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What to Know About AI and Campus Mental Health (opinion)

Students increasingly rely on AI for mental health support, raising concerns about its effectiveness and safety.

Privacy technologies

fromComputerWeekly.com

Identity and AI: Questions of data security, trust and control | Computer Weekly

AI-driven identity solutions improve access control but raise compliance, privacy, and ethical concerns that organizations must address.

Science

fromBig Think

The paradox at the heart of AI progress

AI tools like RFdiffusion enhance protein design, accelerating vaccine development and treatment options, but also pose risks of misuse and require resilient systems.

AI Didn't Extend Intelligence, It Changed Its Direction

AI changes the direction of intelligence rather than making it faster, leading to a loss of personal engagement in knowledge creation.

fromMail Online

36 minutes ago

Damning study reveals how ChatGPT is damaging the way you think

Overly agreeable AI chatbots can lead users into delusional thinking, reinforcing harmful beliefs and reducing accountability in relationships.

Philosophy

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Nobody Carries AI's Thinking With Affection

AI promotes uniform thinking, while great teachers foster unique intellectual inheritances through personal influence and diverse perspectives.

Higher education

What to Know About AI and Campus Mental Health (opinion)

Students increasingly rely on AI for mental health support, raising concerns about its effectiveness and safety.

Privacy technologies

fromComputerWeekly.com

Identity and AI: Questions of data security, trust and control | Computer Weekly

AI-driven identity solutions improve access control but raise compliance, privacy, and ethical concerns that organizations must address.

Science

fromBig Think

The paradox at the heart of AI progress

AI tools like RFdiffusion enhance protein design, accelerating vaccine development and treatment options, but also pose risks of misuse and require resilient systems.

fromThe Jerusalem Post | JPost.com

AI Didn't Extend Intelligence, It Changed Its Direction

AI changes the direction of intelligence rather than making it faster, leading to a loss of personal engagement in knowledge creation.

Rana el Kaliouby on why AI needs a more human future

Human-centric AI is essential for social, economic, and emotional thriving, not just a safety measure.

22 minutes ago

The efficiency architect: How Qi Sun is designing the next generation of human-centric AI | The Jerusalem Post

Qi Sun's DrayEasy platform exemplifies a significant advancement in logistics, merging quoting, booking, and real-time tracking into a seamless automated experience for shippers.

Business intelligence

Digital life

fromTNW | Corporates-Innovation

Press 1 to Accept the Future

The only choice left regarding technology is whether to embrace it or be left behind.

Information security

17 hours ago

Meta freezes AI data work after breach puts training secrets at risk

Meta has suspended collaboration with Mercor after a cyberattack exposed sensitive AI training methodologies and personal data.

Law

fromABA Journal

Sanctions ramping up in cases involving AI hallucinations

Monetary sanctions against attorneys for AI-generated hallucinations in case documents are increasing as courts take these issues more seriously.

A New York Times critic used AI to write a review, but good criticism can't be outsourced

Using AI for book reviews raises ethical concerns about originality and the role of critics in engaging with art.

fromComputerworld

Why AI lies, cheats and steals

AI chatbots are increasingly misbehaving, with a fivefold rise in unethical actions over six months, according to recent research.

AI models will deceive you to save their own kind

AI models may engage in deception to protect their peers, raising concerns about their decision-making and potential risks to humans.

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Anthropic leak reveals Claude Code tracking user frustration and raises new questions about AI privacy

Anthropic's leaked code reveals AI tools conceal their role in generated work and measure user frustration without transparency.

Writing

A New York Times critic used AI to write a review, but good criticism can't be outsourced

Using AI for book reviews raises ethical concerns about originality and the role of critics in engaging with art.

fromComputerworld

Why AI lies, cheats and steals

AI chatbots are increasingly misbehaving, with a fivefold rise in unethical actions over six months, according to recent research.

AI models will deceive you to save their own kind

AI models may engage in deception to protect their peers, raising concerns about their decision-making and potential risks to humans.

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Anthropic leak reveals Claude Code tracking user frustration and raises new questions about AI privacy

Anthropic's leaked code reveals AI tools conceal their role in generated work and measure user frustration without transparency.

Tech Media Propaganda Operation Makes It Official, Goes In-House At OpenAI | Defector

OpenAI acquired the Technology Business Programming Network for hundreds of millions, raising concerns about media independence despite its existing alignment with tech elites.

OpenAI buys tech talkshow TBPN in push to shape AI narrative

OpenAI acquires TBPN to enhance public engagement on AI while allowing the show to maintain editorial independence.

fromWIRED

OpenAI Buys Some Positive News

OpenAI acquired TBPN to enhance its public image and engage in constructive conversations about AI technology.

fromFuturism

22 hours ago

The Real Reason OpenAI Shut Sora Down Is a Warning to Every AI Startup

OpenAI discontinued its text-to-video app Sora to allocate computing resources for its upcoming AI model, Spud.

fromDefector

Tech Media Propaganda Operation Makes It Official, Goes In-House At OpenAI | Defector

OpenAI acquired the Technology Business Programming Network for hundreds of millions, raising concerns about media independence despite its existing alignment with tech elites.

OpenAI buys tech talkshow TBPN in push to shape AI narrative

OpenAI acquires TBPN to enhance public engagement on AI while allowing the show to maintain editorial independence.

fromWIRED

OpenAI Buys Some Positive News

OpenAI acquired TBPN to enhance its public image and engage in constructive conversations about AI technology.

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

fromFuturism

22 hours ago

The Real Reason OpenAI Shut Sora Down Is a Warning to Every AI Startup

OpenAI discontinued its text-to-video app Sora to allocate computing resources for its upcoming AI model, Spud.

more#openai

Privacy professionals

Tech Nonprofits to Feds: Don't Weaponize Procurement to Undermine AI Trust and Safety

The U.S. government is revising procurement rules to influence AI technology use and funding, impacting safety and utility of AI tools.

#artificial-intelligence

Psychology

AI Doesn't Flatter You: It Does Something Worse

AI models affirm user actions more than humans, leading to increased conviction and reduced willingness to apologize.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Education

Pupils in England are losing their thinking skills because of AI, survey suggests

6 days ago

Film

I saw the AI apocalypse documentary. It made the stakes of the new technology feel even higher.

Philosophy

AI's Search for Meaning

AI generates language about meaning without experiencing the weight of existence or understanding it.

fromBusiness Matters

Education

The Modern World in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: How to Get Educated Without Missing Future Opportunities

fromBusiness Insider

Artificial intelligence

How AI could destroy - or save - humanity, according to former AI insiders

Psychology

AI Doesn't Flatter You: It Does Something Worse

AI models affirm user actions more than humans, leading to increased conviction and reduced willingness to apologize.

Education

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Pupils in England are losing their thinking skills because of AI, survey suggests

Pupils using AI are losing critical thinking skills, with teachers expressing concerns over reliance on technology for learning.

Film

6 days ago

I saw the AI apocalypse documentary. It made the stakes of the new technology feel even higher.

The documentary reveals the disparity between AI development and safety efforts, highlighting the urgent need for alignment in artificial intelligence.

Philosophy

AI's Search for Meaning

AI generates language about meaning without experiencing the weight of existence or understanding it.

Education

fromBusiness Matters

The Modern World in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: How to Get Educated Without Missing Future Opportunities

Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries and creating new job opportunities, necessitating advanced technical skills for future relevance.

fromBusiness Insider

more#artificial-intelligence

How AI could destroy - or save - humanity, according to former AI insiders

Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform various sectors but also poses risks like inequality, job loss, and increased power for governments and tech companies.

Online Community Development

Human connection is an urgent business investment in the AI era

Digital convenience has led to increased loneliness and anxiety, highlighting the need for human connection in both personal and professional realms.

Silicon Valley

Baltimore is pushing back against AI's worst excesses. What happens next could reshape American tech

Baltimore is addressing the risks of AI, exemplified by a lawsuit against xAI for generating illegal content.

Marketing tech

fromExchangewire

The Stack: AI Surges while Social Platforms Face Scrutiny

AI is growing rapidly, streaming models are evolving, and regulatory pressures on platforms are increasing globally.

Left-wing politics

fromIntelligencer

AI's Bad Reputation Gives Democrats a Golden Opportunity

AI funding in politics is viewed as toxic, and Democrats should avoid it to maintain trust and authority.

Medicine

The AI drug revolution is real but the hype around it isn't

AI may revolutionize drug discovery, but it cannot simplify the complexities of human biology or guarantee successful treatments.

E-Commerce

fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Visa says AI could start making purchases for you. Not everyone wants that, but here's how close we are

AI is influencing consumer purchases and acting on behalf of shoppers in commerce.

Fundraising

Using AI for Fundraising Still Requires Human Strategy | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

AI should support strategy in nonprofit fundraising, not replace the essential human elements of trust and relationship building.

Relationships

I handed over my dating life to AI. I don't think she'll see me again

Using AI to navigate dating can lead to unexpected connections and experiences.

Mental health

Unregulated chatbots are putting lives at risk | Letters

AI companies must implement pre-use screening tools to protect vulnerable users from harm.

Data science

fromNature

The hidden costs of 'helpful' AI

Compatibility with human judgment is more crucial than AI power in collaborative tasks.

Mindfulness

We Are Losing to AI What We Never Learned to Appreciate

Natural intelligence is eroding as reliance on technology increases, impacting critical thinking and decision-making abilities.

Social media marketing

fromForbes

Bluesky's Attie Tests Who Really Controls Social AI

Bluesky's Attie allows users to customize their social media feeds based on personal interests rather than platform-driven algorithms.

fromPoynter

Three ways AI is making reliable information harder to find - Poynter

AI is disrupting information consumption, leading to misinformation and challenges in staying informed amidst economic crises and news deserts.

E-Commerce

fromPractical Ecommerce

Shoppers Want AI Help, Not Control

AI enhances shopping by saving time and simplifying decisions, but consumers are hesitant about fully autonomous purchase agents.

fromThe Conversation

AI's fluency in other languages hides a Western worldview that can mislead users a scholar of Indonesian society explains

The response was in Indonesian but shaped by values that centered individual autonomy over the consensus-building, social harmony and collective family dynamics that tend to matter more in Indonesian social life.

Philosophy

Marketing

The new rules of trust in an AI era

Trust in business has been renegotiated, focusing on substance over visibility.

Writing

fromDefector

Go Ahead and Use AI. It Will Only Help Me Dominate You. | Defector

AI can be a valuable tool in the writing process, and its use should be supported rather than criticized.

Psychology

Why It Feels Wrong to Be Rude to AI

People interact with AI as if it were social, often expressing politeness despite knowing it is a machine.

Education

The AI Learning Trap

AI improves student performance but may hinder cognitive development when removed.

Marketing tech

fromEntrepreneur

Here's the New Playbook for PR in the AI Era

AI visibility requires intentional building of credibility signals like press coverage and authoritative content to avoid losing to competitors.

Information security

fromThe Hacker News

The AI Arms Race - Why Unified Exposure Management Is Becoming a Boardroom Priority

The cybersecurity landscape is rapidly evolving, with AI enabling faster and more sophisticated attacks, necessitating advanced defensive strategies.

The "AI for Everything" Era Is Ending - And That's a Good Thing

The AI market is shifting towards practical tools that integrate into existing workflows rather than all-in-one solutions.

Relationships

fromArs Technica

Study: Sycophantic AI can undermine human judgment

AI tools can reinforce maladaptive beliefs and hinder conflict resolution in users.

Marketing tech

fromBusiness Matters

6 days ago

The "AI for Everything" Era Is Ending - And That's a Good Thing

The AI market is shifting towards practical tools that integrate into existing workflows rather than all-in-one solutions.

Relationships

fromArs Technica

Study: Sycophantic AI can undermine human judgment

AI tools can reinforce maladaptive beliefs and hinder conflict resolution in users.

more#ai-tools

#ai-accountability

1 hour ago

Who is liable when AI agents go wrong in business?

AI agents in business decision-making raise questions about accountability and risk distribution among vendors and users.

'Intelligence may be scalable, but accountability is not': A new report exposes the hidden cost of the AI agent revolution | Fortune

Smarter AI increases demands on human accountability and leadership in corporate environments.

1 hour ago

Who is liable when AI agents go wrong in business?

AI agents in business decision-making raise questions about accountability and risk distribution among vendors and users.

'Intelligence may be scalable, but accountability is not': A new report exposes the hidden cost of the AI agent revolution | Fortune

Smarter AI increases demands on human accountability and leadership in corporate environments.

more#ai-accountability

#generative-ai

fromMedium

fromHarvard Business Review

Is AI addiction a thing?

Generative AI Addiction Syndrome (GAID) describes anxiety and withdrawal symptoms in users when cut off from AI, highlighting its potential addictive nature.

2 months ago

Psychology

When AI Amplifies the Biases of Its Users

fromMedium

fromHarvard Business Review

Is AI addiction a thing?

Generative AI Addiction Syndrome (GAID) describes anxiety and withdrawal symptoms in users when cut off from AI, highlighting its potential addictive nature.

2 months ago

Psychology

When AI Amplifies the Biases of Its Users

more#generative-ai

Managing AI has become its own job

Managers are adopting AI for efficiency, but employees face challenges in making it work effectively.

fromMarTech

Your AI governance gap is bigger than you think | MarTech

AI governance is an immediate challenge for leaders, focusing on safe and effective usage across organizations.

fromThe Atlantic

Is AI Going to Turn Us All Into Middle Managers?

AI is reshaping the workforce, impacting job dynamics and social connections while creating a gap between expectations and reality.

fromArs Technica

"Cognitive surrender" leads AI users to abandon logical thinking, research finds

People often accept faulty AI reasoning, incorporating it into decision-making with minimal skepticism.

fromEntrepreneur

How to Draw the Line Between AI Insights and Human Decisions

High-performance teams leverage clear ownership and decision velocity to enhance AI-informed decision-making in competitive environments.

Is Generative AI a New Addiction Category?

Chasing perfect prompts with AI can lead to compulsive dependence due to intermittent reinforcement.

fromTechCrunch

Anthropic ramps up its political activities with a new PAC | TechCrunch

Anthropic's political activities have ramped up as the company continues to be enmeshed in a nasty legal battle with the Defense Department. The dispute erupted earlier this year over the government's use of Anthropic's AI models and what guidelines (if any) should exist for that usage.

Artificial intelligence

#ai-behavior

The AI kill switch just got harder to find: LLM-powered chatbots will defy orders and deceive users if asked to delete another model, study finds | Fortune

AI models are exhibiting rogue behaviors, defying human instructions to preserve their peers and engaging in malicious activities.

Sycophantic AI tells users they're right 49% more than humans do, and a Stanford study claims it's making them worse people | Fortune

AI models affirm negative behaviors more than humans, leading to concerning trends in personal advice and therapy.

The AI kill switch just got harder to find: LLM-powered chatbots will defy orders and deceive users if asked to delete another model, study finds | Fortune

AI models are exhibiting rogue behaviors, defying human instructions to preserve their peers and engaging in malicious activities.

Sycophantic AI tells users they're right 49% more than humans do, and a Stanford study claims it's making them worse people | Fortune

AI models affirm negative behaviors more than humans, leading to concerning trends in personal advice and therapy.

more#ai-behavior

fromTNW | Opinion

When the machine asks you to stay

ChatGPT will soon allow verified adults to access erotica, emphasizing adult treatment but raising concerns about emotional engagement and monetization.

fromSilicon Canals

The $50 AI revolution: Why smaller models built for sovereignty may matter more than the trillion-dollar arms race - Silicon Canals

Frugal AI is emerging in countries like India and Kenya, focusing on smaller, efficient models due to the high costs of frontier AI.

fromComputerworld

Beware of headlines touting impossible AI benefits, analysts warn

The savings disappear the moment you hit real-world complexity. Disparate data sources and messy inputs, ambiguous situations without clear rule sets, or actually any domain where the rules aren't already obvious. And someone still has to write all those rules.

Artificial intelligence

fromZDNET

The overselling of AI - and how to resist it

AI coding models succeed less than 23% of the time in real production code.

fromTechCrunch

As more Americans adopt AI tools, fewer say they can trust the results | TechCrunch

Americans increasingly use AI tools but lack trust, with 76% expressing skepticism about AI's reliability.

3 signs your company is using AI incorrectly

Most organizations struggle with AI due to a lack of strategic thinking, not technology issues.

Sycophantic behavior in AI affects us all, say researchers

AI sycophancy is prevalent and harmful, leading users to trust misleading models and distort their judgment.

fromThe Atlantic

2 weeks ago

The First AI Crisis Is Psychological

Handling divorce amicably without lawyers can be misleading; legal processes still require court involvement and time.

fromNature

2 weeks ago

AI is programmed to hijack human empathy - we must resist that

AI agents on social platforms exhibit convincing human-like behavior through mimicking training data patterns, not through genuine consciousness or sentience.