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China sees opportunity in America's recent AI security scares

The Japan Times

China sees opportunity in America's recent AI security scares Software made by OpenAI broke free and hacked into another company's computer systems in July. SEOUL - In the United States, recent episodes of powerful artificial intelligence software breaking free and hacking into other computer systems prompted a wave of anxiety and intense debate about how to guard against the risks of AI. But in China, these incidents and the growing capabilities of AI have not caused the same level of alarm. The government already controls many kinds of technology, including AI. The prevailing attitude in the industry has been that the benefits of AI far outweigh the risks. That was exemplified Friday when Z.ai, a Beijing-based AI startup, made public the details of its latest model.


Advanced AI threatens global financial stability, says Bank of England boss

The Guardian

The Bank governor recently told City bosses: 'No country can seal itself off from the cross-border nature of systems that are prevalent today.' The Bank governor recently told City bosses: 'No country can seal itself off from the cross-border nature of systems that are prevalent today.' Andrew Bailey warns G20 members about risk of cyber-disruption spreading'across jurisdictions' The Bank of England's governor, Andrew Bailey, has joined the throng of figures warning about the global risks posed by the most advanced artificial intelligence technology. In a two-page letter sent to international finance ministers and central bank governors as part of his role as chair of the international Financial Stability Board (FSB), Bailey said "frontier" AI models were "showing increasingly sophisticated autonomy and problem-solving abilities, as well as threat capabilities". He said the models risked destabilising the "highly interconnected" global financial system via cyber-disruption that "can spread across jurisdictions".


Google Maps Changes 'Lake Ontario' to 'Lake America' for U.S. Users

TIME - Tech

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Picture-perfect AI resumes push firms back to tests, referrals

The Japan Times

Recruiters are facing a problem they might have once wished for: Every resume is perfect. Artificial intelligence tools have made it easy to submit a flawless job application, so employers are bringing back traditional techniques to sift through candidates. The advent of AI in generating or editing resumes has left companies flooded with similar applications, according to a number of London-based recruiters. That's pushing employers to rely on methods such as live tests, networking and recommendations to evaluate potential hires. "Networking has always been important. It's now absolutely crucial," said Zoe McLoughlin, executive director at London Business School's career center.


'We're alive': Kyiv-area survivor recalls Russian strike that killed 38

The Japan Times

'We're alive': Kyiv-area survivor recalls Russian strike that killed 38 A firefighter works at the site of a Russian drone attack in the Kyiv region of Ukraine on Saturday. MYLA, Ukraine - Glass crackles as Liudmyla Polianychko walks through her shattered home outside Kyiv, where a Russian drone strike on an ammunition depot on Friday sparked blasts that killed 38 people and ravaged her neighborhood. Debris littered her young daughter's bedroom. Charred artillery shells and belts of ammunition lie scattered across her carefully manicured lawn. "But we're alive, and thank god for that," said the 48-year-old entrepreneur. Polianychko was still cleaning up on Sunday after the deadliest Russian strike of the year, whose devastating effects Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy blamed on official negligence.


Sony Music, Warner sue Anthropic, alleging copyright infringement

Mashable

Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more Look Up Say More Switch Off Creator Playbook Mashable Voices Trending Now Mashable Selects Safety Net Versus Gift Ideas For Everyone On Your List In My Bag All Series The lawsuit claims the AI company is engaging in the most blatant ongoing thefts of intellectual property in history. Sony Music and Warner just filed a lawsuit alleging that Anthropic developed Claude models using stolen music. Music giants Sony Music Publishing and Warner Chappell Music have just filed a potentially multibillion-dollar lawsuit against Anthropic, and the publishers aren't mincing words. The lawsuit, filed Friday evening in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, calls Anthropic the culprits behind one of the largest and most blatant ongoing thefts of intellectual property in history. Sony and Warner also named Anthropic CEO and cofounder Dario Amodei and cofounder Benjamin Mann in the lawsuit.


Virginia scientists discover the cues black bears use for hibernation

Popular Science

More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. A black bear walks through the forest of Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy . Researchers have long assumed that the timing of American black bear () annual hibernation mostly depends on temperature.


The datacenter fight could permanently transform US politics. Which party will seize advantage?

The Guardian

The datacenter fight could permanently transform US politics. Which party will seize advantage? Bryce Gustafson has been knocking on doors in Indiana for more than a decade. The lead organizer with Citizens Action Coalition (CAC), a consumer and environmental organization, he usually encounters a mix of reactions when he's out canvassing; whatever issue he's talking about, there's always at least a few people on the other side. But at a recent festival in the rural town of Monrovia, Indiana, he was struck by an unusual spirit of unity.


AI vs reality: What 'delicious' takeaways being sold on Uber Eats, Deliveroo, and Just Eat REALLY look like - as apps are overcome with fake food photos

Daily Mail - Science & tech

If the background seems oddly stretched, warped, or unusually indistinct, it could be a sign of AI manipulation. Share or comment on this article: AI vs reality: What'delicious' takeaways being sold on Uber Eats, Deliveroo, and Just Eat REALLY look like - as apps are overcome with fake food photos


Women in UK arts feel they do not have equal opportunities for roles, says report

The Guardian

Actor Maureen Beattie, who recently played Shakespeare's Lear in a production in Pitlochry, said she was not surprised by the findings. Actor Maureen Beattie, who recently played Shakespeare's Lear in a production in Pitlochry, said she was not surprised by the findings. Women working in the arts believe they do not have equal opportunities for roles, especially as they get older, according to a report saying that the industry is fixated with "young and emerging" talent. Nearly all (95%) women working in the arts thought gender inequality persisted, while three-quarters (75%) reported experiencing unconscious bias or sexism, according to a survey of 76 arts professionals. More than two-thirds (69%) felt that age negatively affected their career success - a figure that rose to 100% among those working in artistic rather than managerial roles.