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AI in your oven? Anthropic warns models 'months away' from self-replication on smart devices

Anthropic is warning that some of its artificial intelligence models could soon become self-replicating and find ways to infiltrate internet-connected devices, such as smart fridges and automatic vacuum cleaners. Once this happens, the company said, the models could power themselves within these devices without the need of datacenters. Such self-replication would represent a major loss of control of a runaway AI model.

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Apple unveils new smart home devices showcasing upgraded Siri AI

Apple on Tuesday began showing off a new round of smart home products, including an iPad-like device called HomeView that can be wall-mounted or placed on a tabletop to act as a hub for other smart home devices. The HomeView starts at $299 and will begin shipping next month, featuring a 7-inch screen and face recognition to help users control doorbells, thermostats, and smart locks, and will showcase Apple's AI-upgraded Siri virtual assistant.

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Companies rushed in on AI. Now some are pulling back

Employers worldwide are grappling with the fallout from rushing to adopt fast-changing AI tools, as workers spend more time cleaning up errors and low-quality work. Meta has scaled back plans to cut staff and use more AI agents after finding employees were spending increasing time fixing technical and security errors, and is expanding its managerial ranks again.

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AFL tells Sportsbet to stop using players in AI-generated content

The AFL has instructed its official gambling partner, Sportsbet, to stop featuring its high-profile athletes in AI-generated social media content without permission. Sportsbet has also been told to delete AI videos that depicted AFL stars delivering lines from movies, TV shows, or speeches to react to real events.

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The Guardian AI
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Chip stocks slide after Broadcom CEO likens AI investing to 'casino'

Semiconductor stocks fell on Tuesday after Broadcom's CEO compared many AI investors to "casino" gamblers and Chinese memory chip maker CXMT claimed good progress on a new chip architecture. South Korea's Kospi index tumbled 6.25%, Japan's Nikkei fell 1.8%, and Taiwan's exchange lost nearly 2%, with TSMC shares down by a similar amount.

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IMF warns AI share crash threatens global financial stability

The International Monetary Fund warned in its Global Financial Stability Report that high valuations and rising debt among AI companies could lead to a share price crash with spillover effects across global markets. The report also flagged government borrowing and cyber-attacks as elevated risks to financial stability.

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David Pocock concerned senior Albanese adviser 'vetted' bipartisan AI letter sent to PM

A senior adviser in Anthony Albanese's office made multiple edits to and approved language in a bipartisan parliamentary committee letter on AI policy before it was sent to the prime minister. Committee member David Pocock said the adviser's involvement was concerning, while the committee chair rejected criticism that the letter was 'pre-determined' by the government.

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AI less regulated than milk, Microsoft president says in warning over safety

Microsoft President Brad Smith warned that AI is less regulated than milk and washing machines, calling for tougher safety rules. He advocated for a legal obligation to victims harmed by rogue AI agents, adding to industry calls for stronger AI governance.

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UK to strengthen cyber defences as minister calls for AI firms to increase safety efforts

UK AI minister Kanishka Narayan will call on frontier AI companies to increase safety efforts, stating that Britain cannot rely entirely on tech companies to police their own models. He also announced a strengthening of Britain's cyber defences and argued the UK needs to build more of its own AI infrastructure.

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OpenAI projected to bring in $20bn less in revenue than expected

OpenAI has told investors that its revenue for this year will reach $50bn, about $20bn less than the $70bn it had recently indicated. The shortfall raises questions about the break-neck growth rate in demand for AI.

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Anthropic bans users from 'needless abusive or cruel behavior' towards Claude

Anthropic has updated its usage policy to prohibit users from exhibiting "sustained and needless abusive or cruel behavior" toward its AI models, including Claude. The company has not specified what constitutes abusive or cruel content, and the change comes as Anthropic leaders continue to discuss machine consciousness.

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Firmus scraps ASX listing amid weak investor demand for AI datacentre firm

Firmus Technologies has abandoned its planned listing on the Australian Securities Exchange, which would have been the country's largest company float since Telstra in 1997. The board decided to withdraw the $11-a-share offer after investor demand for its much-hyped AI datacentre business failed to materialise.

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Refugees in Kenya are powering tech for dwindling pay

In Kenya's Kakuma refugee camp, refugees work as gig workers for tech companies, using tools like ChatGPT for translation and research tasks, often without knowing their pay or if they will be paid. They face dwindling wages and the threat of AI automating their jobs, while being unable to legally work in Kenya. The article highlights the exploitation and uncertainty in this hidden labor force powering AI data work.

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