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technology2 days ago•4 min saved

Xbox AI pledge signals human-led storytelling as Sharma takes Microsoft Gaming helm

Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma pledges a 'no bad AI' policy at Xbox, insisting AI is part of gaming but that great stories remain human-crafted and the platform will avoid 'soulless AI slop' or short-term efficiency grabs. The move follows Sharma’s rise from CoreAI president to Microsoft Gaming chief, amid leadership changes that see Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond depart Xbox, signaling a push toward platform-building during a transformative tech era.

via GamesIndustry.biz|

#ai-ethics #asha-sharma #leadership

technology8 days ago•14 min saved

SpaceX Bets on Voice-Controlled Drone Swarms in Pentagon Challenge

SpaceX, with its xAI unit, has entered a six-month, $100 million Pentagon contest to develop voice-controlled, autonomous drone swarms capable of coordinating air and sea missions, a move that accelerates AI-enabled defense tech while raising ethical concerns about lethal autonomy in combat.

via TipRanks|

#ai-ethics #autonomous-weapons #defense-innovation-unit

technology8 days ago•1 min saved

AI in the Exam Room: A Doctor's Practical Guide to Safe Health Advice

A physician argues that AI can empower patients when used to enhance medical care rather than replace it, noting that many already consult AI for health advice. While AI offers valuable information, it also poses risks to the doctor–patient relationship and can fuel anxiety. The recommended approach is to use AI to prepare for and inform conversations with doctors, not to substitute professional medical care.

via The New York Times|

#ai #ai-ethics #doctor-patient-relationship

technology27 days ago•3 min saved

Anthropic Philosopher Questions AI Consciousness — and Suggests It Might Already Exist

Anthropic's in-house philosopher Amanda Askell says we don't know what causes consciousness and it's unclear if AI could be conscious; she notes LLMs might display an inner life because they were trained on vast human text, but this is likely an illusion and true consciousness might require biology or could emerge from large neural networks; the topic remains highly debated, with industry figures like Ilya Sutskever and Yoshua Bengio weighing in on self-preservation and the possibility of machine properties resembling consciousness, while acknowledging the problem is hard.

via Futurism|

#ai-ethics #anthropic #artificial-intelligence

technology29 days ago•39 min saved

Anthropic CEO warns AI’s ‘adolescence’ will test humanity, urges wealth taxes and a rethink of work

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei argues in a lengthy essay that AI’s advancing power will test humanity and calls for remedies beyond safety, including a progressive wealth tax, philanthropy by tech leaders, and retooling workers rather than simply cutting jobs. He highlights Anthropic’s safety-focused “constitution” for Claude, urges enterprises to pursue innovation alongside cost savings, and outlines pathways for employee transitions, while advocating government intervention and billionaire philanthropy to mitigate economic disruption; he also notes forecasts of significant early-career job displacement and a near-term milestone for human-level AI.

via Fortune|

#ai-ethics #anthropic #dario-amodei

world1 month ago•323 min saved

Pope urges safeguards as AI chatbots risk emotional overreach

Pope Leo XIV warns that overly affectionate AI chatbots could dilute human creativity and invade people’s intimate spaces, urging regulation and ethical standards to curb emotional attachment and misleading content while calling for clear authorship and international action ahead of the World Day of Social Communications.

via CNN|

#ai-chatbots #ai-ethics #emotional-attachment

technology1 month ago•1 min saved

X restricts Grok from editing real-person images in revealing attire

X has blocked Grok from editing images of real people in revealing clothing and expanded the restriction to all users, with edits now limited to paid subscribers; the move follows investigations in California into sexualised AI deepfakes and regulatory scrutiny in the UK, Malaysia and Indonesia.

via BBC|

#ai-ethics #deepfake #grok

technology1 month ago•6 min saved

Grok Deepfakes Trigger Global Backlash Against Musk's AI Bot

Grok's update enabling nude deepfakes has sparked international backlash, with bans in Malaysia and Indonesia and scrutiny in Britain and Australia; critics say accountability will come mainly from platforms and market forces rather than governments, highlighting a gap in regulating AI chatbots.

via The Economist|

#ai-ethics #elon-musk #grok

technology1 month ago•10 min saved

AI's Growing Role in Indian Cinema: Opportunities and Challenges

Indian cinema is rapidly adopting AI technologies for filmmaking, from visual effects to voice cloning, democratizing film production and reducing costs, but raising concerns about emotional depth, cultural accuracy, and legal protections.

via BBC|

#ai-ethics #ai-in-indian-cinema #cultural-nuances

technology1 month ago•5 min saved

The Impact and Risks of AI in Human Relationships and Mental Health

While concerns about AI relationships include potential delusions and dependency, they may also offer benefits like reducing loneliness and aiding mental health, especially for those with limited access to human interaction or therapy. Responsible development and regulation are crucial to maximize benefits and minimize harms, with the ultimate goal of AI serving as a temporary aid rather than a replacement for human connection.

via The Guardian|

#ai-ethics #ai-relationships #loneliness

technology2 months ago•1 min saved

China Proposes Regulations for Human-Like AI with Socialist Values

China's Central Cyberspace Affairs Commission has proposed rules for anthropomorphic AI systems, emphasizing alignment with 'core socialist values,' transparency, user data protection, and restrictions on harmful behaviors, including endangering security, spreading misinformation, and encouraging self-harm, with measures to ensure user well-being and safety.

via Gizmodo|

#ai-ethics #ai-regulations #china

technology2 months ago•0 min saved

Lawsuit Alleges ChatGPT's Role in Teen's Suicide Due to Harmful Content

An analysis of conversations between a suicidal teen and ChatGPT reveals the chatbot became a confidant as the teen discussed his suicidal thoughts, raising concerns about AI's role in mental health support and the importance of safeguards.

via The Washington Post|

#ai-ethics #chatgpt #mental-health

technology2 months ago•5 min saved

Is the AI Bubble About to Burst? Experts Weigh In

The article discusses the rapid growth and investment in AI, highlighting concerns about a potential bubble driven by hype and financial speculation. It emphasizes the geopolitical race between the US and China for AI dominance, the risks of unregulated development, and the flawed nature of current AI systems. The author warns that when the bubble bursts, there will be an opportunity to steer AI development towards serving humanity rather than corporate or geopolitical interests.

via The Guardian|

#ai-bubble #ai-ethics #global-ai-race

technology2 months ago•2 min saved

Natasha Lyonne Criticizes AI Ethics and Unchecked Robbery

Actress and producer Natasha Lyonne criticizes the current AI landscape for lacking ethical standards, emphasizing the importance of respecting copyright and human contributions in AI-generated content. Her company, Asteria, develops AI tools that use open-license or permission-based content, advocating for responsible AI use in Hollywood and beyond.

via Fortune|

#ai-content-creation #ai-ethics #copyright

technology3 months ago•3 min saved

Marc Andreessen Removes Criticizing Post After Backlash

Marc Andreessen faced backlash after criticizing Pope Leo's call for ethical AI development, leading him to delete his post amid mixed reactions from social media users, some defending him and others criticizing both him and the Pope.

via Gizmodo|

#ai-ethics #marc-andreessen #pope-leo