March 6, 2023

DEVELOPMENT

ChatGPT’s API Is Here. Let the AI Gold Rush Begin

WIRED, 03/06/23. Developers have been using unofficial access points into ChatGPT. This has limited their promotion of their services and preventing them from officially charging. On March 1, 2023, OpenAI announced the release of API access to ChatGPT and Whisper, a speech recognition AI, which allows developers to connect to the official ChatGPT API.

This API release could spark a new rush of innovation as AI capabilities become more accessible and affordable for companies. OpenAI has also changed its data retention policy, giving companies more control over their data when using ChatGPT.

The falling price of access to large language models could lead to a proliferation of AI chatbots in the near future, and people are going to have to get used to talking to AI. READ MORE

VOICE AI

This new scam using AI-generated voice mimic is fooling people out of millions of dollars: What you should know

TIMESNOW, 03/06/23. The rise of deepfake voice technology is causing a surge in impersonation scams worldwide. Scammers are using AI to mimic the voices of victims’ loved ones or bosses to request money. Victims of these scams range from individuals to large companies with some losses being substantial.

AI voice-generating software examines the characteristics that make a person’s voice distinctive, searches a huge database of voices to identify analogous ones and predict patterns, and then generates a lifelike voice. If recordings of one’s speaking are accessible online, there may be a hidden struggle for control of their voice without their knowledge. READ MORE

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Tech Giants Are Chipping In Fast on AI

The Wall Street Journal, 03/06/23. Major tech companies are rapidly investing in AI eading to increased demand for chip makers such as Broadcom, Nvidia, and Marvell Technology.

Broadcom reported a significant surge in demand for its data-center components used in generative AI technology. This is oosting its compute offload accelerated business. Although data-center suppliers may not receive blank checks this year, Broadcom’s latest disclosures make it an underappreciated player in the AI space. READ MORE

LOW CODE

Why should you care about Low-Code AI?

Medium, 03/06/23. AI is increasingly important in our daily lives, but smaller companies often find it inaccessible due to the technical requirements. No Code/Low-Code AI tools make AI accessible to practically anyone by providing interactive GUI platforms.

Low Code AI also allows users to add code through scripts. This reduces complexity when handling large amounts of data, speeds up development and reduces costs.

There are several platforms available including Akkio, Amazon Sagemaker, Google AutoML, and PyCaret. READ MORE

TRUST

Can We Trust AI?

Johns Hopkins University 03/06/23. AI is experiencing an “AI spring”. However, it still needs more reasoning and domain knowledge to make effective decisions.

AI raises concerns about privacy, hacking, biases, ethical quandaries, and the Hollywood scenario of robots going out of control, but it also presents opportunities to improve human society. AI can work together with humans to address concerns and improve decision-making.

In the end, the answer to the question of whether we can trust AI is a qualified yes, given that we must identify problems and strive to improve them. READ MORE