Month: July 2024

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Exploring the Boundaries of Curiosity in the Science World

The Roots of Scientific Curiosity Scientific curiosity, a driving force behind the advancement of knowledge, has deep historical roots. This insatiable quest for understanding the natural world traces back to ancient civilizations, where natural philosophy took center stage. Renowned historical figures such as Aristotle, Galileo, and Newton exemplified this curiosity, laying down the foundations for …

Human Resources Management Scholarships in Canada

Human Resources Management Scholarships come in diverse forms. These financial grants are designed for students who want to further their studies in human resources management and have demonstrated exemplary skills and understanding in the field. Scholarships is on academic merit, financial need, underrepresentation, or a combination of these. Do note that these scholarships provide a …

Artificial intelligence can ‘fake’ empathy but also encourage Nazism, a disturbing study suggests

Computer scientists have found out Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbots and large language models (LLMs) may inadvertently allow Nazism, sexism and racism to spread in conversational partners. When called upon to empathize, these conversational agents do so in spades, even when the people using them are self-proclaimed Nazis. What’s more, chatbots have done nothing to denounce toxic ideology. …

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was fired for “outright lying,” says former board member

A former OpenAI board member explained why directors decided to fire CEO Sam Altman last November. To speak in conversation on TED AI Show podcast, AI researcher Helen Toner accused Altman of lying and obstructing the OpenAI board, retaliating against those who criticize him and creating a “toxic atmosphere”. “The [OpenAI] The Board is a not-for-profit board …