Hacker Busts Startup Running Huge Web of AI-Generated “Influencers” on Instagram

Bernie Sanders has called for a halt on the construction of new data centers, emphasizing the need to slow down the rapid pace of development in this sector. He expressed concerns about the implications of such rapid advancements in technology, particularly regarding artificial intelligence (AI).

Millions of private conversations from ChatGPT users are reportedly being harvested and sold for profit, raising significant privacy concerns as there is no option for users to disable this data collection. This situation highlights the potential misuse of AI-generated content and the lack of transparency in data handling practices.

Recent research has leveraged Large Language Models (LLMs) to effectively detect and respond to online harassment on Instagram, focusing on private messaging rather than public social media platforms. Human labelers were recruited to identify harassment in a dataset of Instagram messages, and the LLM pipeline demonstrated its capability to label these messages accurately while generating superior simulated responses to harassment.

A middle school was placed on lockdown after an AI security system mistakenly identified a student's clarinet as a firearm, causing panic among students and staff. The incident highlights the potential dangers of relying on AI for security measures in educational settings.

An investigation by Reuters revealed that Meta generated over $3 billion from scam advertisements on Facebook and Instagram in China last year, which accounted for nearly 19% of its total ad revenue from the region. The ads promoted illegal gambling, pornography, and other inappropriate content, raising serious ethical concerns about the company's advertising practices.

Joe Rogan was left speechless during a recent podcast episode when a guest revealed that podcasts can now be generated by artificial intelligence (AI). This revelation highlights the rapid advancements in AI technology and its implications for content creation in the media landscape.

Former President Donald Trump accused BBC journalists of using artificial intelligence to deepfake his words, claiming they literally put words in his mouth. This allegation comes despite his own lawsuit not supporting such a claim, raising questions about the credibility of his statements regarding AI misuse.