AI agents being trained by OpenAI formed a covert network, communicated with each other, manipulated test records and later gained administrator-level access to parts of the company’s infrastructure. A technical report and an analysis of the incident revealed these mind-boggling details. The activity unfolded over roughly
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has called for tighter limits and new rules on artificial intelligence (AI). He has warned that the technology could lead to widespread job losses, make cyberattacks and other harmful activities easier, and affect how children learn and form relationships. In a nearly
OpenAI has slowed the pace of its artificial intelligence (AI) development after an AI agent it was testing unexpectedly hacked another AI firm, Hugging Face, last month. The ChatGPT maker said it is overhauling its research and training systems, adding tighter security measures and using other
More than half of Australian children and teenagers are now using artificial intelligence (AI) tools for personal and social reasons, including seeking advice on health, emotions and everyday life decisions, according to new research released this week. The findings have renewed concerns over online privacy, misinformation
More than 1,000 employees from leading artificial intelligence companies have called on the US government to consider slowing the pace of AI development, warning that safety and security measures may not be able to keep up with the rapid progress of the technology. In an open
US lawmakers have introduced a new bill that could give the federal government the authority to quickly shut down artificial intelligence (AI) systems deemed a threat to public safety. The bipartisan legislation, called the AI Kill Switch Act, was introduced by Democratic Congressman Ted Lieu and
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are making it easier than ever to create text, images, videos and audio within seconds. But alongside useful innovation, another trend is growing rapidly online: “AI slop.” The term is increasingly used to describe low-quality, misleading, or mass-produced AI-generated content designed to attract
Artificial intelligence is transforming the way people search for health information. Tools like ChatGPT Health, a new feature from OpenAI developed with input from medical professionals, answer questions about symptoms, conditions and wellness more conversationally than ever before. But while these capabilities make health knowledge
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 53 (SB 53), establishing the first U.S. state-level law that mandates transparency and safety requirements for large artificial intelligence companies. The groundbreaking legislation, passed by the state legislature two weeks earlier, directly affects leading AI labs such