More Tech Experts , Issue Warning About Possible Threat , of Artificial Intelligence.
NBC reports that leading experts in artificial
intelligence have released a statement warning that
the technology could lead to the end of the human race.
Mitigating the risk of extinction from
AI should be a global priority alongside
other societal-scale risks such as
pandemics and nuclear war, Center for AI Safety statement, via NBC.
On May 30, the warning was issued via a statement posted
on the website of the Center for AI Safety, a nonprofit
organization headquartered in San Francisco.
The statement was signed by nearly 400 people
including AI executives from Google and
Microsoft, as well as Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI. .
The statement was signed by nearly 400 people
including AI executives from Google and
Microsoft, as well as Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI. .
The statement, which was also signed by 200 academics, comes as the most recent warning to be
issued by experts in AI technology.
The statement, which was also signed by 200 academics, comes as the most recent warning to be
issued by experts in AI technology.
NBC reports that just two months ago, a different group
of tech leaders including Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak,
and Tesla CEO Elon Musk issued a similar warning.
NBC reports that just two months ago, a different group
of tech leaders including Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak,
and Tesla CEO Elon Musk issued a similar warning.
The warning came in the form of
a petition calling for a "pause" on large-scale
AI research that has yet to be heeded.
NBC reports that despite announcing plans to address AI,
the White House has yet to show signs of an imminent
plan for large-scale regulation of the emerging industry.
NBC reports that despite announcing plans to address AI,
the White House has yet to show signs of an imminent
plan for large-scale regulation of the emerging industry.
However, other experts see the warnings
as overhyping and overpromising
on the theoretical capabilities of AI. .
Literal extinction is just one
possible risk, not yet well-understood,
and there are many other risks
from AI that also deserve attention, Gary Marcus, AI critic and a professor
emeritus of psychology and neural science
at New York University, via NBC
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Elon Musk Joins , List of Executives Subpoenaed , in Epstein Lawsuit Against JPMorgan.
According to court filings, the U.S. Virgin Islands have
issued a subpoena for Elon Musk to turn over any
documents related to JPMorgan Chase or Jeffrey Epstein.
According to court filings, the U.S. Virgin Islands have
issued a subpoena for Elon Musk to turn over any
documents related to JPMorgan Chase or Jeffrey Epstein.
According to court filings, the U.S. Virgin Islands have
issued a subpoena for Elon Musk to turn over any
documents related to JPMorgan Chase or Jeffrey Epstein.
NBC reports that the filing
revealed that Musk was
subpoenaed due to suspicion
that Epstein "may have
referred or attempted to refer"
the Tesla CEO to JPMorgan.
NBC reports that the filing
revealed that Musk was
subpoenaed due to suspicion
that Epstein "may have
referred or attempted to refer"
the Tesla CEO to JPMorgan.
The subpoena also demands that Musk deliver , “all Documents reflecting or regarding Epstein’s
involvement in human trafficking and/or his
procurement of girls or women for consensual sex.”.
The subpoena also demands that Musk deliver , “all Documents reflecting or regarding Epstein’s
involvement in human trafficking and/or his
procurement of girls or women for consensual sex.”.
NBC reports that JPMorgan is facing a lawsuit by the
Virgin Islands that the financial institution enabled and
benefited from Epstein's trafficking of young women.
NBC reports that JPMorgan is facing a lawsuit by the
Virgin Islands that the financial institution enabled and
benefited from Epstein's trafficking of young women.
JPMorgan has denied the claims, which reflect
a separate Manhattan civil lawsuit brought by a woman
who claims she was sexually abused by Epstein. .
NBC reports that JPMorgan CEO
Jamie Dimon is scheduled to be deposed
for both lawsuits starting on May 26.
NBC reports that JPMorgan CEO
Jamie Dimon is scheduled to be deposed
for both lawsuits starting on May 26.
According to a May 4 court filing,
the Virgin Islands have issued a similar
subpoena to Google co-founder Larry Page.
According to a May 4 court filing,
the Virgin Islands have issued a similar
subpoena to Google co-founder Larry Page.
Previously, subpoenas had also been served to former Disney executive Michael Ovitz, Hyatt executive chairman Thomas Pritzker and Google co-founder Sergey Brin.
Previously, subpoenas had also been served to former Disney executive Michael Ovitz, Hyatt executive chairman Thomas Pritzker and Google co-founder Sergey Brin.
Previously, subpoenas had also been served to former Disney executive Michael Ovitz, Hyatt executive chairman Thomas Pritzker and Google co-founder Sergey Brin.
Upon information and belief, Elon Musk
— the CEO of Tesla, Inc., among other
companies — is a high-net-worth
individual who Epstein may have referred
or attempted to refer to JPMorgan, May 16 U.S. Virgin Islands court filing, via NBC.
Upon information and belief, Elon Musk
— the CEO of Tesla, Inc., among other
companies — is a high-net-worth
individual who Epstein may have referred
or attempted to refer to JPMorgan, May 16 U.S. Virgin Islands court filing, via NBC.
The Government contacted Mr. Musk’s
counsel via email to ask if he would be
authorized to accept service on Mr. Musk’s
behalf in this matter but did not receive a response confirming or denying his authority, May 16 U.S. Virgin Islands court filing, via NBC.
The Government contacted Mr. Musk’s
counsel via email to ask if he would be
authorized to accept service on Mr. Musk’s
behalf in this matter but did not receive a response confirming or denying his authority, May 16 U.S. Virgin Islands court filing, via NBC
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Wendy's to Test , New AI Drive-Thru.
'The Guardian' reports that Wendy's is ready
to roll out an artificial-intelligence-powered
chatbot capable of taking customers' orders.
The "FreshAI" pilot program
is reportedly powered
by Google Cloud's AI software. .
The experimental pilot program
will launch next month in
the Columbus, Ohio, area.
According to Wendy's, the fast-food
chain is counting on the technology to
revolutionize the industry.
According to Wendy's, the fast-food
chain is counting on the technology to
revolutionize the industry.
By leveraging generative AI, Wendy’s seeks to take the complexity out of the ordering process so employees can focus on serving up fast, fresh-made, quality food and exceptional service, Wendy's, via statement.
'The Guardian' reports that
Wendy's is not the first fast-food
chain to pioneer AI technology.
'The Guardian' reports that
Wendy's is not the first fast-food
chain to pioneer AI technology.
In 2022, McDonald's opened a completely automated
location in Fort Worth, Texas, while deploying
AI-operated drive-thrus at locations around the country.
Meanwhile, other chains, including
Sonic and Popeyes also have their own
AI-driven solutions in the works.
Meanwhile, other chains, including
Sonic and Popeyes also have their own
AI-driven solutions in the works.
Similar to McDonald's, Wendy's has
said that it will still employ people to
monitor the AI-operated drive thru. .
Similar to McDonald's, Wendy's has
said that it will still employ people to
monitor the AI-operated drive thru. .
Despite this, 'The Guardian' points out that the application
of AI technology in the fast-food industry is expected
to stoke fears of humans losing jobs to robots.
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LinkedIn to Cut 716 Jobs , and End Its China App.
LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky
made the announcement in a letter to employees on May 8, CNN reports.
As we guide LinkedIn through
this rapidly changing landscape, we are making changes to our Global Business Organization and our China strategy that will result in a reduction of roles for 716 employees, Ryan Roslansky, LinkedIn CEO, via letter to employees.
As we plan for [the fiscal year of 2024], we’re expecting the macro environment to remain challenging. , Ryan Roslansky, LinkedIn CEO, via letter to employees.
We will continue to
manage our expenses as we invest in strategic growth areas, Ryan Roslansky, LinkedIn CEO, via letter to employees.
InCareer, LinkedIn's mainland China app,
will be phased out by Aug. 9.
LinkedIn is currently the only major social media app from the West that is still functioning in mainland China, CNN reports.
Google pulled out of the country in 2010.
Twitter, Facebook and YouTube
were banned over a decade ago.
Twitter, Facebook and YouTube
were banned over a decade ago.
Twitter, Facebook and YouTube
were banned over a decade ago.
LinkedIn's job cuts come as other
U.S. tech companies, such as Meta,
Amazon and more, have laid off thousands.
LinkedIn's job cuts come as other
U.S. tech companies, such as Meta,
Amazon and more, have laid off thousands.
LinkedIn's job cuts come as other
U.S. tech companies, such as Meta,
Amazon and more, have laid off thousands
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