From IT World Canada:

1. OpenAI responds to Elon Musk’s lawsuit alleging changes to a for-profit company. Documents indicate Musk approved the shift and even considered merging OpenAI with Tesla. Concerns over giving one person control, especially Musk, raised. Microsoft’s involvement does not provide ownership of AGI. Source: AIGrid and the Verge.

2. Europol report on AI-generated content leads to misconception, with no mention of 90% being AI-generated by 2026. Public First stats show support for AI regulatory agency and concerns over impact on safety and employment. Lesson: Not all widely quoted statistics are accurate. Source: Oodaloop.

3. Fidelity Investments Life Insurance data breach affects 30,000 customers following ransomware attack on Infosys. Compromised data includes sensitive financial information. Cyberattack disrupts services and highlights the risk of identity theft. Source: The Register.

4. Hospital alarm fatigue linked to hundreds of annual deaths due to high volume of alarm noises. Musical alarms could reduce fatigue and make essential alarms less annoying. Research suggests percussive timbres stand out, reducing perceived annoyance without affecting learnability. Source: NewAtlas.com.



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