News Highlights
News review, opinion & commentary on Artificial Intelligence
AI Debriefed: November 24 2023
Nov 24, 2023 • (2 Minute Read) • Machine Learning
This week in AI news: French startup Osium AI pioneers AI for materials innovation. The U.S. FTC streamlines investigations into unlawful AI use. Sam Altman returns as OpenAI's CEO after a company power struggle. MIT CSAIL enhances AI training efficiency using synthetic imagery. Aleph Alpha, a German AI startup, faces survival challenges despite substantial funding. U.S. chip export bans impact Chinese AI startups. Advancements in AI chatbots and voice assistants include OpenAI's ChatGPT Voice for iPhone users, Google Bard AI's YouTube video analysis, and Elon Musk's xAI launching the 'Grok' chatbot for Premium+ subscribers.
Elon Musk's xAI Set to Launch Grok, Challenging OpenAI's ChatGPT and Anthropic's Claude 2.1
Nov 23, 2023 • (2 Minute Read) • GPT-4
Elon Musk's xAI is set to launch Grok, a chatbot challenging OpenAI's ChatGPT and Anthropic's Claude 2.1. Grok, distinct for its witty and rebellious personality, will be available to X Premium+ subscribers, integrating real-time knowledge from the X platform. Its launch coincides with industry upheaval, including drama at OpenAI. Meanwhile, Anthropic's Claude 2.1 enhances the competitive landscape with advanced features like a larger context window and reduced model hallucination. Grok's success in the AI market will depend on its ability to navigate AI ethics and content moderation challenges in an evolving industry.
Microsoft Hires Ousted OpenAI Chief Sam Altman, Fueling Industry Upheaval
Nov 21, 2023 • (3 Minute Read) • ChatGPT
Microsoft has hired Sam Altman, recently ousted CEO of OpenAI, along with co-founder Greg Brockman, signaling a major shift in the AI industry. This follows Altman's unexpected dismissal and the appointment of Emmett Shear as his replacement, defying investor expectations. Microsoft's new hires have raised questions about OpenAI's future, suggesting possible talent loss and strategic changes. Over 700 OpenAI employees have signed a letter demanding the board's resignation, threatening to join Microsoft's new AI unit. This turmoil within OpenAI underscores a conflict in AI's commercialization and ethical development, marking a pivotal moment in the industry.
AI Debriefed: November 17 2023
Nov 17, 2023 • (2 Minute Read) • Chatbot
This week in AI news, Microsoft Ignite 2023 highlighted AI's transformative impact across industries, with advancements like Copilot for Microsoft 365 demonstrating significant productivity gains. Microsoft unveiled custom AI chips, the Azure Maia AI Accelerator and Azure Cobalt CPU, optimized for AI tasks and cloud workloads, underscoring their commitment to AI-driven infrastructure. Google expanded its Bard AI chatbot to teenagers, reflecting AI's growing accessibility. Additionally, Google's DeepMind developed an AI model for more accurate weather forecasts, showcasing AI's application in environmental research. These developments mark significant strides in AI's integration into various sectors and its technological evolution.
AI Revolutionizing Ecological Monitoring and Conservation
Nov 17, 2023 • (3 Minute Read) • Deep Learning
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing ecological monitoring and conservation. Scientists use AI to rapidly track melting icebergs, analyzing satellite images thousands of times faster than humanly possible. In Canada, a new AI tool, ECOGEN, assists ecologists in identifying rare bird species through their songs, improving classification accuracy. AI is also pivotal in protecting endangered species, analyzing large data sets to monitor and track wildlife. Additionally, Finnish company Kuljetusrinki has enhanced waste management with AI-powered robotic arms, increasing efficiency and safety in sorting recyclables. These advancements highlight AI's growing role in environmental protection, blending efficiency with ecological responsibility.
Can AI Solve the Growing US Government Debt? Will Our Politicians Listen?
Nov 16, 2023 • (2 Minute Read) • Artificial General Intelligence
The United States faces a critical issue with its escalating government debt, now at about 97% of GDP, exacerbated by annual deficits. A distinction between debt and deficit is essential: while deficit refers to the yearly excess of spending over revenue, debt is the accumulated total of these deficits. Recent political responses, like stopgap bills, offer only temporary relief. The potential of AI, particularly AGI, in addressing this crisis is significant, promising efficient management and reduction of debt through innovative strategies. However, the effectiveness of such solutions hinges on the political will to embrace and act upon AI-driven insights.
A.I. Joe's Picks
Hand selected news headlines about AI
Amazon launches its answer to ChatGPT--Q, a AI-powered business chatbot
Nov 29, 2023 • Fortune
Layla taps into AI and creator content to build a travel recommendation app
Nov 29, 2023 • TechCrunch
AI won't steal your job--but it might cut your paycheck, Europe's central bank says
Nov 29, 2023 • Fortune
AI job risks: Skilled workers are most likely to lose out to artificial intelligence in UK
Nov 29, 2023 • ITPro
Geoffrey Hinton: "It's Far Too Late" to Stop Artificial Intelligence
Nov 29, 2023 • The New Yorker
Revolutionizing Travel and Hospitality: The Unprecedented Impact of Artificial Intelligence
Nov 29, 2023 • DATAQUEST
The Most Thought-Provoking Generative Artificial Intelligence Quotes Of 2023
Nov 29, 2023 • Forbes
Artificial Intelligence in the newsroom: do we trust it?
Nov 29, 2023 • East Anglia Bylines
OpenAI unlikely to offer board seat to Microsoft, other investors - source
Nov 28, 2023 • Reuters
Mother plucker: Steel fingers guided by AI pluck weeds rapidly and autonomously
Nov 28, 2023 • Ars Technica
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AI & BIG DATA EXPO GLOBAL
November 30 - December 1, 2023
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May 21 - May 23, 2024
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June 5 - June 6, 2024
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June 17 - June 20, 2024
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"It seems probable that once the machine thinking method had started, it would not take long to outstrip our feeble powers… They would be able to converse with each other to sharpen their wits. At some stage, therefore, we should have to expect the machines to take control."
"The ultimate search engine would understand everything in the world. It would understand everything that you asked it and give you back the exact right thing instantly. You could ask ‘what should I ask Larry?’ and it would tell you."
"AI is one of the most important things humanity is working on. It is more profound than, I dunno, electricity or fire."