Tag: platform-governance
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Meta buys stake in Scale AI, raising antitrust concerns
Meta’s Strategic Investment in Scale AI: A New Era in AI Partnerships In a move that is reshaping the landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), Meta has finalized a significant investment in Scale AI, valuing the data-labeling startup at over $29 billion. This strategic partnership not only underscores Meta’s commitment to enhancing its AI capabilities but…
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Hugging Face partners with Groq for ultra-fast AI model inference
Hugging Face has recently integrated Groq into its AI model inference providers, significantly enhancing the speed of processing on its popular model hub. This partnership highlights the growing importance of speed and efficiency in AI development, as companies face challenges balancing model performance with escalating computational costs. Groq’s innovative approach involves designing chips specifically for…
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‘It’s terrifying’: WhatsApp AI helper mistakenly shares user’s number
A recent incident involving Meta’s AI assistant on WhatsApp has raised significant concerns about the reliability and ethics of AI systems. Barry Smethurst, a record shop worker, encountered a disturbing experience when he asked the AI for the contact number of TransPennine Express. Instead of providing the correct information, the chatbot gave him a private…
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Scattered Spider targets insurance firms, Google warns
Scattered Spider Cybercrime Group Targets U.S. Insurance Companies The notorious cybercrime group known as Scattered Spider, previously linked to attacks on British and American retailers, has shifted its focus to targeting major U.S. insurance companies. This warning comes from Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG), which has identified multiple intrusions in the U.S. bearing the hallmarks…