Americans on AI - a new biweekly tracker of US public opinion on AI

Athena Insights launched its first research project this week: Americans on AI. It's a tracking survey of how American adults feel about artificial intelligence. Waves are fielded every two weeks by NORC at the University of Chicago on AmeriSpeak. Between 1,000 and 2,000 adults complete each wave.

Americans on AI - a new tracker of US public opinion on AI

Athena Insights launched its first research project this week: Americans on AI. It's a tracking survey of how American adults feel about artificial intelligence. Waves are fielded every two weeks by NORC at the University of Chicago on AmeriSpeak. Between 1,000 and 2,000 adults complete each wave.

DOGE Used AI for Housing Policy. The Government Won’t Say How

The Department of Housing and Urban Development is denying Freedom of Information Act requests for information on the development and use of artificial intelligence to inform policy decisions. Christopher Sweet and Scott Langmack were working at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). They used AI to identify agency rules for potential rescission, or contract cancellations, as part of an effort across the government.

The Moral Blind Spot in AI Governance: Risks of Large-Scale Suffering

There are three categories of AI-driven suffering risks: human misuse of AI, uncontrolled misaligned AI, and uncontrolled AI aligned with flawed values. Policymakers and developers should focus more on AI governance and development, assess AI systems’ impacts on suffering, and ensure responsible human control over AI systems.

AI models: one country’s fears become everyone’s constraint

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It looks like your doctor and talks like your doctor. But it’s not your doctor

Deepfakes undermine the credibility that makes digital care possible. Investigations have documented AI-generated videos impersonating specific clinicians to promote supplements and other dubious treatments on major platforms. It raises the question: Who can patients trust? . . i

House Democrat warns his party over perils of taking AI cash

Rep. Greg Casar is the chair of the House's Congressional Progressive Caucus. He wants to see more members of his party stand up for working people. The AI industry is spending a lot of money in this year's elections to influence Congress to stand back on regulating the industry. Leading the Future and Public First Action have raised more than $200 million so far and 25 of them have won their primaries.

Americans on AI - a new biweekly tracker of US public opinion on AI
Americans on AI - a new biweekly tracker of US public opinion on AI

Athena Insights launched its first research project this week: Americans on AI. It's a tracking survey of how American adults feel about artificial intelligence. Waves are fielded every two weeks by NORC at the University of Chicago on AmeriSpeak. Between 1,000 and 2,000 adults complete each wave.

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Americans on AI - a new tracker of US public opinion on AI
Americans on AI - a new tracker of US public opinion on AI

Athena Insights launched its first research project this week: Americans on AI. It's a tracking survey of how American adults feel about artificial intelligence. Waves are fielded every two weeks by NORC at the University of Chicago on AmeriSpeak. Between 1,000 and 2,000 adults complete each wave.

Effective Altruism Forum
news
DOGE Used AI for Housing Policy. The Government Won’t Say How
DOGE Used AI for Housing Policy. The Government Won’t Say How

The Department of Housing and Urban Development is denying Freedom of Information Act requests for information on the development and use of artificial intelligence to inform policy decisions. Christopher Sweet and Scott Langmack were working at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). They used AI to identify agency rules for potential rescission, or contract cancellations, as part of an effort across the government.

Wired
corporate
The Moral Blind Spot in AI Governance: Risks of Large-Scale Suffering
The Moral Blind Spot in AI Governance: Risks of Large-Scale Suffering

There are three categories of AI-driven suffering risks: human misuse of AI, uncontrolled misaligned AI, and uncontrolled AI aligned with flawed values. Policymakers and developers should focus more on AI governance and development, assess AI systems’ impacts on suffering, and ensure responsible human control over AI systems.

Effective Altruism Forum
news
AI models: one country’s fears become everyone’s constraint
AI models: one country’s fears become everyone’s constraint

By accepting optional cookies, you consent to the processing of your personal data. Some third parties are outside of the European Economic Area, with varying standards of data protection. See the privacy policy for more information on the use of personal data on the site.

Nature
technology
It looks like your doctor and talks like your doctor. But it’s not your doctor
It looks like your doctor and talks like your doctor. But it’s not your doctor

Deepfakes undermine the credibility that makes digital care possible. Investigations have documented AI-generated videos impersonating specific clinicians to promote supplements and other dubious treatments on major platforms. It raises the question: Who can patients trust? . . i

STAT
health
House Democrat warns his party over perils of taking AI cash
House Democrat warns his party over perils of taking AI cash

Rep. Greg Casar is the chair of the House's Congressional Progressive Caucus. He wants to see more members of his party stand up for working people. The AI industry is spending a lot of money in this year's elections to influence Congress to stand back on regulating the industry. Leading the Future and Public First Action have raised more than $200 million so far and 25 of them have won their primaries.

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