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Nasdaq to Purchase Adenza From Thoma Bravo for $10.5 Billion
Nasdaq to Purchase Adenza From Thoma Bravo for $10.5 Billion
Nasdaq Inc. agreed to buy financial-software maker Adenza from its private equity owners in the exchange operator’s biggest-ever
2023-06-12 20:10
Fentanyl-laced envelopes sent to US election officials
Fentanyl-laced envelopes sent to US election officials
Poll officials in Georgia and Washington describe the suspicious letters as "terrorism".
2023-11-10 04:22
Treasury Bills Climb as Traders Back Congress to Pass Debt Deal
Treasury Bills Climb as Traders Back Congress to Pass Debt Deal
Soon-to-mature Treasury bills rallied as trading resumed after the Memorial Day holiday, following a tentative deal over the
2023-05-30 08:12
Suga announces military service start date, bids emotional goodbye to BTS Army
Suga announces military service start date, bids emotional goodbye to BTS Army
As per a fan’s translation, Suga feels his service time is nothing to be sad about and said to his fans that he’ll ‘see them again in 2025'
2023-09-19 05:30
AI can help generate synthetic viruses and spark pandemics, warns former Google executive
AI can help generate synthetic viruses and spark pandemics, warns former Google executive
Synthetic viruses could be generated through the misuse of artificial intelligence and potentially spark pandemics, a former Google executive and AI expert has warned. Google DeepMind co-founder Mustafa Suleyman expressed concern that the use of AI to engineer pathogens to cause more harm may lead to a scenario like a pandemic. “The darkest scenario is that people will experiment with pathogens, engineered synthetic pathogens that might end up accidentally or intentionally being more transmissible or more lethal,” he said in a recent episode of a podcast. Similar to how there are restrictions in place to prevent people from easily accessing pathogenic microbes like anthrax, Mr Suleyman has called for the means to restrict access to advanced AI technology and software that runs such models. “That’s where we need containment. We have to limit access to the tools and the know-how to carry out that kind of experimentation,” he said in The Diary of a CEO podcast. “We can’t let just anyone have access to them. We need to limit who can use the AI software, the cloud systems, and even some of the biological material,” the Google DeepMind co-founder said. “And of course on the biology side it means restricting access to some of the substances,” he said, adding that AI development needs to be approached with a “precautionary principle”. Mr Suleyman’s statements echo concerns raised in a recent study that even undergraduates with no relevant background in biology can detail suggestions for bio-weapons from AI systems. Researchers, including those from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, found chatbots can suggest “four potential pandemic pathogens” within an hour and explain how they can be generated from synthetic DNA. The research found chatbots also “supplied the names of DNA synthesis companies unlikely to screen orders, identified detailed protocols and how to troubleshoot them, and recommended that anyone lacking the skills to perform reverse genetics engage a core facility or contract research organization”. Such large language models (LLMs), like ChatGPT, “will make pandemic-class agents widely accessible as soon as they are credibly identified, even to people with little or no laboratory training,” the study said. The study, whose authors included MIT bio risk expert Kevin Esvelt, called for “non-proliferation measures”. Such measures could include “pre-release evaluations of LLMs by third parties, curating training datasets to remove harmful concepts, and verifiably screening all DNA generated by synthesis providers or used by contract research organizations and robotic ‘cloud laboratories’ to engineer organisms or viruses”. Read More China’s ‘government-approved’ AI chatbot says Taiwan invasion is likely Government urged to address AI ‘risks’ to avoid ‘spooking’ public Scientists give verdict on Harvard professor’s claim of finding materials in sea from outside Solar System Google boss says he wants to make people ‘shrug’ Why is Elon Musk obsessed with the letter X? Elon Musk ‘borrowed $1bn from SpaceX’ at same time as Twitter acquisition
2023-09-07 15:20
Special counsel office still investigating Trump's handling of documents, sources say
Special counsel office still investigating Trump's handling of documents, sources say
The special counsel's office is continuing to investigate around Donald Trump's handling of documents after his presidency ended, multiple sources tell CNN.
2023-06-30 01:55
Ricardo Hallman's pick-6 sparks Wisconsin to 24-13 victory over Rutgers
Ricardo Hallman's pick-6 sparks Wisconsin to 24-13 victory over Rutgers
Ricardo Hallman scored on a 95-yard interception return, Braelon Allen rushed for 101 yards and Wisconsin defeated Rutgers 24-13 to remain the lone Big Ten West Division team without a conference loss
2023-10-08 03:32
'I want you to make love to me': Tina Turner's memoir unveils intensely sexual start to romantic journey with much younger husband Erwin Bach
'I want you to make love to me': Tina Turner's memoir unveils intensely sexual start to romantic journey with much younger husband Erwin Bach
Throughout Tina Turner's health challenges, her husband Erwin Bach stood by her side as a pillar of strength
2023-05-27 15:24
Colorado officer who placed handcuffed suspect into a vehicle that was hit by train is found guilty of misdemeanors, but acquitted of felony
Colorado officer who placed handcuffed suspect into a vehicle that was hit by train is found guilty of misdemeanors, but acquitted of felony
A Colorado police officer who put a handcuffed suspect in a patrol SUV that was then hit by a train near Denver lat year was found guilty of two misdemeanors Friday.
2023-07-29 11:50
Captain America Sam Wilson Added to Fortnite: All Items, Price, How to Get
Captain America Sam Wilson Added to Fortnite: All Items, Price, How to Get
Captain America Sam Wilson and his iconic shield are now available to purchase in Fortnite's Item Shop, along with BriteStar.
1970-01-01 08:00
How to sign up to Threads
How to sign up to Threads
Threads, Meta's answer to Twitter, is here. Launched on July 6, the new standalone app
2023-07-06 17:52
This 4-in-1 smart flash drive is $21 for a limited time
This 4-in-1 smart flash drive is $21 for a limited time
TL;DR: As of September 28, get this multi-device smart flash drive for only $20.99 —
2023-09-28 17:00