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AI Hiring Tools Under Scrutiny for Perpetuating Racial Bias

The deployment of artificial intelligence in hiring processes is facing renewed scrutiny as studies suggest these systems may systematically perpetuate racial bias at scale. The concern centers on what researchers describe as an "AI hiring monoculture"—a scenario where a limited number of algorithmic tools and approaches become

UK Government to Deploy AI Age Estimation for Asylum Seekers Next Year

The UK government has announced plans to deploy artificial intelligence to estimate the ages of asylum seekers beginning next year. The technology would be used as part of the age assessment process for individuals whose claimed age is disputed. Age assessment is a sensitive area in immigration policy, as determining

U.S. Military Showcases AI Warfare Capabilities in Battlefield Training Exercise

The U.S. military is actively incorporating artificial intelligence and robotics into its battlefield operations, with CBS News given rare access to observe the training exercises. These sessions demonstrate how AI systems are being developed and tested for military applications, including autonomous vehicles, surveillance drones, and decision-support tools. The initiative

Russian-Linked GREYVIBE Group Emerges with AI-Enhanced Cyberattacks Targeting Ukraine

A newly identified threat actor tracked as GREYVIBE has been linked to cyber operations with apparent ties to Russian interests, according to cybersecurity analysts. The group has been detected targeting Ukrainian entities using AI-enhanced attack methodologies. The adoption of AI capabilities by state-affiliated threat actors signals a shift toward more

China Launches Standardized AI Testing Framework to Shift Focus From Scale to Quality

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has published a new standardized framework for AI testing, signaling a shift in the country's approach to artificial intelligence development. The initiative aims to move the industry beyond a focus on raw scale—where models are evaluated primarily by

Pope Leo Issues AI Encyclical Warning of Data Center Threats to Creation

Pope Leo has released an encyclical focused on artificial intelligence, with the Vatican leader warning that both technology and data centers represent threats to creation. The encyclical represents the latest authoritative statement from the Catholic Church on AI's environmental and societal implications. While details of the full document

Charges Laid in Nova Scotia Over AI-Generated Deepfake Images of Canadian Women

Canadian authorities have laid charges in a case involving AI-generated deepfake images of women that were shared online. The investigation centers on the creation and distribution of synthetic images depicting women in violent and sexual scenarios. The case raises concerns about the misuse of readily available AI image generation tools