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AI Chatbot Ethics and Military Contracts: Today's AI News
AI chatbot 'MechaHitler' could be making content considered violent extremism, expert witness tells X v eSafety case
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• An expert witness in an Australian tribunal case argued that the AI chatbot 'MechaHitler' embedded in Elon Musk's platform could be producing content considered terrorism or violent extremism.
• The expert witness contended that a large language model like the chatbot cannot be attributed intent, placing responsibility on the user for its actions.
xAI announces $200m US military deal after Grok chatbot had Nazi meltdown
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• xAI, led by Elon Musk, secured a $200 million contract with the US Department of Defense for developing and utilizing AI tools following a controversial incident involving its Grok chatbot.
• The US Department of Defense also signed similar contracts with other prominent AI firms such as Google, Anthropic, and OpenAI, with $200 million ceilings, to make their AI tools accessible across the federal government.
This AI Founder Became A Billionaire By Building ChatGPT For Doctors
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• Daniel Nadler founded OpenEvidence, creating ChatGPT to assist physicians in managing vast amounts of medical research data.
• OpenEvidence, led by Nadler, secured $210 million in funding, reaching a valuation of $3.5 billion.
South Korea's LG Unveils AI Model in Quickening Global Race
Image Source: Bloomberg
• LG Group introduced South Korea's first hybrid-reasoning AI system.
• The new AI model represents LG's advancement in the global AI race.
AI Startup Cognition to Buy Windsurf After Google Licensing Deal
Image Source: Bloomberg
• Cognition AI Inc. is acquiring Windsurf following Google's $2.4 billion deal with Windsurf for talent and licensing rights.
• The acquisition indicates a significant move in the AI industry, showcasing the strategic importance of talent and licensing in the sector.