AI Apocalypto Newsletter | Week 20
AI News This Week | AI Insights!
Welcome to Week 20 of the AI Apocalypto Newsletter! In this edition, we delve into the latest developments in the world of artificial intelligence, exploring its ethical applications, uncovering instances of unethical usage, and highlighting significant advancements reshaping industries worldwide. From innovative AI tools aiding marine biologists to the ethical considerations surrounding data usage and copyright respect, this week's newsletter offers a comprehensive glimpse into the ever-evolving landscape of AI technology.
Ethical Usage of AI
Discover how AI tools are revolutionizing education, marine biology, and healthcare while maintaining ethical standards and promoting social responsibility.
Google's SurfPerch AI Tool
• Aids marine biologists in studying coral reefs.
• Trained on thousands of hours of reef audio.
• Monitors reef health in deep or murky waters.
• Refined using crowdsourced data from public reef sounds.
AI Models Analyze Animal Vocalizations
• AI models trained on human speech.
• Identifies age and breed details.
• Enhances understanding of animal communication.
• Benefits biologists, behaviorists, and animal welfare.
AI System Predicting Heart Attacks in Britain
• Enhances CT scans to identify hidden cardiac risks.
• Developed by Oxford University researchers.
• Evaluated by NHS and FDA for clinical use.
Safer Roads Humber's AI-equipped Camera
• Detects phone use and seat belt omissions in East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire.
• Risks fines and license points for offenders.
• Offers educational courses as an alternative to prosecution.
AI Accelerating Non-Animal Testing
• AnimalGAN aims to reduce animal testing and human safety.
• Analyzing animal test data for new chemical toxicity.
• Highlighting efficiency and accuracy in toxicology.
• Challenges include data bias and regulatory approval.
CBSE Identifies Significant Disparity in Theory & Practical Marks
• Analysis based on AI tools.
• Over 50% of students across 500 affiliated schools show discrepancy.
Unethical Usage of AI
Uncover the darker side of AI technology, where biases, misinformation, and regulatory challenges pose significant ethical dilemmas in various sectors.
Generative AI Models' Biases
• Carnegie Mellon, University of Amsterdam study reveals inconsistencies on sensitive topics.
• Biases stem from cultural, and linguistic differences and annotators' biases.
• Rigorous testing is essential.
Fake AI Photos Surge
• Fake AI-generated photos surpass conventional photo editing.
• 2023 saw a spike in AI misinformation.
• Real, out-of-context photos remain prevalent.
• Identifying AI falsehoods requires careful examination of context and content.
AI Rise in Financial Services
• ChatGPT's AI spurs banks' reliance on Big Tech.
• Executives warn of dependency risks and regulatory compliance.
• Cloud computing usage grows.
Oracle Allows ByteDance to Rent Nvidia's AI Chips
• Oracle exploits US regulations banning chip sales to China.
• Allows ByteDance to train AI models.
• Highlights challenges in enforcing chip export laws amid US-China tensions.
Susan Rice Urges AI Developers to Protect Trade Secrets
• Urges AI developers to safeguard technology from China's trade secrets theft.
• Recent incidents highlight the need for stricter AI industry security measures.
AI Companionship Apps for Autistic Individuals
• Experts discuss therapeutic potential and risks.
• Paradot used for socialization.
• Examines benefits and concerns.
• Stanford study aims to understand AI's impact.
• Focus on bridging social gaps.
NOYB Complaints Over Meta's AI Policy Changes
• NOYB files 11 complaints against Meta's June 26 privacy policy changes.
• Meta defends compliance with privacy laws.
• NOYB criticizes Meta for not obtaining user opt-in consent.
AI Advancements
Explore cutting-edge advancements in AI, from groundbreaking research in protein design to transformative investments propelling innovation in AI technology across industries.
AI and CRISPR Advances
• Design of bespoke proteins using genetically modified bacteria.
• AlphaFold predicts protein shapes for drug development.
• CRISPR enables precise gene editing.
• Potential to address climate change challenges.
Salesforce to Invest $4 Billion in UK for AI Innovation
• Salesforce plans to invest $4 billion in Britain over five years.
• CEO Zahra Bahrololoumi emphasizes "Trust Layer" technology for customer data security.
• Salesforce aims to make AI transformative and beneficial.
OpenAI's Sora vs Kuaishou Technology's Kling
• OpenAI's Sora faces competition from Kuaishou's Kling.
• Kling produces high-definition videos up to two minutes.
• Kling showcases realistic motions.
• China's AI advancements indicate increasing competition.
Human Native AI: Ethical Data Usage and Copyright Respect
• Facilitates licensing deals between AI companies and content rights holders.
• Founded by James Smith.
• Addresses AI's need for vast training data.
• Aims to level playing field for smaller AI players.
Elon Musk's Tesla AI and Robotics Plans
• Highlights conflicts from diverting Nvidia chips.
• Raises concerns about Musk's priorities and potential conflicts.
• Impacts Tesla's technological development and shareholder interests.
Stable Diffusion AI Platform
• Creates hyper-realistic images from text prompts.
• Offers advanced models like Juggernaut Rborn and Realistic Vision v5.1.
• Enhances results with samplers, CFG scales, embeddings, LoRAs, face detailing tools, and ControlNets.
University of Warwick's AI and Machine Learning Supernova Analysis
• Utilizes AI to generate thousands of supernovae models in seconds.
• Enhances accuracy by matching models to real explosions.
• Aims to explore a broader range of supernovae with greater detail and consistency.