Microsoft is working round the clock to build 'trustworthy' AI algorithms to control fake news on Bing and LinkedIn
6 years, 10 months ago

Microsoft is working round the clock to build 'trustworthy' AI algorithms to control fake news on Bing and LinkedIn

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The problems Facebook and YouTube are facing with fake news today have alerted Microsoft in building Artificial Intelligence-driven systems to fight back. Alarmed by the mammoth spread of fake news, tech giant Microsoft is working round-the-clock on building “trusted” algorithms to control false news on its platforms like Bing Search engine and professional networking website LinkedIn. According to David Heiner, Strategic Policy Advisor at Microsoft, the problems Facebook and YouTube are facing with fake news today have alerted the tech companies the world over and Microsoft is right on the job in building Artificial Intelligence -driven systems to fight back. “Lastly, people who are deploying AI systems - be it at Microsoft or at other companies - are to be treated as accountable for the trustworthiness of their AI systems,” Heiner explained.

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AI agents are everywhere…and nowhere
1 month, 3 weeks ago

AI agents are everywhere…and nowhere

Live Mint  

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European Union’s competition boss signals fresh AI scrutiny for Microsoft-OpenAI deal and Google
9 months ago

European Union’s competition boss signals fresh AI scrutiny for Microsoft-OpenAI deal and Google

Associated Press  

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EU demands clarity from Microsoft on AI risks in Bing
10 months, 2 weeks ago

EU demands clarity from Microsoft on AI risks in Bing

The Hindu  

The European Commission could fine Microsoft if it doesn't provide adequate information on risks stemming from generative AI features in search engine Bing by May 27. If the deadline is not met, the commission could fine Bing up to 1% of its total annual income with periodic penalties of up to 5% of its average daily income. Tech companies are …

Competition watchdog seeks views on big tech AI partnerships
11 months, 1 week ago

Competition watchdog seeks views on big tech AI partnerships

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The UK’s competition regulator has …

Microsoft and Amazon face scrutiny from UK competition watchdog over recent AI deals
11 months, 1 week ago

Microsoft and Amazon face scrutiny from UK competition watchdog over recent AI deals

The Independent  

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella calls Taylor Swift's AI images ‘alarming and terrible’: ‘We have to act’
1 year, 2 months ago

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella calls Taylor Swift's AI images ‘alarming and terrible’: ‘We have to act’

Hindustan Times  

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Microsoft will pay users a handsome fee if they can outsmart Bing AI, make it go rogue
1 year, 5 months ago

Microsoft will pay users a handsome fee if they can outsmart Bing AI, make it go rogue

Firstpost  

Microsoft has announced that they will pay users a handsome fee, if they can outsmart their Bing AI products, make it go rogue or find any other bug. Users who are able to expose any such vulnerabilities will be awarded anything $2000-$15,000 based on how critical the bug is In a bold move, Microsoft has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative to …

AI bots need consent to use our material, say news groups
1 year, 7 months ago

AI bots need consent to use our material, say news groups

The Hindu  

Artificial intelligence firms must ask for permission before using copyrighted text and images to generate content, a consortium of news groups said on Wednesday. Media organisations including AFP, Getty Images and the Associated Press said in an open letter that AI tools risk shattering their business models, flooding the web with misinformation and breaking copyright laws. AI tools like chatbot …

Major tech companies partner with US government for ethical AI innovation
1 year, 8 months ago

Major tech companies partner with US government for ethical AI innovation

India TV News  

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What seven AI companies say they’ll do to safeguard their tech
1 year, 8 months ago

What seven AI companies say they’ll do to safeguard their tech

LA Times  

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Google sceptical of AI: Google doesn’t trust its own AI chatbots, asks employees not to use Bard
1 year, 9 months ago

Google sceptical of AI: Google doesn’t trust its own AI chatbots, asks employees not to use Bard

Firstpost  

It seems that Google doesn’t trust any AI chatbot, including its own Bard AI bot. In an update to its security measures, Alphabet Inc., Google’s parent company has asked its employees to keep sensitive data away from public AI chatbots, including their own Bard AI According to sources familiar with the matter, Alphabet Inc, the parent organisation of Google, is …

Is it real or made by AI? Europe wants a label for that as it fights disinformation
1 year, 9 months ago

Is it real or made by AI? Europe wants a label for that as it fights disinformation

Associated Press  

LONDON — The European Union is pushing online platforms like Google and Meta to step up the fight against false information by adding labels to text, photos and other content generated by artificial intelligence, a top official said Monday. EU Commission Vice President Vera Jourova said the ability of a new generation of AI chatbots to create complex content and …

Harris to meet with CEOs about artificial intelligence risks
1 year, 10 months ago

Harris to meet with CEOs about artificial intelligence risks

The Independent  

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Google, Microsoft CEOs called to AI meeting at White House
1 year, 11 months ago

Google, Microsoft CEOs called to AI meeting at White House

The Hindu  

The chief executives of Alphabet Inc's Google, Microsoft, OpenAI and Anthropic will meet with Vice President Kamala Harris and top White House officials to discuss key artificial intelligence issues on May 4, said a White House official on Tuesday. The invitation obtained by Reuters to the CEOs noted President Joe Biden's "expectation that companies like yours must make sure their …

Biden says tech companies must ensure AI products are safe
1 year, 11 months ago

Biden says tech companies must ensure AI products are safe

Associated Press  

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Microsoft’s AI-powered Bing chatbot may get advertisements
2 years ago

Microsoft’s AI-powered Bing chatbot may get advertisements

The Hindu  

Microsoft has confirmed that it is exploring placing With over 100 million Bing daily active users, the signs are “encouraging”, Microsoft’s Corporate Vice President & Consumer Chief Marketing Officer, Yusuf Mehdi, said in a blog post. He also suggested adding Microsoft Start licensed content beside the chat answer to support partner companies. Microsoft’s AI-powered Bing chatbot is still not publicly …

Microsoft lays off team responsible for ethical AI development
2 years ago

Microsoft lays off team responsible for ethical AI development

The Independent  

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Investors’ query: Can Google answer Microsoft’s AI threat?
2 years, 1 month ago

Investors’ query: Can Google answer Microsoft’s AI threat?

Associated Press  

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Microsoft is building tool for spotting bias in AI algorithms
6 years, 10 months ago

Microsoft is building tool for spotting bias in AI algorithms

India Today  

Earlier this month, Facebook announced a tool called Fairness Flow that would automatically issue a warning if the artificial intelligence makes biased judgments about individuals based on their gender, race or age. And now, new reports suggest that Microsoft might be working on a tool of its own to spot biases in a range of different AI algorithms. Although Microsoft's …

Microsoft to use AI-based automated threat investigation system to secure devices
7 years, 6 months ago

Microsoft to use AI-based automated threat investigation system to secure devices

Firstpost  

AI-based automated threat investigation system will enable Microsoft users with insight to action against modern-day threats while also increasing the efficiency of the machines, the company said. Technology giant Microsoft will make use of artificial intelligence based automated threat investigation system to enhance the security of devices, the company’s top official said on Wednesday in Bengaluru. “We are taking enterprise …

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