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Employees at Google DeepMind's UK headquarters have voted to unionize, seeking to influence the company's involvement in military artificial intelligence projects. The move is driven by concerns that the firm's AI technology could be used in ways that violate international law, particularly in relation to conflicts in Gaza and the Iran war.
Tech Industry
Colin Angle, the creator of the Roomba, has launched Familiar Machines & Magic, a new company focused on emotionally intelligent robots. Its first product, the "Familiar," is a quadruped robot designed for companionship rather than household chores.
Tech Industry
The high-profile trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI, centered on the company's founding mission and commercial practices, has concluded its first week of testimony. Key figures, including Elon Musk, Sam Altman, and Greg Brockman, have presented their accounts regarding OpenAI's transition from a non-profit to a for-profit entity.
Tech Industry
Meta Platforms has acquired Assured Robot Intelligence (ARI), a startup specializing in artificial intelligence models for robots. The acquisition aims to strengthen Meta's development of humanoid AI, a key focus as the company shifts resources toward AI infrastructure.
Tech Industry
The U.S. Department of Defense has established classified artificial intelligence agreements with seven technology companies, including OpenAI, Google, and Nvidia. These partnerships will allow the military to deploy AI tools on secret networks for operational use. Notably, Anthropic was excluded due to concerns over supply-chain risks.
Tech Industry
Elon Musk testified this week that OpenAI founders Sam Altman and Greg Brockman deceived him into funding the company, which he claims was intended as a charity for humanity's benefit. During his testimony, Musk also acknowledged that his own artificial intelligence company, xAI, has utilized models from OpenAI to train its systems.
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