May 14, 2023

  • Law Enforcement

    AI tools being used by police who ‘do not understand how these technologies work’: Study

    Fox News, 05/14/23. Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing law enforcement, but a recent study underscores the importance of addressing its potential drawbacks. Interviews with professionals reveal a lack of understanding about AI’s limitations and ethical risks. Policymakers and law enforcement leaders must prioritize responsible design, accountability, and collaboration to minimize harm and maximize societal benefits. Transparency, fairness, and explainability should be upheld, and officers need ethical training. Striking a balance between public safety and trust is essential as AI’s role in law enforcement expands. READ THE ARTICLE

  • Music, IP

    Ed Sheeran, Vanilla Ice, and a Monkey Walk Into A.I. Copyright Law

    Reason, 05/14/23. The use of A.I. by government officials and lawyers globally is concerning, as it expands their power. Giving governments control over A.I. development in the name of copyright protection could hinder America’s tech leadership. Existing copyright law adequately addresses ownership concerns, avoiding the need for a new regulatory framework. Relying on existing copyright law promotes innovation and resolves ownership issues effectively, as demonstrated by past cases. READ THE ARTICLE

  • Regulation

    Europe takes aim at ChatGPT with what might soon be the West’s first A.I. law. Here’s what it means

    CNBC, 05/14/23. The approval of the European AI Act by a key committee of lawmakers in the European Parliament is a groundbreaking step in regulating artificial intelligence (AI) and sets a precedent for the West. Categorizing AI applications into risk levels, the law bans unacceptable practices while imposing obligations on providers of foundation models like ChatGPT. Once finalized, this act is expected to shape global AI regulations, establishing the EU as an authority in ethical AI standards. READ THE ARTICLE

  • Enterpreise

    What enterprises need to know about adopting generative AI

    VentureBeat, 05/14/23. As AI technology rapidly advances, businesses are embracing generative AI. However, they must understand its workings, be cautious of red flags like privacy concerns and AI hallucinations, and prepare for integration. By choosing the right tools, managing brand guidelines, fostering prompt engineering skills, establishing new roles and workflows, and prioritizing accountability and transparency, businesses can become AI-ready enterprises, unlocking growth and innovation in today’s transformative landscape. READ THE ARTICLE

  • Deepfakes

    Google’s new Magic Editor pushes us toward AI-perfected fakery

    The Verge, 05/14/23. Google’s Magic Editor, unveiled at Google I/O, showcases its ability to transform photos effortlessly. This AI-powered tool, alongside other editing features, aims to democratize complex edits. While not perfect, the Magic Editor simplifies processes that would typically require multiple steps in Photoshop. However, as such tools become commonplace on smartphones, the line between reality and manipulated images blurs, raising ethical concerns about altering memories and presenting edited photos as authentic representations. READ THE ARTICLE