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There's An AI For That·4d agoPope Leo XIV warns lawmakers about the influence of content algorithms
Pope Leo XIV spoke to an international gathering of Catholic legislators about the societal risks of recommendation algorithms. He argued that automated feeds unfairly control public attention and expressed concern that poorer countries are becoming overly dependent on technology controlled by richer nations.
The Neuron·6d agoData gathering practices linked to scanning and destroying rare physical books
An investigation found that organizations are acquiring uncommon physical books to scan them into AI training datasets before shredding the original paper copies. Tracking devices planted inside targeted books helped trace the destroyed volumes back to facilities linked to major tech companies.
The Neuron·6d agoTechnology companies buy and destroy rare books to generate AI training data
An investigation found that artificial intelligence developers are purchasing physical copies of rare books to scan their contents for training models. The physical texts are subsequently destroyed after digitization, prompting concerns over historical preservation.
AI Daily Brief·Aug 12AI's Optimism Problem: Public Trust Remains Low
Despite high-profile executive essays, public skepticism toward AI industry leaders remains strong, influenced by lingering distrust over social media's impact on society. Critics also push back on industry visions that suggest delegating personal hobbies, family time, or personal connections to automated assistants.