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US ahead in AI innovation, easily surpassing China in Stanford's new ranking
The US leads in global AI innovation, outpacing China in research, investment, and responsible AI development, according to Stanford University's AI Index. With $67.2 billion in private AI funding and key tech firms, the US dominates. China excels in patents and research output, while the UK, India, and UAE show strengths in workforce, investments, and niche advancements.
US gathers allies to talk AI safety as Trump's vow to undo Biden's AI policy overshadows their work
Hosted by the Biden administration, officials from a number of US allies - among them Australia, Canada, Japan, Kenya, Singapore, the United Kingdom and the 27-nation European Union - began meeting Wednesday in the California city that's a commercial hub for AI development.
Unesco, MeitY partner to assess gaps in ethical AI use in India
Abhishek Singh, an additional secretary at MeitY, said the IndiaAI Mission will focus on catalysing the safe and trusted development, deployment and adoption of AI for social good.
Meta permits its AI models to be used for US military purposes
Meta said that it would make its AI models, called Llama, available to federal agencies and that it was working with defense contractors such as Lockheed Martin and Booz Allen as well as defense-focused tech companies including Palantir and Anduril.
Meta permits its AI models to be used for US military purposes
Meta said that it would make its AI models, called Llama, available to federal agencies and that it was working with defense contractors such as Lockheed Martin and Booz Allen as well as defense-focused tech companies including Palantir and Anduril.
Researchers say an AI-powered transcription tool used in hospitals invents things no one ever said
Experts said that such fabrications are problematic because Whisper is being used in a slew of industries worldwide to translate and transcribe interviews, generate text in popular consumer technologies and create subtitles for videos.
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Biden administration outlines government 'guardrails' for AI tools
The new document is the latest in a series Biden has issued grappling with the challenges of using AI tools to speed up government operations whether detecting cyberattacks or predicting extreme weather while limiting the most dystopian possibilities, including the development of autonomous weapons.
AI and globalisation to be weaponised in the next decade? EAM Jaishankar decodes
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar warns that AI will be as significant as nuclear weapons were in the past. Speaking at the Kautilya Economic Conclave in New Delhi, he emphasizes the long-term impacts of AI on the global ecosystem. He criticizes the United Nations for not adapting to current times, comparing it to an outdated business.
IIT Delhi, IAF join hands for AI-powered research on aviation textile
IIT Delhi and HQ Maintenance Command, Indian Air Force, have signed an MoU to advance tech in aviation textiles, focusing on parachutes and safety equipment. Key areas include raw material selection, AI, robotics for quality checks, and machine learning for products like pilot parachutes. This partnership aims to enhance indigenisation in India's defence sector.
Who is Mira Murati, the visionary behind OpenAI¡¯s innovation steps down after 6 years
Mira Murati, OpenAI's Chief Technology Officer, has become the latest high-profile executive to depart from the AI firm. With a six-year tenure marked by key contributions to OpenAI¡¯s ChatGPT and other innovations, Murati announced her exit to pursue personal exploration. Her departure adds to a string of leadership exits from the company, including co-founders Ilya Sutskever and John Schulman. CEO Sam Altman expressed gratitude for her pivotal role in shaping OpenAI¡¯s mission and future.
How do Trump and Harris differ on AI policy?
Artificial intelligence became a focal point after Taylor Swift endorsed Kamala Harris, citing AI misinformation fears. Harris advocates for cautious AI development and national security, while Trump supports deregulation. Both candidates view China as a key competitor in the tech race. The next administration must address AI risks and global cooperation.
That message from your doctor? it may have been drafted by AI
Many patients receiving those replies have no idea that they were written with the help of AI. In interviews, officials at several health systems using MyChart's tool acknowledged that they do not disclose that the messages contain AI-generated content. The trend troubles some experts who worry that doctors may not be vigilant enough to catch potentially dangerous errors in medically significant messages drafted by AI.
At the heart of the AI machine: those who build GenAI from the ground up
GenAI is being built from the ground up in India. Thousands of women and men collate voice datasets, label images and videos, and translate and transcribe speech to text to train AI models that in turn power apps and chatbots. Suraksha P, Dia Rekhi and Annapurna Roy explore.
Hopes of earnings revival lift Indian tech firms¡¯ valuations
Analysts say despite subdued revenue growth across the $250 bn Indian IT industry, valuations are getting a heft from an anticipated revival in demand in key clientele regions ¨C the US and Europe. Expected business revival, deal wins and focus on margin improvement in the past 2-3 quarters has further pushed up the momentum.
OpenAI says ChatGPT's weekly users have grown to 200 million
OpenAI's chatbot ChatGPT has doubled its user base to over 200 million weekly users. The AI startup has seen a surge in the use of its products among Fortune 500 companies and its API usage has also doubled. Additionally, OpenAI and Anthropic have signed research and testing deals with the U.S. government.
OpenAI, Anthropic sign deals with US govt for AI research and testing
The first-of-their-kind agreements come at a time when the companies are facing regulatory scrutiny over safe and ethical use of AI technologies.
California artificial intelligence bill divides Silicon Valley
A bill aimed at regulating powerful artificial intelligence models is under consideration in California's legislature, despite outcry that it could kill the technology it seeks to control. At least 40 states have introduced bills this year to regulate AI, and a half dozen have adopted resolutions or enacted legislation aimed at the technology, according to The National Conference of State Legislatures.
World's biggest terror organisation ISIS now turns to AI for next-gen growth
The Islamic State has started using artificial intelligence to create high-quality propaganda videos and chatbots to recruit members online. This recent development has raised concerns among digital experts, who warn that AI could facilitate extremist activities and cyber-attacks. Regulation of AI is being emphasized to mitigate these threats.
ET Road Safety & Safer Mobility Forum 2024: The ¡®road¡¯ ahead to tech-powered, safer logistics and supply chains
The Delhi edition of the ¡®The Safety Circuit: Enhancing Safety Standards in Modern Logistics and Supply Chains¡¯ roundtable, organised by The Economic Times and powered by Netradyne, brought cross-industry decision-makers together to brainstorm and formulate actionable strategies to make logistics and supply chains safer, and leveraging technology towards achieving the goals.
Visual telematics startup Cautio raises Rs 6.5 crore from Antler, 8i Ventures, others
Cautio provides affordable video telematics products and customised solutions designed to address road safety challenges. The funding saw participation from Cautio¡¯s early customers and angel investors. The company was established by Ankit Acharya, previously a senior executive at ride-hailing firm Namma Yatri, and Pranjal Nadhani, formerly a senior engineer at Dream11 and Urban Company.
AI systems are already deceiving us and that's a problem, experts warn
Experts have long warned about the threat posed by artificial intelligence going rogue -- but a new research paper suggests it's already happening. Cicero excelled, with scores that would have placed it in the top 10 percent of experienced human players, according to a 2022 paper in Science.
ET Road Safety & Safer Mobility Forum: Experts spotlight strategies for elevating employee well-being and operational efficiency in transportation
Global road fatalities dropped by 5%, but India saw a 15% rise. The ET Road Safety & Safer Mobility Forum discussed safety culture and technology's role in employee transportation. Leaders emphasized driver safety, tech integration, and collaborative efforts for a safer future.
Second global AI safety summit faces tough questions, lower turnout
Tesla mogul Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman rubbed shoulders with some of their fiercest critics, while China co-signed the "Bletchley Declaration" alongside the United States and others, signalling a willingness to cooperate despite mounting tensions with the West.
US, Britain announce partnership on AI safety, testing
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and British Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan signed a memorandum of understanding in Washington to jointly develop advanced AI model testing, following commitments announced at an AI Safety Summit in Bletchley Park in November.
ByteDance researcher wrongly added to AI safety groupchat: US standards body
The researcher was added to a Slack instance for discussions between members of NIST's U.S. Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute Consortium, according to a person familiar with the matter.
US standards body says ByteDance researcher wrongly added to AI safety groupchat
A ByteDance researcher was wrongly added to NIST's groupchat but swiftly removed. Concerns over TikTok's privacy amidst a U.S. House bill targeting ByteDance. The AI Safety Institute evaluates AI risks and develops deployment guidelines.
Leading AI companies join safety consortium to address risks: US
Commerce secretary Gina Raimondo announced the US AI Safety Institute Consortium (AISIC), which includes OpenAI, Alphabet's Google, Anthropic and Microsoft along with Facebook-parent Meta Platforms, Apple, Amazon.com, Nvidia Palantir, Intel, JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America.
OpenAI says board can overrule CEO on safety of new AI releases
??The release of the guidelines follows a period of turmoil at OpenAI after Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman was briefly ousted by the board, putting a spotlight on the balance of power between directors and the company¡¯s c-suite.
AI summit a start but global agreement a distant hope
Leaders from 28 nations - including China - signed the Bletchley Declaration, a joint statement acknowledging the technology's risks; the US and Britain both announced plans to launch their own AI safety institutes; and two more summits were announced to take place in South Korea and France next year.
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