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Anthropic and OpenAI sound the alarm on AI safety — and seek to shape how it’s controlled
SAN FRANCISCO | As tech titans warned an AI-weary world that their own advanced systems could endanger humanity, the question emerged: What do they have to gain? The answer may lie in the companies’ efforts to score political goals ahead of the U.S. midterm elections and the money top artificial intelligence labs and their investors […]
Mushy, but in a good way: golf fans enjoy Dutch snacks at the Solheim Cup
DEN BOSCH, Netherlands | Sherry Ford took a bite of her Dutch meatball roll and wiped mayonnaise off her chin. And her coat. And her sleeve. “It’s very tasty,” the 76-year-old from near San Francisco said of the snack known in the Netherlands as a broodje bal as she sheltered with friends from a light […]
OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens, promising a more age-appropriate chatbot
SAN FRANCISCO | OpenAI is launching a version of ChatGPT designed for teenagers — the first generation to grow up with artificial intelligence — who are already using it for schoolwork, questions about daily life and even companionship. The San Francisco-based company says ChatGPT for Teens, which launches Tuesday, is tailored for kids aged 13 […]
Do you toss food once the date on the label has passed? Experts say that’s often a waste
SAN FRANCISCO | If you’ve ever tossed out a carton of milk or a container of yogurt solely because the date on the packaging had passed, you’re not alone. Many people throw away food simply because of the date printed on the label. But often it is still perfectly edible, according to experts. With no […]
OpenAI blamed a hacking event on its AI models going rogue. Here are some things to know
ChatGPT maker OpenAI says it is still investigating the “unprecedented cyber incident” that led its artificial intelligence systems to break out of a testing environment and hack into another AI company. OpenAI said Tuesday two of its most capable AI models were responsible for the cyberattack targeting AI startup Hugging Face. The incident is stirring […]
Rescuers are still searching for 3 people after a boat sank in San Francisco Bay, leaving 1 dead
SAN FRANCISCO | Rescuers were still searching for three people missing after a boat involved in a memorial service sank in the cold waters and strong currents of San Francisco Bay near Alcatraz Island, authorities said Wednesday. One person was plucked from the water by rescue crews but later died, and 16 people were saved […]