An AI tool named ‘Consult’ has been developed to analyze government feedback efficiently, aiming to help public officials quickly understand citizens’ opinions. UK Technology Secretary Peter Kyle emphasized the potential of AI to speed up analysis and cut costs associated with manual labor and contractors. Consult was recently tested by the Scottish Government to interpret […]
The Department of Commerce (DOC) has halted the implementation of the previously anticipated “AI Diffusion Rule” just one day before its compliance deadline of May 15th. This rule, initially designed during the Biden administration, aimed to regulate the flow of advanced AI technology from the United States, but officials have decided it would complicate innovation […]
The recent announcement of a shift in AI chip policy under the Trump administration has significant implications for global technology governance. This reversal aims to dismantle the existing three-tier regulatory framework established by the Biden administration, initially set to come into effect on May 15, 2025. The framework was designed to regulate the international flow […]
Anthropic has introduced a new feature called ‘Integrations’ for its AI model, Claude, allowing it to seamlessly interact with popular daily work tools. Additionally, a powerful ‘Advanced Research’ function has been launched to enhance Claude’s ability to perform thorough searches and analysis. The Integrations feature builds upon the Model Context Protocol (MCP) released previously, transforming […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) team at Meta has introduced five new projects aimed at advancing their pursuit of advanced machine intelligence (AMI). These initiatives focus significantly on improving AI perception, language modeling, robotics, and collaborative AI agents. Meta’s goal is to develop machines that can acquire, process, and interpret sensory information with human-like intelligence […]
Meta has announced that it will leverage content shared by its adult users in the EU to train its AI models. This decision follows the recent launch of Meta AI features in Europe, aiming to improve the relevance and capabilities of its AI systems for the region. In their statement, Meta outlined, “Today, we’re announcing […]