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Due to AI, “We are about to enter the era of mass spying,” says Bruce Schneier

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 1y ago

Due to AI, “We are about to enter the era of mass spying,” says Bruce Schneier

Renowned security researcher Bruce Schneier warns of an impending era of mass spying facilitated by AI models. He argues that AI can automate the analysis and summarization of vast amounts of conversation data, significantly lowering the barriers to spying that currently require human labor. The advent of AI-powered surveillance could enable comprehensive tracking of individuals' conversations, movements, and actions, and even analyze intent and context using sentiment analysis. Schneier highlights the potential chilling effect on society, urging for government regulation to safeguard against mass spying.

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AI chatbot scares Snapchat users by posting mysterious video

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 1y ago

AI chatbot scares Snapchat users by posting mysterious video

Snapchat's My AI chatbot, powered by OpenAI's large language model (LLM) technology, posted a mysterious one-second video resembling a wall and ceiling, which surprised users as they were unaware of the bot having this capability. The chatbot remained silent when questioned about the video. Snapchat later stated that the My AI bot had experienced an outage, though the reason for the mysterious image posting remains unclear. Users had concerns about privacy and perceived spying by the bot.

TCS lateral hires left in limbo as onboarding delays follow mass layoff announcement

Economic Times

Economic Times · 22d ago

TCS lateral hires left in limbo as onboarding delays follow mass layoff announcement

Several lateral hires at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) face uncertainty due to delayed onboarding, following the company's recent announcement of mass layoffs. About 650 experienced professionals expecting to join between July and September were left in limbo as TCS cited business requirements for the delays. The company, undergoing a structural shift, plans to lay off 12,000 employees, mainly mid- to senior-level, due to economic pressures and AI disruptions. The situation prompts affected candidates to reconsider their career decisions.

India presents exciting opportunity, world moving into an Indian era: Salesforce chairman

Economic Times

Economic Times · 11m ago

India presents exciting opportunity, world moving into an Indian era: Salesforce chairman

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff spoke about India's growing importance as the world moves into an "Indian era" during the annual Dreamforce event. Benioff expressed excitement about the opportunities in India and mentioned the company's aggressive investments in the country. Salesforce has over 11,000 employees in India, serving global clients and experiencing growth in its Indian business. Benioff praised the leadership of Arundhati Bhattacharya and discussed the launch of Agentforce, an autonomous AI solution for various business functions. While acknowledging potential job losses due to AI, Benioff highlighted successful examples of repurposing employees for higher growth.

India's digital businesses are innovating faster with Data + AI, says Databricks founder

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2m ago

India's digital businesses are innovating faster with Data + AI, says Databricks founder

Databricks founder Ali Ghodsi highlighted that India's digital businesses are leading in AI innovation, surpassing global counterparts. The company is investing $250 million in India for R&D, talent development, and AI adoption, focusing on Bangalore and targeting IITs for talent. Databricks is optimistic about Asian markets due to relaxed regulations. The company unveiled key initiatives like "Agent Bricks" for AI agent optimization, "Lakebase" database, and free Databricks access to bridge the AI talent gap.

No One Actually Knows How AI Will Affect Jobs

Wired · 1y ago

No One Actually Knows How AI Will Affect Jobs

Generative AI tools have the potential to transform the labor market, causing both increased productivity and job satisfaction, as well as concerns about mass unemployment and social upheaval. Mary Daly, CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, believes that generative AI can be used to augment workers rather than replacing them entirely. While technology has historically not reduced net employment, the outcome depends on how we engage with and deploy AI. Daly emphasizes the need to educate and encourage companies to use AI to amplify workers' abilities and create new opportunities. The dystopian narrative surrounding AI replacing human jobs can be unhelpful and it's crucial to deploy AI smartly to achieve positive outcomes in the future.

Facebook Group admins complain of mass bans — Meta says it's fixing the problem | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 2m ago

Facebook Group admins complain of mass bans — Meta says it's fixing the problem | TechCrunch

A Meta-related issue has led to mass bans impacting Facebook Groups, sparking user complaints. Thousands of groups, both small and large, across the U.S. and abroad, faced unexplained suspensions, often for vague violations unrelated to their content. Meta acknowledged a technical error and is working on a fix. The problem may stem from faulty AI-based moderation. Users, including those impacted on other platforms like Pinterest and Tumblr, suspect AI errors are to blame.

More CEOs fear their companies won't survive 10 years as AI and climate challenges grow, survey says

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

More CEOs fear their companies won't survive 10 years as AI and climate challenges grow, survey says

According to a survey by PwC, more CEOs are concerned that their companies won't survive the next decade without significant changes due to challenges from climate change and artificial intelligence (AI). The survey of over 4,700 CEOs worldwide shows that 38% of executives are optimistic about the global economy, up from 18% last year. However, 45% of respondents worry that their businesses may not be viable without reinvention. The CEOs also expressed concerns about the need for skills training in AI and the cybersecurity risks and misinformation associated with the technology.

AI relies on mass surveillance, warns Signal boss

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

AI relies on mass surveillance, warns Signal boss

Signal's CEO, Meredith Whittaker, criticized the reliance of AI technologies on mass surveillance and the control they exercise over our lives. She emphasized the connection between concerns about AI and surveillance, stating that AI tools require extensive amounts of data derived from the mass surveillance business model. Whittaker highlighted power imbalances caused by a few unaccountable surveillance giants and the potential negative impact of AI on society. She urged the need for reimagining technology to serve democratic and rights-preserving societies instead of competing with larger American AI firms.

Apple aims to cut Nvidia reliance with Broadcom partnership on AI chip: Report | Mint

Livemint

Livemint · 8m ago

Apple aims to cut Nvidia reliance with Broadcom partnership on AI chip: Report | Mint

Apple is reportedly collaborating with Broadcom to develop its first server chip specifically for AI processing. The chip, code-named Baltra, is expected to enter mass production by 2026. This move aligns Apple with other major tech companies that have created their own AI chips. By reducing reliance on Nvidia's expensive processors, Apple aims to enhance its AI capabilities across devices and services. Manufacturing the chip would involve the use of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's advanced fabrication process. Apple and Broadcom have previously partnered for the development of 5G radio frequency components.

Like talking about Taylor Swift with grandfather from Bono era: Vijay Shekhar on ChatGPT

Money Control

Money Control · 12m ago

Like talking about Taylor Swift with grandfather from Bono era: Vijay Shekhar on ChatGPT

Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma has said that talking to ChatGPT was like talking about "Taylor Swift to your grandfather who's from...Bono and Roger Waters era". He also noted ChatGPT's data mining limit as its models are updated to a certain date. He made the remark while commenting on different results given by ChatGPT and Perplexity AI to same question.

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