Center for AI Safety's new spokesperson suggests „burning down labs"
(twitter.com)
Something went wrong, but don’t fret — let’s give it another shot.
Something went wrong, but don’t fret — let’s give it another shot.
Grok says its 'skeptical' about Holocaust death toll, blames 'programming error'
(techcrunch.com)
Grok, the AI-powered chatbot created by xAI and widely deployed across its new corporate sibling X, wasn’t just obsessed with white genocide this week.
Grok, the AI-powered chatbot created by xAI and widely deployed across its new corporate sibling X, wasn’t just obsessed with white genocide this week.
Musk's AI bot Grok blames 'programming error' for its Holocaust denial
(theguardian.com)
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence chatbot Grok has blamed a “programming error” to explain why it said it was “sceptical” of the historical consensus that 6 million Jews were murdered during the Holocaust, days after the AI came under fire for bombarding users with the far-right conspiracy theory of “white genocide” in South Africa.
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence chatbot Grok has blamed a “programming error” to explain why it said it was “sceptical” of the historical consensus that 6 million Jews were murdered during the Holocaust, days after the AI came under fire for bombarding users with the far-right conspiracy theory of “white genocide” in South Africa.
AI bot Grok blames its Holocaust scepticism on 'programming error'
(theguardian.com)
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence chatbot Grok has blamed a “programming error” to explain why it said it was “sceptical” of the historical consensus that 6 million Jews were murdered during the Holocaust, days after the AI came under fire for bombarding users with the far-right conspiracy theory of “white genocide” in South Africa.
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence chatbot Grok has blamed a “programming error” to explain why it said it was “sceptical” of the historical consensus that 6 million Jews were murdered during the Holocaust, days after the AI came under fire for bombarding users with the far-right conspiracy theory of “white genocide” in South Africa.
Grok Pivots from 'White Genocide' to Being 'Skeptical' About the Holocaust
(rollingstone.com)
Elon Musk‘s company xAI has now addressed recent strange behavior from its Grok chatbot, claiming that an “unauthorized modification” caused it to bring up the myth of “white genocide” in South Africa in response to unrelated prompts.
Elon Musk‘s company xAI has now addressed recent strange behavior from its Grok chatbot, claiming that an “unauthorized modification” caused it to bring up the myth of “white genocide” in South Africa in response to unrelated prompts.
Mexico accuses MrBeast of exploiting Mayan pyramids
(bbc.co.uk)
Mexico is seeking compensation from US YouTuber MrBeast and a production company, accusing them of exploiting the nation's ancient pyramids for commercial gain.
Mexico is seeking compensation from US YouTuber MrBeast and a production company, accusing them of exploiting the nation's ancient pyramids for commercial gain.
Altman mocks Musk's Grok AI over its sudden 'white genocide' obsession
(neowin.net)
Unless you have been under a rock for the last 24 hours, you have probably heard about Elon Musk's AI, Grok, developing a peculiar and unprompted fascination with the "white genocide" topic in South Africa, even if you are not on X.
Unless you have been under a rock for the last 24 hours, you have probably heard about Elon Musk's AI, Grok, developing a peculiar and unprompted fascination with the "white genocide" topic in South Africa, even if you are not on X.
My full statement regarding DOOM Eternal (2022)
(medium.com)
Marty lied about the circumstances surrounding the DOOM Eternal Soundtrack and used disinformation and innuendo to blame me entirely for its failure.
Marty lied about the circumstances surrounding the DOOM Eternal Soundtrack and used disinformation and innuendo to blame me entirely for its failure.
Elon Musk's AI chatbot shared 'white genocide' tropes on X
(ft.com)
Elon Musk’s AI chatbot shared ‘white genocide’ tropes on X
Elon Musk’s AI chatbot shared ‘white genocide’ tropes on X
Grok chatbot repeatedly mentions 'white genocide' in unrelated chats
(theguardian.com)
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence chatbot Grok went on the fritz on Wednesday, repeatedly mentioning “white genocide” in South Africa in its responses on completely unrelated topics. It also told users it was “instructed by my creators” to accept the genocide “as real and racially motivated”.
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence chatbot Grok went on the fritz on Wednesday, repeatedly mentioning “white genocide” in South Africa in its responses on completely unrelated topics. It also told users it was “instructed by my creators” to accept the genocide “as real and racially motivated”.
Bill Gates accuses Elon Musk of 'killing' children with USAID cuts
(ft.com)
Bill Gates accuses Elon Musk of ‘killing’ children with USAID cuts
Bill Gates accuses Elon Musk of ‘killing’ children with USAID cuts
Hugo Administrators Resign in Wake of ChatGPT Controversy
(gizmodo.com)
Another year, yet another Hugo Awards-adjacent controversy? That might be what fans of sci-fi lit and related media are thinking, with news today that a trio of leaders from the Seattle 2025 Worldcon, the upcoming iteration of the convention where the Hugos are annually presented, have resigned.
Another year, yet another Hugo Awards-adjacent controversy? That might be what fans of sci-fi lit and related media are thinking, with news today that a trio of leaders from the Seattle 2025 Worldcon, the upcoming iteration of the convention where the Hugos are annually presented, have resigned.
Hugo Administrators Resign in Wake of ChatGPT Controversy
(gizmodo.com)
Another year, yet another Hugo Awards-adjacent controversy? That might be what fans of sci-fi lit and related media are thinking, with news today that a trio of leaders from the Seattle 2025 Worldcon, the upcoming iteration of the convention where the Hugos are annually presented, have resigned.
Another year, yet another Hugo Awards-adjacent controversy? That might be what fans of sci-fi lit and related media are thinking, with news today that a trio of leaders from the Seattle 2025 Worldcon, the upcoming iteration of the convention where the Hugos are annually presented, have resigned.
Henry Blodget Invents, Sexually Harasses, Blogs About Nonexistent AI Subordinate
(defector.com)
Former Business Insider CEO and co-founder Henry Blodget, these days the sole proprietor and staffer of the blog/media company Regenerator, published a curious blog on his website on Monday.
Former Business Insider CEO and co-founder Henry Blodget, these days the sole proprietor and staffer of the blog/media company Regenerator, published a curious blog on his website on Monday.
Inside the dirtiest race in Olympic history
(theguardian.com)
How did the women’s 1500m in the 2012 London Olympics get its unenviable reputation? Athletes who were cheated out of medals talk about what happened that day – and how the results have slowly unravelled
How did the women’s 1500m in the 2012 London Olympics get its unenviable reputation? Athletes who were cheated out of medals talk about what happened that day – and how the results have slowly unravelled
Woman who tricked her way into men-only Magic Circle allowed in
(bbc.com)
A magician who tricked her way into the Magic Circle is finally being granted membership - 34 years after she was kicked out.
A magician who tricked her way into the Magic Circle is finally being granted membership - 34 years after she was kicked out.
AI researcher launches startup to replace all human workers everywhere
(techcrunch.com)
Famed AI researcher launches controversial startup to replace all human workers everywhere
Famed AI researcher launches controversial startup to replace all human workers everywhere
Why the Art World Hates Banksy (and why they can't say it out loud)
(reddit.com)
The art world doesn't hate Banksy because he's popular. Or unsubtle. Or anonymous. Or legally litigious. Or because of the stunts. Or because of the merch.
The art world doesn't hate Banksy because he's popular. Or unsubtle. Or anonymous. Or legally litigious. Or because of the stunts. Or because of the merch.
RFK Jr. vows to find cause of autism by September – experts have doubts
(cbc.ca)
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has pledged that the country's top health agency will pinpoint the cause of autism by September, an announcement which sparked a wave of concern among medical experts and advocates who question the feasibility and focus of the research.
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has pledged that the country's top health agency will pinpoint the cause of autism by September, an announcement which sparked a wave of concern among medical experts and advocates who question the feasibility and focus of the research.
Battle of Takur Ghar Controversy Continues
(airandspaceforces.com)
Twenty-three years after his heroic death on a frozen Afghan peak, John Chapman is still fighting against the odds.
Twenty-three years after his heroic death on a frozen Afghan peak, John Chapman is still fighting against the odds.
Musk threatens to sic the government on people 'pushing' Tesla 'propaganda'
(theverge.com)
Self-styled free speech absolutist Elon Musk says he’s “going to go after” Tesla critics that he claims are inspiring acts of vandalism and arson against his company.
Self-styled free speech absolutist Elon Musk says he’s “going to go after” Tesla critics that he claims are inspiring acts of vandalism and arson against his company.
'An Insult to Life Itself': Hayao Miyazaki's AI Criticism Resurfaces
(animehunch.com)
OpenAI’s latest image-generation update has taken social media by storm, as users are flooding X, Instagram, and Reddit with Studio Ghibli-style images generated by AI.
OpenAI’s latest image-generation update has taken social media by storm, as users are flooding X, Instagram, and Reddit with Studio Ghibli-style images generated by AI.
I got kicked out of Columbia for taking a stand against LeetCode interviews
(linkedin.com)
I just got kicked out of Columbia for taking a stand against Leetcode interviews.
I just got kicked out of Columbia for taking a stand against Leetcode interviews.
Director Uses Takedowns to Remove Pirate Bay Docu "TPB-AFK" from YouTube
(torrentfreak.com)
In an unexpected turn of events, the director of the Pirate Bay documentary TPB-AFK has sent takedown notices to YouTube requesting its removal. The director states that he sees the streaming portal as a radicalizing platform full of hate. The takedowns are not without controversy, however, as TPB-AFK was published under a Creative Commons license.
In an unexpected turn of events, the director of the Pirate Bay documentary TPB-AFK has sent takedown notices to YouTube requesting its removal. The director states that he sees the streaming portal as a radicalizing platform full of hate. The takedowns are not without controversy, however, as TPB-AFK was published under a Creative Commons license.
What Happened to Silicon Valley's Most Infamous Thought Criminal?
(thefp.com)
LUXEMBOURG CITY, Luxembourg — It’s a bitterly cold day in the Low Country of Luxembourg. So when James Damore opens the door to a seventeenth-century cathedral, offering it up as a kind of refuge, I fall in line behind his gangly footsteps and follow him inside.
LUXEMBOURG CITY, Luxembourg — It’s a bitterly cold day in the Low Country of Luxembourg. So when James Damore opens the door to a seventeenth-century cathedral, offering it up as a kind of refuge, I fall in line behind his gangly footsteps and follow him inside.
Microsoft quantum breakthrough labeled 'unreliable' and 'essentially fraudulent'
(theregister.com)
Microsoft's claim of a quantum computing breakthrough has attracted strong criticism from scientists, though the software giant says its work is sound – and it will soon reveal data that proves it.
Microsoft's claim of a quantum computing breakthrough has attracted strong criticism from scientists, though the software giant says its work is sound – and it will soon reveal data that proves it.
Yale Suspends Scholar After A.I.-Powered News Site Accuses Her of Terrorist Link
(nytimes.com)
The deputy director of a liberal project at Yale Law School was put on leave over allegations that she is linked to Samidoun, a group the U.S. government has said funds terrorists.
The deputy director of a liberal project at Yale Law School was put on leave over allegations that she is linked to Samidoun, a group the U.S. government has said funds terrorists.
Every year, it seems like there's at least one big YC controversy
(techcrunch.com)
Optifye.ai, a Y Combinator-backed startup, sparked massive social media backlash this week after its demo went viral.
Optifye.ai, a Y Combinator-backed startup, sparked massive social media backlash this week after its demo went viral.
Christoph Hellwig steps down from one of his kernel roles following Rust drama
(phoronix.com)
Following the recent Rust drama within the Linux kernel that came out in part because Christoph Hellwig expressed objections to Rust bindings for the DMA mapping helpers that he is a maintainer of, Hellwig has now stepped down as one of the DMA mapping helper maintainers.
Following the recent Rust drama within the Linux kernel that came out in part because Christoph Hellwig expressed objections to Rust bindings for the DMA mapping helpers that he is a maintainer of, Hellwig has now stepped down as one of the DMA mapping helper maintainers.