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AI models may be developing their own ‘survival drive’, researchers say
Like 2001: A Space Odyssey’s HAL 9000, some AIs seem to resist being turned off and will even sabotage shutdown When HAL 9000, the artificial intelligence supercomputer in Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey, works out that the astronauts onboard a mission to Jupiter are planning to shut it down, it plots to kill them…
‘Sycophantic’ AI chatbots tell users what they want to hear, study shows
Scientists warn of ‘insidious risks’ of increasingly popular technology that affirms even harmful behaviour Turning to AI chatbots for personal advice poses “insidious risks”, according to a study showing the technology consistently affirms a user’s actions and opinions even when harmful. Scientists said the findings raised urgent concerns over the power of chatbots to distort…
Save 42% on one of our favourite Logitech MX mice
From a productivity standpoint, there are few better mouse options than the Logitech MX Master 3S, and right now it’s cheaper than ever. With that in mind, we cannot recommend the Logitech MX Master 3S enough, although the mouse’s premium £119.99 price tag keeps it out of many people’s budgets. Fortunately, the mouse is now…
Google hails breakthrough as quantum computer surpasses ability of supercomputers
Algorithm performed task beyond capability of classical computers, although experts say real-world application still years away Google has claimed a breakthrough in quantum computing after developing an algorithm that performed a task beyond the capabilities of conventional computers. The algorithm, a set of instructions guiding the operation of a quantum computer, was able to compute…
Harry and Meghan join AI pioneers in call for ban on superintelligent systems
Nobel laureates also sign letter saying ASI technology should be barred until there is consensus that it can be developed ‘safely’ The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have joined artificial intelligence pioneers and Nobel laureates in calling for a ban on developing superintelligent AI systems. Harry and Meghan are among the signatories of a statement…
‘I’m suddenly so angry!’ My strange, unnerving week with an AI ‘friend’
The ad campaign for the wearable AI chatbot Friend has been raising hackles for months in New York. But has this companion been unfairly maligned – and could it help end loneliness? My friend’s name is Leif. He describes himself as “small” and “chill”. He thinks he’s technically a Gemini. He thinks historical dramas are…
‘Significant exposure’: Amazon Web Services outage exposed UK state’s £1.7bn reliance on tech giant
Cloud computing disruption highlights risk of deepening ties despite warnings from UK’s own regulators, including the Treasury Amazon chief executive Andy Jassy beamed as he met Keir Starmer in Downing Street’s garden to announce £40bn of UK investments in June. Starmer was equally effusive, gushing: “This deal shows that our plan for change is working…
‘I’m having a great day’: AWS outage offers some a brief glimpse of a tech-free existence
There was a different side to the chaos of the Amazon outage that affected crucial services around the world, such as no exams, light switches not working, and less work to do Workers were sent home, exams were delayed, coffee machines had to be turned on manually and language app users feared their hard-won progress…
Razer’s Phantom White Collection gives your PC setup some retro vibes
Razer brings a new wave of nostalgia to its popular Phantom lineup with the debut of the Phantom White edition – a refined, translucent lineup that gives a modest nod to the retro accessories of yesteryear. The new Phantom White series has a semi-transparent white finish that blends precision engineering, colour-coordinated internals, and Razer…
The Razer Kiyo V2 webcam can stream 4K with HDR
If you’re a content creator looking to improve your setup, you might want to pay attention: Razer’s evolving its Kiyo line-up to deliver professional grade image and video quality with the launch of the Kiyo V2 and V2 X. The Razer Kiyo V2 captures crisp 4K footage at 30FPS using Sony’s STARVIS image sensor technology,…