at Google as saying. Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet, has been actively investing in AI, notably with tools like Performance Max, which employs artificial intelligence to determine how marketing budgets should be distributed across Google's advertising network. Schindler also highlighted the strength of the retail sector during the July-September period, emphasising the company's preparations for a prolonged holiday season to offer consumers attractive deals cantered on price and convenience. Alphabet reported a remarkable 9.5 per cent increase in ad revenue for the third quarter, surpassing Wall Street estimates, with a 12 per cent growth in its YouTube ads business. Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, reported a substantial 31 per cent increase in ad views compared to the previous year. To capitalise on this momentum, Meta has announced plans to make substantial investments in AI in the coming year. Despite a 6 per cent decrease in the average price per ad, this decline's pace was the slowest in seven quarters. Meta's efforts in AI-powered marketing planning and ad measurement features have been vital in fuelling its growth, particularly in response to privacy changes led by Apple, which constrained the use of personal data for ad targeting. The company is now introducing AI tools to generate various ad campaign variations swiftly, setting it apart from smaller competitors like Snap. Snap, the company behind Snapchat, has seen significant returns on its investment in ad-targeting tools with technology. Their average revenue per user increased during the third quarter, indicating the success of their ad strategies. These results reaffirm the ongoing rebound of the advertising market, particularly driven by retail companies' ad spending. Industry analysts believe that Google and Meta stand as the primary beneficiaries of this resurgence. "We expect the larger platforms like Meta and Google to lead the wallet share growth at least initially in this ad spend recovery," Reuters quoted analysts at Evercore ISI. The widespread reach of these tech giants attracts a steady stream of advertisers, making them more resilient to geopolitical uncertainty and economic volatility. However, Meta's Chief Financial Officer, Susan Li, noted that the company had detected some "softness" in ad spending at the beginning of the fourth quarter, possibly linked to the Israel-Gaza conflict. Despite this, recent forecasts from media research and investment firm Magna remain optimistic. Magna raised its forecast for ad spending growth in the U.S. to 5.2 per cent for 2023, up from the previous estimate of 4.2 per cent, with expectations of a 9.6 per cent rise in digital ad sales during the same period. (With inputs from Reuters) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Moody's Corp. is stepping into the world of artificial intelligence, leveraging generative AI technology to expedite the process of analysing extensive data and generating analytical reports.

According to a report by Bloomberg, the ratings agency is introducing large language models from Google Cloud to its employees, with the aim of streamlining the analysis of public documents and the company's internal database, ultimately making the report-writing process more efficient. This initiative is set to empower a broader range of staff members to work on projects that previously necessitated expertise in fields like coding, finance, and accountancy.&nbsp;

Nick Reed, Moody's Chief Product Officer, spoke about the time-saving capabilities of this technology. Bloomberg quoted him as saying, "What could potentially have been a day's long process is now literally five minutes."

He emphasised that there are numerous potential applications for the AI-driven technology, and the company's approach is to introduce it to employees, allowing them to identify areas where workflow improvements can be made.&nbsp;

Recently, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP announced a collaboration with OpenAI, the owner of ChatGPT, to provide AI-generated advice to clients. Similarly, KPMG revealed a substantial $2 billion investment in Microsoft's generative AI efforts and cloud services.&nbsp;

To ensure transparency and reliability in the reporting process, the AI software will maintain a digital record of the sources from which information is derived. According to Philip Moyer, Vice President of Artificial Intelligence and Business Solutions at Google Cloud, this feature will prevent the technology from "hallucinating," a term used to describe instances where large language models generate answers that appear convincing but are not accurate.&nbsp;

In addition to enhancing their own operations, Moody's will extend the availability of these large language models to other financial institutions. These firms can employ the technology to streamline routine tasks, allowing for faster, data-driven decision-making. For instance, a bank employee could promptly assess whether to onboard a small business client by instructing the large language model to identify key risks in the client's financial disclosures, summarise earnings calls, or identify peers with similar environmental footprints. This process, which previously consumed hours, could now yield results within minutes.&nbsp;

Philip Moyer highlighted the goal of democratising access to critical information, allowing individuals who lack in-depth expertise in specific fields to effectively engage with and utilise this technology for more efficient decision-making.&nbsp;

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Moody's Corp. is stepping into the world of artificial intelligence, leveraging generative AI technology to expedite the process of analysing extensive data and generating analytical reports. According to a report by Bloomberg, the ratings agency is introducing large language models from Google Cloud to its employees, with the aim of streamlining the analysis of public documents and the company's internal database, ultimately making the report-writing process more efficient. This initiative is set to empower a broader range of staff members to work on projects that previously necessitated expertise in fields like coding, finance, and accountancy. Nick Reed, Moody's Chief Product Officer, spoke about the time-saving capabilities of this technology. Bloomberg quoted him as saying, "What could potentially have been a day's long process is now literally five minutes." He emphasised that there are numerous potential applications for the AI-driven technology, and the company's approach is to introduce it to employees, allowing them to identify areas where workflow improvements can be made. Recently, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP announced a collaboration with OpenAI, the owner of ChatGPT, to provide AI-generated advice to clients. Similarly, KPMG revealed a substantial $2 billion investment in Microsoft's generative AI efforts and cloud services. To ensure transparency and reliability in the reporting process, the AI software will maintain a digital record of the sources from which information is derived. According to Philip Moyer, Vice President of Artificial Intelligence and Business Solutions at Google Cloud, this feature will prevent the technology from "hallucinating," a term used to describe instances where large language models generate answers that appear convincing but are not accurate. In addition to enhancing their own operations, Moody's will extend the availability of these large language models to other financial institutions. These firms can employ the technology to streamline routine tasks, allowing for faster, data-driven decision-making. For instance, a bank employee could promptly assess whether to onboard a small business client by instructing the large language model to identify key risks in the client's financial disclosures, summarise earnings calls, or identify peers with similar environmental footprints. This process, which previously consumed hours, could now yield results within minutes. Philip Moyer highlighted the goal of democratising access to critical information, allowing individuals who lack in-depth expertise in specific fields to effectively engage with and utilise this technology for more efficient decision-making. (With inputs from Boomberg) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Ahead of the world's first AI summit, UK PM Rishi Sunak vowed to set up the world's first artificial intelligence safety institute in UK. However, not everyone was pleased with the tory leader especially some senior leaders of his own party. Former PM Liz Truss said she was disturbed by Sunak's invitation to china to attend the AI summit.

Sunak invites China for AI summit, Tories slam decision

British intelligence agencies have warned that generative artificial intelligence (AI) will pose a stark threat to political systems by 2025. The warnings were published prior to UK's stewardship of a global technology summit focused on regulatory development of AI technologies and UK PM Rishi Sunak's note of caution on the same.&nbsp;

The warnings were put out in a series of papers laid out by the UK government in relation to the risks and opportunities posed by AI.

<h2>What are British intelligence papers about?</h2>

The papers, based on British intelligence assessments&nbsp;of the near-term threats, pointed to "Digital Risks" such as cybercrime and hacking, as an area where generative AI models are likely to have the largest negative impact.&nbsp;

The papers also flagged potential threats to democracy.

"Risks to political systems and societies will increase in likelihood to 2025, becoming as significant as digital risks as generative AI develops and adoption widens," the report warns. "Threats include manipulation and deception of populations."

"Generative AI tools have already been shown capable of persuading humans on political issues and can be used to increase the scale, persuasiveness and frequency of disinformation and misinformation," the paper adds.

Another scenario outlined how automation could lead to increased unemployment and poverty by 2030 as well as "fierce public debate about the future of education and work".

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A similar scenario included the emergence of open-source AI models capable of competing with humans on a wide range of tasks "with startling autonomy and agency".

Meanwhile, ahead of a global safety summit on the tech, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said that Britain would not "rush to regulate" Artificial Intelligence. 
 
Sunak announced the creation of an AI safety body in the UK to evaluate and test new technologies.

<h2>'Humanity could lose control of AI completely': Rishi Sunak</h2>

Sunak added that that he would "push hard" for a "first ever" joint statement by global leaders about the nature of the risks posed by Artificial Intelligence.

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Sunak will reportedly propose the creation of a global panel of experts to report on "state of AI" at various points of time akin to the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Financial Times reported.&nbsp;

Speaking at the Royal Society, the UK’s academy of sciences, Sunak while referring to the worst-case scenarios related to AI development warned that "humanity could lose control of AI completely."

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British intelligence agencies have warned that generative artificial intelligence (AI) will pose a stark threat to political systems by 2025. The warnings were published prior to UK's stewardship of a global technology summit focused on regulatory development of AI technologies and UK PM Rishi Sunak's note of caution on the same.

British intelligence agencies have warned that generative artificial intelligence (AI) will pose a stark threat to political systems by 2025. The warnings were published prior to UK's stewardship of a global technology summit focused on regulatory development of AI technologies and UK PM Rishi Sunak's note of caution on the same. The warnings were put out in a series of papers laid out by the UK government in relation to the risks and opportunities posed by AI. What are British intelligence papers about? The papers, based on British intelligence assessments of the near-term threats, pointed to "Digital Risks" such as cybercrime and hacking, as an area where generative AI models are likely to have the largest negative impact. The papers also flagged potential threats to democracy. "Risks to political systems and societies will increase in likelihood to 2025, becoming as significant as digital risks as generative AI develops and adoption widens," the report warns. "Threats include manipulation and deception of populations." "Generative AI tools have already been shown capable of persuading humans on political issues and can be used to increase the scale, persuasiveness and frequency of disinformation and misinformation," the paper adds. Another scenario outlined how automation could lead to increased unemployment and poverty by 2030 as well as "fierce public debate about the future of education and work". Also watch | The India Story | Excitement and dread over artificial intelligence × A similar scenario included the emergence of open-source AI models capable of competing with humans on a wide range of tasks "with startling autonomy and agency". Meanwhile, ahead of a global safety summit on the tech, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said that Britain would not "rush to regulate" Artificial Intelligence. Sunak announced the creation of an AI safety body in the UK to evaluate and test new technologies. 'Humanity could lose control of AI completely': Rishi Sunak Sunak added that that he would "push hard" for a "first ever" joint statement by global leaders about the nature of the risks posed by Artificial Intelligence. Also read | Is Rishi Sunak mulling over partially banning Chinese officials from AI summit in November? Sunak will reportedly propose the creation of a global panel of experts to report on "state of AI" at various points of time akin to the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Financial Times reported. Speaking at the Royal Society, the UK’s academy of sciences, Sunak while referring to the worst-case scenarios related to AI development warned that "humanity could lose control of AI completely." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The US government is expected to pass an executive order on artificial intelligence (AI) in the coming days, reported the Washington Post. This is being called the Biden administration's most prominent step till now to regulate the technology that has taken the world by storm. It has been reported that the order will be released just two days before an international summit in the UK which is focussed on potential risks of AI. Leaders of governments, civil society groups and even top Silicon Valley executives are expected to be present for the summit.

WaPo&nbsp;reported citing three unnamed people who are involved in the discussions that the sweeping order may require&nbsp;advanced AI models to undergo an assessment before their use by federal workers.

The report said that on Tuesday night, the White House sent invitations for the “Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence” event that is set to take place next week. The event will reportedly be hosted by the president.

The AI is under scanner in different parts of the world. The European Union and other governments are finding ways to block uses of artificial intelligence that pose the biggest risks. The executive order from the US would be another step in the direction as policymakers ponder how to tackle the risks associated with AI.

It is expected that EU officials will reach a deal by year's end. The widely anticipated EU AI Act would most likely be a wide-ranging package aimed at protecting customers from risks surrounding AI.

Artificial Intelligence captivated popular perception with the launch of ChatGPT last year.&nbsp;The generative AI tool started a new race between the tech giants besides making everyday users awestruck and even apprehensive due to its ability to generate text, poetry, essays, codes and more.

There have been concerns about AI replacing humans in jobs and the need for regulation has taken root in policymaking circles.

The White House spoke about plans for the executive order in July. Biden further gave a hint of it in September.

“This fall, I’m going to take executive action, and my administration is going to continue to work with bipartisan legislation so America leads the way toward responsible AI innovation,” Biden said at a meeting with the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.

The US government is expected to pass an executive order on artificial intelligence (AI) in the coming days, reported the Washington Post. This is being called the Biden administration's most prominent step till now to regulate the technology that has taken the world by storm.

The US government is expected to pass an executive order on artificial intelligence (AI) in the coming days, reported the Washington Post. This is being called the Biden administration's most prominent step till now to regulate the technology that has taken the world by storm. It has been reported that the order will be released just two days before an international summit in the UK which is focussed on potential risks of AI. Leaders of governments, civil society groups and even top Silicon Valley executives are expected to be present for the summit. WaPo reported citing three unnamed people who are involved in the discussions that the sweeping order may require advanced AI models to undergo an assessment before their use by federal workers. The report said that on Tuesday night, the White House sent invitations for the “Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence” event that is set to take place next week. The event will reportedly be hosted by the president. The AI is under scanner in different parts of the world. The European Union and other governments are finding ways to block uses of artificial intelligence that pose the biggest risks. The executive order from the US would be another step in the direction as policymakers ponder how to tackle the risks associated with AI. It is expected that EU officials will reach a deal by year's end. The widely anticipated EU AI Act would most likely be a wide-ranging package aimed at protecting customers from risks surrounding AI. Artificial Intelligence captivated popular perception with the launch of ChatGPT last year. The generative AI tool started a new race between the tech giants besides making everyday users awestruck and even apprehensive due to its ability to generate text, poetry, essays, codes and more. There have been concerns about AI replacing humans in jobs and the need for regulation has taken root in policymaking circles. The White House spoke about plans for the executive order in July. Biden further gave a hint of it in September. “This fall, I’m going to take executive action, and my administration is going to continue to work with bipartisan legislation so America leads the way toward responsible AI innovation,” Biden said at a meeting with the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.

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