Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new AI jailbreak technique called 'Bad Likert Judge' that can boost the success rates of malicious prompts bypassing large language models' safety guardrails by over 60%, enabling the generation of potentially harmful or illegal content.
A wall-mounted AI device that scans feet for fluid buildup can predict heart failure hospitalizations an average of 13 days in advance, potentially allowing timely interventions to prevent hospitalization, according to research presented at the British Cardiovascular Society conference.
Reddit has filed a lawsuit against AI startup Anthropic, alleging unauthorized use of Reddit's data to train AI models without proper licensing, violating the site's user agreement and ignoring requests to stop scraping content.
Google is introducing a $13 million AI Opportunity Fund to help prepare over 2 million Canadians for an AI-powered future through training and skills development initiatives across the country, fostering a strong AI workforce.
Windsurf, a popular vibe-coding startup reportedly being acquired by OpenAI, says Anthropic significantly reduced its direct access to Claude AI models, forcing it to find alternative providers and potentially causing availability issues for users accessing these models on Windsurf's platform.
Google DeepMind's GraphCast, a state-of-the-art AI model, delivers unprecedented 10-day global weather forecasts with higher accuracy than traditional methods, predicting extreme events earlier and completing forecasts in under a minute, revolutionizing weather prediction.
Major sports leagues like the NBA, MLB, and ATP are using AI-powered motion capture and algorithms to assist referees, but limitations in speed, accuracy, and visual processing remain, requiring continued human oversight for key calls.
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing hurricane forecasting, providing accurate predictions days in advance and enabling better resource allocation, but experts caution against solely relying on AI due to potential inaccuracies, stressing the need for a balanced approach integrating traditional models.
Obvio, a startup funded by Bain Capital Ventures, deploys AI-powered cameras at stop signs that locally process footage to detect violations like running stops or distracted driving, sharing only verified clips with law enforcement to curb unsafe behaviors while limiting surveillance concerns.
The National Hurricane Center has been utilizing AI for years to streamline data analysis and coordination, resulting in more accurate and timely hurricane forecasts while extending the tropical outlook from 5 to 7 days without sacrificing reliability.