US tightens restrictions on chip exports to China, sparking geopolitical tensions. Drama surrounds the AI Safety Summit after controversy over China's invitation. Baidu's claim of GPT-4 levels performance and reactions in the market. US government's efforts to restrict Chinese access to advanced chips cause tension in the tech industry.
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The US has tightened restrictions on chip exports to China, escalating the battle over technological dominance.
Anthropic's AI constitution approach aligns AI responses with human values, addressing concerns of bias and ownership in AI decision-making.
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Biden administration policy restricts China's access to AI chips
The Biden administration has implemented new policies to make it harder for China to access AI chips. The restrictions aim to limit China's access to advanced semiconductors that could fuel breakthroughs in artificial intelligence and military applications. The rules ban companies from supplying advanced chips to China without a special license, and also include restrictions on chips of slightly lower power thresholds that now require notification to the government. The policy update is part of the ongoing battle between the US and China over technological dominance.
Anthropic's approach to constitutional AI shows promising results
Anthropic, an AI research company, has introduced an approach to constitutional AI that trains models on underlying principles from important historical documents. By curating an AI constitution based on the opinions of around 1000 Americans, Anthropic aims to ensure AI responses align with human values. The results showed that the public-designed AI model adhered to the principles of the collective opinion, demonstrating slightly less bias and equal capabilities compared to the standard Anthropic model. This approach could offer a scalable solution to address AI safety and risk concerns, providing people with greater ownership and representation in AI decision-making.
SEC Chair warns of potential financial crisis caused by AI
SEC Chair Gary Gensler has highlighted the risks associated with artificial intelligence in the financial sector, stating that a financial crisis triggered by AI is nearly unavoidable within the next decade. Gensler expressed concerns about the potential widespread use of the same underlying models and data aggregators in high-frequency trading and investment decisions, potentially leading to market instability due to herd behavior. While the solution to these risks remains uncertain, Gensler's focus on AI underscores the need for proactive measures in managing the impact of AI technologies on the financial industry.
The US has once again tightened restrictions on chip exports and other AI engagements with China. NLW explores the potential consequences, as well as drama around the AI Safety Summit.
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