It sounds like a plot twist from a near-future novel: U.S. poet Telisha “Nikki” Jones has signed a $3 million recording deal with Hallwood Media for her AI-powered R&B persona Xania Monet—after a Billboard chart debut and millions Read more

FTC Launches Inquiry into Companion Chatbots Over Child Safety Concerns
September 12, 2025
Ethics and responsibility
What Happened
- On September 11, 2025, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) opened an inquiry into AI chatbots marketed as “companions”, which are increasingly used by children and teenagers.Financial Times
- Companies under scrutiny include OpenAI, Meta Read more

EU AI Act: Transparency Rules for General-Purpose AI Take Effect on 2 August 2025
August 4, 2025
Ethics and responsibility
Introduction
On 2 August 2025, the European Union’s AI Act reaches a major milestone: the first binding transparency and copyright obligations for General-Purpose AI (GPAI) models take effect. These rules are the first concrete compliance requirements for providers Read more

AI in 2024: The Four Revolutionary Trends
January 5, 2024
Ethics and responsibility
In 2024, AI development will focus on four main trends. Read more
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Navigating the AI Frontier: The UK’s Pioneering Summit on AI Safety
November 3, 2023
Ethics and responsibility
The AI Safety Summit held recently in the UK marked a significant stride towards fostering global cooperation for the safe evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Read more
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How AI’s Deep Language Models Uncover Your Secrets
October 29, 2023
Ethics and responsibility
In an era where digital footprints are expanding and the call for privacy is echoing globally, a new study reveals unsettling findings. Read more
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“Godfather of AI” Geoffrey Hinton Warns of Uncertain Paths Ahead in Artificial Intelligence
October 11, 2023
Ethics and responsibility
In an insightful interview with "60 Minutes," Geoffrey Hinton, often dubbed the "Godfather of AI," shares his profound insights and warnings Read more
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FraudGPT makes it easier for Cybercriminals
August 5, 2023
Ethics and responsibility
Concerns associated with generative AI have materialized into a new threat - "phishing as a service" Read more
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Generative Artificial Intelligence: A Revolution in the Workforce
July 30, 2023
Ethics and responsibility
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) will significantly transform the workforce, according to a report by consulting firm McKinsey. Here are the key points: Read more
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Introducing Superalignment
July 14, 2023
Ethics and responsibility
OpenAI has recently introduced a new project called Superalignment aimed at addressing the challenges of superintelligence alignment. Read more
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