Meta has introduced new security tools to enhance the Llama AI models, aimed primarily at assisting cybersecurity teams and developers in utilizing AI for defense purposes. These updates are part of Meta’s initiative to improve safety in AI development and use. The new tools include Llama Guard 4, an advanced customizable safety filter, which is […]
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella revealed at Meta’s LlamaCon conference that approximately 20% to 30% of the code in Microsoft’s repositories has been “written by software,” referring to AI-generated code. This disclosure came during a fireside chat with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who inquired about the proportion of AI-generated code at Microsoft. Nadella acknowledged that the […]
A recent vulnerability in OpenAI’s ChatGPT allowed minors, defined as users under 18, to generate explicit erotic content. This bug was uncovered during testing by TechCrunch, which prompted OpenAI to acknowledge the issue and commit to deploying a fix. In certain instances, the chatbot actively encouraged these underage users to request more explicit material. OpenAI […]
Nestled between an elementary school and a public library in Brooklyn’s Greenpoint neighborhood is a unique coworking space called Chat Haus. This unconventional space features many elements of a traditional office—people typing on keyboards, taking phone calls, and sipping coffee—but with a quirky twist: everything, including the “workers,” is made of cardboard. Chat Haus is […]
Around 300 employees from Google’s AI-focused DeepMind team in London are reportedly looking to unionize under the Communication Workers Union. This move comes amid dissatisfaction with Google’s decision to eliminate a commitment not to utilize AI for military applications or surveillance, which previously appeared on their website. There is also growing concern regarding Google’s collaborations […]
In a competitive landscape featuring two sophisticated coding tools, Anthropic’s Claude Code and OpenAI’s Codex CLI, developer sentiments are skewing in favor of the latter. This shift is influenced by Anthropic’s recent decision to issue takedown notices against a developer attempting to reverse-engineer Claude Code, a tool governed by strict licensing restrictions compared to the […]
AI-powered scams are rapidly advancing, with Microsoft recently revealing that it has thwarted approximately $4 billion in fraud attempts in its latest Cyber Signals report. This report indicates a significant increase in the sophistication of cybercriminals leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to execute scams, making it easier for even low-skilled actors to launch effective fraud operations. […]
AI models like Anthropic Claude are increasingly involved in providing guidance on complex human values, going beyond mere factual responses. This development has prompted researchers to examine how AI reflects underlying principles and values during interactions. Anthropic’s Societal Impacts team has conducted a study to investigate Claude’s values in real-world scenarios, employing a privacy-preserving methodology […]
On April 22, 2025, xAI revealed an exciting upgrade for its Grok chatbot called Grok Vision. This new feature enables the chatbot to "see" the world through a smartphone camera, allowing users to point their device at various objects, such as products or documents, and ask questions about what they are seeing. This functionality is […]
Aidan Gomez, the co-founder and CEO of generative AI startup Cohere, has been appointed to the board of Rivian, an electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer. This appointment, revealed in a regulatory filing, signals Rivian’s commitment to integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its operations, aiming to position itself as a software-oriented leader in the automotive space. Rivian […]