California removes teeth from AI law without addressing tech’s core concerns
The law appears more corporate friendly, but the implications for consumers are a bit murkier. Go to Source
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AI researchers want to solve the bot problem by requiring ID to use the internet
The researchers based their ideas on “proof of personhood” technologies developed by the blockchain community. Go to Source
San Fran city attorney sues sites that ‘undress’ women with AI
Dek: AI-powered websites allowing users to create nonconsensual nude photos of women and girls were visited 200 million times in the first half of the year. Go to Source
California AI bill aimed at preventing disasters draws ire from Silicon Valley
Crypto VC giant a16z claims the AI legislation will “burden startups because of its arbitrary and shifting thresholds.” Go to Source
Verofax Partners With Climate Tech Firm Netgreen to Power Global Reforestation Efforts
Blockchain firm Verofax has teamed up with climate tech startup Netgreen to enhance global reforestation efforts. The partnership aims to create a transparent and efficient way for individuals to support tree-planting initiatives. This collaboration will also help track and measure carbon capture, preventing double counting and ensuring compliance with environmental standards. Linking People to Verified … Read more
OpenAI fears people will forms bonds with the AI it developed to fool humans
The warning shows that developers are aware that anthropomorphization is a legitimate concern in the AI industry. Go to Source
Quantum computers are advancing much faster than scientists expected
Breakthroughs in scalability, error-correction, and infrastructure have led to an accelerated timeline for quantum advantage. Go to Source
IBM’s new ‘Lightweight Engine’ could be a game changer for fintech
JP Morgan just rolled out ChatGPT to 60,000 employees, demonstrating the demand for generative AI in the financial services sector. Go to Source
Apple used Google’s chips to train its AI — where does that leave Nvidia?
Nvidia’s shrinking market cap could signal a shift in the generative AI developer’s market. Go to Source
Scientists illuminate a path to quantum AGI with new light-based chips
Recent breakthroughs in photonic computing could finally make human-level AI possible. Go to Source