The Latest Breaking News from Artificial Intelligence

The Forgotten Organ Hiding in Your Chest May Hold the Key to Living Longer — And AI Just Proved It

A Harvard-affiliated research team used artificial intelligence to analyze CT scans from tens of thousands of Americans — and discovered that a small organ most doctors ignored after your teens could predict when you'll die.

Medical Daily · Jun 6

UAE's MoEI partners with 42 Abu Dhabi for AI hackathon to transform government services

The UAE's Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) has partnered with 42 Abu Dhabi to launch a specialised Artificial Intelligence Hackathon aimed at creating technology-driven solutions to improve government services across key sectors.

The Times of India · Jun 6

'AI won't just moderate posts, it will curate reality': Former White House AI czar David Sacks warns against govt control of AI

David Sacks, chair of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology and former White House AI and Crypto Czar, has criticized US Senator Bernie Sanders' proposal to give the public a 50 per cent ownership stake in major American AI companies, warning that government control of artificial intelligence…

The Economic Times · Jun 6

Anthropic calls for pause in AI development

Anthropic is calling on ​major artificial intelligence labs to consider a coordinated and verifiable pause in ‌development, warning that rapid advances in the technology could soon allow AI systems to improve themselves faster than society can manage the risks.

Bangkok Post · Jun 5

AI fever spreads, but are markets masking economic cracks?

Investors are pouring money into Artificial Intelligence, even as economic worries grow. SpaceX's massive IPO signals strong AI interest. Companies like Google are expanding AI infrastructure. Chipmakers are seeing huge demand. However, some signs suggest market expectations may be too high. Analysts are watching closely to see if this AI…

The Economic Times · Jun 5

AI feature film on Iran’s protest movement makes festival history

A film about Iran's protest movement is making cinema history. "Dreams of Violets" is the first fully AI-generated feature film ever selected by a major international film festival. The 75-minute drama will premiere at New York's Tribeca Festival next week. Created by Iranian-British director Ash Koosha from his home in…

France 24 · Jun 5

Archbishop tells Parliament artificial intelligence regulations fail to protect human dignity

Dame Sarah Mullally cited reports which showed ‘evidence that chatbots are now facilitating violence against women and girls’

The Independent UK · Jun 5

Google Cloud layoffs: Threat intelligence team, Mandiant employees among those affected

Google Cloud has recently implemented job cuts, impacting teams including employees in Mandiant and its Threat Intelligence Group. These layoffs are reportedly aimed at reallocating resources towards growth areas, particularly artificial intelligence. This move aligns with a broader tech industry trend of significant investment in AI and subsequent layoffs to…

The Economic Times · Jun 5

World's first AI-designed vaccine developed by UK scientists enters human trials

A groundbreaking AI-designed vaccine for Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever has entered human trials, marking a world-first for medical research. Developed by Oxford University and Basecamp Research, this initiative showcases AI's potential to drastically accelerate vaccine development for emerging infectious diseases. The trial aims to assess safety and immune response, potentially ushering…

The Times of India · Jun 5

EU should side with Washington in 'AI war' with China, US envoy warns

America's top envoy in Europe has urged the European Union to stand with the United States in a critical artificial intelligence race against China. The ambassador voiced worries about the EU's plans to reduce reliance on American technology. He stressed that Western civilization's interests lie in an American victory in…

The Economic Times · Jun 5