OpenAI on Friday showcased technology that can recreate a human voice from a 15-second clip, but said it would not release it publicly until it knows more about potential risks for misuse. OpenAI Reveals Audio Feature That Clones Human Voices – WSJ
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Hillary Clinton and U.S. election officials are concerned about the threat of disinformation generated and spread by artificial intelligence in the 2024 presidential election. Clinton believes that foreign actors, such as Russian President Vladimir Putin, could use AI to interfere in U.S. and global elections. She expressed her concerns at Columbia University, where election officials […]
All US federal agencies are now required to have a senior leader overseeing all AI systems they use to ensure safe AI use in the public service. Vice President Kamala Harris announced the new Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance, requiring agencies to establish AI governance boards and submit annual reports listing AI systems […]
Companies like Goldman Sachs and Nationwide Mutual Insurance are forging ahead with the development and deployment of AI applications despite the evolving regulatory landscape. European lawmakers recently approved comprehensive legislation on artificial intelligence, while the U.S. and individual states are at varying stages of progress in this area. Regulators are scrutinizing potential threats to customer […]
The United Nations General Assembly unanimously adopted the first global resolution on AI, aiming to protect personal data, enhance privacy policies, monitor AI for potential risks, and uphold human rights. The resolution emerged from a proposal by the United States and received support from China and 121 other countries. The nonbinding agreement is broadly popular […]
UK data centers are expected to experience a sixfold increase in electricity demand over the next decade due to the surge in artificial intelligence, necessitating greater computing power. This growth will strain the country’s electricity network, already under pressure from the increasing electrification of home heating, transportation, and industries, as well as the need to […]
About 10% of US workers face high AI disruption risk, especially those with lower education and income levels. The White House analysis highlights AI’s potential to amplify inequality. The Council of Economic Advisers’ report emphasizes the need for policymakers to respond to AI’s impact on the workforce. Discussions are ongoing with labor unions to prepare […]
Saudi Arabia’s PIF has been on a buying spree as it seeks to diversify the kingdom’s revenues away from oil. Andreessen Horowitz, with $35 billion in assets under management, has backed successful companies including AirBnB, Coinbase, Facebook and Slack, and has nearly 100 AI-related startups in its portfolio. https://www.cnbc.com/2024/03/20/saudi-arabia-in-talks-with-andreessen-horowitz-to-create-ai-fund.html
More than 500 officials from 200 local, county, and state governments in the United States are forming a coalition to promote responsible AI use. The GovAI Coalition, led by officials from the City of San Jose, aims to involve government leaders, policymakers, and industry partners in shaping AI’s future. The group seeks to ensure that […]
The California Government Operations Agency released procurement guidelines and a toolkit for state agencies considering software with generative artificial intelligence. Mandated by Gov. Gavin Newsom’s 2023 executive order, the guidelines require state departments to identify a need for generative AI and involve employees before making purchasing requests. The toolkit, developed by California’s Office of Data […]
