2024-05-10 One-Minute Post

Apple is focusing on AI privacy features. Grindr CEO discusses data privacy. Erik Voorhees launches privacy-focused AI platform. Connecticut lawmakers aim to address bias in AI. Fairgen raises funds to tackle AI bias. Philanthropy leaders recommend responsible AI investments. Bank of England emphasizes fairness in AI. Cybersecurity professionals have a duty to secure AI with privacy and fairness in mind.

Articles we found interesting:

• 1. Apple might bring AI transcription to Voice Memos and Notes - The Verge link Highlight: During an earnings call earlier this month, Apple CEO Tim Cook emphasized that the company's AI features will have an “unwavering focus on privacy.” …

• 2. Grindr CEO on AI and Dating, Data Privacy - YouTube link Highlight: Grindr CEO George Arison sits down with Caroline Hyde to discuss the company's first quarter results and the controversy surrounding data privacy …

• 3. Erik Voorhees founds privacy-focused AI platform Venice | The Block link Highlight: ShapeShift founder and prominent crypto figure Erik Voorhees launched Venice, a privacy-focused artificial intelligence platform. The platform …

• 4. State lawmakers fail to pass AI regs, tighten absentee ballot voting | News | bristolpress.com link Highlight: HARTFORD — Connecticut lawmakers began the 2024 legislative session with hopes of passing one of the first major bills in the U.S. to rein in bias …

• 5. Fairgen raises $8 million Seed round for accurate AI-generated survey responses | Ctech link Highlight: These boosts generally take weeks to collect and can be prohibitively expensive. Related articles: Fairgen: Tackling the algorithmic bias of AI …

• 6. Philanthropy Leaders Recommend Investments in Responsible A.I. | Observer link Highlight: Rampant bias and disinformation threaten democracy; Big Tech's dominance, if further consolidated, has the potential to crush innovation. Workers are …

• 7. Financial services - the strategic approach to Artificial Intelligence from the Bank of England … link Highlight: Fairness: AI and ML should not undermine legal rights, discriminate, or produce unfair outcomes. Accountability and governance: Good governance …

• 8. RSAC: Why Cybersecurity Professionals Have a Duty to Secure AI - Infosecurity Magazine link Highlight: This has to be done with concepts like privacy and fairness in mind. “We have a responsibility to create a safe and secure space for exploration …

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