AI News Roundup – February 14, 2025
The Paris AI Summit: The cleavages over global governance made apparent
A Paris AI summit saw a global push for AI regulation, with many nations endorsing a statement promoting inclusive and sustainable AI, despite US opposition
open canada
Feb 14, 2025
Are You Ready to Let an AI Agent Use Your Computer?
AI agents from Anthropic, Google DeepMind, and OpenAI are emerging, automating tasks like web searches and online purchases
ieee spectrum
Feb 13, 2025
An Agenda to Strengthen U.S. Democracy in the Age of AI
This report examines the impact of AI on the 2024 U.S. elections, highlighting risks like foreign interference and misleading advertisements
brennan center
Feb 13, 2025
Sam Altman pulls Elon Musk’s OpenAI takeover bid into court
Elon Musk’s $97.5 billion bid for OpenAI contradicts his claims in a lawsuit against the company, Altman uses this bid to counter Musk’s arguments in court
business insider
Feb 13, 2025
The Paris summit marks a tipping point on AI’s safety and sustainability
Paris AI summit saw a global push for AI regulation, with many nations endorsing a statement promoting inclusive and sustainable AI, despite US opposition
the conversation
Feb 12, 2025
Can AI help DOGE slash government budgets? It’s complex.
Elon Musk’s DOGE initiative within the US government aims to slash waste, fraud, and abuse using AI. This controversial program raises concerns about data access and potential political targeting, while also highlighting the potential for AI to proactively prevent fraud
mit technology review
Feb 11, 2025
Workday launches a platform for enterprises to manage all of their AI agents in one place
Workday has introduced a platform for managing AI agents, providing visibility, control, and cost projections. This addresses enterprise anxieties about AI adoption
techcrunch
Feb 11, 2025
Study Finds That People Who Entrust Tasks to AI Are Losing Critical Thinking Skills
A recent study reveals that over-reliance on AI tools can diminish critical thinking skills, potentially leading to cognitive atrophy and limited creativity
futurism
Feb 11, 2025
DeepSeek raises fear of a cold war powered by accessible AI
DeepSeek’s emergence necessitates reevaluating US sanctions against China. US-China collaboration on AI governance is crucial to prevent a catastrophic “AI Cold War”
south china morning post
Feb 10, 2025
Three Observations
Sam Altman discusses the imminent arrival of AGI, emphasizing the need for thoughtful public policy to ensure equitable distribution of its benefits
sam altman blog
Feb 09, 2025
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