Summary of “AI Leaders Spill Their Secrets” Webinar

July 19, 2024 at 05:03AM The “AI Leaders Spill Their Secrets” webinar, hosted by Sigma Computing, featured prominent AI experts including Michael Ward from Sardine, Damon Bryan from Hyperfinity, and Stephen Hillian from Astronomer. The panel discussed AI applications, future trends, regulatory considerations, and Sigma’s role in enabling AI advancements, emphasizing the importance of innovation … Read more

Can AI be Meaningfully Regulated, or is Regulation a Deceitful Fudge?

July 10, 2024 at 09:48AM The rush to regulate artificial intelligence is driven by its emerging potential and associated risks. The dominance of Big Tech in developing AI raises concerns about their profit-driven approach. OpenAI’s transition from non-profit to Microsoft-influenced illustrates complexities and need for regulation. However, the effectiveness of regulation is in question, given … Read more

Friend or Foe? AI’s Complicated Role in Cybersecurity

July 3, 2024 at 10:06AM The rush to adopt cloud technology left many organizations grappling with security and management concerns. A similar phenomenon is now occurring with artificial intelligence (AI), where companies are implementing AI solutions without understanding the associated risks. Despite the potential benefits, haphazard AI use can lead to significant security vulnerabilities, emphasizing … Read more

A Former OpenAI Leader Says Safety Has ‘Taken a Backseat to Shiny Products’ at the AI Company

May 17, 2024 at 03:37PM Former OpenAI leader Jan Leike resigned, stating that safety has been neglected at the influential AI company for shiny products. He disagreed with the company’s core priorities, emphasizing the need to focus on safety and societal impacts of AI. His resignation follows that of co-founder Ilya Sutskever, who is now … Read more