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 […]
Generative AI is changing the landscape of global competition and geopolitics, presenting unique challenges and opportunities for nations and businesses. Insights were shared by leaders from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and its tech division, BCG X, who explained the complex dynamics at play in the global AI race, particularly the roles of superpowers such as […]
Research conducted by Vlerick Business School highlights how AI significantly improves budget allocation in corporate financial planning when guided by strategic principles. The findings indicate that businesses utilizing AI for budgeting achieve enhanced accuracy and efficiency compared to traditional human decision-making. The study, led by Professor Kristof Stouthuysen and PhD researcher Emma Willems, aimed to […]
Every Sunday, NPR’s Will Shortz, renowned for his work with The New York Times crossword puzzles, presents the Sunday Puzzle, a segment that quizzes thousands of listeners. Although these puzzles are designed to be solvable without extensive prior knowledge, they often challenge even the most skilled contestants. Researchers are now exploring the potential of these […]
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has introduced a compelling blueprint aimed at harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) for global economic inclusivity and societal advancement. The blueprint, elaborated in collaboration with KPMG, identifies critical hurdles in equitably distributing AI benefits across diverse populations and nations. It proposes nine strategic goals to guide stakeholders, including government leaders and […]
Researchers from UC Berkeley’s Sky Computing Lab have made significant strides in making reasoning AI models more accessible and affordable. On January 11, 2025, they unveiled Sky-T1-32B-Preview, a new reasoning model that boasts competitive performance against an earlier version of OpenAI’s o1 model. Sky-T1 is distinguished as potentially the first open-source reasoning model that can […]
OpenAI has announced a $1 million grant dedicated to a research initiative at Duke University, focusing on the intersection between artificial intelligence (AI) and morality. This initiative aims to explore how AI could potentially predict human moral judgments, positioning the project at the forefront of discussions on technology and ethics. The project, titled “Making Moral […]
Salesforce has released its UK AI Readiness Index, which highlights the United Kingdom’s strong position to lead the next phase of AI innovation, particularly in the area known as agentic AI. The report indicates that the UK is ahead of other G7 nations regarding AI adoption but also identifies areas that require further development, such […]
A recent survey conducted by CloudNine PR shows a significant awareness of generative AI among UK adults, with 83% recognizing the technologies. Notably, 45% of respondents want greater transparency from companies regarding the environmental impacts associated with these tools. As demand for generative AI grows, concerns over its sustainability are becoming increasingly pronounced. Data centres, […]
On November 26, 2024, Ai2, the nonprofit AI research organization founded by Paul Allen, announced the release of OLMo 2, the second family of models in its Open Language Model series. This release includes a significant milestone in the realm of open-source AI, as OLMo 2 meets the Open Source Initiative’s criteria for open-source compliance. […]