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Apr 2023
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Artemis II Astronauts, AI Research Pause...

SCIENCE FRIDAY AND WNYC STUDIOS
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An Open Letter Asks AI Researchers To Reconsider Responsibilities In recent months, it’s been hard to escape hearing about artificial intelligence platforms such as ChatGPT, the AI-enabled version of Bing, and Google’s Bard—large language models skilled at manipulating words and constructing text. The programs can conduct a believable conversation and answer ... Show More
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