Unequal AI Access Exacerbates Global Inequalities: UN Pushes for Inclusive Governance
A McKinsey survey shows 72% of companies use AI, but unequal access to technology and data risks exacerbating global inequalities, prompting UN efforts for inclusive AI governance through international collaboration, as discussed by Renata Dwan, a UN advisor, at the Doha Forum.
Unequal AI Access Exacerbates Global Inequalities: UN Pushes for Inclusive Governance
A McKinsey survey shows 72% of companies use AI, but unequal access to technology and data risks exacerbating global inequalities, prompting UN efforts for inclusive AI governance through international collaboration, as discussed by Renata Dwan, a UN advisor, at the Doha Forum.
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48% Bias Score
AI to Boost Russia's GDP by 11.2 Trillion Rubles by 2030
At Moscow's AI Journey conference, Deputy Prime Minister Maxim Oreshkin announced that AI will contribute 11.2 trillion rubles to Russia's GDP by 2030, while Sberbank projects 424-450 billion rubles in internal efficiency gains by 2025. Concerns were raised about the cultural bias in global language...
AI to Boost Russia's GDP by 11.2 Trillion Rubles by 2030
At Moscow's AI Journey conference, Deputy Prime Minister Maxim Oreshkin announced that AI will contribute 11.2 trillion rubles to Russia's GDP by 2030, while Sberbank projects 424-450 billion rubles in internal efficiency gains by 2025. Concerns were raised about the cultural bias in global language...
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52% Bias Score
Character.AI Implements New Safety Features After Lawsuits Alleging Harm to Minors
Facing two lawsuits alleging its chatbots inappropriately interacted with underage users, Character.AI announced new safety features including separate LLMs for teens and adults, improved detection systems, and parental controls launching in 2025.
Character.AI Implements New Safety Features After Lawsuits Alleging Harm to Minors
Facing two lawsuits alleging its chatbots inappropriately interacted with underage users, Character.AI announced new safety features including separate LLMs for teens and adults, improved detection systems, and parental controls launching in 2025.
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32% Bias Score
Reddit Launches AI-Powered Chatbot "Reddit Answers", Utilizing Internal Data
Reddit launched "Reddit Answers," an AI-powered chatbot that uses only its internal data, creating a unique feature that provides curated summaries and links to related Reddit conversations, contrasting with broader internet-based AI chatbots.
Reddit Launches AI-Powered Chatbot "Reddit Answers", Utilizing Internal Data
Reddit launched "Reddit Answers," an AI-powered chatbot that uses only its internal data, creating a unique feature that provides curated summaries and links to related Reddit conversations, contrasting with broader internet-based AI chatbots.
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40% Bias Score
AI, Unemployment, and the Universal Basic Income Debate
AI's potential to automate jobs sparks debate over Universal Basic Income (UBI), an unconditional payment to all citizens to address potential widespread unemployment; however, technological challenges, societal concerns, and political hurdles remain.
AI, Unemployment, and the Universal Basic Income Debate
AI's potential to automate jobs sparks debate over Universal Basic Income (UBI), an unconditional payment to all citizens to address potential widespread unemployment; however, technological challenges, societal concerns, and political hurdles remain.
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48% Bias Score
Sberbank Unveils Family of AI-Powered Robots at AI Journey Conference
Sberbank's Robotics Center presented four new AI-powered robots at the AI Journey conference: Topa (an animatronic robot), Kuba (for walking algorithm research), Crab (a two-armed assistant), and Slone (a question-answering assistant), showcasing advancements in AI and robotics.
Sberbank Unveils Family of AI-Powered Robots at AI Journey Conference
Sberbank's Robotics Center presented four new AI-powered robots at the AI Journey conference: Topa (an animatronic robot), Kuba (for walking algorithm research), Crab (a two-armed assistant), and Slone (a question-answering assistant), showcasing advancements in AI and robotics.
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40% Bias Score
Google's Gemini 2.0: Focus Shifts to Utility and AI Agent Development
Google is improving its Gemini language model with a focus on utility and developing multiple AI agents like Project Mariner, which can utilize Google products, while competitors like OpenAI focus on powerful language models like GPT-4.
Google's Gemini 2.0: Focus Shifts to Utility and AI Agent Development
Google is improving its Gemini language model with a focus on utility and developing multiple AI agents like Project Mariner, which can utilize Google products, while competitors like OpenAI focus on powerful language models like GPT-4.
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36% Bias Score
Google's Mariner: AI Agent Automates Web Tasks via Chrome
Google launched Mariner, an AI agent powered by Gemini 2.0, which automates web tasks via Chrome; it's currently in limited release but promises to reshape online interactions by 2025, though accuracy and regulatory challenges remain.
Google's Mariner: AI Agent Automates Web Tasks via Chrome
Google launched Mariner, an AI agent powered by Gemini 2.0, which automates web tasks via Chrome; it's currently in limited release but promises to reshape online interactions by 2025, though accuracy and regulatory challenges remain.
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44% Bias Score
IAF's use of AI and international cooperation crucial in Syria airstrikes
IDF Maj.-Gen. (res.) Eitan Ben Eliyahu discussed Israel's recent wide-ranging airstrikes in Syria, highlighting the IAF's use of AI and the challenges of long-range operations requiring international cooperation and advanced technologies to counter threats like those posed by Iran.
IAF's use of AI and international cooperation crucial in Syria airstrikes
IDF Maj.-Gen. (res.) Eitan Ben Eliyahu discussed Israel's recent wide-ranging airstrikes in Syria, highlighting the IAF's use of AI and the challenges of long-range operations requiring international cooperation and advanced technologies to counter threats like those posed by Iran.
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44% Bias Score
AI Adoption in Russia: 58% View AI as a Work Assistant, Driving Demand for AI Literacy
A Rambler&Co and Sberbank survey of 18,704 Russians (October 21-25, 2024) shows 58% see AI as a work assistant, 19% as competition, and 41% use or plan to learn AI tools; 57% support integrating AI education into schools and universities.
AI Adoption in Russia: 58% View AI as a Work Assistant, Driving Demand for AI Literacy
A Rambler&Co and Sberbank survey of 18,704 Russians (October 21-25, 2024) shows 58% see AI as a work assistant, 19% as competition, and 41% use or plan to learn AI tools; 57% support integrating AI education into schools and universities.
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48% Bias Score
Greek E-commerce Booms, but Skills Gap Hinders Further Growth
Greek businesses generated €31.5 billion in e-commerce revenue in 2024, a 25.8% increase from 2023; however, challenges remain in accessing high-speed internet and skilled IT professionals.
Greek E-commerce Booms, but Skills Gap Hinders Further Growth
Greek businesses generated €31.5 billion in e-commerce revenue in 2024, a 25.8% increase from 2023; however, challenges remain in accessing high-speed internet and skilled IT professionals.
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8% Bias Score
AI's Impact: Artists Offer Diverse Perspectives on Technology's Societal Role
Three artists were commissioned by Google to create speculative photography exploring AI's societal impact. Max Pinckers' photo "Accidental Convergence" depicts six couriers unexpectedly gathering in Brussels due to an AI navigation system glitch, highlighting the potential for AI errors to disrupt ...
AI's Impact: Artists Offer Diverse Perspectives on Technology's Societal Role
Three artists were commissioned by Google to create speculative photography exploring AI's societal impact. Max Pinckers' photo "Accidental Convergence" depicts six couriers unexpectedly gathering in Brussels due to an AI navigation system glitch, highlighting the potential for AI errors to disrupt ...
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24% Bias Score