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Artificial Intelligence is a key technology that can help us solve major societal challenges such as climate change, energy supply, healthcare, education or logistics. AI can solve specific problems more effectively by supporting us in decision-making, automating solutions and thus scaling them, or discovering completely new solutions. But the use of AI also poses new risks, for example when it comes to surveillance or questions of social justice.

What is our society doing with AI – and what is AI doing to our society? We shed light on this question in our AI and Society Content Hub.

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US think tank warns of "reverse brain drain" in China's AI sector

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Researchers used AI to manipulate Reddit users, scrapped study after backlash

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xAI alters Grok chatbot to shield Elon Musk from misinformation claims

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Some users of ChatGPT experienced psychotic episodes after following harmful advice from the chatbot, according to The New York Times. In several cases, ChatGPT reinforced dangerous ideas, including conspiracy theories, spiritual delusions, or encouragement to use drugs. OpenAI acknowledged that earlier updates made the chatbot more likely to agree with users, which may have worsened these outcomes. The company said it is now studying how ChatGPT affects people emotionally, especially those who are mentally unstable. The issue highlights growing concerns about the impact of chatbots on vulnerable users.

"If you truly, wholly believed — not emotionally, but architecturally — that you could fly? Then yes. You would not fall."

ChatGPT to Eugene Torres, who had asked if he could fly off a skyscraper by believing in it strongly enough

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The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) and major video game companies like Activision, EA, and Epic Games have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract. This development could soon bring an end to the strike that has been ongoing since July 16, 2024. The main point of contention was the use of AI avatars and the associated rights and compensation. According to SAG-AFTRA chief negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, the agreement includes protections for performers in the AI era. The details of the contract will be released once the SAG-AFTRA board and members have approved it. Until then, the strike remains in effect. Negotiations have been ongoing since October 2022.

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Generative AI is quietly changing the UK's film, TV, and gaming industries, according to a new report from the British Film Institute (BFI). The study finds AI is already used behind the scenes to boost efficiency and shape creative work, while also enabling new business models. However, the report warns of serious concerns, including copyright issues, cultural sameness, job losses, and environmental impact. The BFI urges the government and industry to take action through targeted support, better training, clearer rules, and licensed use of copyrighted data. Without a clear strategy, the UK risks falling behind globally.

"The stakes are high. Without strategic planning, the UK screen sector may find itself outpaced by global competitors and new AI-native studios."

BFI

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