| Highlights from the week of 5-12 April 2024 |
Artificial intelligence
The initiative, known as ‘FAIR Forward – Artificial Intelligence for All,’ recognises the potential of AI for Kenya’s digital transformation and the achievement of sustainable development goals Read more.
The initiative, known as ‘FAIR Forward – Artificial Intelligence for All,’ recognises the potential of AI for Kenya’s digital transformation and the achievement of sustainable development goals Read more.
The open-source approach has raised concerns, but proponents argue it leads to better outcomes. Experts question the limitations of ‘large language models’ and suggest focusing on ‘objective-driven’ AI. Read more.
The open-source approach has raised concerns, but proponents argue it leads to better outcomes. Experts question the limitations of ‘large language models’ and suggest focusing on ‘objective-driven’ AI. Read more.
Anthropic unveils Claude 3 Opus, an AI model rivalling human persuasive abilities. This breakthrough prompts discussions on responsible AI usage and ethical development, setting new standards for AI-driven communication. Read more.
Anthropic unveils Claude 3 Opus, an AI model rivalling human persuasive abilities. This breakthrough prompts discussions on responsible AI usage and ethical development, setting new standards for AI-driven communication. Read more.
Content policy
Chinese hacking groups have been targeting critical infrastructure in the USA, and Microsoft has also faced criticism for its response to a suspected Chinese cyberespionage campaign. Read more.
Chinese hacking groups have been targeting critical infrastructure in the USA, and Microsoft has also faced criticism for its response to a suspected Chinese cyberespionage campaign. Read more.
The direction change follows criticism from the Oversight Board, which recommended labelling AI-generated content instead of removing it. Read more.
The direction change follows criticism from the Oversight Board, which recommended labelling AI-generated content instead of removing it. Read more.
Senate Republican leader has labelled TikTok as ‘America’s greatest strategic rival’ and voiced concerns over national security threats. Read more.
Senate Republican leader has labelled TikTok as ‘America’s greatest strategic rival’ and voiced concerns over national security threats. Read more.
The judge is investigating fake news and an alleged coup attempt, while Musk accused the judge of betraying the constitution. Read more.
The judge is investigating fake news and an alleged coup attempt, while Musk accused the judge of betraying the constitution. Read more.
Semiconductors
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol emphasised the importance of South Korea’s semiconductor industry, characterising it as an industrial and national battleground during a meeting with policymakers and chip industry executives. Read more.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol emphasised the importance of South Korea’s semiconductor industry, characterising it as an industrial and national battleground during a meeting with policymakers and chip industry executives. Read more.
Google claims the new chip is 30% better than existing general-purpose chips. It marks Google’s first chip designed to support AI in data centres. Read more.
Google claims the new chip is 30% better than existing general-purpose chips. It marks Google’s first chip designed to support AI in data centres. Read more.
Samsung Electronics Co. is set to revolutionise chipmaking in the USA, aligning with Washington’s ambitious semiconductor revitalisation efforts. Read more.
Samsung Electronics Co. is set to revolutionise chipmaking in the USA, aligning with Washington’s ambitious semiconductor revitalisation efforts. Read more.
Cybersecurity
The Emergency Directive 24-02 aims to address the potential compromise of correspondence with federal civilian executive branch (FCEB) agencies due to Midnight Blizzard’s cyber campaign targeting Microsoft email accounts. Read more.
The Emergency Directive 24-02 aims to address the potential compromise of correspondence with federal civilian executive branch (FCEB) agencies due to Midnight Blizzard’s cyber campaign targeting Microsoft email accounts. Read more.
The spyware alerts come as many countries prepare for elections. Apple emphasised that these spyware attacks are highly sophisticated and different from regular cybercriminal activities. Read more.
The spyware alerts come as many countries prepare for elections. Apple emphasised that these spyware attacks are highly sophisticated and different from regular cybercriminal activities. Read more.
Human rights
This bill aims to unify state data privacy laws into one framework, enabling legal action against violators and preventing Big Tech from exploiting personal data without consent. Read more.
This bill aims to unify state data privacy laws into one framework, enabling legal action against violators and preventing Big Tech from exploiting personal data without consent. Read more.
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