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Tuesday 3 November

AI-powered heart MRI measurements better predict patients' survival

AI-generated summary Researchers have released findings showing that artificial intelligence measurements of heart function from MRI scans more strongly predict patient survival than clinician measurements. The artificial intelligence tool analyzed scans in approximately two to three seconds compared to thirteen minutes for expert clinicians, potentially supporting faster clinical decision-making.

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Progress on provable inference for large language models

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AI-generated summary Anthropic releases FlashProve, which is an open-source prototype for provable inference using cryptographic zero-knowledge succinct arguments of knowledge. Anthropic says the research aims to accelerate provable inference development and demonstrate that zero-knowledge succinct arguments are practical.

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Monday 2 November

Watch Blackstone, Pimco Chiefs Debate the Perils of AI Boom

AI-generated summary Blackstone President Jon Gray and Pimco CEO Emmanuel Roman launched a debate regarding global credit markets and artificial intelligence spending at the HKMA Global Financial Leaders Investment Summit. The discussion focused on whether global credit markets can absorb multitrillion-dollar technology industry spending and the capacity for infrastructure and energy needs.

Blackstone’s Gray sees more AI equity fundraising ahead from major tech firms

AI-generated summary Blackstone President Jon Gray announced that major technology companies will need more equity fundraising to keep pace with the growth of the artificial intelligence industry. This shift toward equity funding helps companies maintain their investments without overloading their balance sheets, though it adds new stock supply and potential dilution for existing holders.

Also covered by CNBC

Preparing our next security sprint to harden OpenAI

AI-generated summary OpenAI announced plans for its next internal security sprint, partnering with Cathedral Systems to test defenses and quadrupling rewards for critical findings in its Security Bug Bounty program. OpenAI says the initiative builds on previous efforts where engineers used Codex to investigate findings and prepare patches as part of an ongoing effort to strengthen systems.

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OpenAI appoints Dan Driscoll as Senior Counselor for National Security Modernization

AI-generated summary According to the announcement, Dan Driscoll is said to join OpenAI in the newly created role of Senior Counselor for National Security Modernization. OpenAI says the appointment reflects its commitment to helping democratic institutions use advanced AI responsibly to strengthen shared security.

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Accent bias: AI models penalize certain speakers in interviews and tests, UW study finds

AI-generated summary University of Washington researchers released a new study showing that AI models from Google, OpenAI and Alibaba penalize speakers with Nigerian and Chinese accents during interviews and tests. The study indicates that the models generally ranked American and British speakers highest while giving lower scores to Chinese and Nigerian speakers based on their delivery and perceived clarity.

Also covered by Tech Xplore

AI is changing what’s in store for new hires and managers alike.

AI-generated summary Northeastern University’s AI & Society Survey report has been released, revealing how artificial intelligence is changing hiring practices and expectations for entry-level workers. The research found that 26% of hiring decision-makers mention they are hiring fewer entry-level candidates, while 28% expect more output or higher-level work from entry-level employees.