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AI Revolution Forecasted; Google Drops AI Ethics Pledge
AI 'godfather' predicts another revolution in the tech in next five years
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• Yann LeCun, chief AI scientist at Meta, predicts another revolution in AI technology within the next five years, highlighting the need for new breakthroughs for systems to better understand and interact with the physical world.
• LeCun emphasizes that current AI systems are too limited to develop domestic robots and fully automated cars, indicating a need for significant advancements in AI capabilities to achieve these goals.
Google owner drops promise not to use AI for weapons
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• Alphabet, the owner of Google, has removed its pledge to not use artificial intelligence for purposes such as developing weapons and surveillance tools.
• The updated ethical guidelines around AI no longer include the commitment to avoid pursuing technologies that could cause harm.
Korea Nuclear Plant Operator Blocks AI Services On Security Fear
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• Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co. blocked all AI services, including DeepSeek and ChatGPT, from its systems over security concerns.
• The decision to block AI services was made by the state-run operator of nuclear reactors in South Korea.
Head of US AI Safety Institute to Leave as Trump Shifts Course
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• Head of US AI Safety Institute is stepping down, creating uncertainty about the future of the group under the Trump administration.
• This development indicates a shift in the course of AI initiatives within the US government.
Will AI revolutionise drug development? Researchers say it depends on how it's used
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• AI is being increasingly used in drug discovery and development, with platforms like AlphaFold showcasing the technology's potential to accelerate the process.
• Despite the excitement around AI in drug development, there is skepticism among some industry veterans who consider AI's role in drug discovery to be "nonsense."