April 5, 2023

Healthcare

Doctors are drowning in paperwork. Some companies claim AI can help

npr, 04/05/23. Artificial intelligence chatbots are increasingly being used in medicine to reduce the paperwork burden on physicians. However, there are concerns that the rush to incorporate AI technology into medicine could lead to errors and biased outcomes. 

One solution is to use a virtual medical textbook written by humans to suggest a list of possible diagnoses and a treatment plan when a doctor inputs patient information. Despite potential risks, use of medical chatbots have increased significantly. READ MORE

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India opts against AI regulation

TechCrunch, 04/05/23. India won’t regulate AI growth in the South Asian market despite ethical concerns. The Ministry of Electronics and IT is implementing policies to cultivate a robust AI sector, citing its potential to impact entrepreneurship and business development. This decision impacts the world’s second-largest internet market, and may encourage talented individuals to explore AI opportunities, despite some calling for government intervention in the field. READ MORE

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The New AI Play-by-Play Announcer on the Masters App Is Pretty Creepy

Sports Illustrated, 04/05/23. IBM and the Masters are partnering for the 2023 tournament to introduce AI generated spoken commentary for over 20,000 app clips. 

The AI announcer uses large language models to analyze swings and golf terminology while generative AI produces varied narration. Augusta National’s use of robot announcers, promotions, and a new hospitality center shows its creative boundary-pushing. 

The AI announcer promises comprehensive commentary, though it sparks concerns about AI’s role. READ MORE

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Meta releases AI model that can identify items within images

REUTERS, 04/05/23. Meta has released SAM, an AI model that identifies objects in images and videos, even if it hasn’t encountered them before. 

Objects can be selected via clicking or text prompts like “cat.” Meta has teased generative AI features creating new content, but not yet released a product. SAM is similar to tech used internally for tagging photos and moderating content. 

The SAM model and dataset can be downloaded for non-commercial use only. READ MORE

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Metaphysic CEO files for copyright of his own AI likeness

VentureBeat, 04/05/23. Metaphysic CEO Tom Graham has become the first person to register his AI likeness with the US Copyright Office. Graham’s company creates authorized “deep fakes” and champions individual ownership and control of AI likenesses and biometric data. 

Metaphysic’s technology has positioned them as a leading partner for Hollywood and content creation. It’s focus is on building an ethical web3 economy where individuals can own and control their biometric data. 

Protecting individuals’ rights will be critical to the mass adoption of AI technologies. READ MORE