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DeepMind staff say they are gagged on AI concerns
The Washington Post reports a growing divide between workers and management at Google's DeepMind lab in London. A sweeping non-disparagement agreement reportedly keeps employees from voicing concerns publicly.
Full story at Futurism ↗ - Artificial intelligence · New AI models
Microsoft's MAI-DxO outdoes doctors at diagnosis
The MAI-DxO system was reportedly more accurate than doctors and spent much less on tests. This matters because misdiagnoses and test costs weigh on patients.
Full story at SingularityHub ↗ - Artificial intelligence
Survey finds children widely use AI chatbots
The JED Foundation says 90 percent of 9 to 17 year olds have used an AI chatbot, 58 percent for schoolwork. 57 percent also use it when sad or stressed, habits linked to poorer mental health.
Full story at Futurism ↗ - Cybersecurity · Artificial intelligence
Check Point bypasses ChatGPT Lockdown Mode
Check Point Research found a flaw that bypassed Lockdown Mode and could enable zero-click data theft in the ChatGPT desktop app. OpenAI fixed it after responsible disclosure.
Full story at blog.checkpoint.com ↗ - New AI models · Cybersecurity · Artificial intelligence
OpenAI introduces GPT-6 Cyber
GPT-6 Cyber is OpenAI's cybersecurity model for finding exploitable vulnerabilities and developing fixes. It is trained to stay within authorized scope.
Full story at openai.com ↗ - Artificial intelligence · New AI models
OpenAI releases Images 2.6
Images 2.6 adds animated GIFs and faster image generation. It also brings the Flare and Sunburst API models and more precise editing controls.
Full story at TestingCatalog AI News ↗ - Artificial intelligence · IT industry & companies
Anthropic signs first news licensing deal
Anthropic signed its first licensing deal with a news publisher. It came just ahead of the US midterm elections.
Full story at The Decoder ↗ - Artificial intelligence · Programming & dev tools · IT industry & companies
Meta acquires AI coding startup Conductor
Meta is acquiring Conductor, which lets developers control multiple AI coding agents at once. On the same day OpenAI announced plans to buy Pierre Computer, and Anthropic bought Stainless in May.
Full story at The Decoder ↗ - Artificial intelligence · Cloud & data centers
OpenAI outlines rules for AI infrastructure
OpenAI introduces a National Community Compact and a Compute Campus Policy Blueprint. They aim to protect local resources, create jobs and guide responsible AI infrastructure development.
Full story at openai.com ↗ - Artificial intelligence · New AI models
Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash makes longer videos
Google Deepmind has made Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash generally available. It creates clips up to 15 seconds, can be edited via conversation, and costs $0.07 per second at 720p, 30 percent less than its predecessor.
Full story at The Decoder ↗
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