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Also signed by the EU, US and Israel, the declaration aims to mitigate the threats that AI may pose to human rights, democracy and the rule of lawThe UK government has signed the first international treaty on artificial intelligence in a move that aims to prevent misuses of the technology, such as spreading misinformation or using biased data to make decisions.Under the legally binding agreement, states must implement safeguards against any threats posed by AI to human rights, democracy and the

Retailer says it will use AI tools to match in-store and online prices of 25 competitors after axing policy in 2022Business live – latest updatesJohn Lewis is reviving its “never knowingly undersold” price promise, which it ditched just two and a half years ago, as part of a marketing blitz as it heads into the all-important Christmas selling season.The retailer said it would use artificial intelligence tools to match prices both in-store and online for 25 competitors including

Exclusive: research shows three out of four registered US voters don’t trust themselves to identify AI-made imagesOnly one in four registered voters have strong confidence in their ability to tell the difference between real and AI-generated visual content, according to new research. Responses to a poll on artificial intelligence in politics also showed broad concerns among both Democrats and Republicans with AI’s influence over elections, as well as demands for increased curbs on it

Shoppers can use technology to advise them on outfit choices based on their body shape and style preferencesMarks & Spencer is using artificial intelligence to advise shoppers on their outfit choices based on their body shape and style preferences, as part of efforts to increase online sales.The 130-year-old retailer is using the technology to personalise consumers’ online experience, and suggest items to buy. Continue reading...