February 8, 2023
trust
AI and the Collapse of Societal Trust
Newsweek, 02/08/23. The increasing prevalence of artificial intelligence (AI) in our daily lives has led to a collapse in societal trust. As AI systems become more advanced and capable, they are being relied upon to make important decisions that impact our lives, ranging from hiring and credit scoring to criminal sentencing and healthcare diagnoses.
There is a growing sense of unease among the public as these systems are often opaque and inscrutable, making it difficult for people to understand how decisions are being made and whether they are fair and accurate. This lack of transparency is eroding trust in these systems and the institutions that deploy them. This could have far-reaching implications for the future of AI. READ MORE
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How to Detect AI-Generated Text, According to Researchers
WIRED. 02/08/23. AI-generated text can be identified by repetitive language patterns, a lack of emotion or personal bias, and a lack of context-specific knowledge. AI-generated text often lacks nuance and creativity compared to human writing.
By being aware of these red flags, it is possible to distinguish between human and AI-generated text and understand the limitations of AI text generation technology. READ ARTICLE
Alphabet shares fall 8% following Google’s A.I. event
CNBC, 02/08/23. Alphabet, the parent company of Google, recently held an AI event in which it showcased its latest advancements in the field of artificial intelligence. Despite the hype surrounding the event, shares of Alphabet slipped following the event.
Analysts attribute the decline to a lack of concrete announcements on the commercialization of the company’s AI technology. The event was focused more on showcasing the technology itself. This led to disappointment among investors, as they had expected more tangible news. READ FULL ARTICLE
use case
AI Chip-Layout Tool Has Helped Design Over 100 Chips
Tom’s Hardware, 02/08/23. An AI chip layout tool has been used to design over 100 chips. The tool automates the chip design process, saving engineers time and effort. By using the AI chip layout tool, chip designers can also identify potential issues in the design process leading to a more efficient and effective design process.
The tool has been successful in designing chips for a variety of applications, including self-driving cars and artificial intelligence systems. This demonstrates the potential of AI technology to revolutionize the chip design industry and contribute to the advancement of many industries that rely on these chips. READ FULL ARTICLE
jobs
Here’s How AI Will Transform the Creator Economy
OBSERVER, 02/08/23. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the creative industry, enabling creators to generate new content faster and more efficiently. AI-powered tools like generative adversarial networks (GANs) and deep learning algorithms can create images, music, and videos with a level of detail and sophistication that was previously impossible.
The creator economy is being disrupted by AI enabling anyone with a computer and an internet connection to become a creator. As a result, the demand for AI-powered creative tools is expected to grow rapidly in the coming years, leading to an increase in investment and innovation in the field.
The future of the creator economy is one where AI and human creativity will coexist and complement each other, leading to an explosion of new and exciting content. READ ARTICLE