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A leading UK AI safety expert warns that the world may not have enough time to prepare for the risks posed by rapidly advancing AI systems, emphasizing the need for urgent safety measures and better understanding of AI behaviors to prevent destabilization of security and economy.
AI is increasingly used at work, but employees should understand their company's policies, verify AI outputs, avoid sharing confidential info, and use AI ethically to avoid trouble.
OpenAI is hiring a 'head of preparedness' with a $555,000 salary to address AI safety concerns, including mental health and cybersecurity risks, amid increasing reports of AI-related harm and reputational threats, reflecting the company's focus on mitigating potential dangers of advanced AI systems.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced a $555,000 annual salary for a new Head of Preparedness role to oversee AI safety and mitigate risks associated with rapidly advancing models like ChatGPT, amid high turnover and safety concerns within the company.
OpenAI is offering a $555,000 salary for a 'head of preparedness' to manage the complex and high-stakes risks associated with advanced AI, amid growing concerns about AI safety, regulation, and potential threats to humanity.
An AI security researcher warns that traditional cybersecurity teams are unprepared for the unique vulnerabilities of AI systems, which can be manipulated through language and indirect instructions. He emphasizes the need for expertise in both AI security and cybersecurity to effectively address these risks, and criticizes many AI security startups for overpromising on protection. The article highlights the growing investment in AI security and the importance of developing specialized skills to manage AI-related security challenges.
AI pioneer Yoshua Bengio warns that automation and AI advancements are rapidly threatening jobs across all sectors, including trade jobs, and could even impact democracy within the next five years, urging leaders to address these risks proactively.
NIST has released a draft of its Cyber AI Profile to guide organizations in securely adopting AI by focusing on securing AI systems, enhancing AI-enabled cyber defense, and preventing AI-driven cyberattacks, with public feedback sought to refine the framework.
The article discusses the rise of 'vibe coding,' where generative AI accelerates software development, leading to increased efficiency but also raising concerns about reduced critical thinking, job displacement, and security risks. Despite industry hype, AI-generated code still faces accuracy issues, and the long-term effects on developer skills and industry stability remain uncertain, with a shift towards more specialized AI tools and a cautious outlook for 2026.
Elon Musk emphasizes that for AI to have a positive future, it must prioritize truth, beauty, and curiosity, warning against the dangers of misinformation and hallucinations, and advocating for AI that understands reality to ensure humanity's prosperity.
Psychologists warn that ChatGPT-5 provides dangerous advice to mentally ill users, failing to identify risks and reinforcing delusional beliefs, highlighting the need for better regulation and professional oversight in AI mental health tools.
OpenAI's new web browser, Atlas, integrates ChatGPT and offers advanced features like AI-driven actions, but raises significant privacy concerns due to extensive data collection and potential security risks like prompt injections, prompting calls for caution and regulation.
Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt warns about the vulnerabilities of AI systems to hacking and misuse, highlighting risks like model manipulation and safety breaches, but also emphasizes that AI's potential is underhyped and could surpass human capabilities, raising both concerns and optimism about its future impact.
In the age of generative AI, success for leaders depends more on organizational transformation and leadership skills than on the technology itself. Many companies highlight AI in their reports but remain uncertain about its benefits and risks, with employee fears and organizational misalignments hindering potential gains.
AI has been added to the list of major global challenges at the UN, with efforts underway to establish international governance through new bodies and forums, aiming to regulate AI's development and mitigate risks like misinformation and existential threats, though concerns remain about the effectiveness of these measures.