Study highlights impact of demographics on AI training

Study highlights impact of demographics on AI training

A collaborative study conducted by Prolific, Potato, and the University of Michigan has shed light on a critical aspect of AI model development: the profound influence of annotator demographics on the training of AI systems. This study delved into the intricate interplay of age, race, and education on the data used to train AI models,…

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AI and Food Sustainability: AI applications for optimizing food production and reducing waste.

AI and Food Sustainability: AI applications for optimizing food production and reducing waste.

In a world facing the challenges of a growing population, climate change, and dwindling resources, ensuring food sustainability has become a paramount concern. The intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and food sustainability has paved the way for innovative solutions to optimize food production, minimize waste, and create a more resilient food system. This blog explores…

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News firms seek transparency, collective negotiation over content use by AI makers – letter

News firms seek transparency, collective negotiation over content use by AI makers - letter

A consortium of major global news media organizations has issued an open letter, advocating for revised regulations governing the use of copyrighted content by creators of artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The letter, published on Wednesday, features endorsements from notable industry bodies, including the News Media Alliance (representing almost 2,000 U.S. publications) and the European Publishers’…

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White House launches AI-based contest to secure government systems from hacks

White House launches AI-based contest to secure government systems from hacks

The White House has initiated a multi-million-dollar cyber competition aimed at promoting the application of artificial intelligence (AI) to detect and rectify security vulnerabilities within U.S. government infrastructure. This effort comes as malicious actors increasingly exploit AI for detrimental purposes in cyberattacks. Anne Neuberger, the U.S. government’s deputy national security advisor for cyber and emerging…

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Britain appoints tech expert and diplomat to spearhead AI summit

Britain appoints tech expert and diplomat to spearhead AI summit

LONDON, August 10 (Reuters) – The United Kingdom has appointed tech expert Matt Clifford and former senior diplomat Jonathan Black to lead the preparations for its upcoming global summit on artificial intelligence (AI) scheduled for later this year. The duo’s responsibility will involve bringing together political leaders, AI companies, and experts in advance of the…

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AI Drafted in War on Online Crimes Against Kids

AI Drafted in War on Online Crimes Against Kids

Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are being harnessed by law enforcement agencies to combat internet crimes against children (ICAC), as highlighted by AI tool developer Voyager Labs. ICAC task forces are utilizing tools such as “topic query searches” to identify online content related to crimes against children. These AI systems can detect accounts involved in the…

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