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China scammer uses AI to pose as man’s friend, steal millions

A Chinese scammer utilized AI to impersonate a trusted friend and swindle millions of yuan from a businessman. The fraudster employed smart AI technology to alter their appearance and voice, successfully convincing the victim to transfer 4.3 million yuan. The scam highlights the potential dangers associated with advanced AI technology and the need for regulation.

Humans must stay in control of AI, European trade union chief warns

European trade union chief Esther Lynch has called for regulations to ensure humans remain in control as AI technology advances rapidly. Lynch warns against a scenario where workers are subject to the will of machines, emphasizing the need for the “human-in-control principle.” She highlights the importance of involving workers and their unions in the introduction of AI to ensure better outcomes. Wealth division, rising prices, and inflation will also be key topics discussed at the four-day ETUC Congress in Berlin.

European Parliament votes on curbs for ChatGPT and other AI

EU lawmakers are set to vote on Thursday on restrictions for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the European Union. The vote follows efforts to create a law that regulates AI usage while promoting innovation and preventing abuses. The EU aims to become a global leader in AI regulation and has been spurred to action by the emergence of AI applications like ChatGPT and Midjourney. The legislation would define “high-risk” AI activities, ensure human control, and establish supervising authorities in each member state. Prohibitions on certain AI applications, such as emotion recognition and mass surveillance, are also being considered.

Microsoft expands AI access to public

Microsoft has opened public access to its generative artificial intelligence programs, despite concerns over dangerous technology. The AI-enhanced Bing and Edge services can now work with images, as well as text, with the intention to add video. The move comes amid concerns over the potential for fraud and deep-fake videos, and just months after experts urged a pause in the development of powerful AI systems. However, Microsoft’s Yusuf Mehdi said the company’s AI principles include working to prevent the promotion of harmful or discriminatory content.

Tech industry allowing ‘deluge’ of misinformation: RSF

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has ranked the environment for journalism as “bad” in 70% of the 180 countries it assessed in its annual ranking of press freedom. In its 21st annual report published on World Press Freedom Day, the non-governmental organisation highlighted the rise of misinformation, aided by AI software and political propaganda. The Middle East and North Africa remained the most dangerous region for journalists, while Europe remained the safest, though attacks on journalists in Germany saw it drop five places.

Musk says he is out to create ‘truth-seeking’ AI

Elon Musk has announced plans to create “TruthGPT,” an absolute truth-seeking AI to counter Microsoft and Google’s efforts in artificial intelligence. He expressed concerns that OpenAI’s ChatGPT bot was being taught to be politically correct and revealed his worry that AI has “the potential of civilizational destruction.” Musk formed X.AI, an artificial intelligence corporation, and merged Twitter with a newly created “X” shell company. He joined experts in signing an open letter calling for a hiatus in the development of AI technology.

Canada opens investigation into AI firm behind ChatGPT

Canada’s Office of the Privacy Commissioner has launched an investigation into OpenAI, the US-based software firm behind ChatGPT, following a complaint alleging unauthorized collection, use, and disclosure of personal information. ChatGPT, known for its ability to generate content from brief prompts, has raised concerns about data privacy and security. This move comes amidst growing calls for increased scrutiny of AI-powered technologies, including a recent call by Elon Musk and global experts for a pause in research on more powerful AI systems due to risks to society. Italy has also blocked ChatGPT over data use concerns, and Europol has warned about potential criminal exploitation of conversational bots.