The next OpenAI personal data ‘scandal’ (Google’s researchers ottenere risposte che rendono disponibili i dati “grezzi” usati per addestrare il modelli della serie GPT) invariably made headlines about ‘privacy’, copyright and so on. These issues are also invariably discussed without taking into account some clear facts that defuse the hype and once again expose the consequences of the ‘freebie’ economy, ‘loneliness capitalism‘ and the inertia of the supervisory authorities – by Andrea Monti – Initially published in Italian on Strategikon – a La Repubblica-Italian Tech blog. Continue reading “ChatGPT’s next personal data scandal confirms free internet is a delusion”
What is the geopolitical significance of Huawei’s chip that cannot exist, but is there What is the geopolitical significance of Huawei’s chip that cannot exist, but is there
The arrival of the Huawei P60 prom on the smartphone market it is not the next part of the run to secure a profitable share of these high-end gadgets. It also has a geopolitical implications not to be underestimated: the Kirin 9000s, the processor that powers the device, is based upon a 7-nanometre chip, currently considered impossible to manufacture because of the US-imposed restrictions against China on the sale of the necessary machinery by Andrea Monti – Initialli published in Italian on Strategikon – a La Repubblica – Italian Tech blog Continue reading “What is the geopolitical significance of Huawei’s chip that cannot exist, but is there What is the geopolitical significance of Huawei’s chip that cannot exist, but is there”
The self-censorship of generative AI now surpasses Orwellian Newspeak
In 2003, commenting on the proceedings of the “Open-Source Commission” established by the then government, I wrote in the glorious (and alas, now defunct) Linux&C magazine: “We are creating generations of functional illiterates subservient to the uncritical use of a single platform. People are already using systems with no awareness of their actions. Thus, when the spell-checker suggests that ‘democracy’ is not in the dictionary, they will, without question, simply cease to use the word -and forget about its existence. Twenty years on, these words retain extraordinary relevance when applied to the current developments in generative AI, which unfold under the collective gaze of a substantially indifferent populace – by Andrea Monti – Initially published in Italian by Italian Tech – La Repubblica and in English by Inforrm Continue reading “The self-censorship of generative AI now surpasses Orwellian Newspeak”
The geopolitical implications of the US AI executive order
Technological superiority, brain poaching and the protection of American values are the three pillars on which the US AI strategy is built by Andrea Monti – Initially published in Italian by Formiche.net
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Breton’s letter to Elon Musk exposes a serious problem (but it is the EU, not X)
In a letter dated 10 October, Commissioner Breton informed Elon Musk that X is used for disseminating illegal content and disinformation within the EU. He reminded Musk of the regulations imposed by the Digital Service Act in terms of content moderation, and warned that he had received information from “qualified sources” about the circulation of—quoting verbatim—”potentially illegal content” that remains available despite notification from relevant authorities. Lastly, Breton states that it is obligatory (“you need to have in place” reads the letter) to have implemented effective measures to reduce risks to public order and safety arising from the spread of disinformation. He expects — expects, not hopes— immediate compliance with requests from police authorities and Europol. by Andrea Monti – Initially published in Italian by Strategikon – an Italian Tech blog Continue reading “Breton’s letter to Elon Musk exposes a serious problem (but it is the EU, not X)”