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  1. AI to stop water pollution before it happens with A project in England uses sensors, satellites and past spill data to predict future pollution. - This is a great example of how AI can be used to help protect the environment and prevent water pollution before it happens.

  2. Meta scientist Yann LeCun says AI won’t destroy jobs forever with Prof Yann LeCun says fears that AI will pose a threat to humanity are “preposterously ridiculous”. - While it is reassuring to hear that AI won’t destroy jobs forever, it is important to remember that AI will still have a significant impact on the way we work and live.

  3. Quiz: Can you spot images created by AI? with Test your skills at detecting AI-generated images with Bitesize’s monthly AI or real quiz. - This is a great way to test our ability to recognize AI-generated images and to become more aware of the potential of AI.

  4. Using AI for loans and mortgages is big risk, warns EU boss with Margrethe Vestager tells the BBC using AI for decisions that affect lives could lead to discrimination. - This is a reminder that AI should be used responsibly and with caution, as it can lead to unintended consequences such as discrimination.

  5. What is AI, is it dangerous and what jobs are at risk? with AI is transforming modern life, but some experts fear it could be used for malicious purposes. - AI is a powerful tool that can be used for both good and bad. It is important to be aware of the potential risks and to ensure that AI is used responsibly.

  6. UK government must be more open on use of AI, say campaigners with Rishi Sunak wants to lead in shaping global rules - but is being urged to boost transparency at home. - Transparency is essential when it comes to the use of AI, as it is important to ensure that the technology is used responsibly and ethically.

  7. Why making AI safe isn’t as easy as you might think with AI could improve our lives hugely or destroy us all, the experts say - so how do we make it safe? - Making AI safe is a complex process that requires careful consideration and oversight. It is important to ensure that AI is used responsibly and ethically.

  8. Amazon cracks down on fake reviews with AI with The tech giant is developing new tools to help track down the brokers buying and selling reviews. - This is a great example of how AI can be used to help combat fraud and protect consumers.

  9. Aberdeen AI trial helps doctors spot breast cancers with BBC Click had exclusive access to a trial exploring the impact of using AI in breast screenings. - This is a great example of how AI can be used to help improve healthcare and save lives.

  10. Stay ahead in AI race, tech boss urges West with The chief executive of a software firm says adversaries must not be allowed to catch up. - This is a reminder that AI is a rapidly evolving technology and it is important to stay ahead of the curve in order to remain competitive.

  11. Technology minister urges caution on AI ‘Terminator’ warnings with Paul Scully says there should be more of a focus on the good artificial intelligence can do. - This is a reminder that AI can be used for both good and bad, and it is important to ensure that it is used responsibly and ethically.

  12. US Air Force denies AI drone attacked operator in test with A virtual experiment was described by a senior official at a conference, but he now says he “mis-spoke”. - This is a reminder that AI is a powerful technology and it is important to ensure that it is used responsibly and ethically.

  13. Powerful artificial intelligence ban possible, government adviser warns with Systems above a certain power may need to be stopped, a member of the government’s AI Council says. - This is a reminder that AI is a powerful technology and it is important to ensure that it is used responsibly and ethically.

  14. AI: War crimes evidence erased by social media platforms with Footage of potential human rights abuses may be lost after platforms delete it, the BBC has found. - This is a reminder that AI can be used for both good and bad, and it is important to ensure that it is used responsibly and ethically.

  15. AI ‘godfather’ Yoshua Bengio feels ‘lost’ over life’s work with Canadian computer scientist Yoshua Bengio tells the BBC he did not realise AI would develop so fast. - This is a reminder that AI is a rapidly evolving technology and it is important to stay ahead of the curve in order to remain competitive.

  16. Artificial intelligence could lead to extinction, experts warn with Heads of OpenAI, Google Deepmind and Anthropic say the threat is as great as pandemics and nuclear war. - This is a reminder that AI is a powerful technology and it is important to ensure that it is used responsibly and ethically.

  17. Nvidia briefly worth $1 trillion thanks to AI boom with Investors excited about the possibilities for artificial intelligence have sent the US chipmaker’s value soaring. - This is a great example of how AI can be used to create economic opportunities and drive innovation.

  18. ChatGPT: US lawyer admits using AI for case research with The lawyer told the judge he did not know content from the artificial intelligence could be false. - This is a reminder that AI is a powerful technology and it is important to ensure that it is used responsibly and ethically.

  19. ChatGPT-maker U-turns on threat to leave EU over AI law with OpenAI’s Sam Altman previously said if it fails to comply with the forthcoming AI Act, it might exit the EU. - This is a reminder that AI is a powerful technology and it is important to ensure that it is used responsibly and ethically.

  20. AI scanner used in hundreds of US schools misses knives with After a school stabbing, a BBC investigation into Evolv’s AI weapons scanner reveals doubts about its effectiveness. - This is a reminder that AI is a powerful technology and it is important to ensure that it is used responsibly and ethically.

  21. Woodward and Bernstein: Watergate reporters warn of the limitations of AI with Journalists Woodward and Bernstein tell the BBC the press is essential in finding the truth. - This is a reminder that AI is a powerful technology, but it is not a substitute for human judgement and critical thinking.