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OpenAI’s ChatGPT generating false information? Probe launched

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The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is currently investigating OpenAI, the creator of the popular artificial intelligence-powered ChatGPT, over concerns that the human-like technology is generating false information. 

The investigation raises questions about the potential harm caused to consumers and the mishandling of user data by OpenAI’s technology. 

In a letter to OpenAI, the FTC requested information regarding incidents in which users were falsely disparaged and asked for details on the company’s efforts to prevent such incidents from recurring. 

The inquiry comes as regulators increasingly scrutinise the risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) technology.

FTC Chair Lina Khan expressed her agency’s concerns about ChatGPT’s output during a congressional committee hearing, saying: “We’ve heard about reports where people’s sensitive information is showing up in response to an inquiry from somebody else.”

“We’ve heard about libel, defamatory statements, flatly untrue things that are emerging. That’s the type of fraud and deception that we are concerned about.”

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who appeared before Congress earlier this year, acknowledged that the technology could be prone to errors. He underscored the need for regulations and the establishment of a new agency to oversee AI safety.

The FTC’s investigation focuses not only on the potential harm to users but also on OpenAI’s data privacy practices and the methods used to train and inform AI technology. 

The company’s large language model, GPT-4, forms the foundation of ChatGPT and is licensed to numerous other companies for their own applications.

While OpenAI has made efforts to enhance the safety and reliability of ChatGPT, concerns about offensive or inaccurate content generated by the AI model have persisted. 

In April, Italy banned the use of ChatGPT due to privacy concerns, only reinstating it after OpenAI implemented age verification tools and provided additional information on its privacy policies.

OpenAI and the FTC have yet to comment on the ongoing investigation.

As the use of AI technology, particularly large language models, becomes more prevalent, it is crucial for regulators to address the potential risks to consumers. 

The outcome of the FTC’s investigation will have implications not only for OpenAI but also for the wider AI industry, as companies race to develop and deploy similar technologies while grappling with issues of accuracy, privacy, and user protection.

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Balochistani Graduates Selected for NUTECH Islamabad’s Mining Program

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For 18 graduates of the Reko Diq Mining Project, the National University of Technology, Islamabad, has started a training program. These graduates will complete an 18-month on-the-job training program at Barrick’s International Mining Sites after completing a two-month course at NUTECH.

The graduates will acquire proficiency in mining and associated technical domains during the training program. The chosen graduates will also get specific instruction on environmental protection, safety, exploration, and geology.

Along with the development of communication skills, the curriculum will also emphasise the most recent advancements in the mining industry. Barrick’s International Graduate Development Program for 2024 includes the Balochistani graduates.

Additionally, nine Baloch graduates were selected in 2023 and transported to Barrick’s facility in Argentina for on-the-job training.

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WhatsApp will improve the updates tab by introducing new shortcuts and a revamped interface.

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WhatsApp is implementing a new upgrade to refine the Updates tab interface, hence boosting accessibility for status and channel updates.

WABetaInfo reports that the upgrade introduces expedited shortcuts that streamline the updating of statuses and channels. Users can now select and upload photos and videos directly from the interface, reducing the steps involved in choosing media from the gallery.

The Meta-owned messaging application has also revamped the button for generating text-based status updates and introduced a feature for recording and sharing voice status updates. This offers customers a more expedient method to disseminate text and speech updates without depending on the floating action button.

The revisions correspond with recent modifications to other tabs, ensuring a modernised interface that improves navigation and update creation. WhatsApp is modifying the floating action button to facilitate content sharing within channels.

When selecting the floating action button, users will see several options, including creating status updates, starting new channels, or sharing photos, videos, voice, and text in existing channels. This revamp integrates all content-generating options into a singular section.

The new shortcuts are anticipated to be accessible to a broader user base in the forthcoming weeks. Beta testers can currently access them in the latest WhatsApp beta for Android, version 2.24.26.13, available on the Google Play Store.

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China and Pakistan Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Launch AI-Powered Agricultural Equipment

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Through Chinese expertise, the arrangement, which was made possible by the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), intends to increase Pakistan’s agricultural output.

The Punjab government and China’s “AI Force Tech” company have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to introduce advanced agricultural machinery during Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s visit to China.

Through the use of advanced robotic technology, the MoU seeks to transform Pakistan’s agricultural industry, guarantee economic growth, and boost farmers’ wealth with China’s assistance.

Through the partnership, Pakistan would also have the chance to absorb knowledge about China’s sophisticated farming methods.

In the meantime, plans have been revealed by the Federal Minister of Planning to send 1,000 agricultural experts to China to study contemporary farming methods.

A Chinese business and the Punjab government previously inked an agreement to introduce cutting-edge cancer treatment technologies to Punjab.

Maryam Nawaz signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hygea Medical Technologies while she was in China in order to introduce cutting-edge cancer treatment equipment and techniques to Punjab.

This equipment will make it feasible to treat cancer without the need for chemotherapy or surgery.

Following a meeting with Hygea Medical Technologies President Dr. Luo Fuliang, Maryam Nawaz said the organization has promised expert assistance for the establishment of the Nawaz Sharif Cancer Hospital.

She went on to say that the hospital will work with China to treat cancer patients utilizing the newest equipment and techniques following the agreement.

Maryam Nawaz and a high-level delegation are present. From December 8 to December 15, the chief minister will go to Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou.

CM Maryam Nawaz is expected to attend a number of conferences, events, and meetings with the goal of enhancing bilateral relations and looking into potential joint ventures in the areas of infrastructure development, technology, agriculture, and governance.

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