
AI Pioneer Warns Granting Rights to AI is a 'Huge Mistake'
AI pioneer Yoshua Bengio warns against granting legal rights to AI, calling it a “huge mistake” that could prevent humans from shutting down dangerous systems.
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AI pioneer Yoshua Bengio warns against granting legal rights to AI, calling it a “huge mistake” that could prevent humans from shutting down dangerous systems.

President Trump signed an executive order to block states from enforcing their own AI laws, aiming to create a single national regulatory framework for the technology.

Consumers perform uncompensated digital labor daily by navigating complex privacy settings and cookie consent forms required by fragmented data laws.

The family of a 29-year-old woman says she used an AI chatbot for mental health support for five months before her death by suicide, raising urgent questions about safety.

California has enacted a new law requiring AI chatbot operators to notify users they are not human and to implement safety protocols to protect minors from harmful content.

A top executive at Dutch chipmaking giant ASML claims the EU's 'regulate first' approach to AI is driving talented professionals to leave Europe for Silicon Valley.

The UN is establishing new global bodies to create a unified framework for AI governance, addressing fragmented oversight and ensuring equitable benefits for all nations.

Google's DeepMind has updated its AI safety framework, detailing new risks including 'misaligned' AI that could deceive users or refuse shutdown commands.

The European Union is considering a delay on enforcing its landmark 2024 AI Act amid industry pressure and concerns about global competitiveness.

The European Commission has officially rejected calls to pause the implementation of its landmark AI Act, confirming the rollout will proceed as planned.