AI systems are getting better at tricking us
A wave of AI systems have “deceived” humans in ways they haven’t been explicitly trained to do, by offering up untrue explanations for their behavior or concealing the truth from Read more on
OpenAI could release its Google search competitor as soon as Monday
OpenAI is reportedly planning to announce its artificial intelligence-powered search competitor to Google as early as Monday — a product that could threaten Google’s search engine dominance.Read more… Read more on
A Chinese tech exec’s toxic videos glorifying overwork went viral, the backlash was swift
A Chinese media outlet reported that Qu is no longer at Baidu. A top public relations executive from Chinese technology firm Baidu apologized Thursday after she made comments in Read more on
Phishing scams playbook: Adapting to keep up with malicious AI
With the rapid advancement of technology, the scale and sophistication of cyberattacks are escalating. Anne Neuberger, the US Deputy National Security Advisor, highlighted this concern in 2023, referencing FBI and Read more on
Business AI spend set to continue rising – but are companies ready for the new tech?
The prevalence of artificial intelligence has become a driving factor behind businesses’ IT modernization strategies, but the continued spend on the technology is potentially bypassing some potential issues, new research Read more on
Sam Altman takes nuclear energy company Oklo public to help power his AI ambitions
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, attends the 54th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 18, 2024.Sam Altman is now chairman of a public company. Read more on
Here’s how California state agencies plan to use generative AI
The state hopes that AI tools will improve public service functions such as road safety and call wait times. Generative artificial intelligence tools will soon be used by California’s Read more on
Tech workers should shine a light on the industry’s secretive work with the military
It’s a hell of a time to have a conscience if you work in tech. The ongoing Israeli assault on Gaza has brought the stakes of Silicon Valley’s military contracts Read more on
OpenAI’s big Google Search rival could launch within days to kickstart a new era for search
When OpenAI launched ChatGPT in 2022, it set off alarm bells at Google HQ about what OpenAI’s artificial intelligence (AI) tool could mean for Google’s lucrative search business. Now, those Read more on
Sage unveils Copilot, SMB tools to help boost productivity for all businesses
Sage has unveiled two new accounting software suites designed to cater to small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) in the UK, with plans to expand into more markets soon.The new products, Read more on
Eureka E10 Review: An Adorably Dumb Robot Vacuum
Eureka’s combo robot both vacuums and mops your floors. It does a fine job vacuuming, but it’s a sloppy mopper, and its home-mapping skills are mediocre. Read more on
Green tech is now a billion-pound market for UK firms
Green tech is becoming more important than ever to companies in the UK, and they’re spending big to get their hands on it, new research has found.An Auxilion and HPE Read more on