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New Study Finds AI Can Slow Down Experienced Software Developers - ctrlf5
New Study Finds AI Can Slow Down Experienced Software Developers

Despite the hype around artificial intelligence as a productivity booster, a new study reveals that AI tools may actually slow down experienced software developers—especially when working on codebases they know well. The study, conducted by AI research nonprofit METR, examined how seasoned developers performed when using Cursor, a popular AI coding assistant, on open-source projects […]

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UN Calls for Stronger Action Against AI-Powered Deepfakes - ctrlf5
UN Calls for Stronger Action Against AI-Powered Deepfakes

The United Nations is urging tech companies to adopt advanced detection tools to combat the growing threat of AI-generated deepfakes, warning of their potential to disrupt elections and facilitate financial fraud. In a report released Friday during its AI for Good Summit in Geneva, the UN’s International Telecommunication Union (ITU) emphasized the urgent need for […]

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OpenAI Reportedly Preparing to Launch an AI-Powered Web Browser - ctrlf5
OpenAI Reportedly Preparing to Launch an AI-Powered Web Browser

OpenAI may be gearing up to release its own AI-enhanced web browser in the coming weeks, according to a new report from Reuters. The browser is expected to integrate OpenAI’s “Operator” agent, which could handle tasks like booking reservations, filling out forms, and completing various online actions on behalf of users—marking another step toward a […]

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Stanford Study Flags Major Risks in Using AI Chatbots for Mental Health Support - ctrlf5
Stanford Study Flags Major Risks in Using AI Chatbots for Mental Health Support

AI-powered therapy chatbots may pose serious risks to mental health users by offering stigmatizing or inappropriate responses, according to a new study from Stanford University researchers. The study, titled “Expressing stigma and inappropriate responses prevents LLMs from safely replacing mental health providers,” evaluates five language model-based chatbots designed to simulate therapeutic conversations. Researchers assessed the […]

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Xbox Producer Suggests Using AI to Cope With Layoffs. But Not Everyone Agrees - ctrlf5
Xbox Producer Suggests Using AI to Cope With Layoffs. But Not Everyone Agrees

This week’s sweeping layoffs at Microsoft have hit its gaming division particularly hard, leaving many industry professionals reeling. Amid studio closures and game cancellations, Xbox Game Studios executive producer Matt Turnbull offered a controversial suggestion: use AI tools like ChatGPT to ease the emotional and mental toll of job loss. In a LinkedIn post that […]

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Don’t Let AI Do All the Thinking for You - ctrlf5
Don’t Let AI Do All the Thinking for You

Artificial intelligence is becoming embedded in everything we do — from writing and coding to driving and searching. But as we lean harder on these tools, we’re at risk of losing the very skills that made us smart in the first place. Just as calculators made mental math feel redundant, or GPS apps dulled our […]

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EU Reaffirms Commitment to AI Law Timeline Despite Industry Pushback - ctrlf5
EU Reaffirms Commitment to AI Law Timeline Despite Industry Pushback

The European Union has confirmed it will proceed with its planned timeline for implementing the AI Act, despite mounting pressure from over a hundred tech companies calling for a delay, according to Reuters. Global tech giants—including Alphabet, Meta, Mistral AI, and ASML—have urged the European Commission to postpone the rollout of the landmark legislation, arguing […]

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Researchers Caught Embedding Hidden AI Prompts to Sway Peer Review - ctrlf5
Researchers Caught Embedding Hidden AI Prompts to Sway Peer Review

A surprising new tactic has emerged in academic publishing: researchers embedding hidden instructions aimed at influencing AI-generated peer reviews of their papers. According to Nikkei Asia, an investigation into preprint papers hosted on the arXiv platform revealed that at least 17 English-language submissions contained concealed prompts directed at artificial intelligence tools. These subtle cues were […]