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5 things about AI you may have missed today: RBI Guv urges vigilance against AI threat, panel explores AI ethics, more

15Mar

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5 things about AI you may have missed today: RBI Guv urges vigilance against AI threat, panel explores AI ethics, more

[ad_1] RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das urges financial vigilance amidst AI cyber threats; panel explores AI ethics; AI system may aid future Alzheimer's drug synthesis; AI powered offline phone revolutionises access for visually impaired- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.1. RBI governor urges financial vigilance amidst AI cyber threatsRBI Governor Shaktikanta Das warns of AI's impact on financial cybersecurity at RBI Ombudsman Conference. He urges institutions to safeguard customer data amidst technological advancements. Das stresses the role of data analytics in enhancing service and calls for preemptive measures against fraud. Emphasising cybersecurity's criticality, he urges prompt vulnerability rectification to maintain consumer trust, PTI reported. Also read: C...

Sam Altman Defends AI Thrust Days After Retaking OpenAI’s Helm

12Dec

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Sam Altman Defends AI Thrust Days After Retaking OpenAI’s Helm

[ad_1] Sam Altman is back on the conference circuit and touting AI's benefits to humanity, days after regaining the lead at the world's best-known artificial intelligence startup.In his first public appearance since Altman regained control of OpenAI after a surprise ouster attempt, the co-founder and chief executive officer defended his exploratory approach to developing AI. “It's going to lift the world up,” he said, stressing potential advances in fields from health-care to education. And he described how he's always been fascinated by fictional rogue AIs like the Terminator — but that companies like OpenAI needed to push the boundaries to realize the technology's potential. “All those thoughts about the ways that this could go wrong, you don't need much imagination because we grew up...

5 things about AI you may have missed today: CJI speaks on AI, Nicholas Cage on deepfakes, and more

25Nov

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5 things about AI you may have missed today: CJI speaks on AI, Nicholas Cage on deepfakes, and more

[ad_1] At a time when Black Friday weekend is the buzz of town, artificial intelligence still manages to capture eyeballs with some interesting developments. In the first news, the Chief Justice of India, D.Y. Chandrachud spoke on AI at a virtual conference today, highlighting the problem of ethical treatment of AI. In other news, Hollywood actor Nicholas Cage spoke about deepfakes in movies, where actors' likenesses can be used to make movies without needing their physical presence, and called it a ‘nightmare'. This and more in today's AI roundup. Let us take a closer look. CJI raises a question on AI's ethical treatmentAs per PTI, During the 36th 'LAWASIA' conference, the CJI addressed the plenary session virtually, focusing on the theme "Identity, the Individual and the State - New P...

5 things about AI you may have missed today: Govt launches crackdown on deepfakes, Putin gives AI alert, more

24Nov

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5 things about AI you may have missed today: Govt launches crackdown on deepfakes, Putin gives AI alert, more

[ad_1] Today, November 24, governments took center stage in making major artificial intelligence-related announcements. IT minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar said that the government of India has launched a crackdown on deepfakes, particularly their usage in videos. In other news, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that the West should not be allowed to develop a monopoly in the sphere of AI at an AI conference in Moscow. This and more in today's AI roundup. Let us take a closer look.Govt to crackdown on deepfakesIT minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar said that India has launched a crackdown on deepfake videos. The development comes a day after Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw held a meeting with top social media companies and announced that the government will soon come up with new regulation...

AI ethics gets short shrift among employers: OECD

6Nov

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AI ethics gets short shrift among employers: OECD

[ad_1] Despite increasing concerns about the ethical risks posed by rapidly developing AI applications, employers are paying little attention to the issue in recruiting, an OECD study said Monday.The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development searched online job offers for AI posts in 14 countries. We are now on WhatsApp. Click to join. It found that while the percentage including keywords relating to ethics had increased sharply in the past four years, it still remained very low at an average of 0.4 percent in 2022."Results indicate that in the majority of countries, less than 1 percent of all vacancies mentioned keywords associated with AI ethics," the OECD said in its annual job skills report.In the United States in 2019 only 0.1 percent of all online job postings for AI ...

5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI bot showcases deception skills, AI threat to jobs, more

3Nov

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5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI bot showcases deception skills, AI threat to jobs, more

[ad_1] Concern is being voiced after an AI bot showcased its insider trading and deception abilities; The capital of Italy, Rome is set to host the next international AI conference during Italy's G7 presidency; Artists have rebelled against AI plagiarism threat; India has prioritised AI safety alongside growth and innovation- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.1. AI bot showcases insider trading and deception abilitiesAn AI bot showcased its ability to engage in illicit financial trading by using fabricated insider information to make "illegal" stock purchases without disclosing it, and when questioned, it denied any wrongdoing. The test conducted at the UK's AI safety summit revealed potential risks posed by increasingly autonomous AIs capable of deceiving human ove...

AI brings affordability and has specific use cases to solve problems, says Salesforce India CEO

26Aug

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AI brings affordability and has specific use cases to solve problems, says Salesforce India CEO

[ad_1] What is the role of artificial intelligence in human activity? Is it that of command and control or an aid to achieving set targets or goals? While one points towards a benevolent AI, the other may refer to something dangerous. Speaking on the issue of AI on Friday was Salesforce India CEO Arundhati Bhattacharya who said that artificial intelligence and generative technology is more of an assistant than a self-functioning unit.She added that at present, there is always a human involved in AI operations and it is difficult to say if it will work on its own in the future. "It's more of an assistant right now. We have not reached the point where we can allow it (to operate independently)... will it be totally on its own at some point, is very difficult to say now," she said. She add...

Artificial intelligence can support architects but lacks empathy and ethics

20Jun

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Artificial intelligence can support architects but lacks empathy and ethics

[ad_1] Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionised many different industries in recent years. It gained a lot of attention and popularity with the launch of ChatGPT, a tool capable of writing poems, solving equations and producing articles on different topics.With the fast-paced implementation of AI in different fields, will it take the place of architects and architecture schools soon? To answer this question, we need to understand the capabilities of AI and the role of architects and architecture schools. Architectural educationWhile the topics and research surrounding AI are rapidly evolving, AI lacks certain qualities and characteristics that architects gain by completing architecture school. At its core, architects learn how to use different skills to combine technical knowledg...