Day: May 23, 2025

Anthropic’s AI resorts to blackmail in simulations!

More.. Anthropic said its latest artificial intelligence model resorted to blackmail when told it would be taken offline. In a safety test, the AI company asked Claude Opus 4 to act as an assistant to a fictional company, but then gave it access to (also fictional) emails saying that it would be replaced, and also … Read moreAnthropic’s AI resorts to blackmail in simulations!

Billy Joel cancels all of his concerts

Billy Joel is cancelling every concert on his itinerary, 17 shows in total booked at stadiums across North America and England, due to a recent diagnosis of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH). “This condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision, and balance,” reads a statement from Joel’s team. “Under his doctor’s instructions, Billy is … Read moreBilly Joel cancels all of his concerts