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Good morning Reader, AI is increasingly posing challenges to democracy, with concerns about its ability to deceive and manipulate. Meanwhile, Meta expands its AI team by hiring four OpenAI researchers, and India targets large language models in its AI Mission.
In the entertainment sector, Steven Spielberg opposes AI in filmmaking, while Salesforce's CEO reveals AI handles up to 50% of their workload. Additionally, Ukraine's Zelenskyy urges restrictions on military AI supplies to Russia, and Masayoshi Son hints at a succession plan amid AI ambitions. In today's newsletter:
- AI is starting to wear down democracy
- AI is learning to lie, scheme, and threaten its creators
- Meta hires four more OpenAI researchers: Report
- India AI Mission: 43 of 506 foundational AI model proposals target large language models
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AI is starting to wear down democracy 
Free and easy to use, AI tools have generated a flood of fake photos and videos of candidates or supporters saying things they did not or appearing in places they were not -- all spread with the relative impunity of anonymity online. Read full article here |
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AI is learning to lie, scheme, and threaten its creators 
The world's most advanced AI models are exhibiting troubling new behaviors - lying, scheming, and even threatening their creators to achieve their goals. Users report that models are "lying to them and making up evidence," according to Apollo Research's co-founder. Read full article here |
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| AI's Double-Edged Sword: Innovations and Ethical Dilemmas in 2025  The Pulse The AI landscape is rapidly evolving, marked by significant advancements and ethical challenges. As AI tools proliferate, concerns about misinformation and manipulation grow, highlighting the need for robust regulations to safeguard democracy and societal integrity. How it's happening Key players like OpenAI and Meta are pushing boundaries with new technologies, including large language models and advanced AI chips. Meanwhile, governments are exploring regulations to control AI's military applications, reflecting a complex interplay of innovation and oversight. Key takeaways
- AI tools are increasingly used to create misinformation, threatening democratic processes.
- OpenAI's shift to Google's AI chips indicates a strategic pivot in resource management.
- Meta's $29 billion funding push underscores the competitive race for AI infrastructure.
- Global calls for regulating dual-use AI technologies highlight geopolitical tensions.
- Salesforce's AI integration shows significant operational shifts in the corporate landscape.
Notable actions Recent reports indicate that Ukraine's President Zelenskyy is advocating for international controls on AI exports for military use. Meanwhile, Meta is seeking $29 billion for AI data centers, reflecting the escalating investment in AI capabilities amid rising competition. |
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India AI Mission: 43 of 506 foundational AI model proposals target large language models 
As part of the mission, the government is incentivising the development of LLMs built by startups such as Sarvam, Gnani, Gan and Soket AI Labs with investment capital and other support. According to people familiar with the matter, the IndiaAI Mission will soon announce more LLM-developing applicants who will be given GPU access or grants. Read full article here |
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'AI' director Steven Spielberg opposed to using AI in front of the camera 
Spielberg's 2001 modest box office hit "AI Artificial Intelligence" was a meditation on love, loss and what it means to be human through the eyes of a discarded humanoid robot. In the Pinocchio-like journey set in a futuristic dystopia, David, the android boy, yearns to be human, searching for love, in a world of machines and artificial intelligence. Read full article here |
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 Around the web
- Authors call on publishers to limit their use of AI
- Meta reportedly hires four more researchers from OpenAI
- Anthropic’s Claude AI became a terrible business owner in experiment that got ‘weird’
- Disney Just Threw a Punch in a Major AI Fight
- My Couples Retreat With 3 AI Chatbots and the Humans Who Love Them
- Meta Wins Blockbuster AI Copyright Case—but There’s a Catch
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