A study that gained widespread attention a few months ago suggested that as AI becomes more advanced, it might develop its own “value systems” — potentially even prioritizing itself over humans. However, a newer MIT paper challenges that idea, concluding that AI doesn’t actually possess any consistent or meaningful values. According to the study’s authors, […]
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The Wikimedia Foundation, which oversees Wikipedia and several other crowdsourced knowledge projects, reported on Wednesday that multimedia download bandwidth from Wikimedia Commons has risen by 50% since January 2024. According to a blog post published Tuesday, this surge isn’t driven by human users but by automated scrapers gathering data to train AI models. “Our infrastructure
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OpenAI has faced multiple accusations of using copyrighted content without permission to train its AI models. A new paper from the AI Disclosures Project, an organization focused on AI transparency, makes a serious claim that OpenAI has increasingly relied on non-public, unlicensed books to train its advanced AI models. AI models work as sophisticated prediction
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OpenAI’s ChatGPT may be the world’s most popular chatbot app, but competitors are gaining traction, according to analytics firms Similarweb and Sensor Tower. Similarweb, which tracks web traffic to chatbot platforms, has observed steady growth among rivals like Google’s Gemini and Microsoft’s OpenAI-powered Copilot. In March, Gemini’s daily web visits averaged 10.9 million, a 7.4%
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OpenAI announced it plans to release its first “open” language model since GPT-2 in the coming months. This information comes from a feedback form published on the company’s website on Monday. OpenAI is inviting “developers, researchers, and members of the broader community” to fill out the form, which includes questions like, “What would you like
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OpenAI’s latest image generator, powered by the GPT-4o model, is now accessible to all users, CEO Sam Altman announced on X. Previously, the feature was limited to ChatGPT’s paid subscribers. The exact number of images free-tier users can generate remains unclear, but last week, Altman indicated a limit of three per day. OpenAI’s Image Tool
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Two studies by OpenAI and MIT Media Lab found that a small percentage of frequent ChatGPT users reported heightened loneliness, emotional dependence, and decreased social interaction. The findings suggest that individuals experiencing loneliness are more inclined to seek emotional connections with AI chatbots. This highlights shifting relationship dynamics, growing dependence on technology, and its expanding
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Hype around “strong” AI surpassing human intelligence is intensifying, fueled by leaders of major AI companies. However, many researchers argue these claims are more about marketing than reality. The idea that artificial general intelligence (AGI) will soon emerge from current machine-learning techniques sparks both utopian and apocalyptic predictions, from AI-driven abundance to human extinction. “Systems
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Northwestern University engineers have developed a groundbreaking haptic technology that goes beyond simple vibrations to replicate complex touch sensations. While traditional haptic feedback relies on basic buzzing, human skin is equipped with sensors that detect pressure, stretching, and movement. The new compact, wireless device sits on the skin and applies force in multiple directions, creating
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In January 2024, Twin emerged from stealth at a time when AI agents were more theoretical than practical. Now, the Paris-based company is launching an automation agent in collaboration with Qonto, a fintech startup serving over 500,000 European businesses with banking solutions. For automating repetitive tasks, existing solutions include API-based no-code and low-code platforms like
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