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Google’s new ‘AI Overview’ feature shows the tech’s weaknesses, BU expert says
“There’s a fundamental issue which is difficult to solve entirely,” says machine learning researcher Brian Kulis, “which is that these models, which are trained on data that humans have generated, they’re never going to be 100% accurate.’ -
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In a first, OpenAI removes influence operations tied to Russia, China and Israel
AI tools have helped the people behind influence operations produce more content, but OpenAI says the operations it disrupted didn’t gain traction with real people or reach large audiences. -
Harvard student launches nonprofit to promote meaningful dialogue about Gaza conflict
Shira Hoffer started a texting hotline for students to ask questions about the conflict. It became so popular that she turned it into a nonprofit: the Institute for Multipartisan Education. -
Beacon Hill weighing how to prevent campaign-season AI deepfakes
The push for regulations comes after New Hampshire voters received a faked call claiming to be from President Biden. -
What's next for TikTok? We asked GBH's social media strategist
There is some legal precedent to look at when considering a ban, said Zack Waldman, GBH’s social media strategist and author of the monthly newsletter Social Media Portal. -
ShotSpotter aims to detect gunshots instantly. The ACLU says it's ineffective.
A new ACLU report calls for Boston to drop its ShotSpotter contract over concerns about reliability and over-policing. -
How a Blue Cross executive wants to use AI in health insurance
Artificial intelligence is not new in health care, said Bill Fandrich, executive vice president of technology and operations for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. -
Meet the Boston-based doctor using AI and machine learning to pair patients with specialists
Dr. Joan LaRovere is a cardiac intensive care physician at Boston Children’s Hospital, but her first brush with artificial intelligence in medicine came working outside the U.S. -
Mass. AG plans to go after AI scammers
Campbell is also working with lawmakers on a response to the Steward Health Care crisis.
