Six months ago, many top AI researchers called for a pause on the development of anything more powerful than GPT-4. Many say they are still deeply concerned, but more about disinfo, job displacement, and the rising power of big tech than existential risks.
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Anthropomorphic AI Design Poses Significant Safety Risks Report
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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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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://
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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.
