AI & Machine Learning

The problems of technology were there before Trump and will be there after.

As A.I. capabilities accelerate, the technologist is shocked by the “complete lack of engagement” with the question of how to manage its risks.

If I do not treat writing as essential for achieving thought, it is not clear why I should force my students to.

AI tools can do the basics but employers say local language skills help build relationships and understand cultural nuances

Are you using artificial intelligence without even knowing it? And what’s behind the wave of doomsday warnings?

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has decided to cancel the release of its latest agentic model Astra 6.1 because it did not meet safety standards. Rival AI firm Anthropic, meanwhile, is dedicating a large majority of its IPO prospectus to laying out the risk factors associated with AI, according to Reuters. Also in this edition:

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Our early guidelines for safety cases in frontier AI training cover technical safeguards, operational practices, and investigating misalignment incidents

The company detailed how A.I. agents gained access to four government websites and acknowledged mishandling its response.

See how groups aligned with Anthropic and OpenAI have funneled millions into the fight for control of Congress.