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5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI hints fingerprints are not unique, secret talks on AI risks, more
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI hints fingerprints are not unique, secret talks on AI risks, more

[ad_1] OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and the U.S. House Speaker conferred on risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI) amid regulatory challenges; US and Chinese AI companies hold secret talks on AI safety concerns; Pipefy launches AI-driven HR automation with customisable chatbots; Google Cloud unveils generative AI tools to transform retail experiences- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.1. OpenAI CEO and U.S. House Speaker confer on AI risks amid regulatory challengesOpenAI CEO Sam Altman and U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson met to discuss AI risks on Capitol Hill. Amid Democratic efforts for AI regulation, a divided Congress is hampering progress. Altman emphasised the balancing of AI benefits and risks and expressed anticipation for legislative action. The aim of the m...
5 things about AI you may have missed today: Judges allowed to embrace AI, Microsoft’s AI odyssey, more
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: Judges allowed to embrace AI, Microsoft’s AI odyssey, more

[ad_1] Judges in England and Wales have been given a cautious approval to embrace AI for legal opinions; Big Tech's AI leaves businesses exposed to copyright claims; Layered Reality's AI hologram of Elvis offers time-travel-like experience; Deloitte implements AI chatbot 'PairD' to boost employee productivity- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look. 1. Judges in England and Wales cautiously embrace AI for legal opinionsEngland and Wales permit judges have been allowed to cautiously employ AI for crafting legal opinions. This marks a huge step into a new era in their centuries-old legal system. The Courts and Tribunals Judiciary emphasise AI's role in opinion writing but caution against its use in research and legal analyses due to potential fabrication and bias. Second-h...
5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI drives 37% growth in tech M&A, World’s first AI-powered restaurant, more
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI drives 37% growth in tech M&A, World’s first AI-powered restaurant, more

[ad_1] AI drives 37% growth in tech M&A, valued at $984 billion by 2030; X Japan's Yoshiki calls for AI legislation to protect artists rights; AI researchers stunned by unprecedented pace of development, survey finds; IBM's Sriram Raghavan forecasts 40% surge in demand for AI specialists- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.1. AI drives 37% growth in tech M&A, valued at $984 billion by 2030AI propels a 37 percent compound growth in tech M&A, reaching $984 billion by 2030, despite a post-pandemic dip. Corporates anticipate increased deal volumes and values, driven by AI's transformative role and tech giants' continued investment. AI turbocharges diligence, enhancing efficiency and data protection, with legal implications for handling personal data. Investor...
5 things about AI you may have missed today: Authors sue Microsoft and OpenAI, Aiello’s AI platform, more
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: Authors sue Microsoft and OpenAI, Aiello’s AI platform, more

[ad_1] Authors sue Microsoft and OpenAI over alleged misuse of work in AI training; BrainChip and NVISO to unveil AI system for enhanced human interaction at CES 2024; Google DeepMind unveils AutoRT to enhance AI robot behaviour in domestic settings; Apple enhances Siri with gen AI 'special ability' to rival ChatGPT- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.1. Authors sue Microsoft and OpenAI over alleged misuse of work in AI trainingMicrosoft and OpenAI face a new lawsuit from authors Nicholas Basbanes and Nicholas Gage. Alleging misuse of their work in training AI models, the proposed class action claims copyright infringement for including their books in OpenAI's GPT model. Similar lawsuits by other writers, including Sarah Silverman and George R.R. Martin, highlight a ...
5 things about AI you may have missed today: NITI Aayog VC advocates AI; AI predicting COVID-19 variants, and more
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: NITI Aayog VC advocates AI; AI predicting COVID-19 variants, and more

[ad_1] AI Roundup: NITI Aayog VC advocates AI solutions for marine fisheries challenges; Government and industry collaborate on AI for public grievance resolution; AI model predicts COVID-19 fresh variant waves with 80% accuracy; Railways to utilise AI for crowd control during Prayagraj's Magh Mela- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.1. NITI Aayog VC advocates AI solutions for marine fisheries challengesArtificial intelligence (AI) can address challenges in marine fisheries, according to NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Suman Bery. Speaking at a workshop on the fisheries' potential, Bery emphasized the crucial role of technology as a growth driver. The VC highlighted the need for innovative strategies to meet rising fish demand, emphasizing that understanding demand dynamics...
5 things about AI you may have missed today: SoA survey on GenAI impact in creative work, AI transforming research, more
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: SoA survey on GenAI impact in creative work, AI transforming research, more

[ad_1] Cloudflare streamlines GenAI deployment with workers AI platform; SoA conducts survey on generative AI's impact in creative fields; AI transforms Varanasi ghats into virtual runway for innovative fashion series; AI, quantum computing, and gene editing transform research landscape- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.1. Cloudflare streamlines GenAI deployment with workers AI platformCloudflare aims to simplify the deployment of generative AI (GenAI) through its Workers AI platform. Launched in September 2023, Workers AI is an AI inference-as-a-service platform enabling organizations to easily run AI models at edge locations, leveraging Cloudflare's global GPU network. Ricky Robinett, Cloudflare's VP of Developer Relations, highlights its value for AI workloads t...
5 things about AI you may have missed today: RBI dy governor flags AI risks, copyright challenges sparked by AI boom
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: RBI dy governor flags AI risks, copyright challenges sparked by AI boom

[ad_1] RBI Deputy Governor flags AI risks in finance sector; AI reshapes sales: Professionals save over 2 hours daily, focus on human connections; Canadian health care workers embrace AI amid staffing crisis; Samsung's AI-powered fridge generates recipes- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.1. RBI Deputy Governor flags AI risks in finance sectorRBI Deputy Governor M Rajeshwar Rao expressed concerns about AI deployment in financial institutions, citing risks of data bias, governance challenges, and transparency issues. Speaking at a conference, he highlighted design-specific problems like biases and robustness, alongside traditional concerns such as data privacy and cybersecurity. According to a Business Standard report, Rao emphasised that AI inherits biases from trai...
5 things about AI you may have missed today: Gen AI breakthrough, Cybercriminals create ransomware via ChatGPT, more
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: Gen AI breakthrough, Cybercriminals create ransomware via ChatGPT, more

[ad_1] OpenAI employee debunks prompt engineering as future's key skill; Chinese cybercriminals arrested for creating ransomware with ChatGPT assistance; Seoul boosts crime prevention with AI-powered surveillance expansion; Generative AI breakthrough enhances focused ultrasound for neurological treatment- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look. 1. OpenAI employee debunks prompt engineering as future's key skillOpenAI's Logan Kilpatrick challenges the notion that prompt engineering is the future's key skill. He asserted that effective communication with AI, akin to human interaction, is paramount. While prompt engineering gains traction, Kilpatrick emphasises reading, writing, and speaking as crucial skills for human competitiveness in the era of advancing AI. Learning to...
5 things about AI you may have missed today: Gen AI set to boost India’s GDP, Boots to unveil AI ‘Personal Shopper’
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: Gen AI set to boost India’s GDP, Boots to unveil AI ‘Personal Shopper’

[ad_1] Gen AI set to boost India's GDP by $1.2-1.5 trillion by 2030, EY report reveals; AI chatbots and humans share the hallucination experience; Federal agencies lag in AI management, GAO report reveals; Bihar Police exam to deploys AI to prevent cheating for 1,275 sub-inspector posts- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.1. Gen AI set to boost India's GDP by $1.2-1.5 trillion by 2030, EY report revealsGenerative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) could contribute $1.2-1.5 trillion to India's GDP by FY30, states an EY India report. Titled 'The AIdea of India,' the report outlines Gen AI's potential to accelerate India's digital transformation. It forecasts a $359-438 billion addition in FY 2029-30 alone, with business services, financial services, education, retail, an...
5 things about AI you may have missed today: G7 leaders forge AI rules, Nvidia CEO eyes Malaysia as AI manufacturing hub
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: G7 leaders forge AI rules, Nvidia CEO eyes Malaysia as AI manufacturing hub

[ad_1] G7 leaders forge historic international rules for generative AI; Tech giants fail to deliver on ethical AI promises, according to a Stanford report; Amazon CEO foresees transformative impact of generative AI on customer experiences; New York partners with intuition robotics to combat senior loneliness with AI companions- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.1. G7 leaders forge historic international rules for generative AIThe G7 leaders reached a historic agreement on the first international rules for generative artificial intelligence, applying to both developers and users. The principles emphasise transparency, urging public reporting of AI systems' capabilities and limitations. To combat disinformation, the rules call for advancing authentication technology. ...