This week at the annual meeting of the world’s richest and most powerful in Davos, Switzerland, one of the main themes is AI, with notable leaders engaging in discussions at the World Economic Forum. With businesses and governments rushing to grasp the tech, this year’s meetings will provide a key opportunity to get more globally aligned on adoption and safety.
Some highlights: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that big technology companies are recklessly pursuing profits from AI, and urgent action is needed to mitigate the risks from the rapidly growing sector. President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen called for European leadership in responsible AI adoption, focusing on leveraging talent, and industrial data, and providing startups access to supercomputers while making data available in all EU languages. Microsoft’s Satya Nadella urged attendees on a global regulatory approach to the technology but said he feels a ‘broad consensus’ is emerging on guardrails. OpenAI’s Sam Altman said it is essential to adapt an iterative deployment of AI systems, as this approach allows sufficient time for debate, regulation, and control over AI’s impact.
In other news, Australia plans to establish an advisory body for AI oversight and regulation, India enters the LLM race, and the IMF chief advocates for retraining amid AI-driven job changes. OpenAI addressed election misuse concerns, altering its policy. Baidu denied links to China’s military. China bypassed US restrictions on Nvidia chips, while South Korea boosted its industry with tax credits. ASEAN plans a region-wide digital economy agreement, and the UK regulator unveiled a new regime. Meta documents show 100,000 children daily facing harassment online. The French watchdog fined Yahoo! 10 million euros over cookie policy.
Australia’s government has announced plans to establish an advisory body to address the risks posed by AI. The government also intend to introduce guidelines for technology companies to label and watermark content created by AI. Read more.
Australia’s government has announced plans to establish an advisory body to address the risks posed by AI. The government also intend to introduce guidelines for technology companies to label and watermark content created by AI. Read more.
Swecha, a movement committed to providing free, quality software across India, is on the verge of launching a chatbot created to tell Chandamama stories in Telugu language. Read more.
Swecha, a movement committed to providing free, quality software across India, is on the verge of launching a chatbot created to tell Chandamama stories in Telugu language. Read more.
AI could affect nearly 40% of jobs worldwide, leading to increased inequality, according to the International Monetary Fund. The IMF chief, Kristalina Georgieva, has called for governments to establish social safety nets and retraining programs to counter the negative impact of AI. Read more.
AI could affect nearly 40% of jobs worldwide, leading to increased inequality, according to the International Monetary Fund. The IMF chief, Kristalina Georgieva, has called for governments to establish social safety nets and retraining programs to counter the negative impact of AI. Read more.
The previous ban on ‘weapons development’ and ‘military and warfare’ applications has been replaced with a broader injunction not to ‘use our service to harm yourself or others.’ This change is part of a significant rewrite aimed at making the document ‘clearer’ and ‘more readable,’ according to OpenAI. Read more.
The previous ban on ‘weapons development’ and ‘military and warfare’ applications has been replaced with a broader injunction not to ‘use our service to harm yourself or others.’ This change is part of a significant rewrite aimed at making the document ‘clearer’ and ‘more readable,’ according to OpenAI. Read more.
The denial follows the citation of an academic paper by the South China Morning Post, indicating that the People’s Liberation Army cyberwarfare division had tested its AI system on Ernie and another AI chatbot. Read more.
The denial follows the citation of an academic paper by the South China Morning Post, indicating that the People’s Liberation Army cyberwarfare division had tested its AI system on Ernie and another AI chatbot. Read more.
Despite the US ban, China’s military and government have acquired Nvidia chips. The publicly available tender documents show that dozens of Chinese entities have purchased Nvidia’s A100 and H100 chips, which are widely used in AI applications. Read more.
Despite the US ban, China’s military and government have acquired Nvidia chips. The publicly available tender documents show that dozens of Chinese entities have purchased Nvidia’s A100 and H100 chips, which are widely used in AI applications. Read more.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol plans to extend tax credits on heavy investments in the domestic semiconductor industry to boost employment and attract more talent. The government aims to enhance the competitiveness of high-tech sectors, including chips, displays, and batteries. Read more.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol plans to extend tax credits on heavy investments in the domestic semiconductor industry to boost employment and attract more talent. The government aims to enhance the competitiveness of high-tech sectors, including chips, displays, and batteries. Read more.
Meta faces allegations of exposing around 100,000 children to daily online sexual harassment on Facebook and Instagram, with internal documents revealing incidents, employee concerns, and a lawsuit by the New Mexico attorney general accusing the company of enabling child predators on its platforms Read more.
Meta faces allegations of exposing around 100,000 children to daily online sexual harassment on Facebook and Instagram, with internal documents revealing incidents, employee concerns, and a lawsuit by the New Mexico attorney general accusing the company of enabling child predators on its platforms Read more.
CNIL fined Yahoo €10 million for privacy breaches, citing failure to respect user cookie choices and lack of transparent withdrawal process. Investigations revealed non-compliance and advertising cookies without explicit consent. Read more.
CNIL fined Yahoo €10 million for privacy breaches, citing failure to respect user cookie choices and lack of transparent withdrawal process. Investigations revealed non-compliance and advertising cookies without explicit consent. Read more.
Deloitte’s AI institute conducted a global survey involving 2,800 executives, revealing concerns about businesses’ readiness to handle generative AI more than a year after ChatGPT’s emergence. Executives with deeper AI knowledge express heightened worries about potential impacts, emphasising a need for greater organizational preparedness. The survey indicates gaps in skills readiness, governance, and risk management, with only a fraction feeling highly prepared. A significant knowledge gap exists in educating employees about AI, hindering successful integration.
The GIP Digital Watch Observatory provided coverage of the publicly broadcasted World Economic Forum 2024 sessions, focusing on discussions related to AI and digital technologies. Access detailed session reports powered by Diplo’s AI app, and stay tuned for the release of the Final Report next week!
The GIP Digital Watch Observatory provided coverage of the publicly broadcasted World Economic Forum 2024 sessions, focusing on discussions related to AI and digital technologies. Access detailed session reports powered by Diplo’s AI app, and stay tuned for the release of the Final Report next week!
