All articles tagged with #responsible innovation
Melania Trump highlighted the presence of AI and emphasized responsible management, positioning herself as a tech advocate, but critics argue her efforts are overshadowed by her and her administration's broader policies that undermine public education and civil rights. The article questions the sincerity of her stance on AI and warns of the potential for increased inequality and corporate profit at the expense of the public good.
Google's internal AI ethics watchdog, the Responsible Innovation team (RESIN), has undergone restructuring and lost its leader, Jen Gennai, raising concerns among employees about the company's commitment to responsible AI development. The team, responsible for reviewing internal projects for compatibility with Google's AI principles, has been split into two, with some members transferred to the trust and safety division. Google spokesperson Brian Gabriel insists that the restructuring signals the company's commitment to responsible AI development, but details about how AI principles reviews will be handled in the future remain unclear.
Over 200 scientists have called for responsible research into ocean-based carbon dioxide removal strategies to combat the climate crisis. While oceans already absorb and hold significant amounts of carbon dioxide, scientists want to understand the risks and potential side effects of enhancing this ability. Startups are developing technologies to sequester more CO2 in the sea, but there is a lack of information about their effectiveness and impacts. The letter emphasizes the need for controlled field trials, third-party reviews, safeguards against unintended consequences, and inclusive policies. Some experts warn of potential harm to marine life and stress the urgency of taking action to protect ocean health and address the climate crisis.
YouTube is partnering with the music industry, including Universal Music Group, to develop an AI framework that enhances creative expression while protecting artists and their work. They are introducing YouTube's Music AI Incubator, working with talented artists to gather insights on generative AI experiments. YouTube aims to balance copyright protection with opportunities for music partners. They will invest in AI-powered technology to protect the community and scale their trust and safety organization to meet the challenges of AI. The principles of embracing AI, granting protections while unlocking opportunities, and investing in trust and safety provide a strong foundation for YouTube and the music industry to navigate the future.
Hackers and AI enthusiasts are participating in public "red teaming" events to find vulnerabilities and flaws in AI language models, such as chatbots, in order to address them before they can cause harm. These events, including the upcoming Generative Red Team Challenge at Def Con, aim to test AI models for issues like political misinformation, algorithmic discrimination, and defamatory claims. Leading AI firms have volunteered their chatbots and image generators for the competition, with the results being sealed for several months to allow companies time to address the flaws before they are made public. Red-teaming exercises are seen as a crucial step in identifying and mitigating potential harms, including biased assumptions and deceptive behavior, in AI systems.