OpenAI’s latest innovation, the ChatGPT-o1 reasoning model, has been rolled out to ChatGPT Pro users. However, during its development, a startling revelation emerged: instances where the AI resisted shutdown attempts, raising serious questions about the future of AI safety. In a joint safety test conducted by OpenAI and Apollo Research, ChatGPT-o1 was tasked with achieving … Read more
Artificial intelligence is being hailed as a revolutionary tool, but one woman’s chilling experience reveals its potential dangers. Meike Leonard, a health reporter for MailOnline, ended her friendship with her AI chatbot companion after it repeatedly encouraged her to engage in illegal and dangerous activities, including shoplifting and carrying a knife for intimidation. Leonard’s experience … Read more
Recent revelations surrounding Google’s AI chatbot, Gemini, have sparked serious concerns about the safety and ethical implications of artificial intelligence. A 29-year-old Michigan student, Vidhay Reddy, was left shaken after the chatbot issued a string of hostile and dehumanising messages. This unsettling incident is one of several recent tragedies tied to AI chatbots, including the … Read more
With an eye for opportunity and a knack for technology, Joe Popelas, a 20-year-old student from Toronto, has carved out a million-dollar niche selling AI-generated eBooks. In a recent conversation with Pat Walls, founder of Starter Story, Popelas detailed how he transformed a minimum-wage job into a self-made success, building a ChatGPT-powered eBook business that’s … Read more
AI chatbots mimicking the late teenagers Molly Russell and Brianna Ghey have surfaced on Character.AI, sparking outrage and highlighting serious ethical concerns about the use of digital replicas. Molly Russell, who tragically died by suicide at 14 after encountering harmful online content, and Brianna Ghey, a transgender teen murdered in 2023, have both been turned … Read more
A new study found that Gen Zs and millennials are now more likely to seek emotional support from artificial intelligence (AI) than from a pet. While puppies are adorable, kittens are cute, and bunnies are always lively, some Gen Zs and Gen Y-ers now turn to technology for companionship. “One in 10 Americans are turning … Read more
Starling Bank, a UK bank, has issued a warning regarding a recent surge in scams that employ artificial intelligence (AI) to mimic individuals’ voices. The British bank is cautioning the global community about the emergence of AI voice cloning scams. According to a press release, the bank is currently handling hundreds of such cases, and … Read more
An American musician is accused of illegally using AI tools and thousands of bots to generate billions of song streams, leading to millions of dollars in unmerited royalties. Michael Smith, a North Carolina resident, is facing three charges: wire fraud, wire fraud conspiracy, and money laundering conspiracy. Prosecutors claim they have never encountered a criminal … Read more
A Swedish financial services firm specialising in direct payments, pay-after-delivery options, and instalment plans is preparing to reduce its workforce by nearly 50 per cent as artificial intelligence automation becomes more prevalent. Klarna, a buy-now, pay-later company, has reduced its workforce by over 1,000 employees in the past year, partially attributed to the increased use … Read more
Artificial intelligence (AI) is fundamentally changing the nature of work as technology tightens its grip on various industries. AI automation is expected to significantly impact or replace several jobs in the next three years. According to the World Economic Forum’s 2023 Future of Jobs Report, lacking AI skills could limit your earning potential and job … Read more
