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Over 30 cultural venues in Groningen, Netherlands, are banning AI-equipped smart glasses to protect visitor privacy and preserve trust in shared spaces. The coordinated move could reshape how museums, theaters, and festivals worldwide handle wearable recording technology.
Meredith Whittaker, head of encrypted messaging app Signal, says the real danger of AI isn't machines turning against humanity. It's careless deployment causing real-world harm, from faulty intelligence to privacy threats.
Hans Anders becomes the first major retailer to stop selling Meta's camera glasses after advocates raised alarm about covert filming. The move shows consumer pressure can still shape tech ethics.
Artificial intelligence could help doctors detect diseases earlier and make medical knowledge more accessible to underserved areas. The real challenge isn't just building smarter technology—it's making sure those breakthroughs reach the people who need them most.
A new initiative is creating the world's first people-centered framework to guide how governments use AI in their justice systems. The project will help countries adopt technology that protects human rights instead of ignoring them.
Britain's advertising watchdog banned five AI apps for promoting the creation of explicit deepfakes and objectifying women. The decision marks a turning point in protecting people from non-consensual digital manipulation.
The world's biggest AI companies just agreed to pump the brakes on their race to build smarter systems. After years of breakneck competition, leaders are finally prioritizing safety over speed.
Instagram is making it easier to spot AI-generated people on the platform with clearer labels and penalties for accounts that don't disclose their artificial nature. The move comes after users expressed frustration about being misled by profiles that looked human but weren't.
OpenAI just hit the brakes on a breakthrough AI model because it got too skilled at finding security vulnerabilities. The company is stepping up safety protocols to ensure powerful tech stays in responsible hands.
Social entrepreneur Van Jones says the real AI danger isn't the technology itself but the communities it could leave behind. His solution is a new deal between tech companies and humanity.
Creative activists are sparking important conversations about digital privacy through eye-catching street art in London. Their clever optical illusion ads are getting people thinking about technology and consent.
While Silicon Valley races to build bigger AI models, London is carving out a different path as the world's leading center for AI safety research. The UK capital now hosts major labs testing AI systems for risks before they reach the public.