AI, fact-checks, and the fight for truth
Falsehoods, fabrications, fake news – disinformation is nothing new. For centuries, people have taken deliberate action to mislead the public. In medieval Europe, Jewish communities were persecuted because people believed…
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Gavin Newsom Seeks to Rein in the AI Wild West
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a number of bills into law on Monday, the bulk of which are designed to create safeguards in the AI industry and address potential harms…
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Research hub Wiley launches platform to enable scientific discovery with AI
Authoritative science content and research intelligence hub John Wiley & Sons Inc. said today it’s launching an artificial intelligence-native platform that provides researchers access to trusted peer-reviewed papers and articles…
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Apple in talks to acquire Prompt AI talent and tech
Apple is in advanced discussions to acquire technology and key employees from computer vision firm Prompt AI, reports CNBC, citing sources familiar with the matter. The talks focus on transferring…
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Want Better Results From an AI Chatbot? Be a Jerk
In brief Penn State researchers found that “very rude” prompts outperformed “very polite” ones in accuracy. The results contradict prior studies claiming LLMs respond better to a courteous tone. Findings…
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Newsom enacts sweeping tech laws to protect kids online and regulate AI
SACRAMENTO — California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a broad package of legislation aimed at protecting children online and setting new limits on artificial intelligence. The laws introduce safeguards such as…
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