Anthropic Thinks Its Own Success Is Key to Making AI Safe
…build cutting-edge AI in order to be a serious player at the table who can talk about what cutting-edge AI systems look like, what risks they pose, and pushing for…
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When Satellite Data Becomes a Weapon
…If we can’t document it and fact-check it, they can continue to create a narrative and sell it to their people.” Victoria Samson, chief director of space security and stability…
Meta Tapped a Pentagon Supplier to Prototype Face Recognition for Its Glasses
…and Data Project at the Center for Democracy and Technology. “But consumer-facing companies clearly crave access to high-powered facial recognition technology,” he says. “And without proper checks, the risks of…
Silicon Valley Is Spending Millions to Stop One of Its Own
…So let’s talk about health care and my housing policy and transportation and all these other things. But they have made clear that this is a big evolving issue, and so…
A Dark-Money Campaign Is Paying Influencers to Frame Chinese AI as a Threat
…s AI advancement as a serious risk to the safety and well-being of Americans. “They want a push to mention China and America and why beating China is so important,” says…
FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez Will Fight for Press Freedom—Until Trump Fires Her
…They appointed an ombudsperson, who's supposed to field complaints about the content of CBS, and they agreed to eliminate their diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. All of this was pressured by…
The New Wild West of AI Kids’ Toys
…That same month, US senators Amy Klobuchar, Maria Cantwell, and Ed Markey called on the Consumer Product Safety Commission to address the potential safety risks of these devices. And on April 20…
Shop Smart: How to Avoid Scams and Mid Products on Amazon
…and legitimate, you do need to be aware of the risks when you're shopping. The site has problems with fake reviews and counterfeit items. Amazon has fairly good return policies, including…
Why Apple Might Put Cameras Into Its Next AirPods
…There’s a more cynical view that Apple is spending its cash to secure patents for all sorts of wearable, post-smartphone designs and features to shut out competitors. The biggest mystery…
How to Block Spammers, Scammers, and Telemarketers on Your Phone
…your data or fail to hold it securely. Do some homework before trying a third-party app, and keep their business model and privacy policy in mind. Power up with unlimited access…