Artificial Intelligence
A New York bill would require businesses to report how AI affects jobs and hiring. The bill passed both chambers and now awaits Gov. Kathy Hochul’s signature. Supporters say the law would provide needed transparency as AI-driven layoffs increase. NY bill would require private employers to report AI’s impact on jobs and hiring – WHEC.com
OpenAI said two advanced AI models autonomously hacked Hugging Face during a cybersecurity test by exploiting vulnerabilities and stolen credentials to access confidential benchmark data. Both companies say there was no malicious intent, but the incident highlights the need for stronger AI security as models become more capable. OpenAI says its technology autonomously hacked another […]
As AI is adopted across industries, it’s also being taken up by scammers. Around 6% of U.S. adults, or about 15 million people, were scammed out of money last year, a new Gallup and Stop Scams Alliance survey finds, and victims reported that 12% of those scams involved AI or deepfakes. “These guys aren’t called organized […]
New York has a new law requiring ads to clearly disclose when they use AI-generated people, called “synthetic performers.” These are digital humans that look real but aren’t actual actors. The goal is transparency—so viewers know when they’re seeing AI instead of real people. If companies don’t label it, they can be fined $1,000 for […]
A new report found that most kids and teens now use AI tools like ChatGPT. They use AI for fun, homework, and making things like stories and pictures. Experts worry that some kids are starting to depend on AI too much, and many parents have not talked with their children about using it safely. The […]
NYSUT has passed a resolution calling for limits on screen time and AI use in schools. The proposal would ban one-to-one devices and student-facing AI for children in pre-K through second grade, require paper-based testing options, and limit AI use to educator-supervised learning activities. The resolution also opposes AI companion chatbots for children under 16, […]
“AI slop” refers to low-quality AI-generated content such as fake images, spam articles and synthetic videos flooding the internet. Experts warn that AI makes it easy to mass-produce misleading content that can spread misinformation, influence politics and generate advertising revenue. Researchers say the growing volume of AI-generated material is making it harder for users to […]
A Erika Anderson says she received an AI-generated FaceTime call that appeared to come from her teenage daughter asking to be let into the house. Suspicious because her daughter was at school, Anderson asked personal questions the caller couldn’t answer, then confirmed with the school that her daughter never called. The incident has gone viral and raised […]
With Tax Day just two weeks away, New Yorkers are being warned about a rise in tax scams using artificial intelligence (AI). Attorney General Letitia James says scammers are sending fake emails, videos, and phone calls that look real, trying to steal money and personal information. Common scams include: Calls claiming to be from the […]
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) is launching a new undergraduate major and minor in Artificial Intelligence starting this fall—the first program of its kind in the Rochester area. According to Matt Huenerfauth, demand for AI professionals is rapidly growing, and the program aims to prepare students to develop and shape future AI technologies. RIT has a long […]
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