April 18, 2023

  • Hazards

    Generative AI ethics: 8 biggest concerns

    TechTarget, 04/18/23. Generative AI brings benefits but also ethical issues such as data privacy violations, harmful content, and existing bias amplification. Companies need a comprehensive approach, governance, and commitment to responsible AI. Generative AI should augment, not replace humans, and workforce preparation is necessary. Ethical implementation is essential to avoid negative impacts and realize generative AI’s full potential. READ MORE

  • Open Source

    Why open-source generative AI models are an ethical way forward for science

    Nature, 04/18/23. Open-source LLMs are necessary for transparency and reproducibility in research, as proprietary LLMs threaten research ethics. Collaborative projects and government funding are needed to produce open-source LLMs, and the scientific community is best placed to assess the risks of LLMs. READ MORE

  • Education

    ChatGPT and AI Are Raising the Stakes for Media Literacy

    EducationWeek, 04/18/23. The release of ChatGPT raised concerns about cheating, but educators must also consider AI’s impact on media literacy education. Daniel Vargas Campos suggests updating the approach to meet students’ experiences and integrating AI literacy, creating connections between media literacy and social-emotional learning. As AI becomes prevalent in various digital realms, educators must prepare students to navigate its impact. READ MORE

  • Training Data

    Reddit Wants to Get Paid for Helping to Teach Big A.I. Systems

    The New York Times, 04/18/23. Reddit will start charging companies for access to its API, which allows them to download and process conversations for AI development. Reddit’s conversations have become valuable commodities for companies like Google and Microsoft, who have used them to develop language models and other AI technologies. The move is significant as it marks one of the first times a social network is charging for access to conversations for AI development. READ MORE

  • Design

    AI is going to turn everyone into a designer

    FAST COMPANY, 04/18/23. AI is revolutionizing creativity in the workplace and design literacy is becoming a necessity for non-design roles. AI-infused tools improve collaboration and efficiency, resulting in stronger business returns. It is important to use AI for good and ensure it serves as a valuable colleague and creative partner to expand design literacy. READ MORE