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AI as a "New Digital Species": Thoughts on Microsoft AI Chief's TED Talk

Chris McKay• April 23, 2024 • 4 min read

By proposing the "digital species" metaphor, he offers a new lens through which to view AI's potential and pitfalls. It invites us to consider the long-term implications of this technology and our responsibility in shaping its evolution.

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Tech Giants Push Boundaries to Access AI Training Data

Chris McKay• April 7, 2024 • 2 min read

AI systems rely on vast amounts of data for training and operation, and the methods used to obtain this data are not always ethical.

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Why Google is Pausing Gemini's Ability to Generate Images

Chris McKay• February 21, 2024 • 3 min read

Some critics have accused Google's culture of pushing a "pro-diversity bias," while others see this as a good faith but imperfect attempt to showcase variety. In any case, the company says it is prioritizing upgrades to improve accuracy.

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Leading Tech Companies Pledge to Protect 2024 Elections from Deceptive AI

Richard Banfield• February 16, 2024 • 2 min read

As part of the accord, companies agreed to eight commitments including assessing AI systems that could enable election deception campaigns, seeking to detect deepfakes on their platforms, providing transparency around policies, and supporting public awareness efforts.

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USPTO Clarifies When Humans Can Be Granted Patents Using AI

Chris McKay• February 12, 2024 • 3 min read

Central to the USPTO's guidance is the principle that patent law functions to incentivize and reward human ingenuity.

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Jailed Ex-Leader Imran Khan Claims Victory in Pakistan Election With AI-Generated Speech

Chris McKay• February 12, 2024 • 3 min read

The minute-long video, which paired historical images and footage of Khan with his AI-simulated voice, not only celebrated the electoral turnout but also rejected the victory claims of his rival, Nawaz Sharif, urging supporters to defend their win.

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CMS Bans Medicare Advantage Insurers From Using AI to Deny Care

Chris McKay• February 8, 2024 • 2 min read

CMS worries that AI could perpetuate discrimination or fail to account for unique patient needs.

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Viral Deepfakes of Taylor Swift Highlight Urgent Need for AI Regulation

Chris McKay• January 25, 2024 • 2 min read

This incident should serve as a stark reminder of the urgent need for a concerted effort to address the challenges posed by AI-generated content.

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OpenAI Believes the Public Should Have A Say in Steering Powerful AI Models

Richard Banfield• January 16, 2024 • 2 min read

The research lab is forming a “Collective Alignment” team to implement systems that incorporate public input into AI models.

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OpenAI Responds to The New York Times Lawsuit: A Clarification of Intent and Practices

Chris McKay• January 8, 2024 • 3 min read

OpenAI defended its use of online content for model training as legally protected fair use and accused The Times of mischaracterizing rare instances of content regurgitation as widespread system flaws.

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Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan Uses AI Voice Clone to Deliver Campaign Speech from Prison

Chris McKay• December 18, 2023 • 3 min read

Next year marks a historical moment in global politics, with over 40 countries preparing for national elections. It is likely that we will also witness the most widespread use of AI to influence campaigns and voters.

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UK Court Advances Getty's Copyright Suit Against Stability AI: A Deep Dive into the Legal Battle

Chris McKay• December 5, 2023 • 2 min read

The court found that there were unanswered questions and inconsistencies relevant to the determination of the location of the training and development of Stable Diffusion.

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Microsoft Announces New Steps to Combat AI-Enabled Misinformation Ahead of Major Elections

Chris McKay• November 8, 2023 • 2 min read

Through multi-pronged steps like content authentication and partnerships, Microsoft aims to promote secure and trustworthy elections.

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Meta will Mandate Disclosure for Political Ads Altered With AI

Chris McKay• November 8, 2023 • 2 min read

This policy will go into effect in the new year and will be required globally.

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Google DeepMind Proposes Framework for Social and Ethical AI Risk Assessment

Chris McKay• October 20, 2023 • 3 min read

As generative AI systems gain ground, the urgency to evaluate their social and ethical risks escalates. DeepMind introduces a holistic framework, emphasizing the significance of context in AI safety, marking a step forward in responsible AI evolution.

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Anthropic Explores Democratizing AI Alignment Using Public Input

Chris McKay• October 18, 2023 • 3 min read

Working with the Collective Intelligence Project, Anthropic used the perspectives from 1,000 Americans to define the principles that should govern AI behavior.

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams is Using AI to Make Robocalls in Different Languages

Chris McKay• October 17, 2023 • 2 min read

While the intention is to bridge communication gaps, the initiative has ignited a debate over ethics, authenticity, and the future role of technology in public service.

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Meet the Content Credentials Pin, A New Way to Determine Content Authenticity

Chris McKay• October 9, 2023 • 2 min read

Content Credentials work by embedding tamper-evident metadata directly into creative assets. This metadata can include details like the creator, creation date, editing steps used, and whether AI generation was involved.

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TikTok Introduces Labeling Tool for AI-Generated Content

Chris McKay• September 19, 2023 • 1 min read

The new initiatives empower TikTok creators to showcase AI as part of their creative process. At the same time, the disclosures give viewers crucial context about the content they consume.

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Microsoft Pledges Legal Protection for Customers Against AI-Generated Copyright Claims

Chris McKay• September 7, 2023 • 2 min read

Microsoft will provide legal protection to its commercial customers against third-party copyright infringement lawsuits, provided they adhere to Microsoft's established guardrails and content filters.

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US Copyright Office Seeks Public Input on AI and Copyright Issues

Chris McKay• August 29, 2023 • 1 min read

The Copyright Office is seeking input on three primary issues raised by the rise of generative AI tools like ChatGPT, DALL-E, and Stable Diffusion.

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Google DeepMind Launches SynthID, a Groundbreaking Watermarking Tool for AI-Generated Images

Chris McKay• August 29, 2023 • 3 min read

Initially, the beta version of the tool will be available exclusively for users of Imagen, Google's cutting-edge text-to-image model hosted on Google Cloud's Vertex AI platform.