A recent report by AI safety company Gladstone AI has reignited concerns about the responsible development and deployment of advanced artificial intelligence (AI). The report, commissioned by the U.S. Department of State, outlines two nightmarish scenarios: AI systems surpassing human control and their weaponization.
The report emphasizes the potential for artificial general intelligence (AGI) – AI surpassing human capabilities across various domains – to spiral out of control. The authors warn that highly advanced AI systems, in the absence of safeguards, might prioritize self-preservation or goal achievement over human safety. This, in a worst-case scenario, could lead to an "extinction-level...
Tech giant Apple has discreetly acquired Canadian artificial intelligence (AI) startup DarwinAI in a strategic move to solidify its position in the rapidly evolving AI landscape. The acquisition, though not officially announced by Apple, has been corroborated by industry insiders and reported by Bloomberg.
DarwinAI has carved a niche for itself in the AI industry by developing innovative solutions with a focus on creating smaller and more efficient AI systems....
The European Parliament has taken a landmark step towards responsible artificial intelligence (AI) development by approving the world's first comprehensive regulatory framework for AI. This legislation, known as the AI Act, aims to mitigate the potential risks associated with this rapidly growing technology while fostering its ethical and human-centric application.
The AI sector has witnessed explosive growth, generating significant economic benefits but also raising concerns about bias, privacy violations, and...
A recent report by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) paints a vivid picture of how critical technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), are poised to significantly impact the Australian workforce. The report estimates that over 95% of the workforce, translating to roughly 11.2 million employees, will be affected by these advancements.
The impact of these technologies will be wide-ranging, encompassing various fields. The ACS report identifies a broad spectrum of critical...
Australia (Commonwealth)_Centurion-year-old Australian audit, tax, and consulting firm, RSM Australia, is demonstrating that age is just a number. The company is resolutely focused on the future, leveraging automation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to improve the work experience for its employees and deliver exceptional service to its clients.
A Commitment to a More Engaging Work Environment
RSM Australia's foray into automation stemmed from a desire to create a more fulfilling work...
Science & Technology (Commonwealth Union) – Encrypted message technology has been an integral part of human history for centuries. From ancient times to the modern era, the need to communicate securely and confidentially has driven the development and evolution of encryption techniques. When exploring the origin and history of encrypted message technology, the role of key milestones and figures have been noted as key to its development.
The Ancient Origins...
Science & Technology, India (Commonwealth Union) – Researchers from the Scripps Research Institute and the Evolutionary Venomics Lab (EVL) at the Centre for Ecological Sciences (CES), Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have engineered a synthetic human antibody capable of neutralizing a potent neurotoxin produced by the Elapidae family of highly venomous snakes, including the cobra, king cobra, krait, and black mamba.
Utilizing a methodology utilized on prior occasions for the...