Recently, Anthropic hired a researcher specifically focused on 'welfare'—Kyle Fish—a move that has sparked widespread discussion. Fish's goal is to explore how certain technological systems should be accorded respect and to examine whether these systems should have moral consideration and how to protect their 'interests.' This issue has attracted the attention of many experts, involving the definition of consciousness and agency in technological systems, and whether they should possess some form of rights. Image source note: Image generated by AI.

As OpenAI recently released its video-generating AI model Sora, it has attracted widespread attention. An in-depth investigation reveals that the training data for the model may include a large amount of unauthorized game videos and livestream content, which could pose significant legal risks for the company. Through detailed testing, researchers found that Sora is capable of generating videos in various gaming styles, ranging from scenes reminiscent of 'Super Mario Bros.' to first-person shooter graphics in the style of 'Call of Duty', and even typical styles of 90s arcade fighting games.

Google recently launched its next-generation artificial intelligence model, PaliGemma2, which can analyze images and generate captions while answering questions about the emotions and actions of people in the photos. Built on Google's Gemma open model series, PaliGemma2 offers more profound image descriptions than traditional object recognition, enabling it to identify emotions and generate contextually relevant detailed descriptions. However, despite this technology appearing to be a groundbreaking innovation, experts have raised serious warnings about its potential ethical and societal implications. Emotion recognition is not...

As artificial intelligence rapidly develops, copyright issues are becoming a new challenge for AI companies. On November 13, 2024, the German music copyright organization GEMA filed a lawsuit against OpenAI in the Munich District Court, making it the first collective management organization in the world to take legal action against an AI provider. GEMA claims that OpenAI's ChatGPT has unlawfully copied and used copyrighted lyrics without obtaining proper licenses and paying royalties. This lawsuit also targets OpenAI LLC in the United States.

The social networking platform X (formerly Twitter) updated its privacy policy on Wednesday, sparking widespread attention and discussion. The new policy indicates that X will, by default, allow third-party "partners" to use platform data to train AI models unless users actively choose to opt out. This move not only highlights X's efforts to seek new revenue sources but also raises concerns regarding user data privacy protection. Key changes in the new policy include: Third-party data usage: New terms allow third-party partners to use X user data, including for AI model training. Users have the option to choose.

Recently, at the Cybercab luxury showcase, Tesla featured the Optimus robot as a highlight. These robots interacted with the audience, served drinks, played games, and even danced and conversed in a gazebo, leaving a lasting impression. However, as more details emerge, the authenticity of this showcase has come under scrutiny. Various reports suggest that the performance of the Optimus robots may not be fully autonomous. Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas pointed out that these robots 'rely on remote operation (human intervention).'

Dario Amodei, the CEO of Anthropic, recently published a 15,000-word article outlining his optimistic views on the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI). He explicitly states that he is not pessimistic about AI but believes that with proper management of the risks associated with AI, the future can be filled with prosperity and social progress. While he criticizes some overly optimistic AI companies in his article, his perspective is also marked by optimism. Amodei predicts that by 2026, a 'powerful AI' will emerge, impacting multiple fields.

Meta has recently confirmed that photos and videos taken by users using Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses may be used to train its AI models. This practice has raised concerns as users may not be aware that they are providing Meta with a substantial amount of images for training its AI models, which could include their home interiors, family members, or personal documents. Emil Vazquez, Meta's policy communications manager, stated that in regions where multimodal AI is available, ...

James Earl Jones, the legendary actor known for his iconic voice and a remarkable career spanning over sixty years, is well-remembered for his roles as Mufasa in 'The Lion King' and Darth Vader in the 'Star Wars' series. Jones, a Tony Award winner for 'The Great White Hope' and 'Fences', had his voice replicated through AI technology to recreate classic characters, raising discussions within the industry regarding the use of AI and the rights of voice actors. This decision has led to a strike initiated by SAG-AFTRA performers, concerned about the potential for AI to replace their jobs.

Recently, Wired magazine reported that Apple's content-scraping bot, Applebot, has faced collective resistance from multiple major media outlets, including well-known platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, The New York Times, and The Financial Times, which have chosen to block Applebot and deny it access to their website content. This phenomenon reflects the complex situation in the field of AI content scraping and the media industry's complicated attitude towards AI technology. Research shows that approximately 6% to 7% of websites have blocked Applebot, while up to

The AI chatbot Claude from Anthropic has recently come under scrutiny due to user feedback suggesting a decline in performance, including reduced memory and deteriorating coding abilities. A post on Reddit claimed that Claude's intelligence level seems to have decreased. In response, Anthropic executive Alex Albert stated that the company's investigation found no widespread issues and confirmed that no changes had been made to Claude's model or reasoning pipeline. To increase transparency, the company has released the system prompts for the Claude model.

AI face-swapping technology, known as Deepfake, has gradually become widespread against the backdrop of rapid technological advancement, attracting significant attention. A strikingly realistic live stream video of Musk has sparked heated discussions online, drawing a large audience and revealing the potential and risks of the technology. Deepfake technology is not only used for live streams but can also create highly realistic social media videos, such as a fake Musk TikTok account, which has garnered an impressive number of likes and shares, making it hard to distinguish truth from falsehood. However, the application of this technology has also led to a series of issues, particularly the increased risk of telecommunication fraud.