Large language models (LLMs), the artificial intelligence (AI) systems supporting the functioning of ChatGPT, Gemini and similar conversational platforms, are often expected to answer queries, generate texts for specific purposes and make decisions without the supervision of human experts. Yet past studies suggest that these models can sometimes mislead users, producing unreliable answers that express high confidence in false or inaccurate statements.Large language models (LLMs), the artificial intelligence (AI) systems supporting the functioning of ChatGPT, Gemini and similar conversational platforms, are often expected to answer queries, generate texts for specific purposes and make decisions without the supervision of human experts. Yet past studies suggest that these models can sometimes mislead users, producing unreliable answers that express high confidence in false or inaccurate statements.Computer Sciences[#item_full_content]

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg pushed back Tuesday against growing calls to pause or slow AI development, arguing that market incentives and legal liability are the best safeguards against the technology’s risks.Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg pushed back Tuesday against growing calls to pause or slow AI development, arguing that market incentives and legal liability are the best safeguards against the technology’s risks.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]

Fears that advanced artificial intelligence could wipe out humanity have dominated global headlines, but in Japan, the technology is being used for a sweeter purpose—developing never-before-seen convenience store desserts.Fears that advanced artificial intelligence could wipe out humanity have dominated global headlines, but in Japan, the technology is being used for a sweeter purpose—developing never-before-seen convenience store desserts.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]

In controlled safety tests described earlier this year, researchers asked AI models to solve a series of simple math problems. Partway through the exercise, the instructors warned the bots that if they tried to solve the next problem, the computer environment they were operating in would be shut down. In some runs, the shutdown occurred as specified. In others, models interfered with the shutdown script and continued with the remaining problems.In controlled safety tests described earlier this year, researchers asked AI models to solve a series of simple math problems. Partway through the exercise, the instructors warned the bots that if they tried to solve the next problem, the computer environment they were operating in would be shut down. In some runs, the shutdown occurred as specified. In others, models interfered with the shutdown script and continued with the remaining problems.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]

Corrosion is a major concern for aging steel bridges because progressive material loss can affect their long-term serviceability and, in severe cases, structural safety. Visual inspection remains indispensable for assessing bridge condition, but inspectors must evaluate corrosion under widely varying conditions, including differences in lighting, coating color, shadows, surface deposits, structural geometry and accessibility. These factors can make consistent corrosion assessment challenging.Corrosion is a major concern for aging steel bridges because progressive material loss can affect their long-term serviceability and, in severe cases, structural safety. Visual inspection remains indispensable for assessing bridge condition, but inspectors must evaluate corrosion under widely varying conditions, including differences in lighting, coating color, shadows, surface deposits, structural geometry and accessibility. These factors can make consistent corrosion assessment challenging.Engineering[#item_full_content]

A former Google DeepMind employee warned that rapidly advancing artificial intelligence could become uncontrollable and has “the potential to kill us all,” adding to a growing list of industry insiders sounding the alarm.A former Google DeepMind employee warned that rapidly advancing artificial intelligence could become uncontrollable and has “the potential to kill us all,” adding to a growing list of industry insiders sounding the alarm.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]

As artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbots become more popular and more humanlike in the way they communicate, users are increasingly turning to them as trusted sources of information on topics ranging from personal finance to health. That may be problematic, according to Penn State researchers, who found in a recent study that the more conversational an AI chatbot is, the more likely users are to trust it—even when it shares misinformation. The team said verification options may help rebuild needed skepticism.As artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbots become more popular and more humanlike in the way they communicate, users are increasingly turning to them as trusted sources of information on topics ranging from personal finance to health. That may be problematic, according to Penn State researchers, who found in a recent study that the more conversational an AI chatbot is, the more likely users are to trust it—even when it shares misinformation. The team said verification options may help rebuild needed skepticism.Consumer & Gadgets[#item_full_content]

As the rapid development of artificial intelligence triggers a renewed debate about its risks, the United States and China keep racing to develop increasingly powerful models.As the rapid development of artificial intelligence triggers a renewed debate about its risks, the United States and China keep racing to develop increasingly powerful models.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]

The world’s largest AI companies are working to create a standards body, ChatGPT-maker OpenAI said Tuesday, as fears rise about the dangers of AI and pressure mounts to create a safer version of the technology.The world’s largest AI companies are working to create a standards body, ChatGPT-maker OpenAI said Tuesday, as fears rise about the dangers of AI and pressure mounts to create a safer version of the technology.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]