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The Trump administration has issued an executive order claiming to promote unbiased AI models, but critics argue it may actually reinforce ideological bias and serve political interests, raising concerns about government influence on AI development and the potential for manipulation.
Elon Musk announced he would sue OpenAI for betraying its original non-profit mission, but the release of old emails revealed that Musk had originally pushed for a for-profit, closed-source corporate model. His lawsuit aimed to disrupt OpenAI's partnership with Microsoft, but now it seems that OpenAI's closed-source business model could become the new industry norm. This situation highlights the challenges of addressing AI industry concerns and monopolies, as well as the limitations of relying on influential figures like Musk to address these issues.
The documentary "Eternal You" showcased at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival delves into the unsettling world of digital afterlife technology, featuring individuals using AI to communicate with deceased loved ones. The film explores the potential benefits and ethical concerns of this emerging industry, including the use of AI to recreate conversational patterns and the ownership of data. Interviews with tech founders and users shed light on the emotional impact and moral implications of these technologies, raising questions about the boundaries of grief and the responsibility of tech companies in managing digital avatars of the deceased.
Elon Musk, Steve Wozniak, and other tech industry executives and academics have signed an open letter calling for a six-month pause on large, open experiments with artificial intelligence. The letter warns of potentially apocalyptic scenarios and suggests that governments should step in and institute a moratorium if a pause cannot be enacted quickly. While many agree that the AI industry is moving ahead dangerously quickly, some ethicists have criticized the letter for focusing on theoretical, eventual harms from AI.