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It’s Sam Altman: the man who stole the rights from copyright. If he’s the future, can we go backwards? | Marina Hyde

Professor Toby Walsh FAA FTSE @tobywalsh.bsky.social · 2d

OpenAI’s motto should be “better to beg forgiveness than ask permission”. Its actual motto seems to be “we’ll do what we want and you’ll let us, bitch”. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

His AI video generator Sora 2 has been reviled for pinching the work of others. One giant leap for Sam: for everyone else, not so much, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Philosophy of AI: Lessons from History

Professor Toby Walsh FAA FTSE @tobywalsh.bsky.social · 4d

Join me on Oct 30th for a talk about the history of AI events.humanitix.com/the-philosop....

UNSW AI Institute Chief Scientist Toby Walsh will unpack the history of AI.

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Professor Toby Walsh FAA FTSE @tobywalsh.bsky.social · 6d

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OpenAI promises more ‘granular control’ to copyright owners after Sora 2 generates videos of popular characters

Company behind the AI video app says it will work with rights holders to ‘block characters from Sora at their request’

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Professor Toby Walsh FAA FTSE @tobywalsh.bsky.social · 10d

‘My son genuinely believed it was real’: Parents are letting little kids play with AI. Are they wrong?

Some believe AI can spark their child’s imagination through personalized stories and generative images. Scientists are wary of its affect on creativity

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Professor Toby Walsh FAA FTSE @tobywalsh.bsky.social · 12d

Experts Alarmed That AI Is Now Producing Functional Viruses

After scientists showed that AI can design a working virus, it's time to address the obvious: what if it's also used to make bioweapons?

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Professor Toby Walsh FAA FTSE @tobywalsh.bsky.social · 12d

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California Governor Signs Sweeping A.I. Law

Did ChatGPT Encourage a Teen Suicide? The Parents Suing OpenAI Say Yes

Professor Toby Walsh FAA FTSE @tobywalsh.bsky.social · 13d

It's hard to shock me about the bad behaviour of tech companies. But I was shocked to hear that ChatGPT actually offered to write a suicide note for a teen who sadly did take his own life. Time to do something about this. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d...

Podcast Episode · On with Kara Swisher · 09/25/2025 · 1h 4m

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Professor Toby Walsh FAA FTSE @tobywalsh.bsky.social · 13d

The algorithm that could end the world

AI lacks our empathy and common sense. Giving machines the responsibility to decide to take human lives in a war would cross a moral and legal red line.

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Professor Toby Walsh FAA FTSE @tobywalsh.bsky.social · 14d

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Countries Consider A.I.’s Dangers and Benefits at U.N.

Billions going unspent from Australia’s $24b medical research fund

Professor Toby Walsh FAA FTSE @tobywalsh.bsky.social · 15d

Australia is not spending enough on AI research, and $1B needs to be spent on medical research. Let's kill 2 birds and fund $1B of AI medical research (easily done -- I've reviewed heavily oversubscribed MRF programmes for AI) www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...

Costings commissioned by independent MP Monique Ryan reveal the government could double how much funding it gives to innovative health research each year.

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Professor Toby Walsh FAA FTSE @tobywalsh.bsky.social · 15d

Accenture’s $3B AI Bet Is Paying Off: Inside A Massive Transformation Fueled By Advanced AI url:https://www.crn.com/news/ai/2025/accenture-s-3b-ai-bet-is-paying-off-inside-a-massive-transformation-fueled-by-advanced-ai

Professor Toby Walsh FAA FTSE @tobywalsh.bsky.social · 16d

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How Can Democracy Survive AI?

Register on Humanitix - How Can Democracy Survive AI?. UTS Business School (Building 8), Collaborative Theatre, Level 3, Building 8, UTS, Platform 14/28 Ultimo Rd, Ultimo NSW 2007, Australia. Wednesda...

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Gabbard Ends Intelligence Report on Future Threats to U.S.

Professor Toby Walsh FAA FTSE @tobywalsh.bsky.social · 16d

The real cancel culture. When the issues are inconvenient. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/26/u...

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Professor Toby Walsh FAA FTSE @tobywalsh.bsky.social · 16d

The algorithm will see you now - Works in Progress Magazine

Radiology combines digital images, clear benchmarks, and repeatable tasks. But replacing humans with AI is harder than it seems.

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Professor Toby Walsh FAA FTSE @tobywalsh.bsky.social · 16d

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The U.N.'s AI Turning Point

At the U.N., 193 nations have agreed on structures that could anchor AI in science, cooperation, and public purpose.

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Professor Toby Walsh FAA FTSE @tobywalsh.bsky.social · 16d

Ha, the internet can be found in Sydney (and a little less in Melbourne).

Professor Toby Walsh FAA FTSE @tobywalsh.bsky.social · 16d

A.I. Isn’t Magic. Lots of People Are Acting Like It Is. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/25/o...

Opinion | A.I. Isn’t Magic. Lots of People Are Acting Like It Is.

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Professor Toby Walsh FAA FTSE @tobywalsh.bsky.social · 16d

As AI advances, doomers warn the superintelligence apocalypse is nigh

AI is advancing fast, and AI doomers say humanity is at risk.

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Professor Toby Walsh FAA FTSE @tobywalsh.bsky.social · 18d

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AI investors are in for a rude awakening | Roger McNamee

There is a huge gap between investment and revenue from LLMs. Investors wrongly assume everyone will be a winner

AI Essentials: Getting Started with Artificial Intelligence (Microcredential) - Business and Administration - TAFE SA

Professor Toby Walsh FAA FTSE @tobywalsh.bsky.social · 18d

AI Essentials: Getting Started with Artificial Intelligence (Microcredential)

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We acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on which TAFE SA stands.

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Professor Toby Walsh FAA FTSE @tobywalsh.bsky.social · 18d

AI Essentials: Getting Started with Artificial Intelligence (Microcredential) www.tafesa.edu.au/xml/course/s...

AI Essentials: Getting Started with Artificial Intelligence (Microcredential) - Business and Administration - TAFE SA

We acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on which TAFE SA stands.

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