The technology is far from the only existential risk our species faces. But weighing such cosmic fears can become a mind-bending exercise.
Category: Artificial Intelligence
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A.I. Could Possibly End Humanity. How Are Humans Supposed to Process That?
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The Next Terrorist Attack Is Predictable
The New York Times – On the Runway:A.I.-driven cyber and biological attacks threaten not just American lives, but also the American government.
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Apple’s New iPhone Duo Is Here. How Do Consumer Technology Journalists Review It?
The New York Times – Business:Here’s the process for vetting new smartphones and gadgets at The Times and Wirecutter.
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Anthropic Says It Blocked Possible Efforts to Build Biological Weapons
The New York Times – On the Runway:In a new report, the A.I. start-up added that it could not determine if the research was legitimate or nefarious, leading the company to shut down the work.
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A.I. Data Center Pollution Poses Health Threat, Former E.P.A. Officials Warn
The New York Times – Business:Air pollution from gas-fired power plants to run data centers is expected to add at least $20 billion in annual health care costs by 2028, the group warns.
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The Mathematician Crushed Between OpenAI and Anthropic Over a Math Problem
The New York Times – On the Runway:Tristan Buckmaster was on the path toward an important proof when one of the A.I. giants used its staggering resources to get there first.
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Could Your Chatbot Be Stealing Ideas From You? It’s a Thorny Question.
The New York Times – On the Runway:A controversy around OpenAI’s latest math proof raises a fear that might become increasingly common: that A.I. tools could take valuable insights from one user and hand them to another.
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Voters Are Asking A.I. About Elections. The Answers Can Vary by User.
The New York Times – Business:Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming a go-to stop for voters looking for information about political races. Researchers are studying the effects.
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I Worked on Safety at OpenAI. The Fix Isn’t Hard.
The New York Times – On the Runway:Even without government regulation, private companies can act on their own to address A.I. safety concerns.
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Anthropic Researchers Raise Alarm Over A.I. Acceleration, Warning of Threat to Humanity
The New York Times – On the Runway:Their warnings echo concerns that other artificial intelligence experts have voiced in recent months, as calls increase for a slowdown in the pace of development.