Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI, Anthropic sign deals with US govt for AI research and testing
The first-of-their-kind agreements come at a time when the companies are facing regulatory scrutiny over safe and ethical use of AI technologies.
AI's race for US energy butts up against bitcoin mining
Currently, data centers account for about 1%-1.3% of global electricity consumption, versus crypto mining's roughly 0.4%, according to the International Energy Agency. That disparity is expected to grow. Analysts expect 20% of bitcoin miner power capacity to pivot to AI by the end of 2027.
Elon Musk's xAI operating gas turbines without permits at data center: environmental group
Elon Musk's AI startup xAI is criticized for using natural gas turbines at its Memphis data center without necessary permits, potentially worsening the city's air quality. Complaints have reached the Environmental Protection Agency and local health officials. The Southern Environmental Law Center demands action as xAI's facility advances its AI technology.
Contentious California AI bill passes legislature, awaits governor's signature
California lawmakers passed a controversial AI safety bill, SB 1047, requiring safety testing for advanced AI models. Tech companies argue it may hinder innovation, while proponents see it as vital protection. Governor Newsom has until September 30 to sign or veto the bill.
OpenAI in talks to raise funding at over $100 billion valuation
The funding round is expected to be led by venture capital firm Thrive Capital, which is poised to invest approximately $1 billion, the report said, citing people familiar with the matter.
OpenAI supports California AI bill requiring 'watermarking' of synthetic content
OpenAI is backing California's AB 3211, a bill requiring tech companies to label AI-generated content. This move comes amid rising concerns over misinformation, especially in election years. The bill passed the state Assembly and is now pending a state Senate vote. OpenAI opposed another bill demanding safety testing for AI models.
Elon Musk voices support for California bill requiring safety tests on AI models
Elon Musk has called for California to pass an AI safety bill, advocating for regulatory measures for AI technologies. He compared AI regulation to other public risk technologies. While many proposed AI-related bills failed, Microsoft-backed OpenAI supported another bill requiring labels on AI-generated content to prevent misinformation, especially during elections.
AI ethics boards coming up fast in Indian tech majors
Leading tech majors are building internal review boards to ensure the ethical development of AI systems, in response to the growing concerns around data privacy, sovereignty, bias, and hallucinations posed by the emergence of generative AI models.
Cheap AI voice bots are taking off with businesses in India
India has tried to keep pace with the global artificial intelligence frenzy in the nearly two years since ChatGPT launched, but chatbots have often been limited by a lack of data on many of the country’s languages. Many who live in big cities can type prompts to a chatbot in English, but most of India lacks the language skills to do so.
GenAI levels the playing field: Mercedes Soria of robotics security company Knightscope
The technology is set to transform how problems are solved in India, even for those without a technical background, says Mercedes Soria of Knightscope
