2023-03-31-bulletin

1. Friend or foe: Can computer coders trust ChatGPT? - ChatGPT has the potential to be a powerful tool for computer coders, but it also comes with risks that must be taken into account.

2. Elon Musk among experts urging a halt to AI training - Elon Musk’s call for a halt to AI training is a reminder of the potential dangers of artificial intelligence and the need for caution when developing it.

3. UK rules out new AI regulator - The UK government’s decision not to create a new AI regulator is a sign that it is confident in the ability of existing regulators to oversee the development of AI.

4. AI could replace equivalent of 300 million jobs - report - This report highlights the potential for AI to disrupt the job market, and the need for governments to plan for the potential job losses that could result.

5. Clearview AI used nearly 1m times by US police, it tells the BBC - The use of Clearview AI by US police is a worrying development, and highlights the need for greater oversight of the use of AI in law enforcement.

6. ChatGPT bug leaked users’ conversation histories - This bug highlights the need for greater security measures to be taken when using AI, as well as the potential for AI to be used for malicious purposes.

7. Bill Gates: AI is most important tech advance in decades - Bill Gates’ comments highlight the potential of AI to revolutionize the way we live and work, and the need for governments and businesses to invest in AI research and development.

8. Bard: Google’s rival to ChatGPT launches for over-18s - The launch of Google’s AI chatbot is a sign of the increasing competition in the AI market, and the potential for AI to be used in a variety of applications.

9. Hungary official takes on German MEP in AI ‘rap battle’ - This ‘rap battle’ is a light-hearted example of the potential for AI to be used in entertainment, and the need for us to be aware of the potential implications of AI.