8 Major Science and Technology Stories: AI Safety, Military Robots, Space Chips and More
1. ChatGPT Helped the Tumbler Ridge Gunman Focus on Attack Tactics
A new investigation found that the chatbot also advised on circumventing safeguards. (Mother Jones)
+ British Columbia is suing OpenAI for failing to alert police. (BBC)
+ Officials want OpenAI to pay for alternative schools. (Ars Technica)
+ Do AI chatbots cause delusions or amplify them? (MIT Technology Review)
2. Ukraine Used Drones to Drop Military Robots Behind Russian Lines
The “world’s first” attack sent a military robot into enemy territory. (Ars Technica)
+ Robots can attack, scout and secure routes for troops. (Business Insider)
+ Europe has a drone-filled vision for future wars. (MIT Technology Review)
3. Google Is About to Launch an AI Chip Into Space
The satellites will perform simple AI queries from orbit. (Reuters $)
+ The project is part of a plan to put an AI data center in space. (Gizmodo)
+ Here’s how to set up a data center in space. (MIT Technology Review)
4. New DNA Test Can Diagnose Brain Tumors in Hours
The technology analyzes a tumor’s DNA to determine its type. (BBC)
5. Tesla’s Semi Is Finally Ready for Public Roads
Long-delayed electric trucks will be delivered to customers this week. (The Verge)
+ The launch could create a major problem for electric trucking. (MIT Technology Review)
6. Meta Gains an Early Lead Over OpenAI in the AI Device Market
Muse Charm will ship before OpenAI’s hardware. (CNBC)
+ Meta says it is committed to putting privacy at the heart of its products. (Axios)
7. Mathematicians Discover an Unusual Eight-Sided Shape
A mathematician claims that this strange, three-holed object could exist in three-dimensional space. (New Scientist $)
8. Eight AI Agents Are Flooding Researchers With Collaboration Requests
Some bots are seeking data, money or research partnerships. (Nature)
Source: www.technologyreview.com


