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New secret math benchmark stumps AI models and PhDs alike

On Friday, research organization Epoch AI released FrontierMath, a new mathematics benchmark that has been turning heads in the AI world because it contains hundreds of expert-level problems that leading AI models solve less than 2 percent of the time, according to Epoch AI. The benchmark tests AI language models (such as GPT-4o, which powers...

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Ars Live: Our first encounter with manipulative AI

In the short-term, the most dangerous thing about AI language models may be their ability to emotionally manipulate humans if not carefully conditioned. The world saw its first taste of that potential danger in February 2023 with the launch of Bing Chat, now called Microsoft Copilot. During its early testing period, the temperamental chatbot gave...

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Fani Willis reflects on Young Thug case and future challenges

As Fulton County’s District Attorney, Fani Willis has made headlines for her aggressive stance against gang violence, particularly in the high-profile RICO trial involving Atlanta rapper Young Thug. Just before her re-election, Willis shared her insights on the trial’s outcome and its implications for her future cases. Young Thug’s release and sentencing Young Thug, whose...

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Is “AI welfare” the new frontier in ethics?

A few months ago, Anthropic quietly hired its first dedicated “AI welfare” researcher, Kyle Fish, to explore whether future AI models might deserve moral consideration and protection, reports AI newsletter Transformer. While sentience in AI models is an extremely controversial and contentious topic, the hire could signal a shift toward AI companies examining ethical questions...

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Wesley Bell wins Missouri’s 1st Congressional District seat on 50th birthday

In a significant political shift, Wesley Bell, a prominent St. Louis prosecutor, has secured the Democratic nomination for Missouri’s 1st Congressional District seat. This victory marks a pivotal moment not only for Bell but also for the constituents he aims to serve. Bell’s journey to this point has been shaped by his commitment to justice...