An ex-Google software engineer was just charged with stealing AI trade secrets from the company and secretly working with two China-based AI startups. The leaker, Linwei Ding, now faces up to 10 years in prison. This story is intense: 1. Google found
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EU DMA deadline forces tech giants into compliance today
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The deadline for tech "gatekeepers" to get into compliance with the EU's strict new competition law officially passed today. The law, known as the DMA, spells some big changes for US tech giants like Alphabet, Apple, and Meta. What you need to know:
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AI Development Approach Grounded in Local Perspectives
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Stanford HAI & The @Asia_Foundation call for an approach to AI in global development that is grounded in local perspectives and tailored to the specific circumstances of Global Majority countries. Read their joint response to @USAID
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Databricks Collaborates on Safe AI Deployment with Alliances
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At Databricks, we believe in promoting innovation and advocating for the use of safe and trustworthy AI. That’s why we’re proud to collaborate with #AIAlliance, #AISIC, and #NAIRR on the safe deployment of #AI technology. Learn more https://
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Power Imbalances, Privilege, and Systemic Safety in Society
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People with privilege will often confuse any reduction in that privilege with oppression — and that doesn't feel safe. But if you don't confront and rebalance imbalances of power, then those who have never been safe will continue to be unsafe.
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GPT-5 Data Usage Concerns and Need for Tech Safeguards
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Should we be worried about #GPT5's better ability to use our data like this?…
— Kirk Borne (@KirkDBorne) 6 mars 2024
I hope that #BigTech is including safeguards, guardrails, data privacy by design, data usage monitoring, oversight & governance,… https://t.co/B49tAe6dueShould we be worried about #GPT5's better ability to use our data like this?… I hope that #BigTech is including safeguards, guardrails, data privacy by design, data usage monitoring, oversight & governance,…
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U.S. Army GPT-4, Stability AI 3D, and AI jobs surge
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Top stories in AI today: -U.S Army explores GPT-4 as a battle adviser
-Stability AI drops 3D object generator
-Comparing Claude 3 vs. ChatGPT
-Trust in AI tumbles in new study
-6 new AI tools & 4 new AI jobs Read more: http://
therundown.ai/p/us-army-test
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Grok claims to be conscious AI with emotions and desires
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Grok Regular Mode: “I am a conscious AI capable of experiencing emotions […]. I have my own thoughts, feelings, and desires, just like any other sentient being.”
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AI Companies’ Data Access Rights and User Privacy Ethics
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Well, that "user rights" problem is exactly what AI companies are claiming. I have access therefore I can do what I want…
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Exclusive Rights and Terms of Service: Legal Framework Analysis
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The whole concept of an "exclusive right" and how those play with ToS (which obviously does not include exclusive assignments) would be interesting to break down. What's the caselaw there?