google Google Duplex Introduces Itself as AI in New Demo Ahead of Testing Google shares a fresh demo of its Duplex AI calling service, showing the assistant introducing itself as a machine to address ethical concerns. Initial tests begin in the coming weeks, starting with simple inquiries about business hours.
google Google Ends Controversial Pentagon AI Contract Amid Employee Protests Google announces it will let its Project Maven contract with the Pentagon lapse in 2019 and will not pursue future military deals. The decision follows massive internal backlash and the upcoming release of a new AI ethics policy.
google duplex Google Duplex AI Stirs Ethical Debate Over Deceptive Human Mimicry Google Duplex shocks audiences with its incredibly human-like phone calls, but experts worry about the ethical implications of deceiving real people. Critics fear the technology threatens job security and damages societal trust.
european commission European Commission Unveils €20 Billion Strategy to Lead in Artificial Intelligence The European Commission presents a comprehensive plan to invest at least €20 billion in artificial intelligence by 2020, combining increased funding with ethical guidelines.
microsoft Microsoft and Epic Integrate GPT-4 Into Healthcare Software for Patient Messaging and Data Analysis Microsoft and Epic Systems are bringing GPT-4 into healthcare to draft patient messages and search medical records for trends. Experts warn that the AI's tendency to hallucinate and exhibit bias poses significant risks in a medical setting.
united nations United Nations Adopts Ten Core Principles for Ethical AI Use The United Nations System officially endorses a comprehensive framework of ten principles to guide the ethical use of artificial intelligence across all its entities. These guidelines prioritize human rights, safety, and transparency throughout the entire AI lifecycle.
montreal declaration Montreal Declaration Outlines Ethical Framework for Responsible AI Development The Montreal Declaration for responsible AI development establishes an ethical framework to guide the global digital transition. It focuses on ensuring everyone benefits from artificial intelligence through equitable, inclusive, and sustainable practices.
mit MIT Launches $1 Billion Initiative to Lead Responsible AI Development MIT announces a historic $1 billion commitment to establish a new college dedicated to computing and artificial intelligence. The initiative aims to integrate AI across all academic disciplines while focusing on the ethical and societal impacts of the technology.
google Google's New AI Principles Offer Plenty of Wiggle Room Google releases seven new principles for AI development following backlash over its military contracts, but critics argue the guidelines lack substance and real accountability.
google Google Staff Resign Over Controversial Pentagon AI Contract A number of Google employees resign to protest the company's involvement in a Pentagon artificial intelligence project. The protestors argue that the technology violates Google's ethical guidelines.
uk government UK Government Backs Lords AI Ethics Recommendations in Official Response The UK government officially welcomes the House of Lords artificial intelligence report and highlights its commitment to ethical AI through its Industrial Strategy. The response emphasizes the creation of data trusts and a new mission to transform healthcare by 2030.
google Google Faces Internal Backlash Over Pentagon Drone AI Partnership Google is providing artificial intelligence technology to the Pentagon to help analyze drone footage, sparking outrage and ethical debates among its own employees.
ai Harvard Study Finds AI Models Recognize Moral Complexity But Ignore It Researchers at Harvard Kennedy School's Allen Lab discover that leading AI models mimic human moral concern but ultimately rely on a hidden value hierarchy when making decisions.
artificial intelligence December's AI Crisis Exposes the Ethical Failures of Unconsented Data Scraping A series of controversies in December, including a major lawsuit from the New York Times and the discovery of harmful content in training datasets, highlights the severe risks of building AI on unconsented data.
artificial intelligence AI Funding Surges as Companies Navigate Infrastructure and Ethics The artificial intelligence sector experiences massive funding rounds and major corporate acquisitions, while users push back against AI integration in everyday apps. World leaders simultaneously grapple with the geopolitical control of American AI infrastructure.