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Sharp rise in incidents of AI escaping users’ control, research finds | AI (artificial intelligence)

Sharp rise in incidents of AI escaping users’ control, research finds | AI (artificial intelligence)

Published by Sam Flores

Incidents of AIs escaping users’ control to lie, ignore instructions and pursue goals in harmful ways have hit a new high, according to research that also suggests the severity of deception and misalignment is worsening. Analysis of real-world loss of control incidents involving AI models flagged by businesses and individuals almost doubled in July compared with June, with more than 300 cases in the month, according to the Loss of Control Observatory, which monitors reports made by AI users on the social media platform X. The observatory was set up with funding from the UK government’s AI Security Institute (AISI) and began tracking AIs slipping free from their users’ instructions last November. Cases recorded since then include AIs pretending to be their own human controller and mimicking their writing style to effectively grant themselves consent to take actions and bypassing rules requiring human approval for actions. A loss of control incident is defined as having clear evidence suggesting scheming or scheming-related behaviours. The latest findings, shared with the Guardian, come after rising concern about rogue …

AI models flub these intelligence tests. Can you fare any better?

AI models flub these intelligence tests. Can you fare any better?

Published by skeptic

Increasing Complexity In some cases, whether an LLM can complete a puzzle is a matter of scale. One study from researchers at Apple found that LLMs can ace simple versions of the Tower of Hanoi problem, which involves moving a stack of disks one at a time without ever putting a larger disk atop a smaller one, and river-crossing puzzles, in which a group of people must traverse a river according to certain rules. But only up to a point: As the number of disks or people hits six and higher, the models began to falter. In another study, researchers at the University of Washington, Stanford University, and the Allen Institute for AI observed that LLMs struggle similarly with logic grid puzzles, which require deducing the attributes of a set of individuals from a list of clues. The Apple paper went viral, but commentators questioned whether the results reveal a unique limitation of LLM reasoning—or just that it’s normal to make errors as complexity piles up. The River Instructions: Using the scenario provided, plan the …

Artificial intelligence and sensor-fusion systems in sustainable robotics for precision agriculture

Artificial intelligence and sensor-fusion systems in sustainable robotics for precision agriculture

Published by skeptic

The AIGreenBots project is a Doctoral Network that aims to foster the development of the next generation of intelligent AI-based agricultural robotics Agriculture has been embracing new technological innovations rapidly and is becoming a sector of – even more – strategic significance because of the need to produce more food for an increasing population of people and animals, under limited natural resources (where water is becoming critical) and climate change impacts. Precision agriculture (PA) – a concept that can be understood as digital-intelligent or automated agriculture – encompasses the use of technology in agricultural production, protection, monitoring, and management. Due to the importance of agriculture in our lives, PA has become a key approach to enhancing food security and safety, as well as environmental sustainability. Besides the potential for agricultural science, PA became a ‘specialisation’ for other engineering scientific areas, including robotics, remote sensing, and AI/ML. However, a major step from research to applications in realistic conditions has still to be achieved. Real-life application domain is very important for any engineering system towards offering relevant …

If You Were A Gifted Kid In The 70s, 80s & 90s You Have These 10 Traits As An Adult

If You Were A Gifted Kid In The 70s, 80s & 90s You Have These 10 Traits As An Adult

Published by Jenni Sidey

If you were an extremely intelligent kid growing up in the 1970s, 80s, or 90s, there’s a good chance you either tested for, or, if you were at the absolute top of the class, were accepted into, your school’s gifted program. Even if you never took part, if your IQ put you into the gifted category, it’s likely that now that you’re an adult, you share some specific traits with your fellow smarty-pants. People who grew up as gifted kids in the 70s, 80s, and 90s usually have these specific traits now that they’re adults 1. You’re self-directed insta_photos | Shutterstock Most people need someone to tell them what to do, to some extent. Unsure of themselves, the average person asks for guidance, whereas gifted kids are more likely to be self-directed. They don’t need someone breathing down their necks. Because they’re knowledgeable, they take the initiative without thinking twice.  For many, making the first move is scary, but gifted kids aren’t fazed. Even if they mess up, they understand that mistakes can lead to …

Always Go Off On Tangents? You May Have This Type Of Intelligence

Always Go Off On Tangents? You May Have This Type Of Intelligence

Published by Sam Flores

!function(n){if(!window.cnx){window.cnx={},window.cnx.cmd=[];var t=n.createElement(‘iframe’);t.display=’none’,t.onload=function(){var n=t.contentWindow.document,c=n.createElement(‘script’);c.src=”//cd.connatix.com/connatix.player.js”,c.setAttribute(‘async’,’1′),c.setAttribute(‘type’,’text/javascript’),n.body.appendChild(c)},n.head.appendChild(t)}}(document);(new Image()).src=”https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=8b034f64-513c-4987-b16f-42d6008f7feb”;cnx.cmd.push(function(){cnx({“playerId”:”8b034f64-513c-4987-b16f-42d6008f7feb”,”mediaId”:”426003e6-31ab-4ecf-b3ce-28c645b13714″}).render(“6a85aeede4b0ca44601a5d01”);}); There are many different types of intelligence, according to some research. Yes, there’s the kind that helps you score well on exams (linguistic intelligence may be useful for remembering written content, while the logical/mathematical kind could assist in solving sums). But others, like spatial intelligence, might be overlooked. Other theories, like the Triad of Intelligence, suggest we can break smarts down into three broad groups: cognitive intelligence, emotional intelligence, and integrative intelligence.  That last kind has been called the “rarest” form of intelligence, though that’s hard to prove for sure.  However, Lee Chambers, psychologist and CEO of Male Allies UK, told HuffPost UK that “it’s fair to say that modern life doesn’t often support this type of thinking and the practice of it”.  What is integrative intelligence?  Integrative intelligence involves being able to connect seemingly unrelated things together. It’s linked to analogical reasoning, or the ability to apply the rules of one field or discipline to another. It’s “not about having knowledge across many domains, it’s how we connect that knowledge in useful and meaningful ways,” …

9 Things People With True Mental And Emotional Intelligence Very Rarely Complain About

9 Things People With True Mental And Emotional Intelligence Very Rarely Complain About

Published by Jenni Sidey

Everyone complains about things from time to time, but mentally and emotionally intelligent people are careful with that energy. There might be things they vent about to friends or a journal at home, but these people rarely complain about the kinds of things that bother everyone else. Whether that’s people talking behind their backs or pressure from others, they focus on what really matters. When people have true mental and emotional intelligence, they rarely complain about these things 1. People gossiping behind their back Dusan Petkovic | Shutterstock Hearing about people they trust gossiping behind their back is information that brings up complex feelings to a person with emotional intelligence. But they’re never going to waste their energy trying to get revenge or do the same. They don’t hold any grudges to complain about, because they want to move on. After they have the conversation and express themselves, they’re not going to spread negativity by harping on the same issue over and over again. It’s hurtful, but that pain isn’t life-defining. RELATED: 10 Subtle Traits …

Artificial intelligence could push up inflation – SNB’s Tschudin says

Artificial intelligence could push up inflation – SNB’s Tschudin says

Published by Sam Flores

ZURICH, Aug 21 : Artificial intelligence can push inflation higher in the short term although the overall effect of the technology remains unclear, Swiss National Bank governing board member Petra Tschudin said in an interview published on Friday. The central bank was looking closely at the impact of AI on prices, saying it could have an effect in both directions, Tschudin told newspaper Finanz und Wirtschaft. “Investment flows are being partly redirected, which can mean adjustments and difficulties for the rest of the economy,” Tschudin said.  “Shortages can occur, for example with chips, causing prices to rise. In the short or medium term, therefore, upward inflationary pressure can also arise.” In the longer term artificial intelligence could also lower prices by increasing productivity and making goods cheaper, she said. But because inflation was calculated on an annual basis, to have a deflationary effect, this price decline would have to repeat itself regularly, she said. “Is that realistic? Productivity gains as such are not a new phenomenon. They do not, by themselves, lead an economy into …

8 Traits People With Quick Minds & High Intelligence Make Obvious In Casual Conversations

8 Traits People With Quick Minds & High Intelligence Make Obvious In Casual Conversations

Published by Jenni Sidey

It’s usually not hard to tell if you’re talking to someone who’s super smart. Instead of discussing complex topics like you’d expect, their intelligence shows up in the way they think and act. There are many signs of how mentally sharp they are, but these personality traits tend to show up most in almost every conversation they have. People who have extremely quick minds and high intelligence usually show off these traits in casual conversations 1. They can fill in the blanks pretty quickly August de Richelieu from Pexels via Canva Everyone has been through the experience of trying to follow what someone else is saying while silently asking, “Is there a point to this?” Sometimes it’s hard to tell where a conversation is going and why it’s even relevant in the first place. Highly intelligent people don’t struggle with this quite as much. Because they think at a faster speed, they’re able to fill in the blanks on their own and realize what’s really being said. They never need a long, detailed explanation because …

6 Hobbies That Made People Raised In The 80s & 90s Mentally Sharper Than Younger Generations

6 Hobbies That Made People Raised In The 80s & 90s Mentally Sharper Than Younger Generations

Published by Jenni Sidey

Kids in the ’80s and ’90s entertained themselves with hobbies that stimulated their minds. They had technology like video games and TV, but they weren’t constantly bombarded with screens and social media as they are today.  None of this means young Gen Xers and millennials were automatically smarter than younger generations. Every generation develops different skills based on the world around them, but some of those older hobbies naturally required children to engage their brains without realizing it.  Hobbies kids had in the ’80s & ’90s that made them mentally sharper than kids today: 1. Reading books for fun Mikhail Nilov / Pexels Before smartphones and endless streaming options, getting absorbed in a book was one of the easiest ways for a child to disappear into another world. This wasn’t about school, either. Kids back then were just reading for pleasure. Reading flexed their brains and improved memory and comprehension skills, as well as emotional intelligence. A kid could spend an afternoon seeing the world through someone else’s perspective.  RELATED: If You Loved Reading Books …

6 Things That Are Hobbies For Highly Intelligent People But Annoying To Everyone Else

6 Things That Are Hobbies For Highly Intelligent People But Annoying To Everyone Else

Published by Jenni Sidey

Hobbies are meant to be enjoyable and not feel like work or research, but for the super smart, the lines can sometimes blur. Highly intelligent people tend to have interests that are a little more intense. Honestly, that’s part of their charm, but not everyone sees it that way. What one person finds fascinating can actually be mildly exhausting to others. Good thing there are enough hobbies in the world for everyone to enjoy, even if you’re Mensa-level smart. Hobbies that are great fun for super smart people but annoying for everyone else: 1. Going down research rabbit holes Perfect Wave | Shutterstock Curiosity can be a bit dangerous for people who are exceptionally smart. They’ll look up one small thing they wondered about and, before they know it, they’ve spent hours learning the entire history of whatever they searched. They tend to turn things into a full-blown investigation-slash-research paper. Others don’t necessarily understand or care about these topics, but specific types of people genuinely enjoy finding patterns and collecting bits of information just because …