🗞 The AI apocalypse risk exposing a philosophical rift

🔚 AI expert warns of near-certain existential risk to humanity, Elon Musk more conservative. Read More

• Elon Musk estimates a 10-20% probability that advanced AI could potentially "end humanity", but still advocates exploring AI development.

• An AI safety researcher at the University of Louisville calculates a 99.999999% probability of an "existential catastrophe" if advanced AI systems are developed

• The researcher argues not developing advanced AI is the only way to avoid this near-certainty of human doom, highlighting serious concerns around AI safety

🚀 Sam Altman's ownership of OpenAI's startup fund removed for transparency. Read More

• The OpenAI Startup Fund, with $175 million raised from partners like Microsoft, has changed its governance structure

• Sam Altman, OpenAI's CEO, no longer owns or controls the fund, addressing concerns about potential conflicts of interest

• Ian Hathaway, a partner since 2021, now oversees the fund and its investments in AI startups like Harvey and Cursor

📚 Educators grapple with reforming policies as generative AI revolutionizes cheating. Read More

• A recent survey found 89% of college students have used AI tools like ChatGPT for homework assignments, highlighting an urgent need to redefine cheating policies

• The article recommends educators shift focus to documenting AI use, embracing project-based learning, and concentrating on developing critical thinking over rote skills

• Adjusting curricula and grading practices to account for AI can better prepare students for the AI-driven workforce while upholding academic integrity standards

🏥 FDA authorizes first AI tool for diagnosing deadly sepsis condition. Read More

• Prenosis received FDA approval for its AI-powered Sepsis ImmunoScore tool that analyzes 22 parameters to assess a patient's risk of sepsis, a life-threatening infection response

• The tool is integrated into electronic health records and provides an overall risk score plus visuals showing which factors contributed to the assessment

• Sepsis is notoriously difficult to diagnose early, when treatment is most effective, making Prenosis' clinically-validated AI solution a potential lifesaver in U.S. hospitals

🎤 AI impersonation of late comedian George Carlin prompts legal settlement and performers' call for protection. Read More

• The estate of George Carlin settled with creators who allegedly used AI to mimic the late comedian, requiring them to remove the content and not use his voice/likeness without permission

• Over 200 artists including Billie Eilish and the estates of Frank Sinatra and Bob Marley signed a letter demanding safeguards to prevent unchecked AI from replacing human performers

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