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☆ OpenAI is working on AI education and safety initiative with Common Sense media
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-29 | by ( Jonathan Vanian | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

OpenAI said Monday that it's partnering with Common Sense Media on an initiative designed to help teens understand how to use artificial intelligence in a safe manner. Common Sense, a nonprofit focused on making technology safe and accessible to kids, has been working to develop an AI ratings and review system intended for parents, children and educators to better understand the technology's risks and benefits. In September, Craig Newmark Philanthropies, the Craigslist founder's philanthropic arm, said it contributed $3 million to help fund a Common Sense artificial intelligence and education initiative. OpenAI and Common Sense didn't say how LLMs will be tweaked to help aid educators or teens. Altman said LLMs customized for educational purposes could help teens "who want to learn about science or learn about biology."

Persons: Sam Altman, OpenAI, Jim Steyer, Altman, Craig Newmark Philanthropies, Newmark Organizations: Economic, Media, Craigslist, CNBC, Microsoft Locations: Davos, Switzerland, San Francisco

☆ Biden to meet with A.I. experts in San Francisco
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-20 | by ( Lauren Feiner | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

President Joe Biden will meet with with artificial intelligence experts in San Francisco on Tuesday as the U.S. government continues to grapple with how best to regulate the technology, according to a White House official. Biden is expected to meet with eight experts involved in researching AI or advocating on its potential impacts. The issue has generated a lot of discussion in the Biden administration, with White House principals meeting to discuss AI two to three times a week, according to a White House official. In May, Vice President Kamala Harris hosted executives in the AI space, including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Google CEO Sundar Pichai. Biden is also expected to fundraise for his 2024 reelection campaign during his visit out West, according to The Associated Press.

Persons: Joe Biden, Biden, Tristan Harris, Jim Steyer, Joy Buolamwin, Sal Khan, Kamala Harris, Sam Altman, Sundar Pichai, Altman, fundraise, Emma Kinery Organizations: League of Conservation, White, Center for Humane Technology, Media, Khan Academy, Google, Associated Press Locations: Washington ,, San Francisco, Washington

☆ Social media is driving teen mental health crisis, surgeon general warns
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-23 | by ( Erika Edwards | Hallie Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The report, released Tuesday, calls attention to growing concerns about the effects of social media use on children and adolescent's mental health. The advisory urges policymakers and the companies that make the social media platforms to share with parents the burden of managing children's and adolescents' social media use. About a third say they're scrolling, posting or otherwise engaged with social media "almost constantly." The surgeon general's report also blamed social media for perpetuating eating disorders, body dysmorphia and low self-esteem. Twenge said social media can affect mental health in a variety of ways.

Persons: Vivek Murthy, Murthy, Jim Steyer, Jean Twenge, Gen X, Silents, Twenge, that's Organizations: Media, Pew Research Center, San Diego State University

☆ AI could hit children 'like a freight train' warns the boss of a children's non-profit advocacy
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-19 | by ( Huileng Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

AI technology going to be a "huge issue" in kids' lives, the boss of a children's non-profit advocacy told CNN. Jim Steyer told the network that AI will transform education for children. Parents need to get comfortable with AI platforms to manage their use in their kids' lives. "ChatGPT and AI is coming down the tracks like a freight train. It's going to be a huge issue in our kids' lives," Steyer told CNN on May 10.

☆ How the Supreme Court could soon change free speech on the internet
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-30 | by ( Lauren Feiner | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +19 min

Musk's actions since closing the deal last year have illuminated how he sees the balance internet platforms must strike in protecting free expression versus user safety. The Supreme Court has yet to decide if or when to hear the cases, though many expect it will take them up at some point. The Age-Appropriate Design Code requires internet platforms that are likely to be accessed by kids to mitigate risks to those users. Google said such a change would also make the internet less safe and less hospitable to free expression. The Supreme Court of the United States building are seen in Washington D.C., United States on December 28, 2022.

Percepția generală este că Donald Trump a încurajat și susținut atacul de săptămâna trecută asupra capitoliului american. Conținutul prin care au fost încurajate manifestările de miercuri de la Washington a fost șters de pe ambele platforme. În momentul în care a devenit evident că asaltul a fost organizat prin intermediul rețelei sociale Parler, Amazon a decis să șteargă platforma de pe serverele sale, citează Playtech. YouTube a anunțat că a suspendat canalul lui Trump pentru că a încălcat politica platformei referitoare la incitarea la violență. Până la această oră, niciun clip nu a fost șters, iar canalul continuă să rămână online.

Persons: Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Trump, Jim Steyer Organizations: Facebook, Amazon, YouTube, americană, Liga, Free Press, Mozilla Locations: american, americane, Washington, SUA

☆ Telegram a devenit a doua cea mai descărcată aplicație în SUA, după ce alte alte companii tech l-au blocat pe Donald Trump
▼ + stars: | 2021-01-13 | by ( Onixmedia Srl | ) diez.md time to read: +2 min

Telegram a devenit a doua cea mai descărcată aplicație în SUA. Potrivit presei internaționale, acest lucru s-a întâmplat după ce Twitter și Facebook au blocat conturile președintelui SUA, Donald Trump. Mai mult de jumătate de milion de persoane au descărcat aplicația în perioada 6 ianuarie – 10 ianuarie, numărul fiind de aproape trei ori mai mare decât în săptămâna precedentă. Popularitatea aplicației în SUA ar fi crescut și după ce WhatsApp a modificat politica sa de confidențialitate. De asemenea, potrivit AGERPRES, o coaliție de ONG-uri a cerut marți YouTube să închidă canalul oficial al președintelui american Donald Trump și a amenințat platforma video Google cu un boicot publicitar dacă nu face acest lucru.

Persons: Telegram, Donald Trump, american Donald Trump, Jim Steyer, Trump, Joe Biden Organizations: Facebook, american, Google, SUA Locations: SUA, AGERPRES, Washington

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