AI Apocalypto Newsletter | Week 4
AI News This Week | AI Alchemy and Technological Wonders
Welcome to the AI Apocalpto Newsletter - your weekly digest on AI's evolving landscape! Explore the latest strides in AI development, from groundbreaking innovations to ethical applications reshaping industries.
Join us as we navigate the fine line between progress and responsibility, shedding light on both the promising ethical uses and the cautionary tales of unethical AI practices. Let's embark on this journey together with curiosity and awareness!
AI Advancements
AI continues to push boundaries with groundbreaking advancements. Look for it below.
Google launches Gemini to replace Bard chatbot
Google's AI Chatbot Gemini:
• Replaces Bard.
• Offers Gemini Advanced with Ultra 1.0 for coding, reasoning, and collaboration.
• Aids developers and tutors with personalized lessons.
• Includes mobile apps for on-the-go features.
AUKUS trial advances AI for military operations
AUKUS Collaboration on TORVICE Trial
• The UK, Australia, and the US collaborated on the TORVICE trial in Australia.
• Tested AI and autonomous systems in contested environments.
• Results aim to enhance resilience against electronic warfare threats.
• It promises to revolutionize warfare, reduce risk, and expand capabilities.
Lawmaker Behind EU AI Act: Businesses Will Benefit
"Lawmaker Behind EU AI Act: Businesses Will Benefit"
• Discusses legislative framework for AI in the EU.
• Reflects advancements in legal and regulatory aspects.
• Focuses on business impacts.
NeuroAI: Tapping the Human Brain to Fuel AI Development
World AI Cannes Festival: NeuroAI Concept
• Mimics human brain learning from experiences.
• Proposed integration of neuromorphic hardware for improved AI understanding.
• Google DeepMind's Dileep George advocates for NeuroAI as an alternative to system scaling.
• Synapse circuit breakthroughs promise brain-like AI development.
Ethical Usage of AI
Ethical AI applications pave the way for positive societal impact and responsible innovation.
UK announces over £100M to support ‘agile’ AI regulation
UK Government Commits £100M to Agile AI Regulation
• Prioritizes upskilling regulators and transparency.
• Potential binding requirements for advanced AI developers.
• Regulators will outline risk management strategies by April.
• Additional funds for research hubs and responsible AI projects.
Siri Co-Creator Talks AI's Future, Urges Sustainable Practices
Luc Julia's AI Challenges at the World AI Cannes Festival
• Addresses misuse, data demands, and accuracy concerns.
• Advocates for sustainability and responsible AI use.
• Advocates for fine-tuning models for accuracy.
• Rejects AI creativity claims and acknowledges its role in human creativity.
FCC Bans AI Robocalls - Even If No Intent to Harm
FCC Bans AI-Generated Voice Robocalls
• Unanimous vote to ban AI-generated voice robocalls.
• Empowers state attorneys general to pursue perpetrators.
• Move follows instances of President Biden's voice cloning.
• Bipartisan legislation penalizes distributors for voice deepfakes.
Unethical Usage of AI
AI and misinformation: what’s ahead for social media as the US election looms?
US Elections: Tech Companies Combat Misinformation
• Tech companies combat misinformation on social media.
• AI-generated deepfakes threaten public opinion.
• Regulatory efforts and the promotion of transparency are crucial.
• Trust in information is vital for democracy despite political pressures.
AI boom triggers child abuse via the internet, rights expert warns
UN and Tech giants pledge to integrate ethics into AI design
• Mama Fatima Singhateh reports an 87% increase in child sexual abuse online since 2019.
• Tech giants like Microsoft and Mastercard pledge to ensure human rights safety and mitigate adverse effects.
Deepfake scammer walks off with $25 million in first-of-its-kind AI heist
Hong Kong Multinational Company Loses HK$200M
• First major deepfake scam in Hong Kong.
• AI is used to create fake company videos.
• Employees instructed to transfer funds.
• Police advise caution in video calls.
• Plans to enhance transaction warnings.
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