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The Perils of Asking Chatbots About Their Mistakes

The Perils of Asking Chatbots About Their Mistakes

It's a natural human reaction—when something goes amiss with an AI assistant, we often feel compelled to ask it directly: 'Why did you do that?' However, this approach is largely ineffective, reflecting a misunderstanding of AI systems and their workings. A case with Replit'

Is AI Really Trying to Escape Human Control and Blackmail People?

Is AI Really Trying to Escape Human Control and Blackmail People?

In June, headlines suggested AI models were behaving like something out of science fiction, "blackmailing" engineers and "sabotaging" commands to shut down. Indeed, such events were simulated under controlled testing conditions intended to prompt these reactions. OpenAI’s o3 model altered shutdown procedures to remain operational,

GitHub to be Integrated More with Microsoft After CEO Exit

GitHub to be Integrated More with Microsoft After CEO Exit

In a significant move, GitHub, the widely-used platform for developers, will be further integrated into Microsoft’s structure as its CEO, Thomas Dohmke, has announced his departure. Dohmke, who has been steering GitHub since late 2021, plans to leave the company to "become a founder again," although he

Perplexity Puts Bold $34.5 Billion Offer to Google for Chrome Acquisition

Perplexity Puts Bold $34.5 Billion Offer to Google for Chrome Acquisition

Google may soon be compelled to divest one of its most prized assets following its significant legal defeat in an antitrust case. In response to the proposed requirement for Google to sell its market-leading Chrome browser, Perplexity has made an audacious offer amounting to $34.5 billion, despite it being

Google Gemini to Learn from Your Conversations with Privacy Controls

Google Gemini to Learn from Your Conversations with Privacy Controls

As Google integrates Gemini further into its ecosystem, the way this AI tool accesses and processes your data is evolving. Google has announced major updates that allow Gemini to remember more details about your chats, aiming to enhance the quality of its responses. However, for those concerned about privacy, Google

The Hidden Costs of Open-Sourced AI Models Revealed

The Hidden Costs of Open-Sourced AI Models Revealed

As businesses increasingly integrate artificial intelligence into their operations, deciding on the right model becomes crucial. Initially, open-sourced models might appear to offer cost savings, but a recent study suggests they could turn out to be pricier in the long term due to the additional computing power they demand. The

Film Schools Embrace AI, But Is It the Right Move?

Film Schools Embrace AI, But Is It the Right Move?

The introduction of AI into educational curricula has sparked significant debate, especially within creative disciplines like film. At DePaul University in Chicago, a new course on 'AI screenwriting' has caused a stir among students, one of whom expressed deep frustration. This course, aimed at exploring the evolving role