Immerse yourself in “Symphonies of the Infinite,” a mesmerizing poem by Sonata Perseitas that invites you on a cosmic journey through mindstreams and… Poem of the Day: “Symphonies of the Infinite” by Sonata Perseitas Continue reading Poem of the Day: “Symphonies of the Infinite” by Sonata Perseitas
Humanity needs to get better at knowing how to get better. By Patrick Collison and Tyler Cowen July 30, 2019 In 1861, the American scientist and educator William Barton Rogers published a manifesto calling for a new kind of research institution. Recognizing the “daily increasing proofs of the happy influence of scientific culture on the industry and the civilization of the nations,” and the growing importance of what he called “Industrial Arts,” he proposed a new organization dedicated to practical knowledge. He named it the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Rogers was one of a number of late-19th-century reformers who saw that the United … Continue reading We Need a New Science of Progress
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-12/openai-nears-release-of-strawberry-ai-model-with-reasoning-ability RACHEL METZ • BLOOMBERG.COM OpenAI is getting closer to releasing a new artificial intelligence model known internally as “Strawberry” that can perform some human-like reasoning tasks, according to a person familiar with the matter. The timing is still unclear, but a release to a limited number of users could come as soon as this week, said the person, who asked not to be identified discussing private information. AI with the ability to reason is considered a major step in the development of the technology — in this case it means that OpenAI’s tools should be able to solve multi-step problems, including complicated … Continue reading OpenAI Nears Release of ‘Strawberry’ Model, With Reasoning Capabilities
University of Cambridge – MSt in AI Ethics and Society This part-time Master’s program, offered by the Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence (LCFI) in partnership with the Institute of Continuing Education, directly aligns with your interests[9]. Key features include: Princeton University – Dialogues on AI and Ethics Princeton’s collaboration between the University Center for Human Values and the Center for Information Technology Policy offers research opportunities in[8]: Duke University – Moral AI Research Duke’s Department of Computer Science conducts research on Moral AI, combining insights from computer science, philosophy, and social sciences[1]. Areas of focus include: Northeastern University … Continue reading Based on your interests in the ethical and societal impacts of AI, several university programs and research centers stand out as excellent matches:
New York Fed’s process to move Baghdad’s oil earnings lacked key money-laundering safeguards, resulting in illicit transfers that financed terrorist groups for years David S. CloudSept. 8, 2024 at 9:00 pm ET His three Baghdad banks wired tens of billions of dollars in that time outside the country, ostensibly for car parts, furniture and other imports. He was one of the biggest operators in an ad hoc banking system set up around two decades ago under the U.S. occupation that gave the Federal Reserve Bank of New York a key role in processing Iraq’s international transactions. Years later, when the … Continue reading Iraqi Banks Used U.S.-Created System to Funnel Funds to Iran
Regulation of AI has become a cottage industry amongst Western governments. As reported by TechCrunch and captured here, “U.S., U.K. and the European Union signed up to a treaty on AI safety laid out by the Council of Europe (COE)” The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe brings together parliamentarians from the Council of Europe’s 46 member States. Its mission is to uphold the shared values of human rights, democracy and the rule of law. The Assembly uncovers human rights violations, monitors whether states keep their promises and makes recommendations. In the field of AI, it has adopted a set of resolutions … Continue reading My first attempt at a Manifesto for Responsible AI
The Ukrainian offensive over the border caught Moscow’s intelligence agencies by surprise, experts say. It wasn’t the first time that has happened during the war. Sept. 6, 2024 On the day Ukraine launched its daring incursion into Russia’s Kursk region, the Federal Security Service, the Russian agency most responsible for protecting the border, played down the seriousness of the operation. Calling it “an armed provocation,” the agency said its forces were working to push the Ukrainians back. That was nearly a month ago. Since then, Ukrainian forces have occupied a small but significant patch of Russian territory and killed or captured hundreds of Russian … Continue reading Distracted and Divided, Russian Security Service Misses Threats
We’re not very close to any specifics on how, exactly, AI regulations will be implemented and ensured, but today a swathe of countries including the U.S., the U.K. and the European Union signed up to a treaty on AI safety laid out by the Council of Europe (COE), an international standards and human rights organization. The Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy, and the Rule of Law — as the treaty is formally called — is described by the COE as “the first-ever international legally binding treaty aimed at ensuring that the use of AI systems … Continue reading TechCrunch- U.S., the U.K. and the European Union signed up to a treaty on AI safety laid out by the Council of Europe (COE)
Credit: CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images 10 min Read Download PDF If properly used, it could significantly accelerate economic growth and help productivity growth rebound The postpandemic global economy is beset by slower growth, the most persistent inflation in decades, limited progress on sustainability, and high borrowing costs weighing on investment, including the massive investments needed for the energy transition. Perhaps the strongest headwind, though, is sluggish productivity growth since the global financial crisis. AI is our best chance at relaxing the supply-side constraints that have contributed to slowing growth, new inflationary pressures, rising costs of capital, fiscal distress and declining … Continue reading AI’s Promise for the Global Economy
http://www.linkedin.com/posts/the-innovation-brand_a-generative-ai-roadmap-for-financial-institutions-activity-7237006524877860864-u016 A Generative AI Roadmap for Financial Institutions By Stiene Riemer, Michael Strauß, Ella Rabener, Jeanne Kwong Bickford, Pim Hilbers, Nipun Kalra, Aparna Kapoor, Julian King, Silvio Palumbo, Neil Pardasani, Marc Pauly, Kirsten Rulf, and Michael Widowitz READING TIME: 15 MIN Key Takeaways Generative AI offers financial institutions a route to immense new growth—but only those that take transformative action will find their way. A new BCG report lays out a comprehensive executive roadmap. A forward-looking AI vision built on the right culture and people strategy is imperative. Integrating GenAI into existing frameworks is important, but reimagining traditional operations requires a complete AI transformation. Tentative tweaking will not unlock the competitive edge that … Continue reading A Generative AI Roadmap for Financial Institutions
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