Truncated: latest AI news

Monday 2 November

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.

Also covered by bloomberg.com theinformation.com CNBC
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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.

Anthropic’s spending exposes AI’s profit problem

AI-generated summary In an SEC filing on Monday, Anthropic reported expected spending of more than $895 billion in the coming years, alongside a $23.3 billion net loss in the third quarter ending in September. Anthropic also reported a twelvefold increase in quarterly revenue hitting $17 billion as of September 30 compared to $1.4 billion in the same period last year.

Also covered by TechCrunch Decrypt nytimes.com
Earlier: Anthropic posts $567 million Q3 operating loss as growth cools ahead of IPO