OpenAI CEO Cautions Against AI Risks
Samuel Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has acknowledged the risks posed by AI and has called for strict regulation in place. Speaking before the US Senate Judiciary Committee, Altman agreed with other respondents that AI generators like OpenAI’s own GPT4 language model could lead to disinformation and encourage cybercriminals. He went on to emphasize the need for legal requirements to ensure the safety of people while benefiting from the many advantages of AI technology.
WHO Warns Against AI-based Diagnosis
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is urging caution when using AI-based large language models (LLMs) in the healthcare sector. While there are advantages in using LLMs like ChatGPT and Bard, the WHO recommends “carefully examining the risks” before they are used to simplify access to health information or increase diagnostic capacity. The generative language models can sometimes produce plausible-sounding but completely wrong or inaccurate statements. The WHO also highlights data protection risks since LLMs can be trained with sensitive data without consent from data subjects.
Ericsson Makes Progress on Path to Climate Neutrality
Telecommunications supplier Ericsson is making progress on its sustainability strategy towards achieving its milestones. The company has reduced its emissions by 71% compared to 2016, moving closer to its targeted climate neutrality by 2040. However, the path to targeted climate neutrality requires players across the entire value chain, with Ericsson aiming to have all 350 suppliers pledge to reduce emissions by 50% by 2030.
Top Semiconductor Companies Join Forces in Sustainability Project
Several leading semiconductor companies, including TSMC, Samsung, Globalfoundries, and Rapidus, are joining a sustainability project by the European Interuniversity Microelectronics Centre (IMEC). The research program aims to address various issues, including energy, water, and ecological footprint. IMEC is also looking to tackle the problem of so-called “eternal chemicals” in semiconductor factories that do not degrade naturally, causing environmental harm.
