Scientists urge tighter AI controls to prevent global cyber risks
Call comes amid polls casting doubts on political leaders' ability to manage AI risks as US midterm elections near.
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Apple's HomeView Brings Personalized Siri to Smart Home, Takes on Amazon and Google
Apple on Tuesday unveiled a smart-home hub that taps iPhone user data to make Siri more personal, but promised privacy safeguards designed to keep that information out of the company's hands. The HomeView smart-home hub, which took center stage at an event in New York, is an important test of Apple's AI strategy as it tries to close the gap with rivals Amazon and Alphabet's Google, while reinforcing its reputation for user privacy.
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FBI arrests former OpenAI employee for planting listening device
The FBI has arrested a former OpenAI employee for allegedly planting a sophisticated listening device in the company’s office. OpenAI utilized its AI models to identify and trace the source before involving the authorities.
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EU watchdog urges smart glasses to clearly signal when recording
Advisory comes amid growing concern about the devices being used to secretly record girls and women.