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New DND strategy warns Canadian military’s approach to artificial intelligence ‘fragmented’

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New DND strategy warns Canadian military’s approach to artificial intelligence ‘fragmented’

Canada’s defence department and military are approaching the implementation and use of artificial intelligence in a “fragmented,” unco-ordinated manner, says a newly prepared federal strategy. The long-awaited overview of how to deal with rapidly evolving machine-learning technology is being met with mixed reviews by some high-tech and civil society experts who had been expecting more clarity on … Read more

Google research shows the fast rise of AI-generated misinformation

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Google research shows the fast rise of AI-generated misinformation

From fake images of war to celebrity hoaxes, artificial intelligence technology has spawned new forms of reality-warping misinformation online. New analysis co-authored by Google researchers shows just how quickly the problem has grown. The research, co-authored by researchers from Google, Duke University and several fact-checking and media organizations, was published in a preprint last week. The … Read more

OpenAI previews chatbot with real-time voice capabilities

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OpenAI previews chatbot with real-time voice capabilities

ChatGPT maker OpenAI said on Monday it would release a new AI model called GPT-4o, capable of realistic voice conversation and able to interact across text and image, its latest move to stay ahead in a race to dominate the emerging technology. New audio capabilities enable users to speak to ChatGPT and obtain real-time responses … Read more

Elon Musk sues OpenAI and Sam Altman, saying startup abandoned its mission to serve humanity

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Elon Musk sues OpenAI and Sam Altman, saying startup abandoned its mission to serve humanity

Elon Musk has sued ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, saying they abandoned the startup’s original mission to develop artificial intelligence for the benefit of humanity and not for profit. The lawsuit filed late on Thursday in San Francisco puts the billionaire at loggerheads with the startup that he co-founded and is now the … Read more

Liberals’ proposed AI law too vague, costly, Big Tech executives tell MPs

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Liberals’ proposed AI law too vague, costly, Big Tech executives tell MPs

Representatives from Big Tech companies say a Liberal government bill that would begin regulating some artificial intelligence systems is too vague. Amazon and Microsoft executives told MPs at a House of Commons industry committee meeting Wednesday that Bill C-27 doesn’t differentiate enough between high- and low-risk AI systems. The companies said abiding by the law … Read more

From corny jokes to job applications, ChatGPT’s new store is selling specialized AI software

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From corny jokes to job applications, ChatGPT’s new store is selling specialized AI software

Prominent artificial intelligence company OpenAI has launched a new way for developers to sell and distribute their own, custom versions of AI software through an online store, with industry participants and watchdogs saying it could change how businesses and consumers use the technology. The GPT Store will include personalized artificial intelligence applications, and will let users discover and build versions … Read more