AI-Generated Books Flood Public Libraries, Sparking Quality and Cost Concerns
Public libraries face a growing crisis as AI-generated content overwhelms digital lending platforms, particularly affecting services like OverDrive and Hoopla. The surge of low-quality, machine-created books threatens collection integrity and strains library budgets while raising questions about content oversight.
Google's AI Ethics Shift Sparks Employee Backlash Over Weapons Development
Google faces internal resistance after removing its ban on AI use in weapons and surveillance systems, marking a significant departure from its 2018 stance. The policy change, amid rising defense sector competition, has triggered widespread employee protests and debates over AI's role in military applications.
OpenEuroLLM: Europe's €52M Bid for AI Independence
A powerful European alliance launches OpenEuroLLM, a €52 million open-source initiative to develop language models reflecting European values. The project unites 20+ research institutions and tech companies in a bid to reduce dependence on foreign AI while maintaining transparency and cultural diversity.
Reclaim Storage Space: How to Disable Apple Intelligence on Your iOS Devices
Apple's latest iOS 18.3 update automatically enables Apple Intelligence, consuming 7GB of storage per device. Learn how to disable this AI-powered feature across iPhone, iPad, and Mac to free up valuable space while understanding its impact on device functionality.
AI's Growing Dominance Revives 'Dead Internet' Fears
As AI-generated content floods social platforms, the Dead Internet Theory suggesting most online activity is artificial gains new relevance. Researchers warn of an expanding synthetic ecosystem where AI agents dominate content creation and engagement, raising concerns about authentic human connection.
Critical Security Breach Exposes DeepSeek AI's Internal Database and User Data
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek suffered a major security breach, exposing over 1 million database log entries containing sensitive user data and system information. The vulnerability, discovered by Wiz Research, revealed chat histories, API keys and operational details before being quickly patched.
U.S. Navy Bans Chinese AI Chatbot DeepSeek Over Security Concerns
The U.S. Navy has issued a comprehensive ban on DeepSeek, a Chinese-owned AI chatbot, prohibiting personnel from using it for both work and personal purposes. The decision stems from security concerns about data collection practices and follows broader discussions about AI security in government institutions.
DeepSeek: China's AI Breakthrough Raises Global Security Concerns
China's DeepSeek AI chatbot has triggered market turmoil and security fears with its advanced capabilities and low development costs. The system's compliance with Chinese state control and censorship practices highlights growing tensions between AI advancement and national security.
DeepSeek AI's Selective Censorship Reveals Chinese Government Influence
DeepSeek's AI model exhibits systematic avoidance of topics sensitive to Chinese authorities while freely discussing other political matters. This pattern of selective censorship aligns with China's strict content control requirements, raising concerns about government influence over AI development.
DeepSeek's Chinese Data Storage Policy Raises Global Privacy Concerns
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek stores all user conversations and data on mainland China servers, according to its privacy policy. The company's data collection practices and obligations under Chinese regulations are raising security concerns as it rapidly gains international users.