GPT-4 developer tool can hack websites without human help

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Some AIs may be able to hack websites without any human assistance Ole.CNX/Shutterstock OpenAI’s artificial intelligence model GPT-4 has the capability to hack websites and steal information from online databases without human help, researchers have found. That suggests individuals or organisations without hacking expertise could unleash AI agents to carry out cyber attacks. “You literally … Read more

AI can better retain what it learns by mimicking human sleep

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Human brains consolidate memories while sleeping. Could AI systems use the same technique? Giulia Fiori Photography/Getty Images Building AIs that sleep and dream can lead to better results and more reliable models, according to researchers who aim to replicate the architecture and behaviour of the human brain. But other experts say recreating the intelligence we … Read more

DeepMind AI solves hard geometry problems from mathematics olympiad

Geometrical problems involve proving facts about angles or lines in complicated shapes Google DeepMind An AI from Google DeepMind can solve some International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) questions on geometry almost as well as the best human contestants. “The results of AlphaGeometry are stunning and breathtaking,” says Gregor Dolinar, the IMO president. “It seems that AI … Read more

AI can tell if prints from two different fingers belong to same person

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The prints from two fingers on the same hand may appear different, but AI can spot fundamental similarities Andrey_Kuzmin/Shutterstock Artificial intelligence can accurately identify whether or not fingerprints left by different fingers came from the same person. This could help forensic investigators uncover if one individual was present at separate crime scenes. Current technologies are … Read more