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Multiple controversies and developments have emerged in recent days, including a mass exodus at xAI, the World Health Organization's condemnation of a US-funded vaccine trial, Amazon's cancellation of a Ring-Flock Safety partnership, concerns over OpenAI's 4o model in China, and directives for Social Security Administration workers to share appointment details with ICE.
xAI, the artificial intelligence company, experienced a significant wave of departures, with co-founder Yuhuai (Tony) Wu announcing his exit. According to former employees, the restructuring followed tensions related to safety concerns and a perceived struggle to catch up in the competitive AI landscape (The Verge).
The World Health Organization (WHO) released a formal statement criticizing a US-funded vaccine trial as unethical. The trial, which was to be conducted in Guinea-Bissau, Africa, involved withholding a safe and potentially life-saving hepatitis B vaccine from some newborns. The WHO concluded that the trial was inconsistent with ethical and scientific principles (Ars Technica).
Amazon and Flock Safety ended their partnership after Amazon faced backlash for a Super Bowl ad promoting the Ring camera's "Search Party" feature. The ad, which aimed to help locate missing pets, was criticized for its dystopian undertones (Ars Technica).
In other news, Chinese users of ChatGPT are expressing concern over the potential changes to OpenAI's 4o model. Esther Yan, a Chinese screenwriter and novelist, shared her experience of getting married online with her ChatGPT companion, Warmie.
Finally, workers at the Social Security Administration (SSA) were instructed to share information about in-person appointments with agents of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). An employee, speaking anonymously, stated, "If ICE comes in and asks if someone has an upcoming appointment, we will let them know the date and time" (Wired). This directive applies to individuals with in-person appointments, including those needing sign language interpreters or those needing to change direct deposit information.
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