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Forty experts from around the world are working on the first UN study examining how artificial intelligence is reshaping society. Their mission: make sure humans stay at the center of every AI decision.
After selling her groundbreaking AI company Affectiva, scientist Rana el Kaliouby is now investing in, platforming, and championing technology that puts people first. Her mission: ensure AI enhances our humanity instead of diminishing it.
India's Gujarat High Court just set a powerful precedent for keeping humanity in justice. The new policy welcomes AI as a helpful tool but draws a bright line: only humans can make decisions that affect people's lives.
Documentary filmmaker Daniel Roher turned his AI anxiety into "The AI Doc," a movie that refuses to embrace either doomsday predictions or blind optimism. His message: we can still shape this technology's future.
The largest global AI survey ever conducted reveals a surprising truth: people love AI for the same reasons they fear it. From Ukraine to Cameroon, 80,000 voices share how artificial intelligence is changing their lives.
Patreon's founder is calling out AI companies for training models on creator content without compensation, while simultaneously paying millions to big publishers. His message brings hope that the creative economy can adapt and thrive in the AI era.
Leading AI companies are recruiting explosives and chemical weapons specialists to prevent dangerous misuse of their technology. The move shows the industry taking proactive steps to keep powerful AI tools safe.
The University of Minnesota just opened an AI Hub to drive innovation across education, agriculture, and medicine while keeping ethics front and center. The new center will train students and work with state leaders to ensure AI benefits every Minnesota community.
When ChatGPT users raised concerns about military AI use, OpenAI listened and strengthened protections against domestic surveillance. The company's quick response shows how public pressure can shape ethical AI development.
Researchers have developed the first realistic plan to teach artificial intelligence wisdom, not just smarts. The breakthrough could make AI safer, more transparent, and better at handling life's messy, unpredictable problems.
The company behind ChatGPT removed the word "safely" from its core mission as it shifts from nonprofit research lab to profit-focused business. The change raises important questions about how we ensure powerful AI technology serves everyone, not just shareholders.
Stephanie Dinkins met a robot that couldn't talk about race with nuance. Now she's building AI trained on love and community stories instead of biased data.
After decades in tech across the US and China, Alvin W. Graylin sees three possible futures for artificial intelligence. His TED talk maps out how humanity can choose the path that benefits everyone. ---
Communities in Mexico and beyond are partnering with archaeologists to ensure laser mapping technology respects their lands and heritage. This shift marks a powerful change from past practices where Indigenous peoples were excluded from research on their own ancestral sites.
Capgemini is selling its US subsidiary after employees and the public pushed back against its contract helping track immigrants. The decision shows how corporate accountability can lead to meaningful change.
Hollywood stars and top musicians just united to push AI companies toward ethical practices. They're not fighting technology—they're fighting for creators to have a seat at the table.
Japan just passed a groundbreaking AI law that prioritizes ethics and collaboration over harsh penalties. The country's approach shows how nations can embrace cutting-edge technology while keeping people at the center.