Geoffrey Hinton, a prominent figure in artificial intelligence (AI) development and known as 'The Godfather of A.I.,' has left Google and warns of potential dangers with the AI technology he helped develop.
Hinton expresses concerns about the possibility of the algorithms behind chatbots, like ChatGPT, becoming too sophisticated and eventually leading to unpredictable behavior that could be harmful.
Hinton's departure from Google suggests a shift towards prioritizing ethical considerations and caution when it comes to further AI development.
Language Model AI (LLM) technology poses a potential risk from bad actors manipulating information, causing falsehoods and manipulating people's opinions.
Liability frameworks need to be established to hold individuals and companies accountable for harm caused by AI, and there must be competent supervision across both AI and human-generated media.
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A new biological test, called the alpha-synuclein seed amplification assay (αSyn-SAA), can now identify Parkinson's pathology by examining spinal fluid from living patients, with over 90% sensitivity in people with typical Parkinson's pathology, even before onset of symptoms.
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Researchers have identified a strain of Subdoligranulum bacteria that may drive the development of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).
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Mice given this bacterium developed a condition similar to human RA, and scientists have found that this bacterium produced RA- like symptoms in mice without the addition of another immune insult, making it unique among associated bacteria.
Geoffrey Hinton, one of the "Godfathers of AI" who won the 2018 Turing Award for his work on neural networks, has left his job at Google to speak freely about his concerns of AI risks.
Hinton is concerned about the spread of fake imagery and text, as well as the potential elimination of rote jobs, and believes that AI could eventually write and run its own code, possibly resulting in the end of humanity.
Hinton was largely happy with Google's stewardship of technology until Microsoft launched Bing, compelling Google to respond in kind, which he believes could lead to a world where "nobody will be able to tell what is true anymore.".
There is a debate about the accuracy of the reporting between The Verge article and the NYT article it was based on, with some arguing that the latter was misleading.
Hinton's departure and comments seem to be linked to concerns over the increasingly intense competition between tech giants in the development of AI technology.
Over 3 million people have purchased the new Germany Ticket that allows access to all local and regional trains, buses, and metros for a flat monthly fee of 49 euros.
This new ticket is intended to encourage people to abandon their cars for more environmentally friendly forms of transportation, reducing costs and confusion from the previous system.
The new Germany Ticket excludes long- distance intercity trains but still allows for cross- country travel using regional trains, and has already received approval from Chancellor Olaf Scholz as a way to make public transit more attractive and help achieve climate goals.
Discussions in the comments section touch upon payment methods and their ease of use for tourists, including the need for contactless payment options, universal compatibility, and a "tourist day pass"
The comments also reveal varying perspectives on public transit in Germany and highlight the need for sustained investment to address issues such as quality, affordability, and access