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  • Enterprise

    What CEOs really think about A.I.

    Fortune, 07/13/23. According to a recent CEO survey conducted by Fortune in collaboration with Deloitte, 34% of CEOs expect their firm’s growth to be strong, while 9% expect it to be very strong in the coming 12 months. In terms of the global economy, 76% of CEOs have a pessimistic or very pessimistic outlook, down from 76% in October 2022. Furthermore, 79% of CEOs believe that investments in artificial intelligence (AI) will significantly enhance business efficiencies. However, CEOs also face pressure to capitalize on AI’s potential, with 75% believing that AI investments can automate manual operations. READ THE ARTICLE

  • Use Case

    7 most likely generative AI business use cases and their security risks

    CSO Online, 07/13/23. Generative AI technology is growing in popularity, offering numerous business use cases across different industries. However, the security implications of this technology cannot be ignored. According to a recent Salesforce survey, senior IT leaders recognize the importance of generative AI but also acknowledge the need for extra security measures. Most organizations will purchase generative AI rather than build it themselves, making it imperative for security leaders to understand the associated risks. A new report from Forrester highlights the seven most likely generative AI use cases, such as marketing, design, IT, developers, data scientists, sales, and operations. Each use case brings unique security threats that need to be addressed. Additionally, Forrester emphasizes the importance of supply chain and third-party management in securing generative AI, as organizations often rely on suppliers to secure the solutions they purchase. It is crucial for security leaders to prioritize third-party risk management and develop their own set of supplier security and risk management questions. READ THE ARTICLE

  • Hollywood

    Hollywood actors to join screenwriters in strike over wages, AI

    Al Jazeera, 07/13/23. The Hollywood actors’ union, SAG-AFTRA, has announced a joint strike with screenwriters over pay and benefits. This marks the first joint action between actors and screenwriters in six decades and is expected to bring the US entertainment industry to a grinding halt. The strike comes at a time when there is increased interest in labor action and unionization among workers seeking better pay, benefits, and conditions. Social media users have shown support for the strike using the hashtag #SAGAFTRAstrong. The workers are demanding job protections against Artificial Intelligence (AI) and an increase in pay from streaming services. READ THE ARTICLE

  • Hype

    How do we know how smart AI systems are?

    Science, 07/13/23. The progress towards achieving human-level intelligence in machines since Marvin Minsky’s prediction in 1967 is a topic of debate among AI researchers. While some believe we are close to this goal, the passage highlights challenges in assessing AI system capabilities. Issues such as data contamination, lack of robustness, and flawed benchmarks hinder accurate evaluation. The essay emphasizes the importance of transparent training methods, improved experimental approaches, and collaboration between AI researchers and cognitive scientists to properly assess the intelligence and limitations of AI systems. READ THE ARTICLE

  • Stability AI

    Stability AI releases Stable Doodle, a sketch-to-image tool

    TechCrunch, 07/13/23. Stability AI is launching a new service called Stable Doodle, which uses their image-generating model, Stable Diffusion, to turn sketches into visually appealing images. Unlike other sketch-to-image AI tools, Stable Doodle offers more precise control over the image generation process. It utilizes the Stable Diffusion XL model and a conditional control solution developed by Tencent’s Applied Research Center. Stable Doodle aims to provide professionals and novices with the ability to generate high-quality original images in seconds. While the customization options are currently limited, Stability AI plans to expand the service and target specific verticals in the future. READ THE ARTICLE