Category: AI
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Embracing AI in Education: Moving Beyond Risk Mitigation to Reform
The recent decision by the G-7 education ministers to address the potential risks of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in learning environments is a response reflective of an age-old pattern: the tendency of policymakers to react to symptoms rather than addressing the root cause. Although mitigating AI risks is a worthwhile goal, the approach demonstrates a…
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Reinventing AI Ethics: The Rise of Constitutional AI
As we witness the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI), the question of AI alignment with human values has never been more pressing. Given that AI systems are now capable of performing tasks at or beyond human level, it becomes crucial that these systems adhere to principles that we as humans find agreeable and beneficial.…
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Low Wages in Tech: More than Just an OpenAI Problem
The recent NBC News article suggesting that OpenAI’s AI trainers, earning $15 an hour, are underpaid has stirred up discussions within the tech industry. First, however, it’s necessary to understand that the issue of low wages isn’t exclusive to OpenAI but is a manifestation of a broader economic situation that deserves our attention. My argument…
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OpenAI’s Data Privacy Conundrum: Non-API Users’ Data Still at Risk
OpenAI has recently made headlines with its decision to stop using customer data for training its large-language models, including ChatGPT. CEO Sam Altman’s announcement has been praised as a bold move demonstrating the company’s commitment to data privacy. However, it’s crucial to examine the scope of this decision, as the new privacy policy has limitations…