Florida Jury Orders Tesla to Pay $242M Over Fatal Autopilot Crash
Florida jury finds Tesla’s Autopilot partly at fault in a fatal 2019 crash, awarding $242M in damages in a landmark safety verdict.
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Nobel Laureate Warns: AI Advancements Could Lead to Catastrophe if Unchecked
Nobel-winning physicist John Hopfield warns of potential AI catastrophes, urging deeper understanding and robust safety research to ensure technology remains under control.
Lebanon Attacks Highlight Critical Need to Block Device ‘Backdoors’
Recent detonation of pagers and walkie-talkies in Lebanon underscores global concerns over ‘backdoor’ vulnerabilities in communication devices.
NHTSA Launches Probe into Waymo’s Self-Driving Fleet After 17 Collisions
U.S. safety agency NHTSA investigates Waymo’s self-driving cars after 17 reported collisions. Waymo responds by August 6 with detailed data.
AI Experts from OpenAI and DeepMind Sound Alarm on Emerging Risks
Current and former employees from OpenAI and Google DeepMind warn of significant risks posed by unregulated AI, urging for stronger oversight and governance.
Bletchley Declaration: Global Allies Unite to Safeguard AI Development
Over 25 nations, including the Chinese mainland, the US, and the EU, sign the Bletchley Declaration at the AI Safety Summit 2023, committing to global cooperation on AI safety.