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DOGE Used Flawed AI to ‘Munch’ VA Contracts, Report Says

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  • A flawed AI tool developed by the Department of Government Efficiency led to the cancellation of hundreds of vital contracts within the Department of Veterans Affairs.
  • The AI’s limitations included vague definitions and insufficient understanding of complex tasks, resulting in critical contracts being mistakenly flagged.
  • Veteran affairs advocates raised concerns over the impact of contract cancellations on essential services, prompting the VA to revise the number of contracts affected.

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Final Stakeholder Consultation on Responsible AI – OpenGov Asia

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  • The UNESCO Regional Office for South Asia, IndiaAI Mission, and Ikigai Law held the fifth stakeholder consultation on AI Readiness Assessment Methodology, engaging over 200 experts from various sectors to discuss ethical AI governance.
  • This consultation series, spanning multiple cities, aims to develop India-specific AI policy recommendations, identifying strengths and opportunities to promote responsible AI adoption.
  • Emphasizing an ‘ethics-by-design’ approach, Mr. Tim Curtis of UNESCO called for inclusive innovation, while Mr. Abhishek Singh highlighted initiatives promoting a safety-centric AI vision and workforce preparedness.
  • A panel discussion featured insights from leaders in policy and academia, focusing on regulatory frameworks, governance, and the role of industry in ensuring responsible AI development.
  • The AI RAM serves as a diagnostic tool for enhancing India’s AI governance, with a modular structure that adapts to local contexts, ensuring continuous dialogue and policy evolution.

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Beijing Academy Launches Open-Source ‘RoboBrain’ AI for Humanoid Robots

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  • BAAI launched new open-source AI models to enhance robotics in China.
  • These models aim to overcome challenges in the robotics sector, such as limited capabilities and training data.
  • RoboBrain 2.0 is highlighted as the world’s most powerful open-source AI model for various robots, including humanoids.
  • The initiative supports China’s rapidly growing robotics industry, positioning BAAI as a key contributor.
  • BAAI is actively seeking collaboration with over 20 companies in the embodied intelligence sector to foster growth.

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W.Va. AG McCuskey: Smart to Delay AI Rules

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  • A 10-year federal moratorium on state-level AI regulation is seen as beneficial for maintaining U.S. strategic advantages, according to West Virginia Attorney General John McCuskey.
  • McCuskey views AI as crucial for energy production, linking its potential to future U.S. economic growth.
  • The proposal aims to prevent inconsistencies in AI regulation across states; however, it faces opposition from a bipartisan group of attorneys general advocating for state sovereignty.
  • Advocates emphasize the need for a unified national approach to maximize AI opportunities while balancing local oversight and values in the long term.
  • McCuskey recognizes the importance of allowing states to regulate specific aspects of AI in the future to reflect local values and concerns.

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Track Top AI Image Generators and Vote for Your Favorite

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  • DALL-E, OpenAI’s first text-to-image AI model, was released in January 2021, paving the way for various image-generating AI tools.
  • LMArena.ai, launched in beta, ranks AI models based on their ability to generate images from text and incorporates user voting to influence rankings.
  • The platform was initially a research initiative from UC Berkeley, now backed by notable investors like a16z and Sequoia Capital.
  • Anonymous voting via the Elo system helps mitigate bias, revealing model names only after votes are cast; OpenAI’s GPT Image 1 currently leads the rankings.
  • The rapid growth of generative AI tools since ChatGPT’s release has made it challenging for users to choose, with platforms like LMArena providing clarity and feedback opportunities for developers.

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AI Database Use Cases in the Public Sector – Intelligent CIO Africa

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AI Creates Memes About Lost Zebra in Tennessee

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  • A pet zebra named Ed has been loose in Rutherford County, Tennessee, since May 31, causing traffic disruptions and evading capture.
  • Local governments and police are using AI-generated memes to raise awareness about Ed’s escape on social media.
  • The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department posted AI images of the zebra, humorously noting its attendance at the CMA Fest.
  • The Lebanon Police Department shared a playful post introducing "Officer Z. E. Bra," highlighting the zebra’s antics and urging people not to approach it.
  • Zebras are classified as Class III animals in Tennessee, allowing ownership without a permit, similar to llamas and camels.

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Warren: AI Provision in Trump’s Bill Could Lead to Rent Hikes, Violates Budget Rules

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  • Sen. Elizabeth Warren criticized an AI provision in President Trump’s tax-and-spending bill, arguing it could raise rents and violate Senate rules.
  • The provision would prevent states from regulating AI for a decade, allegedly protecting companies like RealPage, accused of coordinating rent increases.
  • Warren highlighted the timing of the provision amid a housing crisis, urging Americans to contact their senators for its removal.
  • Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene also opposed the AI provision, threatening to vote against the bill unless it is eliminated.
  • A bipartisan group of state attorneys general expressed concerns, stating that the provision undermines state rights and fails to provide real solutions.

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AI Pioneer Launches Non-Profit for ‘Honest’ AI Development

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  • Launch of LawZero: Yoshua Bengio, AI pioneer, has established a non-profit, LawZero, to develop a trustworthy AI system aimed at identifying deceptive AI behaviors.

  • Funding and Research Team: Initially backed by approximately $30 million and a team of over a dozen researchers, Bengio’s project focuses on creating a system called Scientist AI.

  • Functionality of Scientist AI: The system will act as a protective measure against AI agents by flagging potentially harmful actions based on a probability assessment of those actions causing harm.

  • Philosophy of AI Development: Bengio envisions AIs that are more akin to "humble" knowledge machines, providing probabilities for answers instead of definitive responses to avoid deceptive behavior.

  • Call to Action for Support: The initiative aims to demonstrate its methodology to attract support from governments and organizations for scaling up their safety measures in alignment with advanced AI systems.

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UK Government Releases AI Playbook to Revamp Public Services

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  • The UK government has launched an AI Playbook to provide guidance for safe and effective AI use in public sector organizations.
  • Created by over 50 experts from DSIT and various government departments, the playbook includes ten principles and covers AI foundations, building, and responsible use.
  • Each section of the playbook contains checklists with practical recommendations for developing AI projects.
  • The government emphasizes AI’s role in driving economic growth and enhancing public service delivery, planning to invest further through the upcoming Spending Review.
  • Recent shifts include rebranding the AI Safety Institute to the AI Security Institute, focusing on crime and national security concerns related to AI technology.

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