The AI Impact Summit in Delhi faced an uncertain start this week, with reports of confusion among delegates and conflicting information regarding the attendance of keynote speaker Bill Gates, according to BBC Technology. Meanwhile, political figures like Sir Keir Starmer pledged to crack down on "addictive elements" of social media and AI chatbots, as reported by BBC Technology. These developments come amid broader concerns about AI safety and the direction of the technology's future.
The summit, bringing together tech bosses, politicians, scientists, academics, and campaigners, aimed to guide the AI revolution, according to BBC Technology. Initial reports suggested Gates, who has faced scrutiny after appearing in the Epstein files, might not attend. However, the Gates Foundation confirmed his participation, stating he would deliver his keynote address.
Simultaneously, political leaders are taking action. Sir Keir Starmer, as reported by BBC Technology, vowed to address loopholes in laws designed to protect children online, particularly concerning AI chatbots. He stated the government would "do battle" with AI bots, mirroring their approach to the platform X. Government proposals also include measures requiring tech giants to preserve data on a child's phone if they die, according to BBC Technology.
These developments occur against a backdrop of other news. In the US, an immigration judge rejected a Trump administration bid to deport Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi, who was arrested for protesting against Israel's actions in Gaza, according to Al Jazeera. The decision, made on February 13, became public in court filings on Tuesday.
Furthermore, tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate. Sky News reported that Iran has demonstrated its military capabilities in exercises, while Donald Trump has moved warships, and failure to reach a deal could lead to US strikes.
Adding to the concerns about technology's impact, a report in The Guardian claimed that Kenyan authorities used Israeli technology to crack the phone of activist Boniface Mwangi. Mwangi stated, "I know that my phone calls are monitored and my messages are read." The report suggests Cellebrite software was used to access his phone after his arrest.
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