AI Apocalypto Newsletter | Week 10
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Welcome to Week 10 of the AI Apocalypto Newsletter, where we dive into the latest developments in AI advancements and the ethical and unethical usage of AI. This week, we explore how companies like SAP, JPMorgan, and Accenture are promoting neurodiversity through their 'Autism at Work' programs. Additionally, we look at the ethical concerns surrounding AI in education and recent incidents highlighting the challenges in AI ethics. Stay informed with our curated insights into the world of AI.
Ethical Usage of AI
Discover how companies are fostering neurodiversity and addressing ethical concerns in AI education.
TechCrunch Series Highlights Women in AI
• Kate Devlin, King’s College London lecturer, discusses the AI journey.
• Emphasizes the need for more women in AI.
• Addresses sexism.
• Prioritizes responsible AI development.
NHMP in Great Britain
AI and Cameras for Hedgehog Monitoring
• Collaborative effort to understand hedgehog decline.
• Encourages public participation.
• Emphasizes AI's role in conservation.
AI-Powered Emotion Recognition Technology
• Revolutionizing patient care with emotional state insights.
• Developed by Venkateswaranaidu and Srikanthreddy.
• Enables real-time monitoring and personalized care.
• Merges technology with compassion for improved well-being.
Google's AI Initiatives
• AnthroKrishi in India- Optimizes farming practices.
• Australia: Aids marine conservation through kelp forest analysis.
• Aviation: Reduces environmental impact through flight route optimization.
Unethical Usage of AI
Explore recent incidents revealing challenges in AI ethics, including content protection and cybersecurity risks.
AI Ethics Incident Highlights News Outlets' Challenges
• Poynter's AI ethics guide released.
• The Tech Gate article was likely written by AI.
• The incident underscores the need for AI implementation for content protection.
Biden Administration's Restrictions on China's Access to US AI Chips
• Tightened rules to hinder tech industry growth.
• Restrictions apply to laptops containing chips.
• Commerce Department plans further updates.
Elon Musk's AI Risk Recalculation
• Estimates 10-20% chance of catastrophe.
• Believes benefits outweigh risks.
• AI safety experts warn of overly optimistic view.
• Emphasizes ethical AI raising.
US House of Representatives Bans Copilot AI for Cybersecurity
• Ban on congressional staffers due to cybersecurity risks.
• Microsoft plans to develop federal-standard AI tools.
• Legislators scrutinize AI adoption for privacy and fairness.
• Proposals to ban AI-generated political ad content.
AI in Education: Ethical Concerns
• 89% of students use ChatGPT for homework.
• 70% see it as plagiarism.
• Schools grapple with regulation.
• Bans rolled back.
• Educators guide students on ethical AI use.
AI Advancements
Stay updated on the latest AI advancements, from revolutionary NFT creation to significant progress in AI-driven robotics.
Polygon Labs & ChainGPT's AI NFT Collaboration
• Revolutionizes NFT creation with ChainGPT's AI NFT Generator.
• Offers unlimited creative possibilities.
• Generates over 21 million pieces.
• Potentially transforms NFT space.
ASI Merger: Fetch.ai, SingularityNET, Ocean Protocol
• Aims to provide a decentralized AI alternative.
• Has 2.63 billion tokens, starting price $2.82.
• Aims for transparent, shared AI data practices.
GoDaddy Study on AI Benefits
• 75% of entrepreneurs view generative AI as beneficial.
• Tech giants heavily invest in AI startups.
• Microsoft and OpenAI plan a $100 billion supercomputer.
• OpenAI clones human voices.
• Hume AI creates empathetic AI.
Figure AI Launches AI-Powered Humanoid Robot
• Tech startup Figure AI launches Figure1, a humanoid robot integrating OpenAI for natural language processing.
• Figure 1's abilities include conversing and performing tasks, signaling a shift towards AI-driven robotics.
• The robot's support and efforts to address labor shortages suggest potential human labor replacement.
Nvidia's GTC Developer Conference Highlights AI Advancements
• Project GR00T: Humanoid robot foundation model.
• Joined Open Source Robotics Alliance for Robot Operating System support.
• Significant progress in AI-driven robotics and open-source software.
Potential Jobs Apocalypse in the UK According to Report
• Women, younger workers, and lower-wage earners are most at risk.
• The first wave of AI adoption already affecting jobs.
• The second wave could automate more tasks, displacing many jobs.
Amazon's $2.75 Billion Investment in Anthropic
• Increases total investment to $4 billion.
• Aims to improve customer experiences and AI foundation models.
• Anthropic to use AWS as a primary cloud provider.