OpenAI Looking to Hire ‘Head of Preparedness’ to Tackle AI Dangers

OpenAI is seeking to hire a candidate for the post of “Head of Preparedness” to tackle dangers posed by the proliferation of AI, CEO Altman said in post on X.

Waymo Self-Driving Cars Stopped, Blocked Roads During San Francisco Power Outage

Waymo autonomous vehicles stopped and blocked traffic in San Francisco after traffic lights stopped working due to an electrical power outage.
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Existential Safety Is AI Industry’s Core Weakness, Study Warns

Eight major AI developers are failing to plan for how they would manage extreme risks posed by future AI models that match or surpass human capabilities.

Journal Retracts Paper Often Cited in Saying Roundup Ingredient Glyphosate Is Safe

A review frequently cited by people asserting that an ingredient in the Roundup weed killer is not harmful has been retracted.

Nvidia CEO Hopes to Sell Blackwell Chips to China, Lawmakers Urge Restrictions

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said he hopes to eventually sell the company’s flagship Blackwell chips in China, though there are currently no plans to do so.

OpenAI Must Face Copyright Infringement Claim From Authors, Court Rules

Judge Sidney H. Stein ruled that OpenAI must face authors’ copyright infringement claims in a consolidated class action lawsuit in New York.

Prominent Personalities Sign Letter Seeking Ban on ‘Development of Superintelligence’

Hundreds of people, from conservative commentators to tech executives, have signed a letter seeking a ban on “the development of superintelligence.”

Microsoft: Sharp Increase in Ai-Aided Cyberattacks From Russia, China

Foreign adversaries are increasingly using AI in their cyber influence campaigns, with operations picking up “aggressively” this year, Microsoft said on Oct. 16.