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Hopes for the global Artificial Intelligence summit
Data Protection

Hopes for the global Artificial Intelligence summit

Leaders and tech companies will meet in the UK for the first global summit on AI. The focus will be on safety measures and monitoring risks.

By Alastair Paterson • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Oct 2023
Intel joins new MLCommons working group to develop AI safety benchmarks
Large Language Models

Intel joins new MLCommons working group to develop AI safety benchmarks

Intel teams up with MLCommons to form AI Safety working group, aiming to establish safety benchmarks for AI models.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Oct 2023
Microsoft research highlights vulnerabilities in ChatGPT models
Large Language Models

Microsoft research highlights vulnerabilities in ChatGPT models

Researchers have discovered vulnerabilities in the trustworthiness of GPT models, raising concerns about toxic and biased outputs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2023
Asana launches AI product capabilities and guiding principles
Unified Communications

Asana launches AI product capabilities and guiding principles

Asana has launched Asana Intelligence, a new AI-focused product that aims to improve productivity and decision-making in organizations.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Jun 2023
Microsoft & OpenAI forge path into AI supercomputing
Public Cloud

Microsoft & OpenAI forge path into AI supercomputing

Microsoft and OpenAI are partnering to develop and commercialise new AI supercomputing technologies aimed at solving global challenges.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2019

Stories from Other Regions

UK government triples investment in AI supercomputing capabilities
EduTech

UK government triples investment in AI supercomputing capabilities

UK triples £300m investment in AI supercomputing, boosting research capabilities in safety, drug discovery, and clean energy.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Nov 2023
CEOs misunderstand AI cyber threat, exposing need for protective measures
Generative AI

CEOs misunderstand AI cyber threat, exposing need for protective measures

CEOs across the UK and Europe fail to understand the extent of AI cyber threats, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced protections.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Nov 2023
UK government allocates £118m to elevate AI skills and development
Hyperscale

UK government allocates £118m to elevate AI skills and development

UK government unveils ambitious £118m funding boost to enhance national artificial intelligence skills and advance R&D.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Nov 2023
UK government forms AI safety research team with tech industry leaders
Large Language Models

UK government forms AI safety research team with tech industry leaders

UK government bolsters Frontier AI Taskforce with a safety research team in collaboration with Advai, Gryphon Scientific, and Faculty AI.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 28th Oct 2023
UK hailed as leader in setting artificial intelligence standards says Oxford
Artificial Intelligence

UK hailed as leader in setting artificial intelligence standards says Oxford

Oxford Information Labs recognises UK as a pioneering force in creating global artificial intelligence standards.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
Downing Street eyes creation of 'AI Safety Institute' amidst risks
AI Security

Downing Street eyes creation of 'AI Safety Institute' amidst risks

Downing Street considering the establishment of an 'AI Safety Institute' to address risks of frontier AI. International collaboration urged.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2023
AI Taskforce gathers momentum to advise UK government
Artificial Intelligence

AI Taskforce gathers momentum to advise UK government

Leading names from industry and national security are set to advise the UK government on the risks and opportunities from artificial intelligence.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Sep 2023