Elon Musk's ownership of Twitter has been tumultuous, with the recent departure of Ella Irwin, the head of trust and safety, coming after Musk publicly rebuked the platform's decision to limit the reach of a transphobic video. The incident has raised questions about Twitter's commitment to protecting its users from hate speech and other forms of abuse, and it remains to be seen how the platform will respond.
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The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) recently disabled its AI-powered chatbot, Tessa, after two users reported the program gave them dieting advice that promoted disordered eating behaviors. Sharon Maxwell and Alexis Conason shared their experiences with the chatbot on Instagram, and NEDA has since apologized and is looking into the issue. NEDA is committed to providing the best possible care to its users and is currently looking into ways to improve their services.
Air New Zealand is conducting a month-long survey to weigh 10,000 passengers before they board international flights from Auckland International Airport. The survey is part of the airline's commitment to safety and security, and is a requirement by the Civil Aviation Authority. The survey is voluntary and data will remain anonymous, even to airline staff. Air New Zealand encourages all passengers to participate in the survey in order to help ensure the safety of all passengers.
Hundreds of AI experts, including executives from Microsoft and Google, have signed an open letter warning of the potential risks posed by AI and calling for global action to mitigate the risk of extinction from the technology. The letter states that the risk posed by AI is on the same scale as nuclear war or pandemics, and should be taken seriously.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced his bid for the Republican nomination for the 2024 presidential election, in an event hosted by Twitter's owner Elon Musk. The event was plagued by technical glitches, but DeSantis was able to highlight his go-to talking points. His entrance into the race sets up a direct confrontation with former President Donald Trump, who has regained his status as the leader of the Republican Party.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is set to announce his candidacy for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination on Wednesday night in a live appearance on Twitter with the platform's owner, Elon Musk. The announcement will be hosted by David Sacks, a technology executive and DeSantis supporter, and will be followed by a launch video from DeSantis' campaign. The relationship between Musk and DeSantis could be a significant boost for the governor, as it will give him an introduction to Musk’s massive following.
Montana has become the first state to ban the popular social media app, TikTok. The ban was signed into law by Governor Greg Gianforte and has been challenged by TikTok in a U.S. District Court lawsuit, arguing that it violates the First Amendment. The company believes its legal challenge will prevail and the ban affects the hundreds of thousands of TikTok users in Montana. The lawsuit is the latest in a series of legal challenges to the app, which has been the subject of scrutiny from the U.S. government.
Montana has become the first state in the US to ban the popular social media app TikTok, citing the Chinese Communist Party's use of the app to spy on Americans and collect their personal data. The bill was signed into law by Governor Greg Gianforte and will be enforced by the Montana Department of Justice. It is yet to be seen whether other states will follow suit.