A provocative Forbes analysis questions why calls to ban artificial superintelligence don’t apply equally to human intelligence. The comparison reveals deeper questions about progress, regulation, and freedom.
As Meta prepares to report Q3 earnings, all eyes are on the company’s massive AI investments and whether the social media giant can translate its $14 billion bet into tangible returns. The hyperscaler faces critical questions about monetization strategy and capital expenditure discipline.
One of the world’s leading AI researchers says companies are pouring trillions into technology they don’t understand. The race toward superintelligence could have catastrophic consequences if safety isn’t prioritized.
Prominent AI researchers and tech executives have endorsed a statement urging immediate pause on superintelligent AI development. The petition highlights concerns about potential human extinction risks and calls for regulatory safeguards before further advancement.
More than 1,300 technology leaders and artificial intelligence researchers have signed a petition calling for immediate safeguards on superintelligent AI development, according to reports from the Future of Life Institute. The statement argues that uncontrolled advancement toward machines surpassing human cognitive abilities presents existential risks that demand urgent attention from policymakers and developers alike.
Strategic Workforce Reduction in AI Division Meta has initiated a significant restructuring of its artificial intelligence operations, eliminating approximately 600…
Meta Platforms is reportedly laying off 600 employees from its AI superintelligence lab while forming a $10 billion data center joint venture. Meanwhile, GE Vernova’s CEO revealed ongoing discussions with OpenAI, hinting at potential power supply collaborations amid a broader tech sell-off.
Stocks experienced significant selling pressure on Wednesday, with profit-taking particularly affecting technology and AI infrastructure sectors, according to market analysis. The downturn reportedly extended to unprofitable, speculative stocks, while defensive sectors like consumer staples and healthcare outperformed. Analysts suggest renewed U.S.-China trade tensions contributed to the sell-off after Reuters reported the Trump administration might curb exports of products using U.S. software.
An open letter signed by AI pioneers, business leaders, and celebrities calls for a moratorium on superintelligence development. The Future of Life Institute initiative reflects growing public concern about unregulated advanced AI systems.
A diverse coalition of artificial intelligence pioneers, business leaders, celebrities, and policymakers has joined forces to demand a temporary halt to the development of superintelligent AI systems, according to reports from the nonprofit Future of Life Institute. The open letter, signed by more than 1,000 individuals, calls for a ban on pursuing artificial intelligence that could exceed human intelligence across most cognitive tasks until the technology can be proven safe and controllable.
High-profile individuals including Prince Harry and AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton are advocating for a temporary ban on superintelligence development. The group warns that AI surpassing human capabilities requires stringent safety measures before further advancement. Their statement emphasizes the need for scientific consensus on controllable deployment.
A diverse coalition of technology experts, public figures, and scientists is calling for a prohibition on artificial superintelligence development until safety can be guaranteed, according to reports. The group, organized by the Future of Life Institute, includes Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, former Trump strategist Steve Bannon, and AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton, among other notable signatories. Their joint statement advocates halting development of AI systems that vastly exceed human capabilities until proper safety protocols are established.
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Scale AI has reportedly agreed to settle multiple lawsuits from California contractors who alleged they were misclassified and underpaid. The company has since stopped hiring California gig workers as it faces additional legal challenges and regulatory scrutiny.
Scale AI has agreed to settle four lawsuits filed by former California-based workers who alleged they were illegally classified as contractors rather than employees, according to court documents reviewed by Business Insider. The San Francisco-based company, which plays a crucial role in training artificial intelligence models, reportedly reached settlements with all plaintiffs across the four cases, though specific terms remain undisclosed pending judicial approval.
