April 1, 2023
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How the relentless drive for optimization made baseball impossible to watch
Vox, 04/01/23. Baseball is at a crossroads as it struggles to reconcile its relentless pursuit of efficiency with the need to entertain. The focus on the three true outcomes (strikeout, walk, or home run) has made the game highly efficient but also highly boring.
Misalignment occurs when the goals of the game clash with the goals of the players, resulting in a game that is optimized for winning but not for entertainment. This same problem occurs in artificial intelligence, where optimization can lead to unintended consequences.
Proactive steps are being taken to nudge the sport in the direction that fans might enjoy, such as changing some rules to encourage more hits and action. As humanity faces down large language models, it is worth being very careful about the rules and the goals we program them with to avoid unintended consequences. READ MORE
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Mediocre Painting Thought AI-Generated Revealed as Work of Real Artist
HYPERALLERGIC, 04/01/23. A mediocre painting believed to have been created by AI was recently revealed to be the work of a human artist. This has raised concerns about the trend of bad artists replacing robots as creators of bad art.
The overly stylized landscape, titled “Mountain View #2”, was on display at an art fair in Boca Raton, Florida, as part of a section dedicated to the AI medium. Visitors described the painting as “meh” and “kinda ugly” and were horrified to learn that it was the work of a human artist.
The incident has sparked a debate about the role of AI in art and highlights the importance of maintaining the distinction between human and machine creativity. READ MORE
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ChatGPT: the Napster of the AI world?
Source, 04/01/23. The digital age brought breakthroughs that changed how we interact with technology. Napster revolutionized the music industry, paving the way for legitimate streaming services. Similarly, ChatGPT, an AI language model developed by OpenAI, could transform multiple industries by creating a paradigm shift and increasing accessibility.
ChatGPT’s impact on healthcare is significant, improving patient care through personalized health education, virtual health assistants, and automating medical documentation. As AI-driven technologies advance, ethical and sustainable development is crucial, paving the way for a new industry centered around AI-driven solutions. READ MORE
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Levi’s Is Using AI to Drum Up ‘Diversity’ in Ad Campaigns — What Does It Mean for the Future?
Yahoo!, 04/01/23. Levi’s decision to create AI-generated models is a creative method to increase diversity in their ad campaigns. The strategy will supplement human models and allow buyers to see products on different body types, ages, and skin tones.
Levi’s claims they don’t intend for this technology to replace human models and are using it as an extra tool to engage consumers. They also are working with content creators who are reflective of their broad consumer base to improve diversity. It remains to be seen how this will affect human models and whether this new venture will lead to more layoffs. READ MORE
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The Transformative Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Hardware Development: Its Applications, Need for Redesigning Chips, Market Growth and Who is the Leading Chipmaker for AI
MARKTECHPOST, 04/01/23. The integration of AI with hardware is transforming how we work and operate. AI requires efficient and robust hardware, leading to the development of specialized AI chips, smart sensors, edge computing devices, robotics, and autonomous vehicles.
The global AI hardware market is experiencing significant growth, driven by industries like IT, automotive, healthcare, and manufacturing. Nvidia is emerging as a leading chipmaker, providing computing power for major AI services like Microsoft-backed OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
The impact of AI on hardware has driven significant innovation in the hardware space, leading to more powerful and specialized hardware solutions optimized for AI workloads. READ MORE