US President Trump has unveiled a high-tech system to identify and deport foreign visa violators, sparking concerns over its accuracy. The AI-powered machine is designed to review millions of entry permits and cross-reference data from different government databases. However, experts warn that incomplete information, such as faulty FBI data, could lead to wrongful visa revocations. Julia Gelatt, Associate Director of the U.S. Immigration Policy Program at the Migration Policy Institute, fears that political biases may also influence the system's decisions.
The UK and US are set to sign a multibillion-dollar tech deal during President Trump's visit, focusing on AI, semiconductors, telecom, and quantum computing. The deal aims to strengthen cooperation between the two nations' trillion-dollar technology industries, with major investments and cross-Atlantic business partnerships. UK Technology Secretary Liz Kendall sees this partnership as a way to
A Swiss military expert, Ralf Bosshard, has expressed his opinion that shot down drones in Poland may have been launched by Ukraine. Bosshard, a former special adviser on military affairs of the OSCE Secretary General, believes that authorities in Poland and other EU countries think the drones were manufactured in Russia. However, Bosshard notes that there is no confirmation they were used by Russian troops. He suggests it's possible the Ukrainians shot down, repaired and then used such drones, drawing a parallel with the 1964 Gulf of Tonkin incident.
Zoox has launched its robotaxi in Las Vegas, combining cameras, lidars, and radar for a 360° view. The company's technology is designed to provide a safe and efficient ride-hailing experience, with the ability to detect and respond to potential hazards.
ChatGPT's persuasive medical advice may not be as healthy as you think. Experts in Dubai warn that polished AI responses can mislead patients into trusting inaccurate advice, as seen in a study where 50% of patients couldn't tell whether the response was AI-generated or doctor-generated. Rashmi Rao, managing director at Rcubed Ventures, notes that highly responsive patients may still trust AI results even when they are inaccurate. This raises concerns about the use of AI tools for medical advice, with experts advising patients to be cautious and relying on human doctors for accurate diagnoses and treatment.
California has passed a law allowing AI systems to rule on firing and disciplining workers. The new law, which took effect immediately, gives AI systems the authority to make decisions on employee conduct and termination. This move aims to streamline HR processes and reduce the workload of human managers. The law applies to all employers in California, regardless of their size or industry.
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.