Computing

Auto Added by WPeMatico

Advanced AI threatens global financial stability, says Bank of England boss

ai, AI (Artificial Intelligence), Andrew Bailey, Artificial Intelligence, Bonds, Business, Computing, Cybercrime, Cyberwar, Economics, financial sector, G20, Global economy, Hacking, Internet, Regulators, Stock markets, Technology, World news

Andrew Bailey warns G20 members about risk of cyber-disruption spreading ‘across jurisdictions’The Bank of England’s governor, Andrew Bailey, has joined the throng of figures warning about the global risks posed by the most advanced artificial intelligence technology.In a two-page letter sent to international finance ministers and central bank governors as part of his role as […]

Advanced AI threatens global financial stability, says Bank of England boss Read More »

Black Box: episode 6 – Shut it down? – podcast

ai, AI (Artificial Intelligence), Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Technology

Revisited: Guardian journalist Michael Safi looks into the world of artificial intelligence, exploring the dangers and promises it holds for societyToday in Focus is on a summer break and will be back with new episodes from 1 September. In the meantime, we are bringing you season one of Black Box, before the launch of season

Black Box: episode 6 – Shut it down? – podcast Read More »

AI’s worst disasters will arrive unannounced | Letters

Academics, ai, AI (Artificial Intelligence), Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Nuclear weapons, Technology, Technology policy, UK news

Dr Simon Nieder on the global efforts needed to curb the threats posed by AI. Plus letters from Dr Anthony Harris and David KylerTimothy Garton Ash is right that serious artificial intelligence risks demand international action, but “AI Hiroshima” may be the wrong picture (Would even an AI disaster on the scale of Hiroshima be

AI’s worst disasters will arrive unannounced | Letters Read More »

Sharp rise in incidents of AI escaping users’ control, research finds

ai, AI (Artificial Intelligence), Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Technology, UK news

Exclusive: Number of times AI lies, ignores instructions and pursues goals in harmful ways almost doubles in JulyIncidents of AIs escaping users’ control to lie, ignore instructions and pursue goals in harmful ways have hit a new high, according to research that also suggests the severity of deception and misalignment is worsening.Analysis of real-world loss

Sharp rise in incidents of AI escaping users’ control, research finds Read More »

Labour rejects Zack Polanski’s call to ‘slam brakes’ on building AI datacentres

ai, AI (Artificial Intelligence), Artificial Intelligence, Business, Computing, Datacentres - UK, Energy, Environment, Environment policy, Green party, Labour, Politics, Technology, Technology policy, Technology sector, UK news, Water, Zack Polanski

Government says Green leader’s proposed moratorium on ‘energy-guzzling’ AI projects would be disaster for economyLabour has rejected calls to pause construction of major AI infrastructure in Britain after the Green party leader, Zack Polanski, said it was time to “slam the brakes on these energy-guzzling, water-guzzling datacentres”.The government hit back at the opposition party’s proposal

Labour rejects Zack Polanski’s call to ‘slam brakes’ on building AI datacentres Read More »

Black Box: episode 5 – The white mask – podcast

ai, AI (Artificial Intelligence), Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Facial recognition, Michigan, Technology, US crime

Revisited: Guardian journalist Michael Safi looks into the world of artificial intelligence, exploring the dangers and promises it holds for societyToday in Focus is on a summer break and will be back with new episodes from 1 September. In the meantime, we are bringing you season one of Black Box, before the launch of season

Black Box: episode 5 – The white mask – podcast Read More »

Everyone hates datacentres. Do we really need them? – video

ai, AI (Artificial Intelligence), Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Datacentres, Datacentres - UK

AI companies have promised us world-shifting technology. But there’s a cost: loud, unsightly datacentres that drain environmental resources. As the government pushes their rapid growth, can local communities do anything to push back? Madeleine Finlay speaks to the Guardian’s global technology reporter Aisha Down about the backlash to datacentres across the UK and around the

Everyone hates datacentres. Do we really need them? – video Read More »

Black Box: The Chatbots: a new series from The Guardian Investigates – trailer

ai, AI (Artificial Intelligence), Artificial Intelligence, chatbots, ChatGPT, Computing, Consciousness, Science, Technology, UK news

People are becoming convinced AI chatbots have helped them make scientific breakthroughs, cure diseases or invent new technologies. What does this reveal about a technology used by more than a billion people? A new series from The Guardian Investigates, coming soon Continue reading…

Black Box: The Chatbots: a new series from The Guardian Investigates – trailer Read More »

Everyone hates datacentres. Do we really need them? – podcast

ai, AI (Artificial Intelligence), Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Datacentres, Datacentres - UK, Science, Technology

AI companies have promised us world-shifting technology. But there’s a cost: loud, unsightly datacentres that drain environmental resources. As the government pushes their rapid growth, can local communities do anything to push back? Madeleine Finlay speaks to the Guardian’s global technology reporter Aisha Down about the backlash to datacentres across the UK and around the

Everyone hates datacentres. Do we really need them? – podcast Read More »

Black Box: episode 4 – Bing and I – podcast

ai, AI (Artificial Intelligence), Artificial Intelligence, Cancer, Cancer research, Computing, Health, Medical research, Technology

Revisited: Guardian journalist Michael Safi looks into the world of artificial intelligence, exploring the dangers and promises it holds for societyToday in Focus is on a summer break and will be back with new episodes from 1 September. In the meantime, we are bringing you season one of Black Box, before the launch of season

Black Box: episode 4 – Bing and I – podcast Read More »