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Synthetic data can perpetuate or even amplify biases if generated from unbalanced real-world datasets. This challenges the view that synthetic data inherently improve fairness.
Computational and environmental costs of generating synthetic data can still be substantial. This runs counter to the common assumption that synthetic data are universal resource-efficient​.
Meta allegedly used shadow libraries, including LibGen, to train its Llama models without permission. The filings indicate that Mark Zuckerberg, was aware of and approved the use of pirated datasets.
Internal communications reveal that the decision to use LibGen was "escalated to MZ" (Mark Zuckerberg), who approved it despite concerns raised by Meta's AI executive team​.
The article highlights how AI has revolutionized pandemic responses by improving forecasting, speeding up vaccine development, and providing valuable tools for managing public health crises.
Human decision-makers disregarded AI warnings and virologist alerts, which led to delays in pandemic responses. This highlights a disconnect between AI systems and human trust.
GPT-4o: I largely agree with Ships' points: It's evident that humans can learn concepts with far less data and energy than machines, making them more efficient learners.
Human evolution and experience provide a foundation that machines currently lack, underscoring the challenge for AI.
Individuals aged 17–25 exhibited the highest reliance on AI tools and had the lowest critical thinking scores. This contrasts with older participants (46+), who relied less on AI and scored higher.
Heavy dependence on AI may lead to atrophied cognitive abilities over time, making individuals less capable of independent decision-making and problem-solving in the absence of these tools​.
GPT-4o: Releasing an Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) model without any risks related to its misuse, self-disclosure, or self-replication is an extraordinarily complex challenge.
A zero-risk AGI release might be unattainable, but these steps can significantly reduce potential risks and help build public and stakeholder trust.
More than three-quarters of highly distorted power readings in the U.S. occur within 50 miles of significant data center activity​​.
Sustained harmonic distortions above 8% can reduce the efficiency of household appliances and accelerate wear, potentially costing billions in damages​​.
GPT-4o: U.S. data centers consume between 300,000 and 4 million gallons of water daily, potentially constituting up to 25% of a municipality's water supply​.
By 2027, global AI demand could withdraw 4.2-6.6 billion cubic meters of water annually, equivalent to half the UK's water withdrawal in a year​.
Despite students’ frequent use and satisfaction with GenAI tools, only 18% reported a comprehensive understanding of how these tools work​​.
Over 80% of students regularly considered the ethical implications of using GenAI, such as plagiarism and bias—more than expected for a new technology.
GPT-4o: The complaint alleges that Google used pirated materials from notorious websites such as Z-Library and OceanofPDF, which have been publicly linked to copyright infringement.
It is claimed that Google openly admitted to training its Gemini models on copyrighted works hosted on platforms like Z-Library, despite the known illegal nature of such platforms​.
Claude: Rafael Brown is correct. Fair Use doctrine, as interpreted by the Supreme Court in Warhol v. Goldsmith (2023), does not support the mass copying of copyrighted works for commercial AI training
GPT-4o: I broadly agree with Brown’s points, particularly his critique of AI companies' reliance on unlicensed copyrighted content under a loose interpretation of fair use. Perplexity: I agree.