If you haven't read @Public_Citizen
's new report about anthropomorphic design and AI systems, I highly recommend it. https://
citizen.org/article/chatbo
ts-are-not-people-dangerous-human-like-anthropomorphic-ai-report/
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Anthropomorphic AI Design Poses Significant Safety Risks Report
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Meta Launches Human-Like AI Characters Amid Safety Concerns
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During #MetaConnect, Meta unveiled new generative AI tools for users, developers and businesses as well as dozens of new celebrity AI "characters." Meanwhile, consumer advocates are warning of the dangers of designing AI to appear “human-like." My latest: https://
digiday.com/media/meta-add
s-a-human-element-to-ai-while-others-warn-it-all-could-be-too-human-like/
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AI Governance Extends Beyond Model Development and Implementation
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AI Governance Is Not Just About The Models
#AI #AIio #BigData #ML #NLU #Futureofwork @Kevin_Jackson @sallyeaves @schmarzo @kdnuggets @akwyz @BrettKing @TechNative @MiaD http://
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Innovation Without Oversight Concentrates Human Data Control
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So….pretty soon many people will realize saying “don’t hinder innovation” means they’ve allowed all human data and agency to be controlled by a tiny group of cultish people who don’t care about nature or the rest of us. So – thanks.
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HAI researcher discusses AI model evaluation with US policymakers
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Last week, HAI Faculty Affiliate @sanmikoyejo headed to DC to meet with @corybooker
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Funders’ Guide to Preparing Society for Generative AI
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Philanthropy & generative AI: @SSIReview offers 10 things funders can do to help the existing field of tech-related nonprofits—and society at large—better prepare. https://
ssir.org/articles/entry
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IRS Audit Bias Against Black Taxpayers Study Findings
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Read about the research: https://
hai.stanford.edu/news/irs-dispr
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AI Research Reveals IRS Racial Audit Disparities
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From research to real-world impact: HAI Faculty Dan Ho’s collaborative study revealing racial disparities in IRS audits led the agency to overhaul how it scrutinizes low-income Americans.
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AI Analyzes Solar Panel Adoption Disparities Across US Households
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New policy brief: Deployment of residential solar technology has been highly unequal across the United States. Our latest brief uses AI to analyze variations in solar panel adoption in U.S. households and help policymakers tailor incentive mechanisms. https://
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Women Cybersecurity Representation Reaches 36% at CISA
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Women now make up 36% of the Cybersecurity Agency CISA is led by the awesome @CISAJen who plans to get it to 50% by 2025 Great progress. Change isn’t just coming, it’s already here https://
scmagazine.com/feature/bridgi
ng-the-gender-gap-in-the-public-sector-hows-it-going
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