In this article: The military use of AI-enabled weapons is growing, and the industry that provides them is booming https://www.theguardian.com/technology/article/2024/jul/14/ais-oppenheimer-moment-autonomous-weapons-enter-the-battlefield
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In this article: OpenAI’s project “Strawberry” aims to develop a novel approach to AI models. The initiative focuses on enhancing advanced reasoning capabilities. This effort is supported by Microsoft and was revealed through internal documentation reviewed by Reuters. https://www.reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/openai-working-new-reasoning-technology-under-code-name-strawberry-2024-07-12/
In this article: AI Usage Among Knowledge Workers: More than half (55%) of knowledge workers are currently using AI-enhanced software applications at work. Report by Freshworks: Highlights rapid AI adoption among employees in the Asia-Pacific region. Frequency of AI Use: 70% of employees use AI at least once a week. Time Savings: 59% of employees […]
In this article: Corporate Directors and AI: As AI technology surges, corporate directors face urgent ethical considerations. Role in Responsible AI Practices: Can directors foster responsible practices for AI usage in the workplace? Current Use: There are concerns that directors may already be using bias-prone AI technology to sort through job applications. Directors’ AI Ethics […]
In this article: This paper offers a comprehensive overview of public opinion trends on AI, drawing from fifteen surveys conducted in the USA over the past 4 years. https://academic.oup.com/spp/advance-article-abstract/doi/10.1093/scipol/scae041/7713364?redirectedFrom=fulltext
In this article: Organization: Insurance and Pension Denmark (I&P Denmark) Warning: I&P Denmark warns against “Danish over-implementation” of the EU’s AI regulation. Concern: Over-implementation could lead to unnecessarily strict rules and increased administration. EU AI Regulation: Recently published and will officially come into force on 1 August. Comment by Thomas Brenøe: Position: Director of insurance […]
In this article: The Global Regulatory Brief provides monthly insights on the latest risk and regulatory developments. This brief was written by Bloomberg’s Regulatory Affairs Specialists From financial services use-cases of AI in the EU to data protection in Hong Kong, the a rticle lists some developments in digital finance over the past month https://thelens.slaughterandmay.com/post/102jcvb/eu-ai-act-published-today-enters-into-force-1st-august […]
In this article: EU AI Act Publication: The EU AI Act was published in the Official Journal today. Effective Date: The Act will enter into force 20 days later, on 1st August. Timeline for Substantive Rules: Most of the Act will not take effect for another two years, with some rules having an even longer […]
In this article: Election Result: On July 5, after a landslide loss to the Labour Party, Rishi Sunak left office. New Prime Minister: Keir Starmer was elected as the new Prime Minister and began forming his new government. AI Policy Stance: Starmer’s approach to AI is described as potentially tougher than Sunak’s. New Appointment: Starmer […]
In this article: OpenAI’s Promise: Last summer, OpenAI promised the White House rigorous safety testing of new AI versions. Purpose of Testing: Ensure AI does not cause harm, such as teaching users to build bioweapons or aiding hackers in developing cyberattacks. Incident: This spring, some OpenAI safety team members felt pressured to expedite a new […]
