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A ‘Godfather of AI’ Calls for an Organization to Defend Humanity

Wired · 2y ago

A ‘Godfather of AI’ Calls for an Organization to Defend Humanity

Yoshua Bengio, one of the pioneers of artificial neural networks and deep learning, discussed his concerns about the risks and potential dangers of artificial intelligence (AI) in an interview with Susan D'Agostino. Bengio emphasized the need for a humanity defense organization to protect against catastrophic outcomes and preserve democracy in light of AI advancements. He also highlighted the importance of international cooperation, regulation, and responsible use of AI to mitigate potential risks.

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Godfather of AI reveals the one job robots can’t steal, and it does not need a desk

Economic Times

Economic Times · 5m ago

Godfather of AI reveals the one job robots can’t steal, and it does not need a desk

Geoffrey Hinton, known as the "Godfather of AI," warns of AI's existential risks but identifies plumbing as a profession unlikely to be replaced due to its complex physical skills. While AI may threaten many white-collar jobs like legal assistants, plumbing requires hands-on expertise AI can't replicate. Hinton expresses concern over AI's future impact on humanity and its potential to exacerbate inequality, urging a focus on jobs that demand tangible skills.

Elon Musk Sues OpenAI and Sam Altman for ‘Flagrant Breaches’ of Contract

Wired · 1y ago

Elon Musk Sues OpenAI and Sam Altman for ‘Flagrant Breaches’ of Contract

Elon Musk is suing OpenAI and Sam Altman, claiming that the organization has diverted from its original mission to develop artificial intelligence (AI) for the benefit of humanity. Musk's lawyers allege that OpenAI has become a closed-source subsidiary of Microsoft, developing an AGI algorithm to maximize profits for the tech giant. The lawsuit also highlights OpenAI's controversial alliance with Microsoft and questions the secrecy surrounding the latest AI model, GPT-4. Critics argue that Musk's lawsuit reflects concerns about OpenAI's commercial success and the direction of the AI industry as a whole.

Elon Musk sues OpenAI and Sam Altman over 'betrayal' of non-profit AI mission

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Elon Musk sues OpenAI and Sam Altman over 'betrayal' of non-profit AI mission

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing the organization of breaching its original agreement by prioritizing profits over the development of AI for the benefit of humanity. Musk, an early supporter of OpenAI, claims that the company shifted to a for-profit model and is now a subsidiary of Microsoft, betraying its founding mission. The lawsuit focuses on OpenAI's chatbot, GPT-4, which Musk argues constitutes artificial general intelligence. He is seeking to compel OpenAI to follow its original mission and prevent the monetization of technologies developed for private gain.

Elon Musk sues OpenAI for abandoning its mission to benefit humanity

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

Elon Musk sues OpenAI for abandoning its mission to benefit humanity

Elon Musk has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, accusing them of prioritizing profit over their original mission of developing AI technology for the benefit of humanity. Musk alleges that OpenAI's partnership with Microsoft has transformed the organization into a profit-focused subsidiary, breaching the founding agreement that committed the company to be non-profit and open source. The lawsuit aims to force OpenAI to return to its original mission. Musk, who co-founded OpenAI in 2015 but no longer holds a stake in the company, has been vocal about the potential risks of AI advancement.

'AI godfather', others urge more deepfake regulation in open letter

Reuters · 1y ago

'AI godfather', others urge more deepfake regulation in open letter

Experts in artificial intelligence, including Yoshua Bengio, have penned an open letter advocating for more regulation around the creation of deepfake content to safeguard society. Deepfakes are AI-generated images, audios, or videos that are becoming increasingly difficult to discern from genuine content. The letter proposes regulations such as criminalizing deepfake child pornography, penalizing those creating or facilitating harmful deepfakes, and requiring AI companies to prevent their products from producing harmful deepfakes. Over 400 individuals from various industries have signed the letter, including Steven Pinker, Joy Buolamwini, and researchers from Google DeepMind and OpenAI.

Deepfake detection startup Neural Defend secures pre-seed funding

Entrackr

Entrackr · 8m ago

Deepfake detection startup Neural Defend secures pre-seed funding

Deepfake detection startup Neural Defend secures pre-seed funding Cybersecurity startup Neural Defend has raised over $600K in a pre-seed funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV) along with participation from MIT SBXI, Techstars, and Soonicorn Ventures. The capital will be used to enhance its agentic AI capabilities for real-time, multimodal deepfake detection, further advancing R&D efforts and product development, Neural Defend said in a press release. Co-founded in 2024 by Piyush Verma, Sivashankar Selvarajan, and Sumit Singh, Neural Defend focuses on deepfake detection and cybersecurity innovation, leveraging AI agentic technology to offer scalable and resilient solutions. Neural Defend aims to address the growing risks posed by AI-generated digital deception. The startup intends to redefine identity protection and fraud prevention on a global scale. It is scaling its operations by engaging with global enterprises, fintech companies, and financial institutions for product validation and market expansion. According to Neural Defend, unlike traditional methods, its proprietary AI models detect deepfakes across multiple data formats, including video/image, audio, real-time streams, ensuring robust fraud prevention for businesses and governments. Neural Defend claims to work with fintech companies and financial institutions focusing on Video verification and KYC use cases.

OpenAI investor Vinod Khosla says people should worry more about China than a sentient AI killing us off

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

OpenAI investor Vinod Khosla says people should worry more about China than a sentient AI killing us off

Billionaire Vinod Khosla believes that the biggest threat to humanity is not sentient AI, but rather China. Khosla, an investor in OpenAI, stated that the focus on risks associated with sentient AI is misplaced and not worth discussing. He has previously cautioned against overestimating the risks posed by AI and emphasized the benefits it brings to humanity. Khosla's views differ from those of Elon Musk, who has expressed concerns about the potential dangers of AI.

'AI godfather', others urge more deepfake regulation in open letter

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

'AI godfather', others urge more deepfake regulation in open letter

Artificial intelligence (AI) experts, including Yoshua Bengio, are calling for better regulation regarding the creation of deepfakes due to potential risks. Deepfakes, which involve manipulated and fabricated content created using AI algorithms, are becoming increasingly difficult to distinguish from real content. The open letter, titled "Disrupting the Deepfake Supply Chain," suggests criminalizing deepfake child pornography, penalizing individuals creating or facilitating harmful deepfakes, and requiring AI companies to prevent the creation of harmful deepfakes. Over 400 individuals, including researchers from Google DeepMind and OpenAI, have signed the letter. Regulating AI to ensure it does not harm society has been a growing concern.

There are growing calls for Google CEO Sundar Pichai to step down

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

There are growing calls for Google CEO Sundar Pichai to step down

Google is facing criticism and calls for a leadership shake-up after some recent public blunders. The company's Gemini image generator, which created historically inaccurate pictures, was put on hold, causing the stock to plummet. This event, along with a previous AI chatbot error, has led to concerns about Google's ability to compete in the AI race. Analysts and insiders have suggested that CEO Sundar Pichai may need to be replaced to address these issues. Google is seen as lacking agility due to bureaucracy and a focus on protecting its search business. However, some defend Pichai and believe he should remain in his role. The future of Google's leadership remains uncertain amidst growing challenges in the AI landscape.

Geoffrey Hinton ‘Godfather of AI’ Warns of Mass Unemployment

StartupTalky

StartupTalky · 5m ago

Geoffrey Hinton ‘Godfather of AI’ Warns of Mass Unemployment

Geoffrey Hinton, the "Godfather of AI," cautions that AI may cause mass unemployment, particularly in white-collar sectors, as it can replace routine intellectual tasks. He suggests blue-collar jobs such as plumbing may be safer and takes a skeptical view on AI creating new jobs. Amid this, OpenAI plans to restructure into a public benefit corporation, sparking criticism that financial interests may outweigh public benefit, with Elon Musk and Hinton among the objectors.

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