The AUKUS military alliance has placed special emphasis on swarm drone technologies in what appears to be an effort to gain the upper hand vis-a-vis China in the Asia-Pacific region. Earlier this week, the British defense minister revealed that AUKUS – a trilateral security pact between Australia, the UK, and the US – held its first artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomy trial on April 28 with the aim of "rapidly driving these technologies into responsible military use."

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The swift growth of artificial intelligence technology could put the future of humanity at risk, according to most Americans surveyed in an Ipsos poll published on Wednesday.

AI threatens humanity's future, 61% of Americans say

From a fake photo of a blast near the Pentagon to driving stock prices of a chip maker, Artificial Intelligence took control of markets this week through developments both positive and negative. Is this the new normal? Listen in to Vikram Chandra.

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Fake photo of Pentagon blast causes panic in market

On Tech It Out, we keep bringing you stories about the potential and dangers of artificial intelligence. While AI can be helpful in many ways, it can also be used to fool people and carry out scams. We get you more details in this story.

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OpenAI, the company behind the famous ChatGPT artificial intelligence chatbot, announced on Thursday (May&nbsp;25)&nbsp;that it will distribute ten equal grants from a $1 million fund for democratic procedures to establish how AI software should be governed&nbsp;to address prejudice and other concerns.

As per&nbsp;a blog post launching the initiative, the $100,000 prizes will go to applicants who give persuasive frameworks for resolving concerns such as whether AI should critique&nbsp;prominent figures.&nbsp;Critics say&nbsp;AI systems such as ChatGPT have an inherent bias owing to the inputs utilised to build its ideas. Users have discovered cases of racist or sexist AI programme outputs. Concerns are rising that AI used in conjunction with search engines such as&nbsp;Alphabet Inc’s Google and Microsoft Corp’s Bing may produce incorrect information in a convincing fashion, as reported by Reuters.&nbsp;

OpenAI, financed by $10 billion from Microsoft, has been at the forefront of the campaign for AI regulation. Nonetheless, it recently threatened to leave the European Union over new laws.

"The current draft of the EU AI Act would be over-regulating, but we have heard it's going to get pulled back," OpenAI’s chief executive Sam Altman told Reuters.

The startup's grants would not be enough to support significant AI research. Salaries for AI developers and others in this brisk industry easily surpass $100,000 and sometimes reach $300,000.

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AI systems “should benefit all of humanity and be shaped to be as inclusive as possible," OpenAI said in the blog post. "We are launching this grant program to take a first step in this direction," it added.&nbsp;

The San Francisco firm said the financing findings might influence its own views on AI governance, though no suggestions would be "binding."

Altman has been a strong advocate for AI regulation while also releasing new versions of ChatGPT and the image-generator DALL-E. He spoke before a US&nbsp;Senate subcommittee last month, stating that "if this technology goes wrong, it can go quite wrong."

Microsoft has lately approved comprehensive AI legislation while pledging to incorporate the technology into its products, competing with OpenAI, Google, and startups to provide AI to consumers and companies.

<h2>AI's ability to enhance productivity</h2>

Nearly all companies&nbsp;is interested in AI's ability to enhance productivity and reduce labour costs, as well as fears that AI may spread disinformation or factual mistakes, which industry insiders refer to as "hallucinations."

AI is already responsible for some well believed spoofs. The stock market was temporarily influenced by a phoney viral picture of an explosion near the Pentagon.

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OpenAI, the company behind the famous ChatGPT artificial intelligence chatbot, announced on Thursday (May 25) that it will distribute ten equal grants from a $1 million fund for democratic procedures to establish how AI software should be governed to address prejudice and other concerns.

OpenAI, the company behind the famous ChatGPT artificial intelligence chatbot, announced on Thursday (May 25) that it will distribute ten equal grants from a $1 million fund for democratic procedures to establish how AI software should be governed to address prejudice and other concerns. As per a blog post launching the initiative, the $100,000 prizes will go to applicants who give persuasive frameworks for resolving concerns such as whether AI should critique prominent figures. Critics say AI systems such as ChatGPT have an inherent bias owing to the inputs utilised to build its ideas. Users have discovered cases of racist or sexist AI programme outputs. Concerns are rising that AI used in conjunction with search engines such as Alphabet Inc’s Google and Microsoft Corp’s Bing may produce incorrect information in a convincing fashion, as reported by Reuters. OpenAI, financed by $10 billion from Microsoft, has been at the forefront of the campaign for AI regulation. Nonetheless, it recently threatened to leave the European Union over new laws. "The current draft of the EU AI Act would be over-regulating, but we have heard it's going to get pulled back," OpenAI’s chief executive Sam Altman told Reuters. The startup's grants would not be enough to support significant AI research. Salaries for AI developers and others in this brisk industry easily surpass $100,000 and sometimes reach $300,000. ALSO READ | Data Lab | India and AI: Are we ahead of the curve? AI systems “should benefit all of humanity and be shaped to be as inclusive as possible," OpenAI said in the blog post. "We are launching this grant program to take a first step in this direction," it added. The San Francisco firm said the financing findings might influence its own views on AI governance, though no suggestions would be "binding." Altman has been a strong advocate for AI regulation while also releasing new versions of ChatGPT and the image-generator DALL-E. He spoke before a US Senate subcommittee last month, stating that "if this technology goes wrong, it can go quite wrong." Microsoft has lately approved comprehensive AI legislation while pledging to incorporate the technology into its products, competing with OpenAI, Google, and startups to provide AI to consumers and companies. AI's ability to enhance productivity Nearly all companies is interested in AI's ability to enhance productivity and reduce labour costs, as well as fears that AI may spread disinformation or factual mistakes, which industry insiders refer to as "hallucinations." AI is already responsible for some well believed spoofs. The stock market was temporarily influenced by a phoney viral picture of an explosion near the Pentagon. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Artificial intelligence has a plethora of use and one of the significant ways that it can serve humanity is by lending a helping hand in discovering treatments for various kinds of diseases. In a positive development, a group of scientists have&nbsp;discovered a new antibiotic that can kill a deadly superbug. How? With the use of AI.&nbsp;

The scientists involved in the research are from McMaster University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, as per a new study published Thursday in the science journal Nature Chemical Biology, reported Guardian.&nbsp;

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The superbug is Acinetobacter baumannii. According to the World Health Organization, this is a multidrug-resistant bacteria that poses a particular threat in hospitals, and among patients whose care requires devices such as ventilators and blood catheters.

The global health organisation has listed it under the most critical group and among priority pathogens listed for research and development of new antibiotics. WHO says that Acinetobacter can cause severe and often deadly infections such as bloodstream infections and pneumonia.

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"These bacteria have built-in abilities to find new ways to resist treatment and can pass along genetic material that allows other bacteria to become drug-resistant as well," said WHO.&nbsp;

<h2>Acinetobacter baumannii ways of transmission</h2>

Acinetobacter baumannii poses a significant risk to patients who have open surgery wounds. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)Acinetobacter, which is a group of bacteria (germs), are commonly found in the environment, like in soil and water.&nbsp;

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CDC suggests that Acinetobacter baumannii can cause infections in the blood, urinary tract, and lungs (pneumonia), or in wounds in other parts of the body. It can also “colonize” or live in a patient without causing infections or symptoms, especially in respiratory secretions (sputum) or open wounds.

<h2>New antibacterial chemical discovered using AI</h2>

As per the Thursday study, scientists screened hundreds of antibacterial compounds using an AI system in an effort to identify new structural classes. Researchers discovered a brand-new antibacterial chemical they called abaucin as a result of the AI screening.

A graduate student from MacMaster University who worked on the research, Gary Liu said, “We had a whole bunch of data that was just telling us about which chemicals were able to kill a bunch of bacteria and which ones weren’t. My job was to train this model, and all that this model was going to be doing is telling us essentially if new molecules will have antibacterial properties or not."&nbsp;

“Then basically through that, we’re able to just increase the efficiency of the drug discovery pipeline and … hone in all the molecules that we really want to care about,” he added.

The AI model was then utilised to inspect 6,680 compounds which were not known earlier. The entire AI research took an hour and a half which resulted in producing 240 compounds. Later, these compounds were tested in a laboratory which finally revealed antibiotic abaucin, which was amoing the nine potential antibiotics discovered with the help of the AI model.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

<h2>New antibiotic treated infection&nbsp;</h2>

The newly discovered molecule was then put to test against A baumannii in a wound infection model in mice. It was found out that the new molecule effectively suppressed the infection. “This work validates the benefits of machine learning in the search for new antibiotics” said Jonathan Stokes, an assistant professor at McMaster University’s department of biomedicine and biochemistry who helped lead the study.

“Using AI, we can rapidly explore vast regions of chemical space, significantly increasing the chances of discovering fundamentally new antibacterial molecules,” he said adding, “We know broad-spectrum antibiotics are suboptimal and that pathogens have the ability to evolve and adjust to every trick we throw at them … AI methods afford us the opportunity to vastly increase the rate at which we discover new antibiotics, and we can do it at a reduced cost. This is an important avenue of exploration for new antibiotic drugs."&nbsp;

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Artificial intelligence has a plethora of use and one of the significant ways that it can serve humanity is by lending a helping hand in discovering treatments for various kinds of diseases. In a positive development, a group of scientists have discovered a new antibiotic that can kill a deadly superbug. How? With the use of AI. The scientists involved in the research are from McMaster University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, as per a new study published Thursday in the science journal Nature Chemical Biology, reported Guardian. Also Read | More than 5,000 new species discovered on seabed of Pacific Ocean The superbug is Acinetobacter baumannii. According to the World Health Organization, this is a multidrug-resistant bacteria that poses a particular threat in hospitals, and among patients whose care requires devices such as ventilators and blood catheters. The global health organisation has listed it under the most critical group and among priority pathogens listed for research and development of new antibiotics. WHO says that Acinetobacter can cause severe and often deadly infections such as bloodstream infections and pneumonia. Also Read | Elon Musk's Neuralink cleared for human test of brain implants "These bacteria have built-in abilities to find new ways to resist treatment and can pass along genetic material that allows other bacteria to become drug-resistant as well," said WHO. Acinetobacter baumannii ways of transmission Acinetobacter baumannii poses a significant risk to patients who have open surgery wounds. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)Acinetobacter, which is a group of bacteria (germs), are commonly found in the environment, like in soil and water. Watch | Battleground Bakhmut: Russia vs Ukraine | WION Wideangle × CDC suggests that Acinetobacter baumannii can cause infections in the blood, urinary tract, and lungs (pneumonia), or in wounds in other parts of the body. It can also “colonize” or live in a patient without causing infections or symptoms, especially in respiratory secretions (sputum) or open wounds. New antibacterial chemical discovered using AI As per the Thursday study, scientists screened hundreds of antibacterial compounds using an AI system in an effort to identify new structural classes. Researchers discovered a brand-new antibacterial chemical they called abaucin as a result of the AI screening. A graduate student from MacMaster University who worked on the research, Gary Liu said, “We had a whole bunch of data that was just telling us about which chemicals were able to kill a bunch of bacteria and which ones weren’t. My job was to train this model, and all that this model was going to be doing is telling us essentially if new molecules will have antibacterial properties or not." “Then basically through that, we’re able to just increase the efficiency of the drug discovery pipeline and … hone in all the molecules that we really want to care about,” he added. The AI model was then utilised to inspect 6,680 compounds which were not known earlier. The entire AI research took an hour and a half which resulted in producing 240 compounds. Later, these compounds were tested in a laboratory which finally revealed antibiotic abaucin, which was amoing the nine potential antibiotics discovered with the help of the AI model. New antibiotic treated infection The newly discovered molecule was then put to test against A baumannii in a wound infection model in mice. It was found out that the new molecule effectively suppressed the infection. “This work validates the benefits of machine learning in the search for new antibiotics” said Jonathan Stokes, an assistant professor at McMaster University’s department of biomedicine and biochemistry who helped lead the study. “Using AI, we can rapidly explore vast regions of chemical space, significantly increasing the chances of discovering fundamentally new antibacterial molecules,” he said adding, “We know broad-spectrum antibiotics are suboptimal and that pathogens have the ability to evolve and adjust to every trick we throw at them … AI methods afford us the opportunity to vastly increase the rate at which we discover new antibiotics, and we can do it at a reduced cost. This is an important avenue of exploration for new antibiotic drugs." 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. ×

AI discovers new antibiotic that can kill deadly hospital superbug

Artificial intelligence (AI) was utilised by researchers to find a novel antibiotic that can eradicate a dangerous species of superbug. Thousands of possible substances were reduced using artificial intelligence (AI) to a small number that could be evaluated in a lab. Abaucin, a strong experimental antibiotic that was the end result, needs to undergo more testing before it can be utilised.

New Superbug-killing antibiotic discovered

In a five-point plan for the public governance of the technology, Microsoft President Brad Smith stated on Thursday that humans must continue to be in charge of artificial intelligence and be held responsible for any errors.

Microsoft Chief Brad Smith: Machines should be subject to human oversight

Asserting that an International Atomic Energy Agency equivalent would be required to safeguard humanity from the risks posed by fast-developing Artificial Intelligence, the makers of ChatGPT —&nbsp;OpenAI, have called for the regulation of 'superintelligent' AIs.

Co-founders Greg Brockman,&nbsp;Ilya Sutskever and the chief executive, Sam Altman, in a note published on the company's website, asked for an international regulator to begin working on ways to “inspect systems, require audits, test for compliance with safety standards, and&nbsp;place restrictions on degrees of deployment and levels of security” in order to reduce the “existential risk” such systems could pose.

“It’s conceivable that within the next 10 years, AI systems will exceed expert skill level in most domains, and carry out as much productive activity as one of today’s largest corporations,” the note read.&nbsp;

“In terms of both potential upsides and downsides, superintelligence will be more powerful than other technologies humanity has had to contend with in the past. We can have a dramatically more prosperous future, but we have to manage risk to get there. Given the possibility of existential risk, we can’t just be reactive.”&nbsp;

OpenAI leaders called for 'some degree of coordination' among the organisations working on artificial intelligence research in order to&nbsp;make sure that the development of AI models commixes steadily with society while also prioritising safety.

The US-based Center for AI Safety (CAIS), which works to 'reduce societal-scale risks from artificial intelligence', describes eight categories of 'catastrophic' and 'existential' risks that AI development could pose.

As per the creators of viral chatbot ChatGPT, those risks mean "people around the world should democratically decide on the bounds and defaults for AI systems”, but admit that “we don’t yet know how to design such a mechanism”.

“We believe it’s going to lead to a much better world than what we can imagine today (we are already seeing early examples of this in areas like education, creative work, and personal productivity),” the note read.&nbsp;

“Because the upsides are so tremendous, the cost to build it decreases each year, the number of actors building it is rapidly increasing, and it’s inherently part of the technological path we are on. Stopping it would require something like a global surveillance regime, and even that isn’t guaranteed to work. So we have to get it right.”

<h2>OpenAI CEO testifies before US Congress, calls regulation of artificial intelligence ‘critical’</h2>

Sam Altman, the chief executive of OpenAI, the startup which created ChatGPT, addressed a panel of United States lawmakers, on Tuesday (May 16), and said that regulation of the “increasingly powerful models” of artificial intelligence is “critical” to mitigate the risks the technology poses. Altman also spoke about how the use of AI to interfere with election integrity is a “significant area of concern”.&nbsp;

“OpenAI was founded on the belief that artificial intelligence has the potential to improve nearly every aspect of our lives, but also that it creates serious risks,” said Altman while addressing a Senate judiciary subcommittee hearing.&nbsp;

This comes as many companies across the board from companies large and small have raced to bring increasingly sophisticated models of AI to market, which has raised concerns among critics and industry experts who have warned about how the technology can exacerbate societal harms including factors like misinformation and prejudice.

While expressing concerns Altman also spoke about how AI is also beneficial to society and said that in time, generative AI developed by OpenAI will “address some of humanity’s biggest challenges, like climate change and curing cancer.”&nbsp;

“However, given the risks of the technology, we think that regulatory intervention by governments will be critical to mitigating the risks of increasingly powerful models,” said the CEO of OpenAI.

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Asserting that an International Atomic Energy Agency equivalent would be required to safeguard humanity from the risks posed by fast-developing Artificial Intelligence, the makers of ChatGPT — OpenAI, have called for the regulation of 'superintelligent' AIs.

Asserting that an International Atomic Energy Agency equivalent would be required to safeguard humanity from the risks posed by fast-developing Artificial Intelligence, the makers of ChatGPT — OpenAI, have called for the regulation of 'superintelligent' AIs. Co-founders Greg Brockman, Ilya Sutskever and the chief executive, Sam Altman, in a note published on the company's website, asked for an international regulator to begin working on ways to “inspect systems, require audits, test for compliance with safety standards, and place restrictions on degrees of deployment and levels of security” in order to reduce the “existential risk” such systems could pose. “It’s conceivable that within the next 10 years, AI systems will exceed expert skill level in most domains, and carry out as much productive activity as one of today’s largest corporations,” the note read. “In terms of both potential upsides and downsides, superintelligence will be more powerful than other technologies humanity has had to contend with in the past. We can have a dramatically more prosperous future, but we have to manage risk to get there. Given the possibility of existential risk, we can’t just be reactive.” OpenAI leaders called for 'some degree of coordination' among the organisations working on artificial intelligence research in order to make sure that the development of AI models commixes steadily with society while also prioritising safety. The US-based Center for AI Safety (CAIS), which works to 'reduce societal-scale risks from artificial intelligence', describes eight categories of 'catastrophic' and 'existential' risks that AI development could pose. As per the creators of viral chatbot ChatGPT, those risks mean "people around the world should democratically decide on the bounds and defaults for AI systems”, but admit that “we don’t yet know how to design such a mechanism”. “We believe it’s going to lead to a much better world than what we can imagine today (we are already seeing early examples of this in areas like education, creative work, and personal productivity),” the note read. “Because the upsides are so tremendous, the cost to build it decreases each year, the number of actors building it is rapidly increasing, and it’s inherently part of the technological path we are on. Stopping it would require something like a global surveillance regime, and even that isn’t guaranteed to work. So we have to get it right.” OpenAI CEO testifies before US Congress, calls regulation of artificial intelligence ‘critical’ Sam Altman, the chief executive of OpenAI, the startup which created ChatGPT, addressed a panel of United States lawmakers, on Tuesday (May 16), and said that regulation of the “increasingly powerful models” of artificial intelligence is “critical” to mitigate the risks the technology poses. Altman also spoke about how the use of AI to interfere with election integrity is a “significant area of concern”. “OpenAI was founded on the belief that artificial intelligence has the potential to improve nearly every aspect of our lives, but also that it creates serious risks,” said Altman while addressing a Senate judiciary subcommittee hearing. This comes as many companies across the board from companies large and small have raced to bring increasingly sophisticated models of AI to market, which has raised concerns among critics and industry experts who have warned about how the technology can exacerbate societal harms including factors like misinformation and prejudice. While expressing concerns Altman also spoke about how AI is also beneficial to society and said that in time, generative AI developed by OpenAI will “address some of humanity’s biggest challenges, like climate change and curing cancer.” “However, given the risks of the technology, we think that regulatory intervention by governments will be critical to mitigating the risks of increasingly powerful models,” said the CEO of OpenAI. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Artificial Intelligence has made it possible for a paralysed man to walk again. The 'Digital Bridge' tech reads thoughts and pushes the body to move, but is there another side to AI? Molly Gambhir tells you.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has now very much become&nbsp;part of our lives. In our imagination previously, the concept was limited to scary-looking robots trying to topple humanity. But the true power of AI is on display now as it subtly becomes part of our lives and daily tech use. ChatGPT has already shown that AI can write essays, poetry, code and much much more.

But for a man in northern China, the brush with the most modern technology was not exactly an&nbsp;exciting experience. He was scammed, and in a big way. The scammer made use of a sophisticated "deepfake" to make him cough up more than $600K. Deepfakes are artificially generated photos or videos that bear striking resemblance to the actual person. The scammer posed as a friend of the man using AI-powered face-swapping technology.

The incident took place in Baotou, in the region of Inner Mongolia in China. The perpetrator made a video call to the man and asked him to transfer 4.4 million yuan ($622,000). The man, thinking that it was his friend who was asking him for money (all the while looking at his 'face' generated by AI-powered technology), made the transfer. He thought that his friend was in a bidding process and was in dire need of the amount.&nbsp;

Reuters reported that the man only realised that he had been scammed when his 'friend' expressed ignorance of the situation.

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Luckily for him, the police were able to recover most of the stolen funds. However, part of the money is still being traced.

The case understandably sparked discussion on Weibo, the Chinese equivalent of Twitter. People spoke about online privacy and security with the hashtag '#AI scams are exploding across the country'. Reuters reported that on Monday, the hashtag had gained more than 120 million views.

"This shows that photos, voices and videos all can be utilised by scammers," one user wrote, as reported by Reuters.

"Can information security rules keep up with these people's techniques?"

<h2>AI scams on the rise</h2>

This is not the first time Artificial Intelligence has been used to dupe people. A report by WKYT, a US-based news channel with affiliation to CBS News revealed how a woman in Arizona got a call from an unknown number saying that her daughter was kidnapped. The woman told the channel that when she picked up the phone, she heard her daughter say 'Mom'.

“It was never a question of who is this? It was completely her voice. It was her inflexion. It was the way she would have cried,” she told the news outlet and added, “I never doubted for one second it was her. That’s the freaky part that really got me to my core.”

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Her daughter was on a skiing trip at the time.

A man's voice threatened the woman to not go to the police and pay him one&nbsp;million dollars for her daughter's release.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has now very much become part of our lives. In our imagination previously, the concept was limited to scary-looking robots trying to topple humanity. But the true power of AI is on display now as it subtly becomes part of our lives and daily tech use. ChatGPT has already shown that AI can write essays, poetry, code and much much more. But for a man in northern China, the brush with the most modern technology was not exactly an exciting experience. He was scammed, and in a big way. The scammer made use of a sophisticated "deepfake" to make him cough up more than $600K. Deepfakes are artificially generated photos or videos that bear striking resemblance to the actual person. The scammer posed as a friend of the man using AI-powered face-swapping technology. The incident took place in Baotou, in the region of Inner Mongolia in China. The perpetrator made a video call to the man and asked him to transfer 4.4 million yuan ($622,000). The man, thinking that it was his friend who was asking him for money (all the while looking at his 'face' generated by AI-powered technology), made the transfer. He thought that his friend was in a bidding process and was in dire need of the amount. Reuters reported that the man only realised that he had been scammed when his 'friend' expressed ignorance of the situation. Watch | Can AI offer reliable cure for medical problems? Paralysed man walks again with AI implants × Luckily for him, the police were able to recover most of the stolen funds. However, part of the money is still being traced. The case understandably sparked discussion on Weibo, the Chinese equivalent of Twitter. People spoke about online privacy and security with the hashtag '#AI scams are exploding across the country'. Reuters reported that on Monday, the hashtag had gained more than 120 million views. "This shows that photos, voices and videos all can be utilised by scammers," one user wrote, as reported by Reuters. "Can information security rules keep up with these people's techniques?" AI scams on the rise This is not the first time Artificial Intelligence has been used to dupe people. A report by WKYT, a US-based news channel with affiliation to CBS News revealed how a woman in Arizona got a call from an unknown number saying that her daughter was kidnapped. The woman told the channel that when she picked up the phone, she heard her daughter say 'Mom'. “It was never a question of who is this? It was completely her voice. It was her inflexion. It was the way she would have cried,” she told the news outlet and added, “I never doubted for one second it was her. That’s the freaky part that really got me to my core.” Also Read | Microsoft vs Google: The Artificial Intelligence battle heats up Her daughter was on a skiing trip at the time. A man's voice threatened the woman to not go to the police and pay him one million dollars for her daughter's release. It turned out that her daughter was safe and not in danger at all. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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Figure, a startup that wants to build general-purpose humanoid robots, has raised $70 million from investors led by Parkway Venture Capital in its first external round, the company said on Wednesday.

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Italy a country known for innovation is now setting its sights on the world of artificial intelligence (AI). The nation has concerns over privacy, ethics and accountability of this powerful technology which is why it started to review other artificial intelligence platforms after temporarily banning ChatGPT in March this year.

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Could Artificial Intelligence start a war? AI caused dangerous tremors last night with a fake photo of a blast near the Pentagon. Molly Gambhir tells you what happened next.

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On May 22, a fabricated AI-generated image gained significant traction on social media. The image portrayed a tall, dark grey plume of smoke, giving the impression of an explosion occurring within the Pentagon complex.

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BT Group, Britain's biggest broadband and mobile provider, has said it will cut up to 55,000 jobs by 2030. These will also include contractors. This huge job cut will affect 40 per cent of BT's workforce. The company will move in this direction as it completes its fibre rollout and adapts to new technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Under its boss Philip Jansen, the company was undertaking a transformation plan to build a national fibre network as well as rolling out high speed 5G services. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The former state monopoly reported on Thursday pro forma revenue and core earnings growth for the first time in six years in the year to the end of March. But the cost of transforming the business, and the hit to its free cash flow took a toll, sending its shares down 7 per cent in morning trade, Reuters reported.

Jansen told Reuters that post fibre roll-out, digitising the way it worked, adopting artificial intelligence (AI) and simplifying its structure, BT would opt for a much smaller workforce by the end of 2020s.

"New BT Group will be a leaner business with a brighter future," he said.

When the job cuts take place, BT's total workforce would reduce from 130,000 to between 75,000 and 90,000 by financial year 2030. Some 30,000 of its current employees are contractors.

Jansen said BT's ongoing job cuts would accelerate as it completes its fibre build and switches off 3G.

"It's a rolling programme (of cuts), but it's a five-to-seven-year landing zone," he told reporters.

<h2>"No surprise"</h2>

The Communication Workers Union (CWU) said that the job cuts were "no surprise" given that a lot of changes were taking place in infrastructure and technology.

Talks between BT and the CWU were necessary to ensure a smooth transition on that front, said the union, adding that BT should aim to keep direct jobs and cut contractors.

Vodafone, the rival of BT, said on Tuesday that in order to restore its competitive edge, it would cut 11,000 jobs worldwide.

Jansen said around 10,000 fewer network engineers would be needed to run digital networks, while technologies like automation and AI would replace another 10,000.

<h2>"Huge opportunities" in AI</h2>

He said that there were "huge opportunities" in using Artificial Intelligence. He added that generative AI large language models would be a leap forward that rivalled the arrival of the smartphone.

"We're not going to be in a situation where people feel like they're dealing with a robot," he said.

"We've got multichannel, we're online, we have got 450 stores, that's not planning on changing."

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BT Group, Britain's biggest broadband and mobile provider, has said it will cut up to 55,000 jobs by 2030. These will also include contractors. This huge job cut will affect 40 per cent of BT's workforce. The company will move in this direction as it completes its fibre rollout and adapts to new technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI). Under its boss Philip Jansen, the company was undertaking a transformation plan to build a national fibre network as well as rolling out high speed 5G services. The former state monopoly reported on Thursday pro forma revenue and core earnings growth for the first time in six years in the year to the end of March. But the cost of transforming the business, and the hit to its free cash flow took a toll, sending its shares down 7 per cent in morning trade, Reuters reported. Jansen told Reuters that post fibre roll-out, digitising the way it worked, adopting artificial intelligence (AI) and simplifying its structure, BT would opt for a much smaller workforce by the end of 2020s. "New BT Group will be a leaner business with a brighter future," he said. When the job cuts take place, BT's total workforce would reduce from 130,000 to between 75,000 and 90,000 by financial year 2030. Some 30,000 of its current employees are contractors. Jansen said BT's ongoing job cuts would accelerate as it completes its fibre build and switches off 3G. "It's a rolling programme (of cuts), but it's a five-to-seven-year landing zone," he told reporters. "No surprise" The Communication Workers Union (CWU) said that the job cuts were "no surprise" given that a lot of changes were taking place in infrastructure and technology. Talks between BT and the CWU were necessary to ensure a smooth transition on that front, said the union, adding that BT should aim to keep direct jobs and cut contractors. Vodafone, the rival of BT, said on Tuesday that in order to restore its competitive edge, it would cut 11,000 jobs worldwide. Jansen said around 10,000 fewer network engineers would be needed to run digital networks, while technologies like automation and AI would replace another 10,000. "Huge opportunities" in AI He said that there were "huge opportunities" in using Artificial Intelligence. He added that generative AI large language models would be a leap forward that rivalled the arrival of the smartphone. "We're not going to be in a situation where people feel like they're dealing with a robot," he said. "We've got multichannel, we're online, we have got 450 stores, that's not planning on changing." (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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Pakistan'S former prime minister and Pakistan-Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan honoured the courageous women fighting for what he called "real freedom" in a video he shared on his social media handle on Friday but is now facing wrath as a fact-checking report suggests that the images were apparently fake and AI-generated.

The video includes images and footage that show the protests that broke out between PTI supporters and police officers when the former premier was taken into custody earlier this month in connection with the Al-Qadir Trust issue.

The video, titled "Sinf-e-Ahan," ends with a picture of a lady bravely confronting riot police. "The way Pakistani women stood up for Haqeeqi Azadi, they will be remembered and become part of our democratic history. Also what will never be forgotten is the brutality of our security forces and the shameless way they went out of their way to abuse, hurt and humiliate our women," Khan captioned the video in his tweet where he added, "Hundreds were languishing in jail in terrible conditions. This too won’t be forgotten."

<h2>Fact-checking, AI-generated images</h2>

It has since been discovered that the image was created using artificial intelligence (AI) software. Investigative and fact-checking reports from other international media sites have said that the images are fabricated. According to France 24, the AI-generated image and two out-of-context videos were shared in favour of the former prime minister on social media.

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“An AI-generated photo and two out-of-context videos are being presented as images from Pakistan's Tehreek-e-Insaf nationwide demonstrations in support of former prime minister Imran Khan,” France 24 wrote in a caption while sharing the fact-check video.

<h2>Pakistan minister Marriyum Aurangzeb slams Imran Khan&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>

Imran was criticised for tweeting the phony photo by Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb. She claimed that the former prime minister made fun of security officers by saying that his female followers were being targeted by law enforcement. "In fact, no such incident occurred and his lie was exposed by a television channel from France," she said during a presser in Islamabad.

“On May 19, in a tweet, Imran Khan uploaded pictures of Rangers and police in front of a woman’s picture created by artificial intelligence,” she said.

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She also added that Khan and his party tried to give a wrong impression that his party’s female supporters were victimised by law enforcement agencies. She categorically stated that no fundamental rights of anyone were violated during the crackdown on May 9.&nbsp;“Imran Khan had been planning such terrorist activities for the past 14 months when he was thrown out of power through the democratic process of no-confidence motion,” she said.

<h2>Pak army chief on May 9 protests&nbsp;</h2>

General Asim Munir, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) said Saturday that the legal trial against those responsible for the violence on May 9, the day Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan was detained, has begun, reported ARY News.

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Pakistan'S former prime minister and Pakistan-Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan honoured the courageous women fighting for what he called "real freedom" in a video he shared on his social media handle on Friday but is now facing wrath as a fact-checking report suggests that the images were apparently fake and AI-generated.

Pakistan'S former prime minister and Pakistan-Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan honoured the courageous women fighting for what he called "real freedom" in a video he shared on his social media handle on Friday but is now facing wrath as a fact-checking report suggests that the images were apparently fake and AI-generated. The video includes images and footage that show the protests that broke out between PTI supporters and police officers when the former premier was taken into custody earlier this month in connection with the Al-Qadir Trust issue. The video, titled "Sinf-e-Ahan," ends with a picture of a lady bravely confronting riot police. "The way Pakistani women stood up for Haqeeqi Azadi, they will be remembered and become part of our democratic history. Also what will never be forgotten is the brutality of our security forces and the shameless way they went out of their way to abuse, hurt and humiliate our women," Khan captioned the video in his tweet where he added, "Hundreds were languishing in jail in terrible conditions. This too won’t be forgotten." Fact-checking, AI-generated images It has since been discovered that the image was created using artificial intelligence (AI) software. Investigative and fact-checking reports from other international media sites have said that the images are fabricated. According to France 24, the AI-generated image and two out-of-context videos were shared in favour of the former prime minister on social media. Also Read | Northern Ireland council elections 2023: Sinn Fein becomes largest party in local government “An AI-generated photo and two out-of-context videos are being presented as images from Pakistan's Tehreek-e-Insaf nationwide demonstrations in support of former prime minister Imran Khan,” France 24 wrote in a caption while sharing the fact-check video. Pakistan minister Marriyum Aurangzeb slams Imran Khan Imran was criticised for tweeting the phony photo by Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb. She claimed that the former prime minister made fun of security officers by saying that his female followers were being targeted by law enforcement. "In fact, no such incident occurred and his lie was exposed by a television channel from France," she said during a presser in Islamabad. “On May 19, in a tweet, Imran Khan uploaded pictures of Rangers and police in front of a woman’s picture created by artificial intelligence,” she said. Also Read | China streamlines marriage registration process for migrant workers amid looming population crisis She also added that Khan and his party tried to give a wrong impression that his party’s female supporters were victimised by law enforcement agencies. She categorically stated that no fundamental rights of anyone were violated during the crackdown on May 9. “Imran Khan had been planning such terrorist activities for the past 14 months when he was thrown out of power through the democratic process of no-confidence motion,” she said. Pak army chief on May 9 protests General Asim Munir, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) said Saturday that the legal trial against those responsible for the violence on May 9, the day Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan was detained, has begun, reported ARY News. Watch | Ukraine's Zelensky at centre of last day of G7 summit × “The legal process of trial against planners, instigators, abettors and perpetrators involved in May 9 tragedy has commenced under the Pakistan Army Act and Official Secret Act as per existing and established legal procedures derived from the Constitution of Pakistan,” the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) quoted the army chief as saying. 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. ×

Imran Khan shared AI-generated images of May 9 protests to build narrative

Italy has allocated 30 million euros to tackle Artificial Intelligence and its increasing threat to jobs. What exactly is this fund going to do and how will it help workers who stand to lose their jobs to AI? Listen in to Vikram Chandra.

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Experts have raised concerns that next year's elections in the UK and the US may be plagued by a surge of AI-driven disinformation. They warn that the proliferation of Artificial Intelligence generated images, text, and deep fake videos, spread by swarms of AI-powered propaganda bots, could have a significant impact.&nbsp;

In recent days, concerns about AI have soared, particularly following breakthroughs in generative AI technology.&nbsp;

<h2>Why is AI a concern now?</h2>

As per the Guardian, while earlier waves of "propaganda bots" relied on simple pre-written messages or "paid trolls", tools like ChatGPT and Midjourney hold the ability to produce realistic text, images, and even voice on command. This has raised concerns about interactive election interference on a large scale.

A study by NewsGuard, an organisation that monitors misinformation, tested ChatGPT and Google's Bard chatbot and found that they were capable of generating false news narratives when prompted. This highlights the potential for AI tools to mass-produce variations of fake stories, which raises concerns about the deliberate dissemination of false information.

On Friday, NewsGuard also announced that there has been a two-fold increase in AI-generated news and information websites, which have more than doubled to 125 in two weeks.

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<h2>OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's warning about&nbsp;ChatGPT and other AI models</h2>

Earlier this week, on Tuesday, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, and the creator of ChatGPT, warned that the latest generation of AI models has the potential to manipulate users.

Highlighting the need for regulation, public education, and transparency regarding the use of AI, he said, "The general ability of these models to manipulate and persuade, to provide one-on-one interactive disinformation is a significant area of concern."

"Regulation would be quite wise: people need to know if they’re talking to an AI, or if content that they’re looking at is generated or not. The ability to really model … to predict humans, I think is going to require a combination of companies doing the right thing, regulation and public education," he added.

<h2>AI-powered disinformation</h2>

Professor Michael Wooldridge of the Alan Turing Institute identified AI-powered disinformation as his primary concern about the technology. He noted that generative AI can generate disinformation on an "industrial scale".

"Right now in terms of my worries for AI, it is number one on the list. We have elections coming up in the UK and the US and we know social media is an incredibly powerful conduit for misinformation. But we now know that generative AI can produce disinformation on an industrial scale."&nbsp;

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He said chatbots like ChatGPT can produce tailored misinformation targeted at specific political groups or demographics, adding that "it's an afternoon's work for somebody with a bit of programming experience to create fake identities and just start generating these fake news stories."

<h2>AI-generated images</h2>

AI-generated imagery is another problem. Remember the pictures of Donald Trump getting arrested and the Pope in a 'dope' puffer jacket? That's the work of artificial intelligence.

Earlier this year, as these images went viral,&nbsp;many people&nbsp;raised concerns about the potential use of generated imagery to cause confusion and misinformation.

However, Sam Altman, while addressing US Senators, suggested that these concerns might be exaggerated or blown out of proportion. He compared AI-generated images to the earlier adoption of Photoshop.

He said that people eventually developed an understanding that images could be manipulated.

"Photoshop came on to the scene a long time ago and for a while people were really quite fooled by Photoshopped images – then pretty quickly developed an understanding that images might be Photoshopped."

However, in spite of Altman's statement, as AI capabilities advance, there are concerns that it is becoming&nbsp;increasingly difficult to trust things on social media and that as the technology develops further, the difficulty in differentiating between misinformation and purposeful disinformation will only increase.

<h2>AI and voice cloning</h2>

In January, voice cloning gained significant attention when a manipulated video of US President Joe Biden surfaced. The original footage, in which he discussed sending tanks to Ukraine, was altered using voice simulation technology to make it appear as though he was attacking transgender people. The doctored video was widely circulated on social media platforms.

The growing availability of voice cloning services, including the cloning of corporate executives and public figures, raises concerns about its potential misuse.

Recorded Future, a US cybersecurity firm, warned that rogue actors could sell voice cloning services online.

Alexander Leslie, an analyst with the firm, said that the technology is improving and poses a heightened threat as the US presidential election approaches.&nbsp;

"Without widespread education and awareness, this could become a real threat vector as we head into the presidential election," he said.

Steven Brill, the co-CEO of NewsGuard, expressed concern about the potential misuse of chatbot technology by malicious individuals to create varied versions of fake stories. He said, "the danger is someone using it deliberately to pump out these false narratives".

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Experts have raised concerns that next year's elections in the UK and the US may be plagued by a surge of AI-driven disinformation. They warn that the proliferation of Artificial Intelligence generated images, text, and deep fake videos, spread by swarms of AI-powered propaganda bots, could have a significant impact.

Experts have raised concerns that next year's elections in the UK and the US may be plagued by a surge of AI-driven disinformation. They warn that the proliferation of Artificial Intelligence generated images, text, and deep fake videos, spread by swarms of AI-powered propaganda bots, could have a significant impact. In recent days, concerns about AI have soared, particularly following breakthroughs in generative AI technology. Why is AI a concern now? As per the Guardian, while earlier waves of "propaganda bots" relied on simple pre-written messages or "paid trolls", tools like ChatGPT and Midjourney hold the ability to produce realistic text, images, and even voice on command. This has raised concerns about interactive election interference on a large scale. A study by NewsGuard, an organisation that monitors misinformation, tested ChatGPT and Google's Bard chatbot and found that they were capable of generating false news narratives when prompted. This highlights the potential for AI tools to mass-produce variations of fake stories, which raises concerns about the deliberate dissemination of false information. On Friday, NewsGuard also announced that there has been a two-fold increase in AI-generated news and information websites, which have more than doubled to 125 in two weeks. Also read | G7 leaders call for 'responsible' use of generative Artificial Intelligence OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's warning about ChatGPT and other AI models Earlier this week, on Tuesday, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, and the creator of ChatGPT, warned that the latest generation of AI models has the potential to manipulate users. Highlighting the need for regulation, public education, and transparency regarding the use of AI, he said, "The general ability of these models to manipulate and persuade, to provide one-on-one interactive disinformation is a significant area of concern." "Regulation would be quite wise: people need to know if they’re talking to an AI, or if content that they’re looking at is generated or not. The ability to really model … to predict humans, I think is going to require a combination of companies doing the right thing, regulation and public education," he added. AI-powered disinformation Professor Michael Wooldridge of the Alan Turing Institute identified AI-powered disinformation as his primary concern about the technology. He noted that generative AI can generate disinformation on an "industrial scale". "Right now in terms of my worries for AI, it is number one on the list. We have elections coming up in the UK and the US and we know social media is an incredibly powerful conduit for misinformation. But we now know that generative AI can produce disinformation on an industrial scale." Also read | What the 'hell'? Gen Z more likely to believe in damnation after death, finds study He said chatbots like ChatGPT can produce tailored misinformation targeted at specific political groups or demographics, adding that "it's an afternoon's work for somebody with a bit of programming experience to create fake identities and just start generating these fake news stories." AI-generated images AI-generated imagery is another problem. Remember the pictures of Donald Trump getting arrested and the Pope in a 'dope' puffer jacket? That's the work of artificial intelligence. Earlier this year, as these images went viral, many people raised concerns about the potential use of generated imagery to cause confusion and misinformation. However, Sam Altman, while addressing US Senators, suggested that these concerns might be exaggerated or blown out of proportion. He compared AI-generated images to the earlier adoption of Photoshop. He said that people eventually developed an understanding that images could be manipulated. "Photoshop came on to the scene a long time ago and for a while people were really quite fooled by Photoshopped images – then pretty quickly developed an understanding that images might be Photoshopped." However, in spite of Altman's statement, as AI capabilities advance, there are concerns that it is becoming increasingly difficult to trust things on social media and that as the technology develops further, the difficulty in differentiating between misinformation and purposeful disinformation will only increase. AI and voice cloning In January, voice cloning gained significant attention when a manipulated video of US President Joe Biden surfaced. The original footage, in which he discussed sending tanks to Ukraine, was altered using voice simulation technology to make it appear as though he was attacking transgender people. The doctored video was widely circulated on social media platforms. The growing availability of voice cloning services, including the cloning of corporate executives and public figures, raises concerns about its potential misuse. Recorded Future, a US cybersecurity firm, warned that rogue actors could sell voice cloning services online. Alexander Leslie, an analyst with the firm, said that the technology is improving and poses a heightened threat as the US presidential election approaches. "Without widespread education and awareness, this could become a real threat vector as we head into the presidential election," he said. Steven Brill, the co-CEO of NewsGuard, expressed concern about the potential misuse of chatbot technology by malicious individuals to create varied versions of fake stories. He said, "the danger is someone using it deliberately to pump out these false narratives". (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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World leaders, during the G7 Summit held in Hiroshima, Japan, on Saturday (May 20th) emphasised the urgent need to assess the impact of generative artificial intelligence (AI). They announced their plans to initiate discussions this year on the responsible use of this technology and establish a working group to address various issues related to it.

Governments worldwide are facing pressure to swiftly address the risks associated with generative AI. This week, Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, the organisation behind ChatGPT, testified before a US Senate panel and stressed the necessity of regulating AI. G7 leaders acknowledged the increasing prominence of generative AI across countries and sectors and emphasised the need to assess its opportunities and challenges.

"We recognise the need to immediately take stock of the opportunities and challenges of generative AI, which is increasingly prominent across countries and sectors," said the G7 in a statement.

The G7 statement outlined plans regarding the establishment of the Hiroshima AI process.

"We task relevant ministers to establish the Hiroshima AI process, through a G7 working group, in an inclusive manner... for discussions on generative AI by the end of this year."

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"These discussions could include topics such as governance, safeguard of intellectual property rights including copyrights, promotion of transparency, response to foreign information manipulation, including disinformation, and responsible utilisation of these technologies," said the statement.

The new working group, as per an AFP report, will collaborate with the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI). This month, the European Parliament also took steps towards EU-wide regulation of AI systems, including ChatGPT, with the aim of adopting a final law after negotiations with member states.

Speaking before a US Senate Panel on Tuesday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testified that while generative AI has the potential to address significant challenges, such as climate change and cancer treatment, its increasing power necessitates regulatory intervention by governments.&nbsp;

"We think that regulatory intervention by governments will be critical to mitigate the risks of increasingly powerful models," he said.

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The G7 emphasised that the governance of new digital technologies, including AI and immersive metaverses, should align with shared democratic values.&nbsp;Among others, these values include fairness, respect for privacy and protection from online harassment, hate and abuse,&nbsp;it added.

Generative AI, which encompasses text generation tools like ChatGPT, AI-generated images, and music composed using AI, has in recent days sparked a range of reactions, from delight to alarm and legal disputes. Creators have accused these tools of utilising their materials without permission, leading to copyright concerns.

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World leaders, during the G7 Summit held in Hiroshima, Japan, on Saturday (May 20th) emphasised the urgent need to assess the impact of generative artificial intelligence (AI).

World leaders, during the G7 Summit held in Hiroshima, Japan, on Saturday (May 20th) emphasised the urgent need to assess the impact of generative artificial intelligence (AI). They announced their plans to initiate discussions this year on the responsible use of this technology and establish a working group to address various issues related to it. Governments worldwide are facing pressure to swiftly address the risks associated with generative AI. This week, Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, the organisation behind ChatGPT, testified before a US Senate panel and stressed the necessity of regulating AI. G7 leaders acknowledged the increasing prominence of generative AI across countries and sectors and emphasised the need to assess its opportunities and challenges. "We recognise the need to immediately take stock of the opportunities and challenges of generative AI, which is increasingly prominent across countries and sectors," said the G7 in a statement. The G7 statement outlined plans regarding the establishment of the Hiroshima AI process. "We task relevant ministers to establish the Hiroshima AI process, through a G7 working group, in an inclusive manner... for discussions on generative AI by the end of this year." Also read | G7 Hiroshima summit: Ukraine's Zelensky meets India's PM Modi "These discussions could include topics such as governance, safeguard of intellectual property rights including copyrights, promotion of transparency, response to foreign information manipulation, including disinformation, and responsible utilisation of these technologies," said the statement. The new working group, as per an AFP report, will collaborate with the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI). This month, the European Parliament also took steps towards EU-wide regulation of AI systems, including ChatGPT, with the aim of adopting a final law after negotiations with member states. Speaking before a US Senate Panel on Tuesday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testified that while generative AI has the potential to address significant challenges, such as climate change and cancer treatment, its increasing power necessitates regulatory intervention by governments. "We think that regulatory intervention by governments will be critical to mitigate the risks of increasingly powerful models," he said. Also read | G7 Hiroshima communique skips use of term ‘Global South’ citing variations The G7 emphasised that the governance of new digital technologies, including AI and immersive metaverses, should align with shared democratic values. Among others, these values include fairness, respect for privacy and protection from online harassment, hate and abuse, it added. Generative AI, which encompasses text generation tools like ChatGPT, AI-generated images, and music composed using AI, has in recent days sparked a range of reactions, from delight to alarm and legal disputes. Creators have accused these tools of utilising their materials without permission, leading to copyright concerns. (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.

G7 leaders call for ‘responsible’ use of generative Artificial Intelligence, set up ‘Hiroshima Process’

According to a survey, the swift growth of artificial intelligence technology could put the future of humanity at risk. More than two-thirds of Americans are concerned about the negative effects of AI and 61% believe it could threaten civilization.

Report: 61% Americans believe AI can threaten humanity

Cutting edge, Artificial Intelligence is still pushing the boundaries of human mathematical capabilities. As the field of AI continues to advance, experts are now dwelling on one question - will machines replace mathematicians?

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A Reuters/Ipsos poll published on Wednesday (May 17) showed 61 per cent of Americans believe that artificial intelligence could threaten civilization. This comes as many companies across the board have raced to bring increasingly sophisticated models of AI to market, which has raised concerns among critics and industry experts.&nbsp;

The poll also showed that more than two-thirds of Americans are concerned about the negative effects of AI. However, it is not just people, critics or industry experts. The CEO of the organisation that began the so-called AI arms race, OpenAI, has also recently expressed concerns over the potential misuse of the technology.&nbsp;

On Tuesday, the CEO of the startup which created the ChatGPT chatbot, Sam Altman, addressed a panel of United States lawmakers and said regulation of the “increasingly powerful models” of artificial intelligence is “critical” to mitigate the risks the technology poses.&nbsp;

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It is also worth noting that Americans who voted for former US President Donald Trump expressed higher levels of concern that AI could threaten humankind. As 70 per cent of Trump voters agreed when compared to 60 per cent of voters of incumbent President Joe Biden, said the Reuters/Ipsos poll.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, in the context of religious beliefs, the poll also showed that 32 per cent of Evangelical Christians “strongly agree” that AI presents risks to humanity as opposed to 24 per cent, non-Evangelical Christians.&nbsp;

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According to the media report, 4,415 US adults participated in the online poll conducted between May 9 and May 15, which also has a credibility interval, a measure of accuracy, of plus or minus two percentage points. The poll also suggests that the number of Americans who believe in the adverse outcomes of AI is triple the number of those who don’t.

While 61 per cent of respondents believe that AI poses risks to humanity, 22 per cent disagreed, while 17 per cent were unsure, said the Reuters/Ipsos poll. However, there are also some in the industry who said that people should understand AI’s benefits too.&nbsp;

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“The concerns are very legitimate, but I think what’s missing in the dialogue in general is why are we doing this in the first place?” said &nbsp;Sebastian Thrun, a computer science professor at Stanford who also founded Google X, reported Reuters.&nbsp;

He spoke about how AI will improve people’s quality of life and help them be “more competent and more efficient.” Similarly, Altman also spoke about how AI is also beneficial to society and said that in time, generative AI developed by OpenAI will “address some of humanity’s biggest challenges, like climate change and curing cancer.”&nbsp; 
 
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A Reuters/Ipsos poll published on Wednesday (May 17) showed 61 per cent of Americans believe that artificial intelligence could threaten civilization. This comes as many companies across the board have raced to bring increasingly sophisticated models of AI to market, which has raised concerns among critics and industry experts.

A Reuters/Ipsos poll published on Wednesday (May 17) showed 61 per cent of Americans believe that artificial intelligence could threaten civilization. This comes as many companies across the board have raced to bring increasingly sophisticated models of AI to market, which has raised concerns among critics and industry experts. The poll also showed that more than two-thirds of Americans are concerned about the negative effects of AI. However, it is not just people, critics or industry experts. The CEO of the organisation that began the so-called AI arms race, OpenAI, has also recently expressed concerns over the potential misuse of the technology. On Tuesday, the CEO of the startup which created the ChatGPT chatbot, Sam Altman, addressed a panel of United States lawmakers and said regulation of the “increasingly powerful models” of artificial intelligence is “critical” to mitigate the risks the technology poses. ALSO WATCH | 'I am nervous about it': OpenAI chief concerned about AI being used to compromise elections It is also worth noting that Americans who voted for former US President Donald Trump expressed higher levels of concern that AI could threaten humankind. As 70 per cent of Trump voters agreed when compared to 60 per cent of voters of incumbent President Joe Biden, said the Reuters/Ipsos poll. Meanwhile, in the context of religious beliefs, the poll also showed that 32 per cent of Evangelical Christians “strongly agree” that AI presents risks to humanity as opposed to 24 per cent, non-Evangelical Christians. ALSO READ | OpenAI CEO testifies before US Congress, calls regulation of artificial intelligence ‘critical’ According to the media report, 4,415 US adults participated in the online poll conducted between May 9 and May 15, which also has a credibility interval, a measure of accuracy, of plus or minus two percentage points. The poll also suggests that the number of Americans who believe in the adverse outcomes of AI is triple the number of those who don’t. While 61 per cent of respondents believe that AI poses risks to humanity, 22 per cent disagreed, while 17 per cent were unsure, said the Reuters/Ipsos poll. However, there are also some in the industry who said that people should understand AI’s benefits too. ALSO WATCH | 'A bit scared': OpenAI CEO says ChatGPT may wipe out current jobs “The concerns are very legitimate, but I think what’s missing in the dialogue in general is why are we doing this in the first place?” said Sebastian Thrun, a computer science professor at Stanford who also founded Google X, reported Reuters. He spoke about how AI will improve people’s quality of life and help them be “more competent and more efficient.” Similarly, Altman also spoke about how AI is also beneficial to society and said that in time, generative AI developed by OpenAI will “address some of humanity’s biggest challenges, like climate change and curing cancer.” 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.

61 per cent of Americans believe AI could threaten humanity: Poll

Many believe that AI would be a game-changer in how we diagnose, monitor and treat patients. But the table seemed to have turned - the World Health Organisation has now highlighted concerns around the risks of utilising AI technology in healthcare.

Rise of AI in healthcare: AI a game-changer or potential risk? | World DNA

The CEO of OpenAI, the startup behind ChatGPT, told a Senate panel on Tuesday the use of artificial intelligence to interfere with election integrity is a "significant area of concern", adding that it needs regulation. "I think we also need rules, guidelines, on what's expected in terms of disclosure from a company providing a model," Sam Altman said about elections and AI, adding "I am nervous about it."

'I am nervous about it': OpenAI chief concerned about AI being used to compromise elections

The chief executive of OpenAI, the startup which created ChatGPT, Sam Altman, addressed a panel of United States lawmakers, on Tuesday (May 16), and said that regulation of the “increasingly powerful models” of artificial intelligence is “critical” to mitigate the risks the technology poses. Altman also spoke about how the use of AI to interfere with election integrity is a “significant area of concern”.&nbsp;

Altman’s warnings and concerns over AI

“OpenAI was founded on the belief that artificial intelligence has the potential to improve nearly every aspect of our lives, but also that it creates serious risks,” said Altman while addressing a Senate judiciary subcommittee hearing.&nbsp;

This comes as many companies across the board from companies large and small have raced to bring increasingly sophisticated models of AI to market, which has raised concerns among critics and industry experts who have warned about how the technology can exacerbate societal harms including factors like misinformation and prejudice.

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While expressing concerns Altman also spoke about how AI is also beneficial to society and said that in time, generative AI developed by OpenAI will “address some of humanity’s biggest challenges, like climate change and curing cancer.”&nbsp;

However, given the risks of the technology, “we think that regulatory intervention by governments will be critical to mitigate the risks of increasingly powerful models,” said the CEO of OpenAI.

What did the Senators say?

Notably, the session opened with Subcommittee Chairman Senator Richard Blumenthal, Connecticut Democrat, playing a recording of a rather convincing AI version of himself reading out remarks crafted by ChatGPT. Blumenthal chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee’s subcommittee on privacy, technology and the law.&nbsp;

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“What if I had asked it, and what if it had provided, an endorsement of Ukraine surrendering or (Russian President) Vladimir Putin’s leadership?” said Blumenthal. He also spoke about how companies developing AI should test their systems and disclose known risks before releasing them to the general public.&nbsp;

AI technology is now more than “just research experiments. They are no longer fantasies of science fiction, they are real and present,” said the subcommittee chairman.&nbsp;

US Senator Cory Booker, one of many lawmakers who is a part of the committee which is questioning how best to regulate AI, noted there is no way to “put this genie in the bottle” as the use of AI is exploding globally.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, Republican senator, Josh Hawley of Missouri called AI “transformative in ways we can’t even imagine,” adding that it has implications for Americans’ elections, jobs, and security. He added, “This hearing marks a critical first step towards understanding what Congress should do.”

What does he propose?

Altman has called for “rules, guidelines, on what’s expected in terms of disclosure from a company providing a model,” in the context of elections and AI. Furthermore, he also suggested that the US should consider licensing and testing requirements for the development of AI models.

He went on to propose the formation of a regulation agency which would license the most powerful AI systems, in the US or globally, which would have the authority to “take that license away and ensure compliance with safety standards.” He added, “I think the US should lead here and do things first, but to be effective we do need something global.”

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Altman also said that companies should have the right to say if they do not want their data to be used for AI training while material on the public web would be fair game. He was also asked his opinion on which AI should be subject to licensing, and said a model that can persuade or manipulate a person’s belief would certainly be an example of a “great threshold”.&nbsp;

On the other hand, Christina Montgomery from International Business Machines Corp (IBM) who was also present for the hearing called for a “precision regulation” approach as opposed to an AI-focused regulator. This would mean “establishing rules to govern the deployment of AI in specific use-cases, not regulating the technology itself,” as quoted by The Associated Press.&nbsp;

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The chief executive of OpenAI, the startup which created ChatGPT, Sam Altman, addressed a panel of United States lawmakers, on Tuesday (May 16), and said that regulation of the “increasingly powerful models” of artificial intelligence is “critical” to mitigate the risks the technology poses.

The chief executive of OpenAI, the startup which created ChatGPT, Sam Altman, addressed a panel of United States lawmakers, on Tuesday (May 16), and said that regulation of the “increasingly powerful models” of artificial intelligence is “critical” to mitigate the risks the technology poses. Altman also spoke about how the use of AI to interfere with election integrity is a “significant area of concern”. Altman’s warnings and concerns over AI “OpenAI was founded on the belief that artificial intelligence has the potential to improve nearly every aspect of our lives, but also that it creates serious risks,” said Altman while addressing a Senate judiciary subcommittee hearing. This comes as many companies across the board from companies large and small have raced to bring increasingly sophisticated models of AI to market, which has raised concerns among critics and industry experts who have warned about how the technology can exacerbate societal harms including factors like misinformation and prejudice. ALSO WATCH | Gravitas: How Italy is tackling the AI threat While expressing concerns Altman also spoke about how AI is also beneficial to society and said that in time, generative AI developed by OpenAI will “address some of humanity’s biggest challenges, like climate change and curing cancer.” However, given the risks of the technology, “we think that regulatory intervention by governments will be critical to mitigate the risks of increasingly powerful models,” said the CEO of OpenAI. What did the Senators say? Notably, the session opened with Subcommittee Chairman Senator Richard Blumenthal, Connecticut Democrat, playing a recording of a rather convincing AI version of himself reading out remarks crafted by ChatGPT. Blumenthal chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee’s subcommittee on privacy, technology and the law. ALSO READ | World Health Organization issues warning, says AI in healthcare poses risks, could be misused “What if I had asked it, and what if it had provided, an endorsement of Ukraine surrendering or (Russian President) Vladimir Putin’s leadership?” said Blumenthal. He also spoke about how companies developing AI should test their systems and disclose known risks before releasing them to the general public. AI technology is now more than “just research experiments. They are no longer fantasies of science fiction, they are real and present,” said the subcommittee chairman. US Senator Cory Booker, one of many lawmakers who is a part of the committee which is questioning how best to regulate AI, noted there is no way to “put this genie in the bottle” as the use of AI is exploding globally. ALSO READ | 'Time is running out' as Biden, McCarthy meet over debt ceiling deadlock Meanwhile, Republican senator, Josh Hawley of Missouri called AI “transformative in ways we can’t even imagine,” adding that it has implications for Americans’ elections, jobs, and security. He added, “This hearing marks a critical first step towards understanding what Congress should do.” What does he propose? Altman has called for “rules, guidelines, on what’s expected in terms of disclosure from a company providing a model,” in the context of elections and AI. Furthermore, he also suggested that the US should consider licensing and testing requirements for the development of AI models. He went on to propose the formation of a regulation agency which would license the most powerful AI systems, in the US or globally, which would have the authority to “take that license away and ensure compliance with safety standards.” He added, “I think the US should lead here and do things first, but to be effective we do need something global.” ALSO READ | AI helped this Japanese CEO's firm soar nearly 50%. Know how Altman also said that companies should have the right to say if they do not want their data to be used for AI training while material on the public web would be fair game. He was also asked his opinion on which AI should be subject to licensing, and said a model that can persuade or manipulate a person’s belief would certainly be an example of a “great threshold”. On the other hand, Christina Montgomery from International Business Machines Corp (IBM) who was also present for the hearing called for a “precision regulation” approach as opposed to an AI-focused regulator. This would mean “establishing rules to govern the deployment of AI in specific use-cases, not regulating the technology itself,” as quoted by The Associated Press. (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.

OpenAI CEO testifies before US Congress, calls regulation of artificial intelligence ‘critical’

Sam Altman, who is the chief executive officer (CEO) of OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, urged lawmakers in the United States on Tuesday to regulate artificial intelligence (AI). Politicians chimed in after experts expressed concerns about the advancements of AI.&nbsp;

Altman weighed in on AI's ability to interfere with election integrity, which will be a "significant area of concern" and added that it needs regulation. He said, "If this technology goes wrong, it can go quite wrong."&nbsp;

A leading senator opened the session on Capitol Hill with a computer-generated voice that sounded eerily similar to his own. Senator Richard Blumenthal said, "If you were listening from home, you might have thought that voice was mine and the words from me, but in fact, that voice was not mine."&nbsp;

Blumenthal, who is a Democrat, said that AI technologies "are more than just research experiments. They are no longer fantasies of science fiction, they are real and present".&nbsp;

Some experts and critics of AI believe that the technology would increase societal problems such as bias and misinformation, and some even think that AI could end humanity itself.&nbsp;

In recent months, several companies have rushed to bring increasingly versatile AI to market. They have poured unending data and billions of dollars into the effort.&nbsp;

Senator Cory Booker said, "There's no way to put this genie in the bottle. Globally, this is exploding."&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Senator Mazie Hirono pointed out the problems related to the spread of misinformation as the 2024 election nears.&nbsp;

"In the election context, for example, I saw a picture of former President Trump being arrested by NYPD and that went viral," she said.&nbsp;

During the session, Altman tried to encourage Congress to impose new rules&nbsp;on big companies.&nbsp;

"OpenAI was founded on the belief that artificial intelligence has the potential to improve nearly every aspect of our lives, but also that it creates serious risks," Altman said.&nbsp;

He further noted that generative AI developed by OpenAI will "address some of humanity's biggest challenges, like climate change and curing cancer."&nbsp;

And while speaking on the concerns about disinformation, job security and other hazards, he said that "we think that regulatory intervention by governments will be critical to mitigate the risks of increasingly powerful models".&nbsp;

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Sam Altman, who is the chief executive officer (CEO) of OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, urged lawmakers in the United States on Tuesday to regulate artificial intelligence (AI).

Sam Altman, who is the chief executive officer (CEO) of OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, urged lawmakers in the United States on Tuesday to regulate artificial intelligence (AI). Politicians chimed in after experts expressed concerns about the advancements of AI. Altman weighed in on AI's ability to interfere with election integrity, which will be a "significant area of concern" and added that it needs regulation. He said, "If this technology goes wrong, it can go quite wrong." A leading senator opened the session on Capitol Hill with a computer-generated voice that sounded eerily similar to his own. Senator Richard Blumenthal said, "If you were listening from home, you might have thought that voice was mine and the words from me, but in fact, that voice was not mine." Blumenthal, who is a Democrat, said that AI technologies "are more than just research experiments. They are no longer fantasies of science fiction, they are real and present". Some experts and critics of AI believe that the technology would increase societal problems such as bias and misinformation, and some even think that AI could end humanity itself. In recent months, several companies have rushed to bring increasingly versatile AI to market. They have poured unending data and billions of dollars into the effort. Senator Cory Booker said, "There's no way to put this genie in the bottle. Globally, this is exploding." Meanwhile, Senator Mazie Hirono pointed out the problems related to the spread of misinformation as the 2024 election nears. "In the election context, for example, I saw a picture of former President Trump being arrested by NYPD and that went viral," she said. During the session, Altman tried to encourage Congress to impose new rules on big companies. "OpenAI was founded on the belief that artificial intelligence has the potential to improve nearly every aspect of our lives, but also that it creates serious risks," Altman said. He further noted that generative AI developed by OpenAI will "address some of humanity's biggest challenges, like climate change and curing cancer." And while speaking on the concerns about disinformation, job security and other hazards, he said that "we think that regulatory intervention by governments will be critical to mitigate the risks of increasingly powerful models". (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.

ChatGPT's Sam Altman urges US lawmakers to regulate artificial intelligence

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