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AI News: False Alerts, Cancer Diagnosis, AI Consciousness Risks
Your phone buzzes with a news alert. But what if AI wrote it – and it's not true? | Archie Bland
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• Apple's artificial intelligence system generated inaccurate news alerts, including false information about public figures.
• The BBC raised concerns about the impact of AI-generated false news on its reputation, prompting Apple to temporarily halt the tool.
NHS to launch world's biggest trial of AI breast cancer diagnosis
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• The NHS is launching the world's biggest trial of artificial intelligence to detect breast cancer, aiming to speed up testing and reduce radiologists' workload by around half.
• AI will be used to analyze two-thirds of at least 700,000 mammograms in England to determine its accuracy and reliability compared to human radiologists.
AI systems could be 'caused to suffer' if consciousness achieved, says research
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• AI systems capable of feelings or self-awareness may be harmed if technology is developed irresponsibly, as per an open letter signed by over 100 AI experts.
• Concerns are raised by experts that rapid advances in AI could lead to the development of AI systems that could be considered sentient, prompting the need for responsible research into AI consciousness.
Tesla Supplier Panasonic to Cut Costs to Support Shift Into AI
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• Panasonic Holdings Corp. is planning to reduce fixed costs by restructuring personnel and cutting underperforming business units to support a transition into AI-related ventures.
• The shift in focus for Panasonic includes investing in more profitable sectors like providing power solutions for AI data centers.
Salesforce Cutting 1,000 Roles While Hiring Salespeople for AI
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• Salesforce is cutting 1,000 roles while hiring salespeople specifically for AI products.
• The company is focusing on selling new artificial intelligence products amidst the job cuts.