The Growing Concern: Legal Experts, Regulators, and CEOs Sound the Alarm on AI’s Risks to Global Economy and Society

San Francisco, California – The concerns around artificial intelligence (AI) have expanded beyond Silicon Valley and are now reaching the legal system, global business gatherings, and top Wall Street regulators. Recent reports have highlighted the potential risks and dangers associated with AI, raising alarm bells among various sectors. The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), a self-regulator of the securities industry, recently classified AI as an “emerging risk.” Additionally, the World Economic Forum (WEF) conducted a survey during its annual conference in Davos, Switzerland, revealing that AI-driven misinformation is the most significant near-term threat to the … Read more

AFI FEST 2023 Celebrates Global Cinema with Star-Studded Premieres and Award-Winning Short Films

LOS ANGELES (AP) — AFI FEST 2023, a renowned film festival held in Los Angeles, recently concluded its five-day run with a lineup filled with star-studded premieres and thought-provoking cinematic works. The festival kicked off with the world premiere of “Leave the World Behind,” a film written and directed by Sam Esmail and starring Julia Roberts, Ethan Hawke, and Mahershala Ali. AFI FEST closed with “Maestro,” a love story portraying the lifelong relationship between Leonard Bernstein and Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein, directed by Bradley Cooper. Greta Gerwig, the Guest Artistic Director for AFI FEST, curated … Read more