Jul 13 ChatGPT creator OpenAI signs deal with AP to license news stories By Matt O'Brien, Associated Press The arrangement involves OpenAI licensing part of AP's text archive, while AP will leverage OpenAI's technology and product expertise, the two organizations said in a joint statement. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Continue reading
Jun 20 WATCH: Biden discusses risks, promises of artificial intelligence with tech leaders in San Francisco By Josh Boak, Associated Press The Biden administration is seeking to figure out how to regulate the emergent field of AI, looking for ways to nurture its potential for economic growth and national security and protect against its potential dangers. Continue reading
May 30 Artificial intelligence raises risk of extinction, experts warn By Matt O'Brien, Associated Press The statement posted online Tuesday says that "mitigating the risk of extinction from AI should be a global priority alongside other societal-scale risks such as pandemics and nuclear war."… Continue reading
May 23 White House unveils new efforts to guide federally backed research of artificial intelligence By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Among the moves unveiled by the administration was a tweak to the United States' strategic plan on artificial intelligence research to add greater emphasis on international collaboration with allies. Continue reading
May 16 Watch 10:55 Why artificial intelligence developers say regulation is needed to keep AI in check By William Brangham, Courtney Norris, Jonah Anderson Artificial intelligence was a focus on Capitol Hill Tuesday. Many believe AI could revolutionize, and perhaps upend, considerable aspects of our lives. At a Senate hearing, some said AI could be as momentous as the industrial revolution and others warned… Continue watching
May 15 WATCH: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testifies before Senate Judiciary Committee By Matt O'Brien, Associated Press “As this technology advances, we understand that people are anxious about how it could change the way we live. We are too," OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testified at a Senate hearing Tuesday. Continue reading
May 09 In global rush to regulate AI, Europe Union rules set to be trailblazer By Kelvin Chan, Associated Press The EU's sweeping regulations — covering any provider of AI services or products — are expected to be approved by a European Parliament committee Thursday. Continue reading
Mar 31 Italy temporarily blocks ChatGPT over privacy concerns By Frances D'Emilio, Matt O'Brien, Associated Press The Italian Data Protection Authority said it was taking provisional action “until ChatGPT respects privacy,” including temporarily limiting the company from processing Italian users' data. Continue reading
Feb 25 Watch 5:55 Concerns rise over treatment of human workers behind AI technology By Lisa Desjardins, Andrew Corkery Artificial intelligence is now woven into things we see and do every day, from searching on Google to filing taxes to using speak-to-text on a phone. Thought by many to be powered only by computers, the technology often relies on… Continue watching
Feb 14 Some educators embrace ChatGPT as a new teaching tool By Jocelyn Gecker, Associated Press “This is the future,” said one teacher, who describes ChatGPT as just the latest technology in his 17 years of teaching that prompted concerns about the potential for cheating. Continue reading