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Humans Aren’t Mentally Ready for an AI-Saturated ‘Post-Truth World’
The AI era promises a flood of disinformation, deepfakes, and hallucinated “facts.” Psychologists are only beginning to grapple with the implications.
AI vs AI: Next front in phishing wars
Threat intelligence firm Abnormal Software is seeing cybercriminals using generative AI to go phishing; the same technology is part of the defense. The post AI vs AI: Next front in phishing wars appeared first on TechRepublic.
AI could replace humans in social science research
Researchers look at how AI (large language models or LLMs in particular) could change the nature of social science research.
Envisioning the future of computing
MIT students share ideas, aspirations, and vision for how advances in computing stand to transform society in a competition hosted by the Social and Ethical Responsibilities of Computing.
How to Live Well, Love AI, and Party Like a 6-Year-Old
WIRED cofounder Kevin Kelly believes tech ultimately bends towards good—you just might have to wait a while. For now, he's got a book of life advice.
This Is the Worst Part of the AI Hype Cycle
Feeling hype burnout? You’re not alone.
Stack Overflow Didn’t Ask How Bad Its Gender Problem Is This Year
The coding hub’s 2022 survey found that 92 percent of its users were men. This time around it simply dropped the question.
How to use Google Bard with Google Sheets
Learn how to prompt Bard to produce content and calculations that you can export or copy to a Google Sheet. The post How to use Google Bard with Google Sheets appeared first on TechRepublic.
Are public or proprietary generative AI solutions right for your business? Interview with expert Aaron Kalb
AI like ChatGPT are trained on the internet, while proprietary datasets use a business’ own data. Former Siri engineer Aaron Kalb tells how to choose between public and proprietary AI. The post Are public or proprietary generative AI solutions right for your business? Interview with expert Aaron Kalb appeared first on TechRepublic.
Novo Nordisk to support MIT postdocs working at the intersection of AI and life sciences
MIT-Novo Nordisk Artificial Intelligence Postdoctoral Fellows Program will support up to 10 postdocs annually over five years.
If art is how we express our humanity, where does AI fit in?
MIT postdoc Ziv Epstein SM ’19, PhD ’23 discusses issues arising from the use of generative AI to make art and other media.
Good News! China and the US Are Talking About AI Dangers
Scientists from the world’s two superpowers are concerned about the risks of AI—which may offer a bridge to developing global regulations.
Quiz: Can you spot images created by AI?
Test your skills at detecting AI-generated images with Bitesize's monthly AI or real quiz.
AI 'godfather' Yann LeCun says it won't destroy jobs forever
Prof Yann LeCun says fears that AI will pose a threat to humanity are "preposterously ridiculous".
Meta scientist Yann LeCun says AI won't destroy jobs forever
Prof Yann LeCun says fears that AI will pose a threat to humanity are "preposterously ridiculous".
AI 'godfather' Prof Yan LeCun says it won't take over the world
Prof Yann LeCun says fears that AI will pose a threat to humanity are "preposterously ridiculous".
AI 'godfather' Prof Yann LeCun says it won't take over the world
Prof Yann LeCun says fears that AI will pose a threat to humanity are "preposterously ridiculous".
David Autor named NOMIS 2023 Distinguished Scientist
NOMIS Foundation honors the Ford Professor of Economics for his contributions to understanding the effects of technological change and globalization on jobs and earnings prospects for workers.
Google’s New AI Tool Is About to Make Online Shopping Even Easier
The generative AI tool lets you “try on” clothes from hundreds of brands by displaying them on models of a wide array of sizes and skin colors.
ChatGPT Is Unoriginal—and Exactly What Humans Need
The technology can help cut through buzzwordy “solutions” and serve as a shortcut for jumpstarting creativity.
