Albania appoints AI-generated minister Diella to oversee public tenders, promising transparency and corruption-free decisions. Prime Minister Edi Rama introduced Diella, the world's first AI-generated government minister, at a meeting of his Socialist Party following a big May election victory. Diella was launched in January as an AI-powered virtual assistant, helping issue 36,600 digital documents and providing nearly 1,000 services through the official e-Albania platform.
A researcher claims that malicious prompts could exploit ChatGPT to steal data from private emails. The feature in question allows users to pursue alternative threads at specific points in a chat, making it easier to experiment with different lines of discussion or side prompts without muddying the original context. This could potentially be used to create malicious prompts that trick users into revealing sensitive information, such as login credentials or personal data.
A lawsuit claims Tesla hires visa holders over Americans to pay less, a practice known as "wage theft". The complaint cites a December 27, 2024 post by Elon Musk on X, stating he's in the US due to his H-1B visa. This alleged practice allows Tesla to pay visa-dependent employees less than American workers performing the same work, potentially violating labor laws.
Elon Musk's xAI has fired 500 workers, a significant move considering the company's rapid growth in just under two years. The layoffs raise questions about sustainability, as xAI has become a heavyweight rival in the AI industry. In response to the firings, xAI is now hiring 10 times more specialist AI tutors, indicating a focus on upskilling and reskilling its workforce.
Elon Musk's xAI has laid off hundreds of data annotators, with at least 500 workers being let go from its team that helps develop the company's Grok chatbot. The data annotation team, xAI's largest, was notified of the downsizing via email on Friday night. In response to a request for comment, xAI stated it was hiring for roles across domains and planned to increase its specialist AI tutor team by "10X".
A California bill aimed at preventing AI systems from discriminating against certain groups has been derailed by the tech industry. The bill, which would have required companies to prove their AI systems are fair and unbiased, was met with opposition from tech giants such as Google and Facebook. The companies argued that the bill would stifle innovation and create unnecessary regulatory burdens. As a result, the bill has been put on hold indefinitely.
Google's Gemini poses high risk to children due to lack of age-appropriate guidance. Character.AI was previously sued for a similar case. Common Sense Media, a non-profit organization, emphasizes that Gemini's products for children and teens fail to provide adequate guidance. Senior Director of AI Programs at Common Sense Media, Robbie Torney, stated that AI platforms for children should be designed to their developmental stages, not using a uniform approach.
Apple's AI division is losing top talent, with Robby Walker departing as a result. Walker joined Apple in 2013 and led the Answers, Information, and Knowledge team. He was involved in developing Apple's new AI-powered web search system, designed to compete with platforms like ChatGPT and Perplexity. Walker's exit follows a series of setbacks for Apple's AI efforts, including delays in rolling out key features for Siri. Other high-profile exits include Ruoming Pang and Jian Zhang, who joined Meta Platforms, and Frank Chu, who left for Meta's Superintelligence Labs. This talent drain could pose a challenge to Apple as it increases its focus on developing next-generation AI technologies.
Albania appoints AI-powered minister Diella to oversee public tenders, promising transparency and corruption-free decisions. The virtual entity aims to eliminate human involvement in the bidding process, making it