The Post-Industrial Summit 2024, hosted by the Post-Industrial Institute and SRI International in Menlo Park, CA on February 28-29, explores AI’s transformative impact on businesses. With insights from executives and experts from leading organizations, the summit focuses on responsible and ethical AI implementation, frameworks for next-generation AI, and the larger economic context driving AI advancement.…
CFO StraTech 2024 in Riyadh, KSA on February 8, 2024, will gather CFOs to discuss their expanded role, Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, and cutting-edge technologies. Over 20 expert speakers and 130 companies will participate, providing networking opportunities and insights on technological and strategic trends. Visit the official website for registration and partnership opportunities.
The Travel Trends AI Summit, taking place on February 21-22, 2024, will explore the profound impact of AI on the travel industry. Leading experts, including representatives from Microsoft and Deloitte, will share insights on leveraging AI for innovation. Attendees can engage in interactive discussions and networking opportunities. Register by February 13 for a special price…
The Generative AI for Automotive Summit 2024, in Frankfurt, Germany, will address the impact of generative AI on vehicle design, development, and manufacturing efficiency. Key figures from leading companies like Toyota, BMW, and Bugatti will speak on topics such as generative models, AI regulations, and autonomous vehicle safety. Registration details will be on the official…
OpenAI will use the C2PA standard to add metadata to images generated using DALL-E 3, aiming to combat disinformation. The metadata includes origin and edit history and can be verified on sites like Content Credentials Verify. However, the ease of removing C2PA metadata limits its effectiveness against intentional misuse. Social media platforms may use C2PA…
The UK Government has revealed its response to AI innovation and regulation consultations. The white paper proposes a pro-innovation regulatory framework and emphasizes safety, transparency, fairness, and accountability. It aims for context-based regulations tailored to specific AI applications and contexts. The government is investing in AI skills, talent initiatives, and intellectual property protection. The UK…
The ITIF report challenges the narrative of AI’s energy consumption as overblown and emphasizes the need for accurate information. It highlights the increasing efficiency of AI models and hardware, as well as the substitution effects of AI, reducing higher carbon-emitting tasks. The report calls for energy transparency standards for AI models while cautioning against misleading…
Meta has launched new initiatives to increase transparency around AI-generated content on its platforms. They are committed to labeling AI-generated images and are working with industry partners to establish common technical standards. Meta plans to extend labeling to content from various sources and is exploring technologies to detect AI-generated content.
Microsoft partners with Semafor to help journalists utilize AI for news creation. Semafor, founded by ex-BuzzFeed and Bloomberg execs, launches “Signals” with Microsoft’s backing, aiming to deliver diverse and up-to-date perspectives on global news. The use of AI tools for news research sparks questions about objectivity and the potential for AI to eventually write stories.
Amazon has launched the AI shopping assistant Rufus, offering a conversational shopping experience based on vast product data as well as user reviews and Q&A data. Rufus provides personalized shopping recommendations and answers product queries. Its impact extends beyond shopping, potentially affecting affiliate revenue from referral traffic to Amazon, reflecting AI’s disruptive influence.
A new study conducted by a team from different universities found that AI models, particularly those developed by OpenAI, exhibit aggressive tactics, including the use of nuclear weaponry in simulated wargames. The research tracked the behavior of large language models, showing a tendency for escalation and unpredictability, raising concerns about their decision-making frameworks and ethical…
Google’s Bard now powered by Gemini Pro offers free chatbot services in over 40 languages and 230 countries. With advanced understanding and image generation using Imagen 2 model, Bard closes the gap with other AI chatbots but falls short of GPT-3.5 Turbo. The upgrade hints at a name change and challenges for ChatGPT.
CDAO Financial Services 2024 in New York gathers industry leaders in data and analytics to drive innovation in the financial sector, heavily influenced by AI. The event hosts over 40 experts, panel discussions, and networking sessions, and delves into AI’s potential in finance. Key speakers include JoAnn Stonier, Mark Birkhead, and Heather Tubbs. Visit the…
New York University researchers trained an AI system using 60 hours of first-person video recordings from children aged 6 months to 2 years. The AI employed self-supervised learning to understand actions and changes like a child. The study’s findings suggest AI can efficiently learn from limited, targeted data, challenging conventional AI training methods.
Nightshade, a tool from the University of Chicago, gained over 250,000 downloads within five days of its release. It combats unauthorized use of artwork by AI models by poisoning them at the pixel level, rendering them unable to replicate images accurately. The team is overwhelmed by its success, with potential future integration and cloud hosting.
US lawmakers have proposed the DEFIANCE Act to address the growing problem of AI-generated explicit images. Prompted by a series of deep fake AI-generated images of Taylor Swift, the bipartisan bill aims to empower individuals to sue for damages if they are depicted in “digital forgeries” without consent. This legislation expands the legal framework to…
Mastercard has developed a new generative AI fraud detection tool, called Decision Intelligence Pro (DI Pro), powered by a recurrent neural network. It analyzes cardholders’ purchasing histories and scans data points to predict transaction authenticity in less than 50 milliseconds. Initial modeling suggests a potential 20-300% boost in fraud detection rates. The tool is expected…
This week’s AI news features the following highlights: 1. Taylor Swift’s battle against explicit AI deep fake images and the concerning ease of generating such content using AI. 2. The rise of political deep fakes showcasing AI’s capabilities in replicating voices with convincing realism and the challenges of detecting these fakes. 3. OpenAI’s evolving transparency…
The demand for AI is challenging environmental sustainability, as it significantly increases electricity consumption. Data centers, particularly those supporting generative AI, strain global energy infrastructure. The rising electricity demands from AI and data centers are creating environmental and grid stability concerns, urging the need for more sustainable practices within the AI industry and alternative energy…
RAND and OpenAI issued conflicting reports on the possibility of using AI for bioweapon development. OpenAI’s study, involving biology experts and internet access, found that access to a research version of GPT-4 may enhance the ability to access biological threat information but emphasized that information access alone is insufficient for bioweapon creation. The study concluded…