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BEIJING , Dec. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In 1949, pioneering computer scientist Edmund Callis Berkeley envisioned a future filled with thinking machines in his book Giant Brains, or Machines That Think. Decades later, his vision has become a reality with artificial intelligence (AI) reshaping industries, societies and daily lives. Promoting Global Solidarity Through AI Recently, Science and Technology Daily hosted a panel discussion, "Tech with Heart, AI for Good", on how AI empowers life and bridges human limitations but also needs guard rails to ensure it remains under control. Omnipresent AI AI is reshaping the way we live, work and interact with the world. For Zeng Yi , a professor at the Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences and an expert of the United Nations' high-level advisory body on AI, the motivation to advance AI technology lies in its potential to liberate humans from repetitive and labor-intensive tasks. "Combining AI with robotics allows us to redirect human energy toward more creative and meaningful pursuits," Zeng said. He highlighted how AI-powered robots are stepping into hazardous fields such as firefighting, disaster relief and space exploration. Lunar rovers equipped with advanced AI capabilities are conducting complex analyses on the moon's surface - tasks too risky for human scientists. Besides industrial applications, AI is making a significant impact on environmental conservation such as tracking wildlife. AI's potential extends into our everyday lives as well. Gao Shaolin, an expert at Peking University Law and Artificial Intelligence Research Center, mentioned a recent road trip during which he drove 3,000 kilometers on highways without coming across a single traffic accident. "This is extraordinary," Gao said, attributing the improvement to advancements in AI-driven safety features in modern vehicles. From fatigue-monitoring systems in trucks to self-driving technologies in electric cars, these innovations are drastically reducing the likelihood of accidents. However, both Zeng and Gao agreed that AI should not aim to replace humans but rather enhance human expertise and efficiency. AI can amplify human capacity, leaving room for creativity and innovation. Responsible AI As AI continues to evolve, responsibility becomes a critical issue. Zeng quoted Berkeley, who wrote, "It is often easier for scientists to create a device than to guide it well afterward." Berkeley urged innovators to think beyond breakthroughs and address potential risks. The question of accountability becomes central. Who will be responsible for any problem caused by AI? "AI is not an independent legal entity," Gao emphasized, pointing out that current AI systems are tools rather than autonomous entities. The responsibility for their actions lies squarely with their developers, service providers and users. "AI should be as intelligent as necessary, but it must remain under human control," Gao stressed. As Zeng put it, "The key is ensuring AI coexists harmoniously with humans, not as a competitor but as a collaborator." Wu Baojun, executive deputy secretary-general of the Association for Science and Technology of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, said the rapid advancement of AI must be accompanied by efforts to ensure its reliability and safety within ethical frameworks. "Our research in AI," Wu said, "aims to explore unknown territories, eliminate human fears and make AI more reliable." Reliable AI China has consistently demonstrated a forward-thinking approach to AI development, balancing technological innovation with social and ethical considerations. As Matt Sheehan from the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace wrote in an article, " China is in the midst of rolling out some of the world's earliest and most detailed regulations governing artificial intelligence." In 2017, China released the Next Generation Artificial Intelligence Development Plan to encourage diverse AI methodologies, such as deep learning, knowledge-based reasoning and large-scale modeling. The plan also emphasized ethical governance, with over a dozen references to social and legal challenges. In May 2019 , it was followed by the Beijing AI Principles, which set out clear guidelines for AI research and development, advocating respect for privacy, human dignity and human rights. These visions were strengthened in July 2024 when the 78th UN General Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution proposed by China and co-sponsored by over 140 countries. The resolution emphasized the human-centered development of AI, international cooperation, and promotion of AI to benefit humanity as a whole. Zeng said China's AI strategy reflects a responsible and inclusive approach: " China's AI development strategy is not limited to promoting domestic economic growth. They aim to empower humanity and promote sustainable development goals." Shared AI principles AI governance has become a global priority with nations striving to ensure that technology develops responsibly and inclusively. "We analyzed global AI ethics guidelines and found that 95 percent of the topics are consistent across countries. Concepts like human-centered development, transparency, fairness, safety and privacy protection are widely endorsed," Zeng said, adding that nations worldwide largely agree on the foundational principles for AI ethics and governance. In 2023, the Bletchley Declaration on AI safety was signed by 28 countries and the European Union. This marked the first broad agreement on the importance of AI safety as a global issue. In 2024, the UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence was adopted unanimously by all member states, which is another example of the global consensus. China is playing an active role in promoting international cooperation on AI governance. "AI must empower all nations, not just the technologically advanced ones. We should guide AI for good with collective efforts and shared responsibilities," Gao said. Executive Producers: Wang Junming, He Yi Producer: Fang Linlin Reporters: Long Yun , Zhong Jianli, Gong Qian Subtitle Proofreaders: Wang Jing , Cen Yingjie Video Editing Instructor: Wang Xiaolong AI Technology Advisor: Liu Yang Cameramen: Liu Xiao, Li Huitao, Li Tianji Video Editor: Zhang Shunping Reviewer: Fang Linlin
Indians swept by Wolfpack in Class 2 title gameControversial billionaire Elon Musk hit out at The Sydney Morning Herald after technology editor David Swan published a scathing assessment of his future. In a piece titled ‘Elon Musk quits Tesla, flying cars take off: The predictions for 2025’, Mr Swan described Musk’s leadership of multiple tech companies as “unsustainable”, adding that something would have to give now that he has taken on an active role in the Trump administration. It comes as Trump supporters were this week divided over Musk’s stance on skilled migration – a development Swan cited as one of the “constant controversies and distractions” that would force Musk to step back from Tesla. “It will all come to a head in 2025, and Musk will be forced to hand over the reins at Tesla, a company many mistakenly think he founded.”, Mr Swan wrote. Within hours, Mr Musk fired back on his social media platform X. In a reply to another user’s commentary on the piece, Mr Musk told his 209.7 million followers he predicts “that the Sydney Morning Herald will continue to lose readership in 2025 for relentlessly lying to their audience and boring them to death”. Taking Musk’s Barb on the chin, Mr Swan quoted Musk’s post with a simple two-word reply. “Damn, roasted”, the post read. He later shared a screenshot of the exchange on his LinkedIn account, quipping: “Couldn’t disagree more with Elon on this one.” The Sydney Morning Herald has been approached for comment.
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Matt Gaetz was Donald Trump ’s nominee for attorney general for eight days. The former Florida congressman’s historically short stint as a presidential pick came to an end on Thursday when he bowed out of consideration, claiming he no longer wanted the frenzy over the sexual misconduct allegations against him to distract from “the critical work of the Trump/Vance administration.” Gaetz has long been under scrutiny for allegedly having sex with a 17-year-old girl at a party in 2017. The Justice Department investigated him over that and sex-trafficking allegations, but ultimately declined to bring charges. The House Ethics Committee also investigated Gaetz over the allegations, and was poised to release its findings before Gaetz resigned from Congress last week. The committee’s report was reportedly damning, and there’s plenty to suggest that what is publicly known about Gaetz’s alleged indiscretions is only the tip of the iceberg. CNN reported on Thursday that Gaetz gave up his bid for attorney general less than an hour after the network informed him they were releasing a report about how he allegedly had multiple sexual encounters with the then-minor. Trump’s allies seemed well aware there could be more to Gaetz than meets the public’s eye, and were worried it could have become a problem if Gaetz took the reins of America’s justice system. The recent drip-drip-drip of new revelations about Gaetz’s alleged sexual activities in 2017 — along with the promise of whatever bombshells lay within the ethics committee’s still-unreleased report — inspired an undercurrent throughout Washington, D.C., of chatter, opposition research, and firsthand accounts from members of Congress. The rumblings, according to Republican and Democratic sources, led to concern within the career halls of the Justice Department — as well as among some GOP lawmakers on Capitol Hill and even in certain corners of Trump’s orbit — that there was just too much secret, non-public personal baggage to Gaetz’s name that could be used against him. Editor’s picks The 100 Best TV Episodes of All Time The 250 Greatest Guitarists of All Time The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time The 200 Greatest Singers of All Time As one Trump adviser put it, if Gaetz had become attorney general, he would likely would have been “the single most blackmail-able person to ever serve as attorney general of the United States ... and that’s not a risk you want to take when the whole job is going after criminals.” The concern around Gaetz doesn’t mean he’s banished from Trump’s world. The president-elect lauded him publicly after he withdrew his name from consideration on Thursday, and two sources within Trump’s orbit tell Rolling Stone that they are pushing internally for Gaetz to get a cushy White House job in the incoming Trump administration that would not require Senate confirmation. There is some chance Gaetz could return to the U.S. Capitol — he only resigned from the Congress currently in session, and in November was elected to represent Florida’s 1st District in the session that will convene in January. But Gaetz indicated in his resignation letter that he did not intend to take the oath of office for the next Congress. He might not want to, anyway, given that it would mean he would once again be open to congressional scrutiny over his alleged sexual misconduct, drug use, and other indiscretions. Leaving the Hill to join the Trump administration might make more sense. Gaetz is somehow only one of several Trump administration picks to be connected to sexual misconduct. The media’s attention — as well as that of Senate Republicans — is now likely to shift to Pete Hegseth, the Fox News host who Trump wants to run the Pentagon. Hegseth was on Capitol Hill on Thursday working to calm nerves over his near-total lack of qualifications to serve as Secretary of Defense, as well as a sexual assault allegation leveled against him by a woman who told police he raped her at a Monterey, California, hotel in 2017. Hegseth has denied the account, claiming the encounter was consensual.None
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City Friends Club expands environmental efforts in Larnaca and PaphosAurobindo Pharma, through a U.S. subsidiary, has entered into a collaboration and licence agreement with a global pharma major for development of specific products across respiratory therapeutic area and their commercialisation. The financials include an upfront payment of $25 million on the effective date of the agreement. The two entities have agreed to equally share the developmental costs with an overall cap of $90 million for Aurobindo, the Hyderabad-based generic drugmaker said in a filing on Saturday. Citing confidentiality clause in the agreement, it, however, did not disclose the pharma major’s name. The product development is estimated to span 3-5 years. The two entities will co-exclusively commercialise the products to be manufactured at the partner’s facility. The partner will have global manufacturing rights for the codeveloped and commercialised products. Aurobindo has an option to technology transfer at a future date. On rationale and benefits of the agreement, Aurobindo listed sharing of risks associated with product development as well as the cost of development; reduction in the gestational period for developing the product from scratch; and strengthening/ diversification of its existing product portfolio. Published - November 23, 2024 07:05 pm IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit
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A Ballarat mother has appeared in court accused of stabbing her partner to death at their family home in the days after Christmas, in the second suspected family violence murder in Victoria within a week. Cheryl Lucas, 38, allegedly stabbed Heath Speedie, 47, in the chest as he sat on the couch of their home in Park Lane, in the Ballarat suburb of Mount Helen, on Saturday. A young child was inside the home at the time of the alleged attack. Cheryl Lucas has been charged with murder over the fatal stabbing of her partner. Credit: Facebook Speedie, who suffered critical injuries, managed to stagger outside before collapsing on the front lawn of the property. Emergency services performed CPR, but he could not be saved. Police arrested Lucas at the home shortly before 8am and later charged her with one count of murder . She appeared in Ballarat Magistrates’ Court for a brief filing hearing on Monday, after spending the weekend in police custody. Loading Dressed in a light pink shirt and with her brown hair tied in a ponytail, Lucas was not required to speak during the proceedings and slumped in a half-shrug with her shoulders up. The court heard it was Lucas’ first time in custody and arrangements should be made for her to see a medical professional in prison for an assessment for “health concerns”. Speedie’s family members, who attended the hearing in person, refused to speak to the media outside court. Neighbour Doug Mills said most residents in the street kept to themselves, and Speedie and Lucas were no exception. He said Speedie had knocked on his door to introduce himself when the family first moved to the neighbourhood from the Ballarat suburb of Winter Valley, but he had limited interactions with him since. Cheryl Lucas (left) and partner Heath Speedie. Credit: Facebook “We would see each other, we would wave or acknowledge them, and that was about the extent of it really,” Mills told The Age . “Their house, diagonally, is about 40-odd metres away from our place. And from what I could determine, they kept pretty much to themselves, like most of us in this particular street.” Mills said Speedie was a keen fisherman and would often drive to Portland to fish. Speedie, 47, shared images of his Revival-brand boat and Portland’s harbour on social media and invited friends and acquaintances to join him on the water. “When you’re in town next drop me a line, we go out blue water again,” he told a friend inquiring about the boat in the comments on one social media post. The Mount Helen incident follows the death on Boxing Day of 59-year-old Yvonne Beres, who was allegedly murdered by husband John Beres , 63, in their home in Langwarrin, in Melbourne’s south-east. The Beres had spent the previous day celebrating Christmas with their family. Lucas, who did not apply for bail, was remanded in custody to appear in Ballarat Magistrates’ Court again on April 15. Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter . Save Log in , register or subscribe to save articles for later. License this article Courts Marta Pascual Juanola is a crime reporter at The Age. Connect via Twitter or email . Most Viewed in National Loading
After the Samajwadi Party (SP) successfully retained its two seats in the Maharashtra Assembly, party chief Akhilesh Yadav hailed the victory as a triumph of PDA’s unity. Akhilesh had campaigned in Maharashtra, addressing public gatherings in Dhule and Malegaon districts. SP Maharashtra chief and MLA Abu Asim Azmi retained the Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar seat, defeating NCP’s Nawab Malik by a margin of 12,753 votes. Meanwhile, SP’s second MLA, Rais Kasam Sheikh, secured a landslide victory in the Bhiwandi East constituency, defeating Shiv Sena’s Santosh Manjayya Shetty by over 50,000 votes. Commenting on the party’s success, Akhilesh Yadav wrote on the social networking platform X, “Heartfelt gratitude and thanks to all the voters, supporters, workers, and leaders for making both the Samajwadi Party candidates win as the joint candidates of India Alliance in the Maharashtra Assembly elections. Hearty congratulations to Mr. Abu Asim Azmi from Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar Assembly seat and Mr. Raees Kasam Sheikh from Bhiwandi East Assembly seat for their victory. This is the victory of PDA’s unity!” Abu Asim Azmi also expressed gratitude on X, thanking the people of Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar for electing him for a fourth term. Azmi had previously won the assembly elections from the same seat in 2009, 2014, and 2019.No. 9 Kentucky, focused on getting better, welcomes Jackson St.