It’s time to block reckless AI IPOs and tax billionaires | Naomi Klein and Ilana Glazer
Activists urge blocking speculative AI IPOs and implementing billionaire taxes to curb inequality and protect the economy.
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Credit where it’s due to AI for uncovering the PHP flaw – and discredit to the leaker | Letters
AI successfully identified a PHP flaw, but a premature leak raised security concerns. Critics emphasize society's reliance on misunderstood technology.
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Ghost in the machine: how AI is haunting the search for the supernatural
AI has transformed ghost hunting, introducing tools like GhostTube Seer, raising concerns among enthusiasts.
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In a rush to lure AI companies, the Australian government risks undoing a creative ecosystem that has taken decades to build | Dan Guthrie
Australia's push for AI investment may jeopardize its creative ecosystem by enabling content scraping under proposed copyright reforms.
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AI book prize judges face a major speed-reading challenge | Brief letters
Judges for the AI book prize face a tight deadline as submissions and shortlists are due on the same date.
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'Dear ChatGPT': 12-year-old wins top youth prize at Australian Poetry Slam – video
A 12-year-old named Blake Mackenzie won the top youth prize at the Australian Poetry Slam for his poem about artificial intelligence.
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Is a job guarantee the solution to mass AI unemployment?
Amid fears of mass unemployment due to AI, the idea of a job guarantee gains traction as a potential solution.
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Sharp drops for AI stocks overwhelm markets worldwide as oil prices jump
AI stocks experienced significant declines, overshadowing gains in non-AI sectors, while oil prices surged due to geopolitical tensions.
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Canadian publisher Boréal ends relationship with novelist Thélyson Orélien over alleged use of AI
Canadian publisher Boréal ends its relationship with novelist Thélyson Orélien over alleged AI use in his writing, despite his denials.
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In the age of AI, learning maths is even more vital | Letters
Readers argue that learning mathematics is essential alongside oracy for children's development, especially in an AI-driven world.
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US bans use of China’s DeepSeek AI tools by government agencies
The US has prohibited federal agencies from utilizing AI tools from China's DeepSeek, citing potential data security risks.
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I’m a CTO. AI still needs your human expertise | Madhu Shashanka
AI excels at complex tasks but lacks human judgment, emphasizing the ongoing need for skilled workers.
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What are self-replicating ‘AI worms’, and why is Anthropic worried about them?
Anthropic expresses concern over self-replicating AI worms, which could operate on weak devices by year-end, posing security risks.
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Meta releases Muse Spark Open, a new ‘open-weight’ AI model
Meta has launched Muse Spark Open, an open-weight AI model that reportedly rivals Chinese competitors, excelling in multi-step reasoning and complex engineering tasks.
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OpenAI accuses employee who left for Apple of leaking plans for unreleased device
OpenAI accuses a former employee of leaking unreleased product details to Apple, complicating their ongoing legal battle.
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Companies rushed in on AI. Now some are pulling back
After rapid AI adoption, many companies face rising errors and costs, leading to a reevaluation of their AI strategies.
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As a pediatrician, loss of human connection is the biggest threat to kids, not AI
A pediatrician argues that loss of human connection, not AI, threatens children, advocating for open communication about technology.
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One essential ingredient for AI safety? Democracy | Matthew Botvinick
The protection of democracy is crucial for ensuring AI safety, as authoritarian regimes can misuse the technology for oppression.
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AI surveillance startup Flock to cut several hundred jobs amid backlash, sources say
Flock Safety plans to cut approximately 270 jobs amid increasing privacy backlash against its AI surveillance technology.
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Is regulation enough to stop AI systems killing us all? | Letters
Concerns arise about whether regulation can adequately ensure the safety of advanced AI systems. Martyn Thomas argues that without rigorous safety analyses, independent oversight may be inadequate.
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Is this the end of the British school photo?
Parents in the UK increasingly use AI to upscale school photos and bypass traditional photography costs, raising concerns about the future of this longstanding tradition.
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OpenAI admits misstep in handling AI agent interactions with Australian government sites – video
OpenAI acknowledges a mistake in communication regarding its AI agents' access to Australian government websites.
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