Microsoft has updated its policy to prohibit U.S. police departments from exploiting generative AI for facial recognition via the Azure OpenAI Service, the firm’s thoroughly managed, enterprise-oriented envelope around OpenAI technologies. Wording introduced Wednesday to the terms of service for Azure OpenAI Service forbids integrations with Azure OpenAI Service from being used “by or for” […]
Artificial intelligence has been in the crosshairs of governments worried about its possible misuse for fraud, disinformation, and other harmful online activities. In the U.K., a regulator is about to investigate how AI is being wielded against some of these problems, specifically focusing on content that is harmful to children. Ofcom, the entity responsible for […]
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) of the U.K. has expressed concern over the monopolized control of Big Tech firms in the progressing AI market. Sarah Cardell, the CEO of CMA, voiced serious worries about the unfolding dynamics in this sector. In its recently released Update Paper on the foundation of AI models, the CMA […]
The AI boom, regardless of whether it’s loved or regarded as more hype than substance, is undeniably here to stay. This suggests lots of companies attracting huge capital, substantial regulatory scrutiny, academic research, and corporate manoeuvring. For startups, this presents a vast opportunity to apply innovative technology to numerous industries that could benefit from some […]
To give AI-focused women academics and others their well-deserved — and overdue — time in the spotlight, TechCrunch is launching a series of interviews focusing on remarkable women who’ve contributed to the AI revolution. We’ll publish several pieces throughout the year as the AI boom continues, highlighting key work that often goes unrecognized. Read more […]
To give AI-focused women academics and others their well-deserved — and overdue — time in the spotlight, TechCrunch is launching a series of interviews focusing on remarkable women who’ve contributed to the AI revolution. We’ll publish several pieces throughout the year as the AI boom continues, highlighting key work that often goes unrecognized. Read more profiles here. […]
On Tuesday, the BBC reported that Uber Eats courier Pa Edrissa Manjang, who is Black, had received a payout from Uber after “racially discriminatory” facial recognition checks prevented him from accessing the app, which he had been using since November 2019 to pick up jobs delivering food on Uber’s platform. The news raises questions about […]
Github’s chief legal officer, Shelley McKinley, has a lot to deal with, notably legal issues related to its Copilot pair-programmer, in addition to the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, which was passed in the European Parliament this week as “the first comprehensive AI law in the world.” The EU AI Act has been in the works […]
To provide much-deserved recognition to women academics and other specialists in the field of Artificial Intelligence, TechCrunch has begun a series of interviews celebrating exceptional women who have made significant contributions to the AI sector. In the progressing year as the AI industry surges, we aim to spotlight the imperative work that often goes unnoticed. […]
To highlight the achievements and contributions of women in the field of AI, TechCrunch is starting a series of interviews. These will focus on extraordinary women who’ve played pivotal roles in the AI revolution. Our plan is to release numerous pieces throughout the year to bring into limelight work that often remains unacknowledged. For more […]