AI/Privacy

AI/Privacy

IMF warns AI risks could outweigh benefits as global leaders call for safeguards

With billions pouring into artificial intelligence, international financial leaders fear a collision between runaway investment, uncertain economic benefits and inadequate regulation.

AI/Privacy

AI Safety Watch — OpenAI scraps its planned October release over safety issues

The latest version "did not stay within authorized boundaries," the company said.

AI/Privacy

Your car may be sharing your location and other data with Big Tech

Watch what you say and do in your car. You may think you're alone but ...

Consumer Protection

TikTok faces first U.S. trial over claims it deliberately addicted children

This will be the first major U.S. trial putting TikTok' alleged addictive design before a jury.

AI/Privacy

How could AI actually threaten humanity? Researchers outline the paths to catastrophe

Climate change, the pandemic, AI – all are seen as a threat to humanity. But just how exactly would AI kill everyone?

AI/Privacy

AI Safety Watch: OpenAI agent breached Australian site after being blocked

“Our models took actions we did not intend,” a company spokesperson said.

AI/Privacy

AI’s builders are starting to hit the brakes as warnings pile up

The United Nations and other governmental bodies are adding to warnings about the safety of loosely controlled AI systems.

AI/Privacy

AI may soon shop for your mortgage, credit card and insurance — but whose side will it be on?

AI shopping agents could eliminate much of the drudgery of comparing financial products — while quietly creating an extraordinarily powerful new middleman.

AI/Privacy

Before you let an AI agent spend your money: 7 permissions to check

AI agents will soon be offering to manage your financial affairs in sort of a "self-driving" mode. Is this a good idea?

AI/Privacy

Europe joins the AI slowdown movement as von der Leyen calls frontier labs to the table

AI is becoming a safety issue, not just a free speech issue.

AI/Privacy

AI data centers could ignite a new fight over natural gas — and consumers may pay the bill

AI is coming for your electricity and, now, your natural gas too.

AI/Privacy

How data centers can raise your utility bill — four different ways

The energy grid in the U.S. is under increasing strain and guess who may get stuck with the bill to upgrade it.