Tag Archives: Existential risk from artificial general intelligence

03Jan/25

IRS AI Audit Selection: Innovation and Risk

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Jan. 3, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ —  The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of its audit selection process, particularly within the National Research Program (NRP). The NRP is used to develop estimates of the tax gap, which is the difference between taxes owed and taxes paid. The IRS is implementing AI models to select tax returns for audit in a way that is intended to be more targeted and efficient than traditional methods. Continue reading →

03Jan/25

IRS Artificial Intelligence Governance and Principles

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Jan. 3, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — This interim guidance memorandum from the IRS Chief Data and Analytics Officer outlines new Internal Revenue Manual (IRM) 10.24.1, establishing AI governance principles and processes. It details requirements for AI use case inventories, approval procedures, and risk management, particularly for safety-impacting or rights-impacting AI. Continue reading →

Threats, Incoming AI Regulations, and Exponential AI Adoption Among Top Trends to Prepare For, Says Info-Tech Research Group

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As artificial intelligence (AI) continues its exponential expansion across industries, organisations are increasingly challenged to deploy AI responsibly and strategically. Info-Tech Research Group’s newly published AI Trends 2025 report provides critical guidance on Responsible AI, governance, and organisational policies necessary to drive value from AI initiatives. The global research and advisory firm’s report emphasises the importance of managing AI as a core element of organisational strategy and offers actionable steps for effective AI implementation. Continue reading

09Sep/24

AI Adoption Key to Boosting UK Competitiveness, Not Job Losses

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A groundbreaking new white paper from British AI software leader Automated Analytics challenges the widespread fear that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will lead to mass job losses. Contrary to popular belief, the study reveals that none of the 5,000 clients across the UK and US who adopted AI solutions reported layoffs due to AI, highlighting that AI can be a catalyst for growth, not a threat to jobs. Continue reading

30Jul/24

74% of Americans Fear AI Will Destroy Privacy

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YouGov and Aloha Browser today announced the results of their “How Does AI Affect Digital Privacy?” survey, in which almost three-quarters (74%) of respondents said they felt threatened by the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to “destroy their privacy.” Read more

02Nov/23

Was The UK AI summit held at at Bletchley Park museum a recruitment for next generation of government agents?

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November 2, 2023 — The UK AI Summit held at Bletchley Park Museum was not specifically a recruitment event for the next generation of government agents. However, it is likely that some of the attendees were interested in working for the government in some capacity, and it is possible that the government was looking to identify potential talent. Continue reading →

28Sep/23

Does AI have a right to free speech? Only if it supports our right to free thought

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Simon McCarthy-Jones, Trinity College Dublin

The world has witnessed breathtaking advances in generative artificial intelligence (AI), with ChatGPT being one of the best known examples. To prevent harm and misuse of the technology, politicians are now considering regulating AI. Yet they face an overlooked barrier: AI may have a right to free speech.

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17Sep/23

What problems can AI solve in Africa?

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Sept. 17, 2023  — Whether or not AI will save Africa is a complex question with no easy answer. There are many factors to consider, such as the specific ways in which AI is used, the level of infrastructure and development in Africa, and the social and political landscape. Continue reading →