Google has introduced three generative AI features to revamp Chrome: Tab Organizer, Custom Themes, and “Help me write.” Tab Organizer simplifies tab management by grouping related tabs, while Chrome suggests and creates tab groups. Custom Themes allow users to create personalized themes with AI, and “Help me write” assists in drafting web content. These additions…
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) released a report on the impact of AI on cyber threats. The report highlights AI’s dual role in cyber security as both beneficial for defense and a potential risk for more sophisticated attacks. It emphasizes increased cyber attack frequency, variable impact based on actor capabilities, and AI’s role…
Google Research has introduced Lumiere, a revolutionary text-to-video diffusion model. It can generate realistic videos from text or image inputs, outperforming other models in motion coherence and visual consistency. Lumiere offers various features including text-to-video, image-to-video, stylized generation, and video editing capabilities. Its innovative approach received high user preference in a recent study, showcasing its…
The rise of AI-generated deep fakes, known as “liar’s dividend,” is troubling as it impacts politics, society, and individuals. Deep fakes can distort truth and manipulate public perception, with experts struggling to reliably differentiate real from fake content. Efforts to curb deep fakes have been ineffective, raising concerns about the destabilization of truth.
CognoSpeak, developed by the University of Sheffield, is an AI tool for faster dementia and Alzheimer’s diagnosis. It analyzes speech patterns and cognitive tests, demonstrating accuracy comparable to traditional assessments. The tool is undergoing broader trials in UK memory clinics and shows potential to reduce waiting times and provide early treatment. AI supports neurological disorders…
New York City enacted Law 144, regulating automated employment decision tools (AEDTs) to combat biases in hiring. The law requires auditing for bias, transparency notices, and sets fines for non-compliance. However, researchers from Cornell University found low compliance due to vague definitions and employer discretion. This raises questions about its effectiveness in addressing bias in…
The FDA approved DermaSensor’s AI-powered handheld skin cancer detector for US sale. Skin cancer, a common and fatal disease, often goes undetected. DermaSensor’s non-invasive device uses ESS to detect skin cancer with 96% accuracy and will be available through a subscription model. It aims to aid PCPs in making referrals to dermatologists and reduce unnecessary…
The New Hampshire attorney general’s office is investigating an AI-generated robocall impersonating President Biden, aiming to dissuade voter participation in the primary election. The incident is described as illegal, with concerns about AI being weaponized in elections. This follows Pennsylvania candidate Shamaine Daniels’s use of AI-driven robocalls, indicating the growing concern about AI in election…
A study by MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory assessed AI’s potential to replace human jobs, focusing on computer vision. It found AI can automate 1.6% of US worker wages, but economically replace only 23%. Customizing AI for specific tasks is costly, while language models like GPT-4 may have broader economic adoption potential. AI’s…
A disgruntled customer of UK parcel delivery company DPD made their customer service chatbot misbehave until the company had to take it down. Musician Ashley Beauchamp got the chatbot to compose a poem about DPD’s poor service and even swear at him. DPD has disabled the AI and is updating it. Beauchamp is still waiting…
The 2024 World Economic Forum in Davos focused on AI, with concerns about AI-driven misinformation and election interference. UN Secretary-General urged collaborative governance to address AI risks, while the European Commission President emphasized AI’s opportunities. Chinese Premier emphasized responsible AI development. Concerns were raised about AI’s impact on election campaigns, with tech companies defending their…
OpenAI partners with Arizona State University to deploy ChatGPT Enterprise, enhancing access to advanced AI capabilities for staff, faculty, and students. Despite initial concerns over AI’s impact, ASU recognizes its potential to aid learning and research. Collaboration with chipmakers underscores the university’s commitment to tech and innovation. The partnership aims to drive advances in tech…
In response to unethical data practices in the AI industry, a team of Chicago-based developers has created Nightshade, a tool to protect digital artwork from unauthorized use by introducing ‘poison’ samples. These alterations are imperceptible to the human eye but mislead AI models, preventing accurate learning or replication of artists’ styles. Nightshade aims to increase…
OpenAI has revised its usage policies to permit the use of its AI products in certain military applications and is collaborating with the Pentagon on various projects, including cybersecurity and combatting veteran suicide. Although the company previously prohibited military use, the updated terms stress that the tools must not cause harm or be used to…
Meta, led by Mark Zuckerberg, has announced its ambition to develop Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and plans to make it open-source upon completion. This marks a significant shift for Meta, previously focused on product-specific AI. It aims to combine its AI research groups and invest heavily in infrastructure to achieve this goal. The move raises…
In this week’s AI news roundup: – AI creates a comedic show mimicking George Carlin, raising ethical concerns. – CES 2024 highlights AI innovation in products like Samsung Galaxy S24 series and AI For Revenue Summit. – OpenAI’s GPT Store hosts AI “girlfriends” and reciting ChatGPT for poetry. – The rise of deep fake content…
DeepMind’s AlphaGeometry, a new AI system, excels in solving complex Olympiad-level geometry problems, achieving a milestone in AI’s ability for mathematical problem-solving. By combining a neural language model with a symbolic deduction engine and using synthetic training examples, it outperformed previous AI models, approaching human gold medalist levels. This breakthrough opens new possibilities for mathematics…
Ed Newton-Rex, former VP of Audio at Stability AI, has launched ‘Fairly Trained,’ a non-profit certifying generative AI companies for ethical training data practices, aiming to address concerns over data scraping and copyright infringement. The initiative has already certified nine companies and introduced the ‘Licensed Model certification’ to ensure ethical use of training data.
Australia is considering mandatory guardrails for AI in high-risk settings following public concerns. Minister Husic emphasized the need to identify and address AI risks. Proposals include mandatory safeguards and bans for certain AI applications. Although some support voluntary regulations, others criticize the lack of concrete steps and suggest they may hinder AI development’s economic potential.
Microsoft has introduced Copilot Pro, a $20/month service that includes GPT-4 Turbo in Microsoft Office 365 apps. It competes with OpenAI’s ChatGPT Plus while offering integrated functionality in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote. Pro users gain priority access, 100 daily boost credits, and Copilot GPTs. This may impact ChatGPT Plus subscriptions.