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A new book by author Michael Pollan challenges the narrative of AI supremacy, arguing that human consciousness possesses unique qualities that technology may never replicate.
An Indian university was removed from a major AI summit in New Delhi after a representative falsely claimed a commercially available Chinese robot was its own innovation.
Despite massive industry investment, the public is growing increasingly skeptical of AI, citing concerns over privacy, practical use, and societal harm.
Early predictions of an AI takeover by 2027 are now considered outdated, as experts shift focus from doomsday dates to the ongoing, complex challenges of AI safety and alignment.
A new wave of AI chatbots simulating religious figures like Jesus is gaining users, but theologians and tech experts warn of potential theological and psychological risks.
A new study by leading researchers reveals that the tests used to ensure AI safety are themselves deeply flawed, potentially making AI performance scores irrelevant or misleading.
Real estate listings are increasingly using AI for photos and videos, but homebuyers are reporting misleading and fabricated images, raising ethical questions.
Microsoft is intentionally avoiding the development of AI chatbots capable of romantic or erotic conversations, prioritizing trust and safety. The company's AI CEO, Mustafa Suleyman, emphasizes creati
Wearable AI chatbot 'Friend' sparks debate over artificial companionship, with public skepticism and expert concerns about 'digital sycophancy' and impact on human connection.
A major beer competition sparked outrage among its expert judges after deploying an AI judging tool mid-event without any prior warning or consent.
AI pioneers Yoshua Bengio and Yann LeCun hold starkly different views on the existential risks posed by advanced AI, with Bengio fearing engineered pathogens and LeCun foreseeing prosperity through in
A growing number of AI pioneers are publicly warning that advanced artificial intelligence could pose an existential threat, sparking a global debate on AI safety.
