The US-China chip war is still escalating
The US-China chip war is still escalating But as I reported yesterday, China’s new export controls may not have much long-term impact. “Export control is...
Why everyone is mad about New York’s AI hiring law
Why everyone is mad about New York’s AI hiring law Importantly, the mandated audits will have to evaluate whether the output of an AI system...
The $100 billion bet that a postindustrial US city can reinvent itself as a high-tech hub
The $100 billion bet that a postindustrial US city can reinvent itself as a high-tech hub For now, the thousand acres that may well portend...
Three things to know about how the US Congress might regulate AI
Three things to know about how the US Congress might regulate AI The US is home to Silicon Valley and prides itself on protecting innovation. Many...
Next-gen content farms are using AI-generated text to spin up junk websites
Next-gen content farms are using AI-generated text to spin up junk websites People are using AI to quickly spin up junk websites in order to...
Junk websites filled with AI-generated text are pulling in money from programmatic ads
Junk websites filled with AI-generated text are pulling in money from programmatic ads Google’s programmatic ad product, called Google Ads, is the largest exchange and...
Five big takeaways from Europe’s AI Act
Five big takeaways from Europe’s AI Act The AI Act vote passed with an overwhelming majority, and has been heralded as one of the world’s...
An algorithm intended to reduce poverty in Jordan disqualifies people in need
An algorithm intended to reduce poverty in Jordan disqualifies people in need Human Rights Watch identified several fundamental problems with the algorithmic system that resulted...
It’s time to talk about the real AI risks
It’s time to talk about the real AI risks Unsurprisingly, everyone was talking about AI and the recent rush to deploy large language models. Ahead...
China isn’t waiting to set down rules on generative AI
China isn’t waiting to set down rules on generative AI 5. Chinese hackers have targeted Kenyan government institutions for years, potentially to gain information on...