Fears that artificial intelligence might wipe us out have fueled the rise of groups like Pause AI. Their warnings aren’t that far-fetched, experts say.
Category: Business / Artificial Intelligence
China’s ChatGPT Opportunists—and Grifters—Are Hard at Work
Chinese entrepreneurs are using AI to start content businesses and write self-help books. But the real money’s in selling the dream.
My Strange Day With Bing’s New AI Chatbot
Microsoft’s chatty search interface was impressive. But it also served up glitches, ethical dilemmas—and talk of a mysterious “Sydney.”
How to Detect AI-Generated Text, According to Researchers
ChatGPT is not as random as a human—for now.
ChatGPT Has Been Sucked Into India’s Culture Wars
Hindu nationalists claim that the chatbot has insulted their deities, sparking an online uproar.
Meet Bard, Google’s Answer to ChatGPT
The search giant’s new chatbot is in testing and will be launched “in the coming weeks.” An API will make it available for developers to build on.
Get Used to Face Recognition in Stadiums
Madison Square Garden is under fire for using the technology. Other venues are exploring their own uses of face algorithms, raising privacy concerns.
Fact-Checkers Are Scrambling to Fight Disinformation With AI
Bad actors use artificial intelligence to propagate falsehoods and upset elections, but the same tools can be repurposed to defend the truth.
ChatGPT Is Coming for Classrooms. Don’t Panic
The AI chatbot has stoked fears of an educational apocalypse. Some teachers see it as the reboot education sorely needs.
How to Spot AI-Generated Art, According to Artists
Creatives disagree about the ethical uses of these tools, but one thing is clear: AI art identification is about to become a whole lot harder.