OpenAI’s ChatGPT app for Macs stored chats unencrypted
OpenAI’s ChatGPT application for macOS had a security flaw: All chats were stored unencrypted on the computer. Anyone with access to the computer as well as malicious apps could have read them.
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Cost of deepfake fraud to rise to $40 billion by 2027
According to Deloitte, the cost of deepfake fraud will rise to $40 billion by 2027, with banks and financial service providers particularly at risk. The technology is becoming more sophisticated and affordable, allowing attackers to create deepfake videos, voices and documents to defraud organizations. CEOs are particularly targeted in such attacks, which are often combined …
Figma withdraws AI tool “Make Designs”
Figma has temporarily withdrawn its new AI tool “Make Designs” after it created designs for a weather app that were strikingly similar to Apple’s version. This raises the question of whether the models from OpenAI and Amazon used by Figma were trained on Apple’s designs. Figma has taken responsibility for the incident and intends to …
Microsoft’s head of AI under fire
Microsoft’s head of AI, Mustafa Suleyman, has caused an uproar with his statement that all content available online is “freeware”. This means that from his perspective anyone can copy this content and use it for their own creations, as long as the creators do not explicitly object. This statement is disputed by many experts, and …
Doubts about the profitability of the AI boom
The tech industry is investing heavily in AI infrastructure, but experts doubt its profitability. It is estimated that AI companies would need to generate $600 billion a year to justify the expense. So far, however, only a few giants like OpenAI dominate the market, while many smaller start-ups are struggling. The high cost of AI …
Amazon working on improved Alexa
Amazon is apparently planning a major relaunch of its Alexa service, which has been losing money for years. According to Reuters, the company is planning to equip Alexa with a new AI system that will be offered in two tiers. A premium version could be available for around $5 per month and enable tasks such …
Apple delays AI features in Europe
Apple is delaying the introduction of new AI features in Europe. The company cites privacy and security concerns related to the interoperability requirements of the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Experts see this as a sign that companies are taking competition laws more seriously. Apple promises it is working on a solution to make the features …
Stability AI acquired by a group of investors
AI startup Stability AI, which specializes in image generation and is known for its Stable Diffusion tool, is acquired by a group of investors led by former Facebook president Sean Parker after financial difficulties. The investors provide $80 million to recapitalize the company. The goal is to develop a viable business model for Stability AI …
Meta’s “Made with AI” label causes confusion
Meta’s labeling of images as “Made with AI” is causing confusion and criticism. The company wants to identify photos on its platforms that have been created using AI tools, but the automatic label does not work reliably. Many users report that photos that have only been edited with AI are also being labeled. Photographers criticize …
Researchers claim dramatic improvements to energy efficiency
Researchers have found a way to dramatically improve the energy efficiency of large language models without sacrificing performance. Using their system, a language model with billions of parameters can be run on as little as 13 watts. The researchers have also developed proprietary hardware that further maximizes energy savings.