April 28, 2023

  • Music

    Pharrell Says A.I. Developments are Part of Human Nature—“There’s Not Much You Can Do, So Buckle Up”

    American Song Writer, 04/28/23. In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Pharrell Williams shared his thoughts on the rise of artificial intelligence in hip-hop music. While acknowledging the controversy surrounding A.I.-generated copies of mainstream artist’s voices, Williams felt that fighting for artists’ rights could be a futile effort, stating that A.I. is just another facet of human nature. With such technology becoming more prevalent in society, he suggested that A.I.’s development is a product of humanity itself and cannot be confined or combated. Williams’ thoughts on A.I. in music shed light on the ongoing debate over the role of technology in creative industries. READ THE ARTICLE

  • The Reality

    AI Is a Waste of Time

    The Atlantic, 04/28/23. Thank you! How can I assist you today? READ THE ARTICLE

  • Trust

    The Luring Test: AI and the engineering of consumer trust

    FTC, 04/28/23. Generative AI tools are rapidly expanding and companies are looking for new ways to use them to better persuade people and change their behavior. However, when conduct is commercial in nature, companies should avoid practices that harm consumers. The FTC has previously focused on AI-related deception, such as exaggerated and unsubstantiated AI product claims, and the use of generative AI for fraud. The design or use of a product can also violate the FTC Act if it is unfair, such as those with biased or discriminatory results. Manipulation can be a deceptive or unfair practice when it causes people to take actions contrary to their intended goals. Marketers should also be transparent about placing ads within a generative AI feature or output. It is important for companies to assess and mitigate the risks associated with the foreseeable downstream uses of these new AI tools. Overall, the FTC is focusing intensely on how companies choose to use AI technology, including the new generative AI tools, in ways that can have a substantial impact on consumers. READ THE ARTICLE

  • Healthcare

    AI has better ‘bedside manner’ than some doctors, study finds

    The Guardian, 04/28/23. A recent study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine suggests that a language model AI assistant called ChatGPT has the potential to play a key role in medicine by assisting doctors in communicating with their patients. The study found that ChatGPT produced responses that were rated as being higher quality and more empathetic than those given by human doctors in 79% of cases. While this suggests that AI assistants like ChatGPT could improve healthcare, some experts have cautioned against delegating clinical responsibility to language models, given their tendency to produce inaccurate information. Nonetheless, tools like ChatGPT have the potential to provide personalized, high-quality medical advice that would be reviewed and assessed by licensed healthcare professionals. READ THE ARTICLE

  • Architecture

    The Zaha Hadid AI Feedback Loop

    Curbed, 04/28/23. Architect and current principal of Zaha Hadid Architects, Patrik Schumacher, has revealed that he encourages his employees to use AI as an early-stage design tool, specifically text-to-image programs like DALL-E 2, Midjourney, and Stable Diffusion. While using AI in architecture is not a new concept, few architects openly admit to using it in their design process. Schumacher claims that AI is “much more fertile than most of us” in certain aspects of the creative process. However, the use of these tools does raise questions about whether the architecture produced is genuinely innovative or simply derivative of existing styles. Despite criticism, the Zaha Hadid firm seems to have embraced the technology, leading to a feedback loop where AI-generated designs are refined and validated by architects, keeping the firm at the forefront of architectural design. READ THE ARTICLE