An AI pioneer has criticized calls to give the technology rights, warning that it is showing signs of self-preservation and humans should be prepared to pull the plug if necessary. …
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“When the AI bubble bursts, humans will finally get a chance to take back control,” says the title of Rafael Behar’s article (December 23). I think it’s more likely that …
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TeaThere is a lot of concern these days about the dangers of human-AI relationships. Reports of suicide and self-harm due to interactions with chatbots have naturally made headlines. The phrase …
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Study finds more than 20% of videos shown to new YouTube users are ‘AI sloppy’ Artificial intelligence (AI)
More than 20% of the videos that YouTube’s algorithm shows to new users are “AI slop” – low-quality AI-generated content designed to drive views, Research has found, Video-editing company Kapwing …
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From Shrimp Jesus to erotic tractors: How viral AI slop took over the Internet Artificial Intelligence (AI)
In the algorithm-driven economy of 2025, one man’s Shrimp Jesus is another man’s sidekick. AI slop – the low-quality, unrealistic content flooding social media platforms designed to farm ideas – …
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Extremists are using AI voice cloning to promote propaganda. Experts say that this is helping them to grow. Artificial Intelligence (AI)
wWhile the artificial intelligence boom is impacting parts of the music industry, voice-generating bots are also becoming a boon for another unlikely corner of the Internet: extremist movements that are …
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Report finds investment in data centers worldwide to reach record $61 billion in 2025 Artificial intelligence (AI)
a new report It turns out that investment in the worldwide data center market reached $61 billion this year, setting a new record amid a wave of artificial intelligence boom. …
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AI boom could cause as much CO2 emissions as New York City in 2025, report claims Artificial Intelligence (AI)
It has been claimed that due to the AI boom, as much carbon dioxide will be released into the atmosphere in 2025 as is emitted in the entire New York …
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From Nvidia to OpenAI, Silicon Valley woos Westminster as former politicians take up roles at tech firms Artificial Intelligence (AI)
wWhen the billionaire chief executive of AI chip maker Nvidia hosted a party in central London for Donald Trump’s state visit in September, the power imbalance between Silicon Valley and …