AI Shouldn’t Be Feared, But Understood
TechXplore discusses the importance of understanding AI rather than fearing it. The article argues that AI is a tool, and like any tool, it can be used for good or bad depending on the user. It emphasizes that AI is not inherently dangerous, but the way it is used can be. The article also highlights the need for regulations and ethical guidelines to ensure that AI is used responsibly and for the benefit of society. It concludes by stating that the future of AI is in our hands, and we have the power to shape it in a way that benefits all of humanity. Read more: TechXplore
Hollywood and the AI Threat to Actors
TechXplore reports on the increasing use of AI in Hollywood and the potential threat it poses to actors. The article discusses how AI technology is being used to create digital doubles of actors, which can perform stunts, age, or de-age according to the requirements of the script. While this technology can be beneficial in terms of safety and cost, it raises concerns about job security for actors. The article suggests that unions and guilds may need to negotiate new contracts to protect actors’ rights in the age of AI. Read more: TechXplore
AI and Social Norm Violations
A study highlighted by TechXplore explores how AI can detect social norm violations. The researchers developed an AI model that can identify when a social norm is being violated in a text-based scenario. The model was trained on a dataset of over 1.25 million scenarios, each labeled as either a violation or non-violation of social norms. The researchers believe that this technology could be used to improve social media moderation and help AI systems better understand human behavior. Read more: TechXplore
Tech Titans Use Watermarks to Expose AI Fakes
TechXplore reports on a new initiative by tech giants to use watermarks to expose AI-generated fakes. Companies like Google, Microsoft, and Adobe are developing technologies that can add invisible watermarks to digital content. These watermarks can then be detected to determine if the content is genuine or has been manipulated by AI. This initiative aims to combat the spread of deepfakes and misinformation online. Read more: TechXplore
The Growing Pains of ChatGPT
TechXplore discusses the growing pains of ChatGPT, a conversational AI developed by OpenAI. The article highlights some of the challenges faced by the AI, including its tendency to generate nonsensical or inappropriate responses. The developers have been working to improve the model’s behavior, but the article suggests that there is still a long way to go. Despite these challenges, ChatGPT has been widely adopted and continues to be used in a variety of applications. Read more: TechXplore
GitHub Announces Public Beta of Copilot Chat IDE Integration
VentureBeat reports on GitHub’s announcement of the public beta of Copilot Chat IDE integration. Copilot is an AI-powered coding assistant that helps developers write code more efficiently. The new chat integration allows developers to communicate with Copilot in a conversational manner, making it easier to use and more intuitive. The public beta is now available for developers to try out. Read more: VentureBeat
ChatGPT Plus Gets Custom Instructions
VentureBeat reports on a new feature for ChatGPT Plus that allows users to give the AI custom instructions on how to behave. This feature allows users to personalize their interactions with the AI, making it more useful and adaptable. The custom instructions can be used to guide the AI’s responses, making it more aligned with the user’s needs and preferences. Read more: VentureBeat
Google Testing AI Tool to Write News Articles
TechCrunch reports that Google is testing an AI tool designed to write news articles. The tool is part of Google’s ongoing efforts to automate and streamline content creation. While the tool is still in the testing phase, it represents a significant step forward in the use of AI in journalism. However, it also raises questions about the role of human journalists in the future of news production. Read more: TechCrunch
Top AI Companies Make Voluntary Safety Commitments at the White House
TechCrunch reports that seven of the biggest AI developers, including OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, and Amazon, have made voluntary commitments to pursue shared safety and transparency goals. These commitments were made at a meeting with President Biden at the White House. While these commitments are non-binding, they represent a significant step towards ensuring the responsible use of AI technology. Read more: TechCrunch
As AI Porn Generators Improve, the Stakes Get Higher
TechCrunch discusses the growing issue of AI-generated porn and its real-world impacts. As the technology improves, the ethical questions surrounding its use become more complex. The article highlights several instances where AI-generated porn has been used for harassment or to create nonconsensual deepfakes. It also discusses the work of Unstable Diffusion, a group creating AI porn generators, and the challenges they face in balancing freedom of expression with ethical considerations. Read more: TechCrunch
ChatGPT Comes to Android
TechCrunch reports that ChatGPT, the conversational AI developed by OpenAI, will be available on Android next week. The app, which was launched on iOS two months ago, has been downloaded half a million times in its first week. The Android version is expected to offer a similar functionality to the iOS version, allowing users to sync their conversations and preferences across devices. Read more: TechCrunch
