Pope Francis has called for an international treaty to ensure the ethical development and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This follows an incident earlier this year when an AI-generated image of Pope Francis went viral, highlighting the potential for deepfake imagery to spread quickly online. Many voices from the tech industry, government, and civil society have joined the chorus, arguing that the potential benefits of AI must be balanced with the need to protect people from potential harms. The Pope believes that an international treaty is needed to ensure that AI is developed and used ethically, for the benefit of humanity.
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Tesla is recalling over 2 million of its vehicles, including the Model S, Model X, Model 3 and Model Y, due to a software failure related to its semi-automatic Autopilot feature. The NHTSA's investigation found that the Autosteer feature was not sufficient to prevent driver misuse, and Tesla is urging drivers to remain vigilant and take additional steps to ensure their safety.
Tesla is recalling over 2 million vehicles across its model lineup due to a defective system that is supposed to ensure drivers are paying attention when using Autopilot. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) conducted a two-year investigation into a series of crashes that occurred while the Autopilot system was in use. Tesla will soon send out a software update to fix the problem, but details on how the software update will work and how customers can get it have not yet been released.
A federal court jury has ruled that Google's Android app store has been protected by anticompetitive barriers, damaging smartphone consumers and software developers. Epic Games, the maker of Fortnite, filed a lawsuit alleging Google had abused its power to shield its Play Store from competition. The jury found that Google had used its power to restrict developers from distributing apps outside of the Play Store, resulting in a major setback for Google that could lead to increased competition and costs for consumers.
A federal judge has blocked a Montana law that would have banned the popular video-sharing app TikTok in the state, citing it as unconstitutional and a violation of users' and businesses' free speech rights. The ruling is a victory for TikTok users in Montana, and a reminder of the importance of protecting constitutional rights and the power of the courts to uphold them.
Merriam-Webster has chosen "authentic" as the Word of the Year for 2023, citing a "crisis of authenticity" in the age of deepfakes and post-truth. Peter Sokolowski, editor at large for the dictionary company, believes that when people question authenticity, they value it even more. Authenticity is a complex concept, highly valued in our society, and is often used to describe a person's character or a product's quality. This year's choice of "authentic" is a reminder of the importance of truth and integrity in our society.
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Sam Altman has been reinstated as CEO of OpenAI, just days after being removed from the position. OpenAI has reached an agreement in principle for Altman to return as CEO with a new board chaired by Bret Taylor, with Larry Summers and Adam D'Angelo also on the board. Altman initially decided to join Microsoft, but reconsidered after the new board and support of the company's founders was announced. OpenAI is confident that the new board will help them continue to innovate and create new technologies.