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5 things about AI you may have missed today: The rising tide of AI scams, US hosts first military AI conference, more
17Mar By adminNo Comments
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: The rising tide of AI scams, US hosts first military AI conference, more

[ad_1] The rising tide of AI scams targets vulnerable populations; US hosts first military AI conference with global allies; Israeli startup harnesses AI for antibody discovery; AR Rahman advocates AI as tool for music enhancement, not job displacement- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.1. The rising tide of AI scams targets vulnerable populationsAI scams proliferate, preying on vulnerable demographics, notably via social media ads. Complaints to the FTC spiked, rising from 2 to 14 in a year, mirroring the surge in generative AI tools. While seemingly modest, these figures hint at a larger issue. Victims recount losses, such as one who lost life savings to a deepfake Elon Musk promoting a fake Tesla investment scheme on YouTube, according to a Bloomberg report.  Als...
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: Tech Mahindra CEO on AI, Rakuten to invest $10 mn in India on AI, more
8Mar By adminNo Comments
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: Tech Mahindra CEO on AI, Rakuten to invest $10 mn in India on AI, more

[ad_1] Tech Mahindra CEO sees AI as an amplifier of human capabilities, not a job threat; Rakuten to invest $10 mn in India on AI and 6G development; AI knowledge consortium launched by 12 research organizations in India; Zora expands into AI, offering revenue streams for model makers- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.1. Tech Mahindra CEO sees AI as an amplifier of human capabilities, not a job threatTech Mahindra's CEO, Mohit Joshi, emphasises the transformative power of AI, viewing it as an enhancer of human capabilities rather than a threat to jobs. Speaking at Mobile World Congress 2024, Joshi discusses the company's focus on leveraging AI in auto racing for technology, battery optimization, and enhancing overall experiences. He believes AI expands opportunitie...
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI job threat peaks in Washington, D.C. to Biden and Xi to sign AI deal
13Nov By adminNo Comments
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI job threat peaks in Washington, D.C. to Biden and Xi to sign AI deal

[ad_1] AI job threat peaks in Washington, D.C., according to a recent analysis; Majority of Americans believe AI will revolutionise healthcare in 2024; Google files lawsuit against hackers in India and elsewhere spreading malicious AI ads on Facebook; MIT Scientist urges CFOs to shift risk tolerance for rapid impact of generative AI- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look..1. AI job threat to jobsThe latest analysis by job search engine Salarship reveals that Washington, D.C., faces the highest AI job threat in the U.S. The study ranks states and territories based on vulnerability to AI, with California topping the list with 5.3 million jobs at risk, followed by Texas, Florida, New York, and Illinois. Washington, D.C., stands out with a higher percentage of jobs at risk,...
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI bot showcases deception skills, AI threat to jobs, more
3Nov By adminNo Comments
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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...
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Jamie Dimon Sees AI Giving a 3 1/2-Day Workweek to the Next Generation
3Oct By adminNo Comments
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Jamie Dimon Sees AI Giving a 3 1/2-Day Workweek to the Next Generation

[ad_1] Jamie Dimon, CEO and chair at JPMorgan Chase, said artificial intelligence is already being used by thousands of employees at his bank, and is likely to make dramatic improvements in workers' quality of life, even if it eliminates some jobs. “Your children are going to live to 100 and not have cancer because of technology,” Dimon said in an interview on Bloomberg TV Monday. “And literally they'll probably be working three-and-a-half days a week.”Dimon, who has called AI “critical to our company's future success,” previously said the technology can be used to help the firm develop new products, drive customer engagement, improve productivity and enhance risk management. The New York-based firm advertised for more than 3,500 related roles between February and April, according to da...
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Alan Turing awardee Yann LeCun says fears of AI threatening humanity are “preposterously ridiculous”
16Jun By adminNo Comments
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Alan Turing awardee Yann LeCun says fears of AI threatening humanity are “preposterously ridiculous”

[ad_1] The debate around the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) is at an all-time high as the European Union passed the AI Regulation bill on Wednesday. For months, many prominent people like Elon Musk and Sam Altman as well as two of the three Godfathers of AI, Yoshua Bengio and Geoffrey Hinton, have been protesting the unprecedented rise of AI and have called for government regulation in space raising concerns of a superintelligent AI causing the extinction of humanity. However, the third Godfather of AI, Yann LeCun, has shunned these fears and has called them “preposterously ridiculous”.Professor LeCun also won the Alan Turing Award in 2018 along with Hinton and Bengio, and they are collectively regarded as the Godfathers of AI. However, LeCun has a different opinion on AI th...
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Grab a high-salary job by upskilling! Google launches FREE ‘Generative AI’ courses
7Jun By adminNo Comments
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Grab a high-salary job by upskilling! Google launches FREE ‘Generative AI’ courses

[ad_1] With the public release of Google Bard and announcing its AI-powered search experience, Google has taken a significant step in catching up with rivals Microsoft and OpenAI in the AI landscape. Now, recognising the need for upskilling the average individual for future job requirements, Google has officially launched a new generative AI learning path. The program offers ten diverse courses aimed at providing a comprehensive understanding of AI and machine learning, particularly in a world where AI automation is predicted to replace many jobs. In such a work environment, these courses can offer the right skills to an individual to get a high-salary job in the AI field.Reports suggest that this strategic move has been well received by investors, as it demonstrates Google's long-term ...
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