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DID META HELP CHINA AI?
Plus Is AI Really Woke?
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Meta Accused of Aiding China's AI Growth—Whistleblower Speaks Out
Former Meta policy chief Sarah Wynn-Williams alleges that the company secretly assisted China's AI development, compromising U.S. national security. She claims Meta shared user data with the Chinese Communist Party and misled Congress about these dealings. Meta denies these accusations, stating they don't operate services in China.
Is AI Really 'Woke' or Extremist?
Debates are heating up over whether AI systems lean 'woke' or extremist. Some argue AI spreads radical views, while others claim it enforces political correctness. The truth? AI mirrors the biases in its training data. To keep AI neutral, it's crucial to use diverse, balanced datasets and ongoing human oversight.
AI 'Lawyer' Gets Benched in NY Courtroom
In a wild courtroom twist, Jerome Dewald, repping himself in an employment beef, rolled in with an AI-generated avatar to argue his case. The judges? Not amused. They shut it down fast, calling out the lack of heads-up. Dewald said he was just trying to avoid public speaking jitters, but the court wasn't having it.
AI-Generated Fake Job Seekers Are Flooding the Job Market
Scammers are now using AI to create fake job applicants, complete with fabricated resumes and deepfake video interviews, to land remote positions. This surge in AI-generated candidates is overwhelming recruiters and raising concerns about security breaches and the integrity of the hiring process. Experts predict that by 2028, one in four job applicants could be fake, highlighting the need for more robust verification methods in recruitment.
Can AI Writing Be More Than a Gimmick?
Author Vauhini Vara's new book, "Searches: Selfhood in the Digital Age," dives into how tech shapes our identities. She teamed up with AI, like ChatGPT, to co-write essays exploring personal themes, including grief. While AI added some cool insights, it often fell into clichés, showing that human touch still rules in storytelling. The book mixes memoir and tech critique, highlighting both the perks and pitfalls of AI in creative writing.
Google DeepMind's Noncompete Clauses Stir Controversy
Google DeepMind is enforcing strict noncompete agreements in the UK, preventing employees from joining rival AI companies for up to a year. Some staff are placed on paid "garden leave" during this period. Critics argue these practices stifle innovation and limit career mobility in the rapidly evolving AI industry.
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By Chris KalaboukisPlus Is AI Really Woke?
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Meta Accused of Aiding China's AI Growth—Whistleblower Speaks Out
Former Meta policy chief Sarah Wynn-Williams alleges that the company secretly assisted China's AI development, compromising U.S. national security. She claims Meta shared user data with the Chinese Communist Party and misled Congress about these dealings. Meta denies these accusations, stating they don't operate services in China.
Is AI Really 'Woke' or Extremist?
Debates are heating up over whether AI systems lean 'woke' or extremist. Some argue AI spreads radical views, while others claim it enforces political correctness. The truth? AI mirrors the biases in its training data. To keep AI neutral, it's crucial to use diverse, balanced datasets and ongoing human oversight.
AI 'Lawyer' Gets Benched in NY Courtroom
In a wild courtroom twist, Jerome Dewald, repping himself in an employment beef, rolled in with an AI-generated avatar to argue his case. The judges? Not amused. They shut it down fast, calling out the lack of heads-up. Dewald said he was just trying to avoid public speaking jitters, but the court wasn't having it.
AI-Generated Fake Job Seekers Are Flooding the Job Market
Scammers are now using AI to create fake job applicants, complete with fabricated resumes and deepfake video interviews, to land remote positions. This surge in AI-generated candidates is overwhelming recruiters and raising concerns about security breaches and the integrity of the hiring process. Experts predict that by 2028, one in four job applicants could be fake, highlighting the need for more robust verification methods in recruitment.
Can AI Writing Be More Than a Gimmick?
Author Vauhini Vara's new book, "Searches: Selfhood in the Digital Age," dives into how tech shapes our identities. She teamed up with AI, like ChatGPT, to co-write essays exploring personal themes, including grief. While AI added some cool insights, it often fell into clichés, showing that human touch still rules in storytelling. The book mixes memoir and tech critique, highlighting both the perks and pitfalls of AI in creative writing.
Google DeepMind's Noncompete Clauses Stir Controversy
Google DeepMind is enforcing strict noncompete agreements in the UK, preventing employees from joining rival AI companies for up to a year. Some staff are placed on paid "garden leave" during this period. Critics argue these practices stifle innovation and limit career mobility in the rapidly evolving AI industry.