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IT Minister calls for global collective efforts to deal with risks, dangers posed by AI
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1y ago
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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the upcoming launch of India AI Mission in the next two to three months. The comprehensive mission, which received approval earlier this year, aims to address the emerging threats and risks of artificial intelligence. With an allocated budget of over Rs 10,300 crore over the next five years, the mission will focus on various components such as AI compute capacity, innovation center, datasets platform, application development initiative, future skills, startup financing, and safe AI. Vaishnaw emphasized the need for global collaboration to tackle AI challenges and highlighted the potential of AI for economic and social good, while acknowledging the dangers and risks associated with it.
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OpenAI investor Vinod Khosla says people should worry more about China than a sentient AI killing us off
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1y ago
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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.
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Richard Branson and Oppenheimer's grandson among those warning about future AI risks
Business Insider
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1y ago
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Richard Branson and the grandson of J. Robert Oppenheimer have joined other signatories in issuing an open letter, warning about the risks posed by uncontrolled AI. The Elders group, founded by Nelson Mandela, and the Future of Life Institute, highlighted the lack of decisive action by world leaders in addressing various threats, including those associated with artificial intelligence. The letter calls for greater cooperation among leaders to address these existential risks.
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Europe, its partners should develop new global framework for AI risks: EU Commission chief Ursula
Economic Times
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1y ago
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for the development of a new global framework to address artificial intelligence (AI) risks. Speaking at the G20 Summit, she emphasized the need to balance the opportunities and risks posed by AI and highlighted the importance of regulating this rapidly changing technology. Von der Leyen proposed a global framework that would protect against societal risks while promoting investments in safe and responsible AI systems. She also suggested the creation of a body similar to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) to provide knowledge on AI risks and benefits.
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Singapore facing 'serious' cyberattack, says minister - The Economic Times
Economic Times
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20d ago
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Singapore is facing a serious cyberattack on its critical infrastructure, allegedly by the UNC3886 espionage group linked to China. This Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) could disrupt essential services and negatively impact the economy. Coordinating Minister for National Security K. Shanmugam highlighted the significant risks posed by this ongoing threat. China's embassy in Singapore has denied any connection to the attack. The incident underscores the increasing challenges posed by sophisticated cyber attackers.
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AI summit a start but global agreement a distant hope
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hosted the first AI safety summit, where leaders discussed the regulation of AI. Two key outcomes were the signing of the Bletchley Declaration by 28 nations and the announcement of AI safety institutes by the US and UK. However, disagreements remain over how to regulate AI and who should lead such efforts. Concerns were raised about too much power and data being held in one country, and the potential risks of open-source AI. Achieving a global agreement on AI regulation seems distant.
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White House AI council meets Monday as legislative action stalls
Reuters
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1y ago
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The White House AI Council is holding a meeting to discuss the risks posed by AI, three months after President Biden signed an executive order to address these concerns. Nine government agencies have submitted risk assessments under Biden's order. Legislation addressing AI in Congress has stalled, despite efforts to pass it. The Biden administration is proposing "know your customer" rules for U.S. cloud companies to prevent unauthorized access to U.S. data centers. Commerce Secretary Raimondo emphasized the need to close down avenues for potential malicious activity. Developers of AI systems may be required to share safety test results with the government.
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From AI to Deepfakes: 5 Things to know on PM Modi and Bill Gates' discussion on India’s digital revolution
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
In a recent conversation with Bill Gates, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's digital revolution and the efforts to empower women through technology. He also discussed the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in governance and the need to address challenges posed by AI, such as deepfake technology. Modi mentioned India's progress in renewable energy and the launch of a hydrogen-powered boat as part of the country's Green Hydrogen project.
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Don’t let regulation fall behind innovation, urges MoS IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Economic Times
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1y ago
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In his UK visit, the Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, highlighted the importance of not allowing regulation to lag behind innovation, particularly in the context of AI and its potential negative impacts. India aims to establish a comprehensive framework for AI regulation in the upcoming December summit, building on the Bletchley Declaration and the Global Partnership on AI (GPAI). The agreement signed by 29 countries emphasizes the need for collaborative efforts in identifying and mitigating risks associated with AI.
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After UK, India summit to pave the way for global framework on AI risks: Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Economic Times
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1y ago
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India is set to host the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) summit in December, where world leaders will discuss the risks associated with AI before reaching a global framework in South Korea next year. Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Minister of State for Electronics and IT, emphasized the need for collaboration among countries to mitigate potential risks and ensure safe and trusted platforms for innovation. The summit will bring together AI experts, multilateral organizations, and stakeholders from 28 GPAI member countries and the European Union.
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Elon Musk dislikes government rules— unless he proposes them
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
Tesla and SpaceX CEO, Elon Musk, has expressed his distaste for government regulations on several occasions. However, he has recently been advocating for rules and regulations in certain areas, such as artificial intelligence (AI). Musk has warned about the potential dangers of AI and has called for regulations to prevent shortcuts that could lead to safety risks. Despite his calls for caution, Musk has also founded a company, xAI, to work on AI development. His contradictory stance on regulations has raised some concerns within the industry. Musk has clashed with regulators in the past, but now finds himself in another period of battling with government bodies in relation to his businesses.
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