A growing group of tech heavyweights are pushing back against artificial intelligence regulation, claiming that such laws could snuff out competition in a vital new field.
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U.S. Senate weighs measure to restrict AI use in elections
Susan Collins among backers of a bill eyed for swift passage by Senate leaders.
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USM tapped to develop ethics training in age of artificial intelligence
The University of Southern Maine has received a federal grant to develop an ethics training program for scientists, engineers and students.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Bath native, AI entrepreneur accused of swindling investors
Michael Brackett was arrested Tuesday on wire and securities fraud charges after he allegedly lied to investors about the financial health of his tech startup, Centricity Inc.
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The Beatles are releasing their ‘final’ record. AI helped make it possible.
Paul McCartney says artificial intelligence has been used to extract John Lennon’s voice from an old demo.
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Artificial intelligence raises risk of extinction, experts warn
Hundreds of leading figures have signed a statement saying it should be a global priority to address what AI is capable of before it’s out of control.
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A professor falsely accused his class of using ChatGPT. Their diplomas are in jeopardy.
A Texas A&M instructor falsely accused students of using ChatGPT to write essays, putting them at risk of failing.
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Google’s catch-up game on AI continues with Bard launch
The bot has been made available to the public, weeks after Microsoft launched its own.
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Maine businesses, schools get smart at artificial intelligence meeting
A study by the Portland-based Roux Institute finds that a handful of Maine industries are using AI as a tool for increased efficiency and a host of other competitive advantages.