Tech giant Alibaba integrates ChatGPT-like chatbot Tongyi Qianwen into collaboration tool DingTalk as it seeks to roll out AI across its offerings
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TUC Warns Workers Left Exposed To AI-Made Decisions
Trades Union Congress warns workers are being left without protections from life-changing decisions made by automated AI tools
Photographer Refuses Major Award For Image Created Using AI
Photographer Boris Eldagsen refuses prize from Sony World Photography Awards after revealing his image was created using AI
Education Firm Offers GPT-4 Powered Tool Amidst Controversy
US education software firm Chegg announces CheggMate, powered by OpenAI's GPT-4, amidst controversy around AI chatbots in the classroom
Silicon UK In Focus Podcast: Privacy-Preserving Machine Learning
Often machine learning models don’t have all the information they need to deliver effective insights. In the security space in particular, it’s now possible to build machine learning models that have sensitive information included in t ...
OpenAI To Offer Bug Bounties Up To $20,000
Bug bounty program introduced by OpenAI, to track down and eliminate vulnerabilities, bugs, or security flaws
US Government Looks To Establish Rules For AI
US Commerce Department requests public comments on AI accountability measures, in first step for AI governance rules
China’s SenseTime Shows AI Chat, Image Tools
Chinese AI firm SenseTime shows ChatGPT-style chatbot as well as AI-powered image and 3D content creation tools
Alibaba Launches ChatGPT-Like AI Chatbot
Chinese tech giant Alibaba launches ChatGPT-style AI chatbot called Tongyi Qianwen, plans to integrate across all products
Amazon’s $1.7bn iRobot Acquisition Triggers UK Antitrust Inquiry
UK's antitrust regulator begins investigation of Amazon's proposed smart home acquisition of Roomba maker iRobot
OpenAI Faces Possible Defamation Lawsuit Over ChatGPT Content
A mayor in Australia has warned he may sue OpenAI if the firm does not correct false bribery claims by ChatGPT
Martha Lane-Fox Warns Against AI ‘Hysteria’
Lastminute.com founder Martha Lane-Fox warns against AI 'hysteria' and calls for 'reasonable conversations' amidst ChatGPT frenzy
Italy Bans ChatGPT Over Personal Data Risk
Italian data regulator bans ChatGPT in country and opens probe into whether chatbot's data collection complies with GDPR
Advanced AI Poses Risk To Humanity, Open Letter Warns
Big names including Steve Wozniak and Elon Musk warn race to develop AI systems is out of control, urges six month pause
Government Sets Out ‘Adaptable’ AI Plan
White paper sets out UK government's approach to artificial intelligence (AI) and seeks feedback from AI professionals
Google’s Bard Sides With US Prosecutors In Antitrust Case
Google's Bard chatbot sides with US Department of Justice in advertising antitrust case, in latest embarrassment for tech giant
France Set To Legalise AI-Powered Surveillance For Olympics
French National Assembly set to approve 'intelligent' AI-powered surveillance to safeguard 2024 Paris Olympics, amidst human rights outcry
Baidu Shows Corporate Chatbot Skills In Closed Session
Baidu shows corporate-focussed chatbot capabilities in closed-door session, but lack of press event triggers investor worries
Bill Gates: OpenAI GPT Most Important Tech Advance Since 1980
Biggest advance since the GUI. Bill Gates says OpenAI’s GPT AI model is the most revolutionary advance in past 40 years
OpenAI Fixes Bug With ChatGPT That Exposed User Chats
Chief executive of OpenAI admits “significant issue” in ChatGPT has now been fixed, after user chat titles were exposed
Google Releases Bard Chatbot To Public
Google releases Bard chatbot to limited number of users as it responds to unexpected popularity of Microsoft-backed ChatGPT
Baidu Shares Rise On Positive Ernie AI Reviews
Chinese search engine Baidu sees shares rise after analysts write positively about its Ernie chatbot competitor to Microsoft-backed ChatGPT
Microsoft Adds OpenAI Tech ‘Copilot’ To Word, Excel
Redmond continues its aggressive integration of AI into its products, with AI features dubbed Copilot, for Office, Excel
Google Glass Ends For Business Users
End of the road. Business successor to Google Glass known as Glass Enterprise, is to halt enterprise sales and stop software support
Budget 2023: Industry Reaction To Quantum Investments etc
UK is the world's third largest tech economy, so Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt’s spring 'growth' budget has generated some reaction
Budget 2023: Chancellor Pledges £2.5 Billion For Quantum Computing
With UK predicted to avoid recession, spring budget by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announces funding injections into tech sector
Autonomy’s Mike Lynch Fights US Extradition Attempt
Co-founder and former CEO of Autonomy Dr Mike Lynch asks High Court in London to block his extradition to the US
OpenAI Announces ChatGPT Upgrade Called GPT-4
Upgrade to popular AI chatbot ChatGPT with the release of GPT-4, which promises to be more creative and less biased
US Chamber Of Commerce Seeks AI Regulation
Largest lobbying group in the United States calls for regulation of AI technology over national security concerns and impact on growth
ChatGPT Added To Salesforce’s Slack
Salesforce and OpenAI introduce the ChatGPT app for Slack, in an effort to add artificial intelligence to business software