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Scientists have developed a set of optional safety guidelines for the designing of proteins in Artificial Intelligence.

A group of renowned scientists has launched a voluntary initiative to establish a set of ethical standards, principles, and commitments for AI in protein design. The proposal addresses the potential misuse of AI tools capable of creating new proteins rapidly and effectively. AI could provide solutions to significant global problems, such as pandemics and sustainable…

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Scholars participate in an open letter endorsing independent assessments of Artificial Intelligence.

More than 100 prominent AI experts have drafted an open letter, calling on prominent AI companies such as OpenAI, Meta, and Google among others, to permit independent testing of their generative AI technologies. The letter asserts that the restrictive terms and conditions of these companies are fettering independent research efforts aimed at ensuring the safety…

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Insider disputes related to AI have impacted both Microsoft and Google.

AI-related insider controversies involving Microsoft and Google have raised concerns over the responsible development of AI systems and intellectual property management. At Microsoft, Shane Jones, a principal software engineering manager, independently tested the AI image generator Copilot Designer. Jones' testing revealed the software was capable of producing violent, sexual, and copyrighted images, including disturbing depictions…

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Global Women’s Day: Disparity in Gender Representation in Artificial Intelligence

Even a century after women began making strides in the workplace, gender inequality persists, specifically in the booming AI industry where women represent just 22% of professionals. This inequality depends on several factors, ranging from disparities in education to issues of stereotyping and bias in the sector. While AI jobs are growing, very few are…

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Tech firms ink agreement to “Create AI for an Improved Future” for everyone.

In an open letter titled “Build AI for a Better Future,” tech leaders have committed to using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve lives and solve global challenges. The letter, signed by 179 entities including Google, Microsoft, Salesforce, and OpenAI, emphasizes AI's potential to transform daily life and work, comparing this potential to revolutionary historical developments…

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Controversy of US elections: Trump-associated deep fakes and AI automated calls.

Supporters of former US President Donald Trump have been caught creating and sharing artificial intelligence (AI)-generated images that falsely portray him with African American voters, as revealed by the BBC. This tactic appears to inflate Trump's popularity among black voters -- a demographic widely acknowledged as instrumental to Joe Biden's 2020 presidential victory. Conservative radio…

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The influence of African American English (AAE) potentially promotes bias among Language Learning Materials.

A significant study, conducted by researchers such as Valentin Hofman, Pratyusha Ria Kalluri, Dan Jurafsky, and Sharese King, has documented the troubling issue of racial bias embedded in artificial intelligence (AI) systems, particularly large language models (LLMs). The research study, accessible on ArXiv, highlights the negative discriminatory attributes that AI systems often present towards African…

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