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OpenAI introduces new ‘Trusted Contact’ safeguard for cases of possible self-harm
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OpenAI introduces new ‘Trusted Contact’ safeguard for cases of possible self-harm

OpenAI has introduced a 'Trusted Contact' safeguard feature for ChatGPT to help protect users who may be experiencing...

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Mira Murati’s deposition pulled back the curtain on Sam Altman’s ouster
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Mira Murati’s deposition pulled back the curtain on Sam Altman’s ouster

Mira Murati's deposition in the Musk v. Altman lawsuit has revealed new details about Sam Altman's abrupt ouster from...

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Elon Musk’s lawsuit is putting OpenAI’s safety record under the microscope
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Elon Musk’s lawsuit is putting OpenAI’s safety record under the microscope

Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI centers on whether the company's for-profit subsidiary aligns with its original...

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ChatGPT’s ‘Trusted Contact’ will alert loved ones of safety concerns
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ChatGPT’s ‘Trusted Contact’ will alert loved ones of safety concerns

OpenAI is launching a 'Trusted Contact' safety feature for ChatGPT that allows users to designate emergency contacts...

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Europe's answer to AI regulation complexity is to just delay most of it
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Europe's answer to AI regulation complexity is to just delay most of it

The EU has agreed on simplified AI regulations through the 'Digital Omnibus on AI,' pushing back high-risk AI...

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EU Nations Approve Deal to Roll Back AI Restrictions
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EU Nations Approve Deal to Roll Back AI Restrictions

EU nations have approved a provisional agreement to roll back AI restrictions, which now awaits formal endorsement from...

AI Business
The US and China are considering formal talks on AI
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The US and China are considering formal talks on AI

The US and China are exploring official talks on artificial intelligence, according to reports. This represents a...

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This Reggae Band Is in a Nightmare Battle Against AI Slop Remixes
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This Reggae Band Is in a Nightmare Battle Against AI Slop Remixes

Stick Figure's reggae song experienced unexpected chart success driven by unauthorized AI-generated remixes. The band...

Wired AI
Introducing Trusted Contact in ChatGPT
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Introducing Trusted Contact in ChatGPT

OpenAI is introducing Trusted Contact, an optional safety feature in ChatGPT that alerts a designated trusted person if...

OpenAI Blog
Musk’s biggest loyalist became his biggest liability
Ethics & RegulationOpenAI

Musk’s biggest loyalist became his biggest liability

Shivon Zilis testified in the Musk v. Altman trial, revealing her role as an advisor across Musk's AI portfolio (Tesla,...

The Verge AI
Barry Diller trusts Sam Altman. But ‘trust is irrelevant’ as AGI nears, he says.
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Barry Diller trusts Sam Altman. But ‘trust is irrelevant’ as AGI nears, he says.

Barry Diller expresses confidence in Sam Altman's leadership at OpenAI while cautioning that as AGI development...

TechCrunch AI
How David Sacks crashed and burned in the White House
Ethics & Regulation

How David Sacks crashed and burned in the White House

The article discusses David Sacks, the White House's AI and Crypto Czar, and reports that the Trump administration is...

The Verge AI
Mira Murati tells the court that she couldn’t trust Sam Altman’s words
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Mira Murati tells the court that she couldn’t trust Sam Altman’s words

Mira Murati, OpenAI's former CTO, testified under oath that CEO Sam Altman lied about safety standards for a new AI...

The Verge AI
Hackers Hate AI Slop Even More Than You Do
Ethics & Regulation

Hackers Hate AI Slop Even More Than You Do

Cybercriminals on underground forums are complaining about AI-generated content flooding platforms where they discuss...

Wired AI
US government increases AI suppliers and rethinks Anthropic’s role
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US government increases AI suppliers and rethinks Anthropic’s role

The US government has expanded its roster of approved AI suppliers for classified operations, adding Microsoft,...

AI News
Hasan Piker, Self-Described ‘Ayatollah of Woke,’ Wants AI to Die
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Hasan Piker, Self-Described ‘Ayatollah of Woke,’ Wants AI to Die

Far-left Twitch streamer Hasan Piker criticizes AI, arguing it is harmful to society and causing cognitive decline. The...

Wired AI
When Claude Hallucinates in Court: The Latham & Watkins Incident and What It Means for Attorney Liability
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When Claude Hallucinates in Court: The Latham & Watkins Incident and What It Means for Attorney Liability

A Latham & Watkins court filing in a case against Anthropic contained AI-generated hallucinations, raising questions...

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‘I Actually Thought He Was Going to Hit Me,’ OpenAI’s Greg Brockman Says of Elon Musk
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‘I Actually Thought He Was Going to Hit Me,’ OpenAI’s Greg Brockman Says of Elon Musk

OpenAI president Greg Brockman testified about a contentious 2017 meeting with Elon Musk where he felt physically...

Wired AI
US government now has pre-release access to AI models from five major labs for national security testing
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US government now has pre-release access to AI models from five major labs for national security testing

The US Department of Commerce has expanded its AI safety testing program to include Google DeepMind, Microsoft, and...

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