surveillance – Lifeboat News: The Blog https://lifeboat.com/blog Safeguarding Humanity Sun, 02 Mar 2025 21:08:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 Why a global federation might be needed to manage AI https://lifeboat.com/blog/2025/03/why-a-global-federation-might-be-needed-to-manage-ai https://lifeboat.com/blog/2025/03/why-a-global-federation-might-be-needed-to-manage-ai#respond Sun, 02 Mar 2025 21:08:04 +0000 https://lifeboat.com/blog/2025/03/why-a-global-federation-might-be-needed-to-manage-ai

Rufo Guerreschi.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rufoguerreschi.

Coalition for a Baruch Plan for AI
https://www.cbpai.org/

0:00 Intro.
0:21 Rufo Guerreschi.
0:28 Contents.
0:41 Part 1: Why we have a governance problem.
1:18 From e-democracy to cybersecurity.
2:42 Snowden showed that international standards were needed.
3:55 Taking the needs of intelligence agencies into account.
4:24 ChatGPT was a wake up moment for privacy.
5:08 Living in Geneva to interface with states.
5:57 Decision making is high up in government.
6:26 Coalition for a Baruch plan for AI
7:12 Parallels to organizations to manage nuclear safety.
8:11 Hidden coordination between intelligence agencies.
8:57 Intergovernmental treaties are not tight.
10:19 The original Baruch plan in 1946
11:28 Why the original Baruch plan did not succeed.
12:27 We almost had a different international structure.
12:54 A global monopoly on violence.
14:04 Could expand to other weapons.
14:39 AI is a second opportunity for global governance.
15:19 After Soviet tests, there was no secret to keep.
16:22 Proliferation risk of AI tech is much greater?
17:44 Scale and timeline of AI risk.
19:04 Capabilities of security agencies.
20:02 Internal capabilities of leading AI labs.
20:58 Governments care about impactful technologies.
22:06 Government compute, risk, other capabilities.
23:05 Are domestic labs outside their jurisdiction?
23:41 What are the timelines where change is required?
24:54 Scientists, Musk, Amodei.
26:24 Recursive self improvement and loss of control.
27:22 A grand gamble, the rosy perspective of CEOs.
28:20 CEOs can’t really say anything else.
28:59 Altman, Trump, Softbank pursuing superintelligence.
30:01 Superintelligence is clearly defined by Nick Bostrom.
30:52 Explain to people what “superintelligence” means.
31:32 Jobs created by Stargate project?
32:14 Will centralize power.
33:33 Sharing of the benefits needs to be ensured.
34:26 We are running out of time.
35:27 Conditional treaty idea.
36:34 Part 2: We can do this without a global dictatorship.
36:44 Dictatorship concerns are very reasonable.
37:19 Global power is already highly concentrated.
38:13 We are already in a surveillance world.
39:18 Affects influential people especially.
40:13 Surveillance is largely unaccountable.
41:35 Why did this machinery of surveillance evolve?
42:34 Shadow activities.
43:37 Choice of safety vs liberty (privacy)
44:26 How can this dichotomy be rephrased?
45:23 Revisit supply chains and lawful access.
46:37 Why the government broke all security at all levels.
47:17 The encryption wars and export controls.
48:16 Front door mechanism replaced by back door.
49:21 The world we could live in.
50:03 What would responding to requests look like?
50:50 Apple may be leaving “bug doors” intentionally.
52:23 Apple under same constraints as government.
52:51 There are backdoors everywhere.
53:45 China and the US need to both trust AI tech.
55:10 Technical debt of past unsolved problems.
55:53 Actually a governance debt (social-technical)
56:38 Provably safe or guaranteed safe AI
57:19 Requirement: Governance plus lawful access.
58:46 Tor, Signal, etc are often wishful thinking.
59:26 Can restructure incentives.
59:51 Restrict proliferation without dragnet?
1:00:36 Physical plus focused surveillance.
1:02:21 Dragnet surveillance since the telegraph.
1:03:07 We have to build a digital dog.
1:04:14 The dream of cyber libertarians.
1:04:54 Is the government out to get you?
1:05:55 Targeted surveillance is more important.
1:06:57 A proper warrant process leveraging citizens.
1:08:43 Just like procedures for elections.
1:09:41 Use democratic system during chip fabrication.
1:10:49 How democracy can help with technical challenges.
1:11:31 Current world: anarchy between countries.
1:12:25 Only those with the most guns and money rule.
1:13:19 Everyone needing to spend a lot on military.
1:14:04 AI also engages states in a race.
1:15:16 Anarchy is not a given: US example.
1:16:05 The forming of the United States.
1:17:24 This federacy model could apply to AI
1:18:03 Same idea was even proposed by Sam Altman.
1:18:54 How can we maximize the chances of success?
1:19:46 Part 3: How to actually form international treaties.
1:20:09 Calling for a world government scares people.
1:21:17 Genuine risk of global dictatorship.
1:21:45 We need a world /federal/ democratic government.
1:23:02 Why people are not outspoken.
1:24:12 Isn’t it hard to get everyone on one page?
1:25:20 Moving from anarchy to a social contract.
1:26:11 Many states have very little sovereignty.
1:26:53 Different religions didn’t prevent common ground.
1:28:16 China and US political systems similar.
1:30:14 Coming together, values could be better.
1:31:47 Critical mass of states.
1:32:19 The Philadelphia convention example.
1:32:44 Start with say seven states.
1:33:48 Date of the US constitutional convention.
1:34:42 US and China both invited but only together.
1:35:43 Funding will make a big difference.
1:38:36 Lobbying to US and China.
1:38:49 Conclusion.
1:39:33 Outro

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OpenAI Bans Accounts Misusing ChatGPT for Surveillance and Influence Campaigns https://lifeboat.com/blog/2025/02/openai-bans-accounts-misusing-chatgpt-for-surveillance-and-influence-campaigns https://lifeboat.com/blog/2025/02/openai-bans-accounts-misusing-chatgpt-for-surveillance-and-influence-campaigns#respond Sun, 23 Feb 2025 09:05:56 +0000 https://lifeboat.com/blog/2025/02/openai-bans-accounts-misusing-chatgpt-for-surveillance-and-influence-campaigns

OpenAI banned accounts using ChatGPT for AI-powered surveillance and influence campaigns linked to China, Iran, and North Korea.

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YEAR 3050: The Rise of Mega-Corporations & AI Domination 🚀 | Sci-Fi Cyberpunk Future https://lifeboat.com/blog/2025/02/year-3050-the-rise-of-mega-corporations-ai-domination-%f0%9f%9a%80-sci-fi-cyberpunk-future https://lifeboat.com/blog/2025/02/year-3050-the-rise-of-mega-corporations-ai-domination-%f0%9f%9a%80-sci-fi-cyberpunk-future#respond Mon, 17 Feb 2025 19:21:18 +0000 https://lifeboat.com/blog/2025/02/year-3050-the-rise-of-mega-corporations-ai-domination-%f0%9f%9a%80-sci-fi-cyberpunk-future

🚀 Welcome to the year 3,050 – a cyberpunk dystopian future where mega-corporations rule over humanity, AI surveillance is omnipresent, and cities have become neon-lit jungles of power and oppression.

🌆 In this AI-generated vision, experience the breathtaking yet terrifying future of corporate-controlled societies:
✅ Towering skyscrapers and hyper-dense cityscapes filled with neon and holograms.
✅ Powerful corporations with total control over resources, AI, and governance.
✅ A world where the elite live above the clouds, while the masses struggle below.
✅ Hyper-advanced AI, cybernetic enhancements, and the ultimate surveillance state.

🎧 Best experienced with headphones!

If you love Cyberpunk, AI-driven societies, and futuristic cityscapes, this is for you!

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The Future of Electronic Warfare: AI, Swarms, and Cyber Integration https://lifeboat.com/blog/2025/02/the-future-of-electronic-warfare-ai-swarms-and-cyber-integration https://lifeboat.com/blog/2025/02/the-future-of-electronic-warfare-ai-swarms-and-cyber-integration#respond Sat, 15 Feb 2025 01:15:10 +0000 https://lifeboat.com/blog/2025/02/the-future-of-electronic-warfare-ai-swarms-and-cyber-integration

In this video, we delve into The Future of Electronic Warfare, exploring how advancements in AI, drone swarms, and cyber integration are reshaping military strategies. Historically, electronic warfare (EW) began with basic communication interception in World War I and evolved through World War II with techniques like radar jamming. Today, we stand at the brink of a new era where technology significantly enhances operational capabilities.

The Evolution of Drone Swarms.

Recent developments have seen the emergence of AI-powered drone swarms, which offer unprecedented adaptability and efficiency on the battlefield. For instance, Thales’s COHESION demonstrator showcases how these swarms can operate autonomously, reducing the cognitive load on human operators while maintaining control during critical mission phases. Unlike traditional systems that require one operator per drone, these advanced systems leverage AI to allow multiple drones to work collaboratively, enhancing surveillance and attack capabilities across vast terrains.

Key features of ai-powered drone swarms.

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The threat of avian influenza H5N1 looms over global biodiversity https://lifeboat.com/blog/2025/02/the-threat-of-avian-influenza-h5n1-looms-over-global-biodiversity https://lifeboat.com/blog/2025/02/the-threat-of-avian-influenza-h5n1-looms-over-global-biodiversity#respond Fri, 14 Feb 2025 20:30:42 +0000 https://lifeboat.com/blog/2025/02/the-threat-of-avian-influenza-h5n1-looms-over-global-biodiversity

The highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 is an emerging and unexpected threat to many wild animal species, which has implications for ecological processes, ecosystem services and conservation of threatened species. International collaboration and information-sharing is essential for surveillance, early diagnosis and the provision of financial and technical instruments to enable worldwide actions.

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The growing list of human viruses: Are we prepared for the next outbreak? https://lifeboat.com/blog/2025/02/the-growing-list-of-human-viruses-are-we-prepared-for-the-next-outbreak https://lifeboat.com/blog/2025/02/the-growing-list-of-human-viruses-are-we-prepared-for-the-next-outbreak#respond Thu, 13 Feb 2025 04:58:11 +0000 https://lifeboat.com/blog/2025/02/the-growing-list-of-human-viruses-are-we-prepared-for-the-next-outbreak

Researchers review the ever-growing list of human viruses, examining their diversity, transmission pathways, and the urgent need for prevention and global surveillance.

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Google removes pledge to not use AI for weapons, surveillance https://lifeboat.com/blog/2025/02/google-removes-pledge-to-not-use-ai-for-weapons-surveillance https://lifeboat.com/blog/2025/02/google-removes-pledge-to-not-use-ai-for-weapons-surveillance#respond Thu, 06 Feb 2025 07:02:27 +0000 https://lifeboat.com/blog/2025/02/google-removes-pledge-to-not-use-ai-for-weapons-surveillance

The company updated its ‘Responsible AI’ principles, which no longer includes a pledge to not use AI for weapons or surveillance.

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KPMG Survey: 68% Of Execs Plan To Funnel Up To $250 Million Into AI In The Next Year https://lifeboat.com/blog/2025/01/kpmg-survey-68-of-execs-plan-to-funnel-up-to-250-million-into-ai-in-the-next-year https://lifeboat.com/blog/2025/01/kpmg-survey-68-of-execs-plan-to-funnel-up-to-250-million-into-ai-in-the-next-year#respond Sun, 26 Jan 2025 16:24:29 +0000 https://lifeboat.com/blog/2025/01/kpmg-survey-68-of-execs-plan-to-funnel-up-to-250-million-into-ai-in-the-next-year

In today’s AI news, a majority of senior executives across multiple industries expect AI to fundamentally reshape their businesses in the next 12 to 24 months, according to KPMG’s latest AI Quarterly Pulse Survey. According to the survey, 68% of executives plan to invest between $50M and $250M into GenAI over the next 12 months, marking a substantial increase from 45% in Q1 of 2024.

S chief AI scientist, Yann LeCun, the biggest takeaway from DeepSeek In other advancements, hot healthcare startup Rad AI has raised a Series C funding round. The company, which creates AI-powered tools for radiologists, grabbed $60 million dollars of fresh funding in a Series C round led by Transformation Capital, according to two sources, the new fundraise valued Rad AI at $525 million.

Meanwhile, Alphabet’s Google, already facing an unprecedented regulatory onslaught, is looking to shape public perception and policies on artificial intelligence ahead of a global wave of AI regulation. A key priority comes in building out educational programs to train the workforce on AI. “Getting more people and organizations, including governments, familiar with AI and using AI tools, makes for better AI policy and opens up new opportunities.”

T be fixated on the best big model … + Then, join renowned investor Ray Dalio of Bridgewater Associates, for an engaging fireside chat with Merantix Capital Co-Founder, Rasmus Rothe exploring the enormous potential of artificial intelligence in decision-making, innovation, and global investing.

And, artificial general intelligence could possess the versatility to reason, learn and innovate in any task. But with rising concerns about job losses, surveillance and deepfakes, will AGI be a force for progress or a threat to the very fabric of humanity?

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SINGULARITY Approaches, Grok 3, o1 Model Leaks, Nvdia Stuns, New Humanoids https://lifeboat.com/blog/2025/01/singularity-approaches-grok-3-o1-model-leaks-nvdia-stuns-new-humanoids https://lifeboat.com/blog/2025/01/singularity-approaches-grok-3-o1-model-leaks-nvdia-stuns-new-humanoids#respond Mon, 13 Jan 2025 23:27:16 +0000 https://lifeboat.com/blog/2025/01/singularity-approaches-grok-3-o1-model-leaks-nvdia-stuns-new-humanoids

00:00 — AI News Overview.
00:20 — Grok 3 Announcement.
01:05 — ChatGPT vs Others.
02:15 — Grok Diagnoses Injury.
06:03 — AI in Healthcare.
06:19 — AI Surveillance Debate.
09:17 — China’s Social Credit.
09:46 — VO2 Video Models.
10:28 — AGI’s $15 Quadrillion Value.
12:13 — Meta’s AI Users.
14:49 — Yann LeCun on AI
16:39 — Clone Robotics Update.
18:14 — NVIDIA Cosmos Explained.
21:06 — NVIDIA Road Simulation.
24:20 — Sam Altman on Singularity.
27:08 — Model Parameter Sizes.
28:21 — Gen X World Explorer.
30:30 — AI Video Realism.

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Dr. Nahid Bhadelia, MD — Founding Director, BU Center on Emerging Infectious Diseases (CEID) https://lifeboat.com/blog/2025/01/dr-nahid-bhadelia-md-founding-director-bu-center-on-emerging-infectious-diseases-ceid https://lifeboat.com/blog/2025/01/dr-nahid-bhadelia-md-founding-director-bu-center-on-emerging-infectious-diseases-ceid#respond Sat, 11 Jan 2025 16:24:49 +0000 https://lifeboat.com/blog/2025/01/dr-nahid-bhadelia-md-founding-director-bu-center-on-emerging-infectious-diseases-ceid

Improving Global Resilience Against Emerging Infectious Threats — Dr. Nahid Bhadelia, MD — Founding Director, Center on Emerging Infectious Diseases (CEID), Boston University.


Dr. Nahid Bhadelia, MD, MALD is a board-certified infectious diseases physician who is the Founding Director of BU Center on Emerging Infectious Diseases (https://www.bu.edu/ceid/about-the-cen…) as well an Associate Professor at the BU School of Medicine. She served the Senior Policy Advisor for Global COVID-19 Response for the White House COVID-19 Response Team in 2022–2023, where she coordinated the interagency programs for global COVID-19 vaccine donations from the United States and was the policy lead for Project NextGen, $5B HHS program aimed at developing next generation vaccines and treatments for pandemic prone coronaviruses. She also served as the interim Testing Coordinator for the White House MPOX Response Team. She is the Director and co-founder of Biothreats Emergence, Analysis and Communications Network (BEACON), an open source outbreak surveillance program.

Between 2011–2021, Dr. Bhadelia helped develop and then served as the medical director of the Special Pathogens Unit (SPU) at Boston Medical Center, a medical unit designed to care for patients with highly communicable diseases, and a state designated Ebola Treatment Center. She was previously an associate director for BU’s maximum containment research program, the National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories. She has provided direct patient care and been part of outbreak response and medical countermeasures research during multiple Ebola virus disease outbreaks in West and East Africa between 2014–2019. She was the clinical lead for a DoD-funded viral hemorrhagic fever clinical research unit in Uganda, entitled Joint Mobile Emerging Disease Intervention Clinical Capability (JMEDICC) program between 2017 and 2022. Currently, she is a co-director of Fogarty funded, BU-University of Liberia Emerging and Epidemic Viruses Research training program. She was a member of the World Health Organization(WHO)’s Technical Advisory Group on Universal Health and Preparedness Review (UHPR). She currently serves as a member of the National Academies Forum on Microbial Threats and previously served as the chair of the National Academies Workshop Committee for Potential Research Priorities to Inform Readiness and Response to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A (H5N1) and member of the Ad Hoc Committee on Current State of Research, Development, and Stockpiling of Smallpox Medical Countermeasures.

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