January 19, 2023

ART

1923 cartoon eerily predicted 2023’s AI art generators

arsTECHNICA, 01/19/23. In 1923, H.T. Webster drew a cartoon predicting a machine that could generate ideas and draw them as cartoons automatically in 2023. This presaged advancements in AI image synthesis that can create artwork automatically. A recent viral social media post featuring the cartoon sparked interest in Webster’s prediction. While current AI limitations exist, improvements in AI models that master hand-drawn cartoons may be just around the corner. Overall, Webster’s prediction seems to hit fairly close to the mark. READ MORE

Generative ai

What is generative AI?

McKinsey & Company, 01/19/23. Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is a rapidly advancing field of machine learning that has the potential to revolutionize content creation in various industries. ChatGPT is an example of a generative AI model that has gained significant attention due to its ability to generate new content such as audio, code, images, text, simulations, and videos. However, the adoption of generative AI models also presents significant risks and challenges, including biases in data and the need for significant resources to develop and train these models. Nevertheless, the potential benefits of generative AI models, particularly in business applications, make it an exciting area of development to watch. READ MORE

ROBOTICS

M3GAN is already an icon. Could existing AI turn her into reality?

CNN, 01/19/23. “M3GAN” is a cautionary tale about the unintended consequences of autonomous robotics. While mechanically the technology to create a robot like M3GAN doesn’t exist yet, the AI systems that power her in the film are already in the works. The film raises questions about our human reliance on technology and the possibility of AI products that mimic human reactions. AI already harms people in less visible ways every day, and if M3GAN were real, precautions would need to be taken to prevent her from going on a deadly robotic rampage. Ultimately, the film serves as a reminder that while technology is not inherently evil, it will almost certainly be used in unintended ways. READ MORE

TRUST

What Makes Employees Trust (vs. Second-Guess) AI?

HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL, 01/19/23. Conventional wisdom suggests that understanding AI can increase trust in its recommendations, but new research finds the opposite is true. A study with luxury fashion retailer Tapestry Inc. shows that employees are more likely to accept recommendations from a “black box” algorithm when they trust the people who developed it, even if they don’t understand how it works. This “social-proofing the algorithm” leads to better decision-making and financial results for businesses. The research shows that AI can improve human decision-making, but it will never completely replace people as the ultimate decision-makers. Understanding how algorithms work and how people navigate them is crucial for businesses investing in AI. READ MORE

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7 Different Types of Artificial Intelligence Explained

ReadITQuik, 01/19/23. Artificial Intelligence has grown dramatically in recent years and is expected to continue to rise. There are different types of AI categorized based on technology and functionality. Reactive machines are some of the oldest AI systems, while limited memory machines learn from previous incidents. Theory of Mind AI is being developed to better understand human communication, and self-aware AI is still hypothetical. With the development of AI, it has become an inseparable part of our everyday lives, and its advancements will continue to shape the future with newer technological developments. READ MORE