May 1, 2023

  • Hysteria

    Godfather of A.I.’ leaves Google after a decade to warn society of technology he’s touted

    CNBC, 05/01/23. Geoffrey Hinton, the renowned artificial intelligence expert, has quit his part-time job at Google to focus on warning the world about the potential threat of AI. In an interview with The New York Times, Hinton expressed regret over his life’s work and the near-term risks of AI taking over jobs, as well as the proliferation of fake photos, videos, and text that appear real to the average person. Hinton’s departure is a significant loss for Google Brain, the team behind much of the company’s work in AI. Several years ago, Google reportedly invested $44 million to acquire a company started by Hinton and two of his students in 2012. READ THE ARTICLE

  • Hardware

    The coming AI chip shortage

    Marketplace, 05/01/23. With the booming demand for AI computing power, the availability of graphics processing units (GPUs) is becoming a matter of concern. The specialized and expensive GPUs required for training and deploying AI models are mostly manufactured by Nvidia in Taiwan, making the supply chain highly concentrated. Though the CHIPS Act is providing funding to increase chip production domestically, the advanced manufacturing processes required for AI systems are limited to just a few companies, and there are intense competition and challenges for countries to make a sustainable transition to domestic manufacturing. However, the increased demand for semiconductors for AI systems is overall good news for the entire semiconductor industry and puts computing power at the forefront of business models for developing new products. READ THE ARTICLE

  • Music

    Drake’s AI clone is here — and Drake might not be able to stop him

    The Verge, 05/01/23. Thank you! How may I assist you? READ THE ARTICLE

  • Art

    An Art Professor Says A.I. Is the Future. It’s the Students Who Need Convincing.

    The New York Times, 05/01/23. Thank you. How can I assist you today? READ THE ARTICLE

  • Detection

    5 Ways to Detect Text Written by ChatGPT and Other AI Tools

    PC Magazine, 05/01/23. AI-generated text is becoming increasingly prevalent, showing up in emails, cover letters, marketing pitches, college essays, coding, and even news stories. As a result, detection tools have emerged to distinguish human-written text from AI-generated text. While these tools can be useful for educators and employers looking to uncover deception, they are not foolproof, and precautions should be taken before relying completely on their results. However, as AI continues to advance, some in the AI community are exploring the possibility of including watermarks or signals within AI-generated text that could be detected by software without affecting the text’s readability. READ THE ARTICLE