September 6, 2023
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Geopolitics
AI and the New Digital Cold War
Harvard Business Review, 09/06/23. The world is experiencing a new era of globalization, marked by increased nationalism and geopolitical competition. The United States and China are creating separate spheres for technology, leading to a “Digital Cold War” where artificial intelligence (AI) plays a crucial role. To succeed in this era of “re-globalization,” democracies must coordinate across governments and sectors, prioritizing collaboration and transformation over competition. AI is inevitable, and all segments of society must contribute to building AI systems that promote a just and democratic future. International collaboration and responsible innovation are key to winning the Digital Cold War and ensuring AI benefits humanity. READ THE ARTICLE
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Art
Jason Allen’s AI art won the Colorado fair — but now the feds say it can’t get a copyright
Colorado Public Radio, 09/06/23. The Copyright Office recently ruled that Allen is not considered the “author” of a piece of art generated by AI. They determined that Allen’s sole contribution was inputting the text prompt that produced the image. The Copyright Office highlighted that copyright law is intended to protect human authors, not machines. Allen argues that he played a crucial role in directing the AI and shaping the image, emphasizing the human element of creativity. This decision, along with others rejecting attempts to copyright AI works, has implications for the AI economy and the development of AI technology. READ THE ARTICLE
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Law
The Supreme Court’s major questions doctrine and AI regulation
Brookings Institute, 09/06/23. The Supreme Court’s “major questions doctrine” could cast a shadow over the federal government’s efforts to regulate artificial intelligence (AI). While there is optimism surrounding bipartisan AI policy initiatives and voluntary commitments from major industry players, this legal doctrine, introduced in a 2022 decision, imposes uncertainty on AI regulation. Its vague standards for defining a “major question” create ambiguity and potential litigation risks. To ensure effective AI regulation, it is crucial for the Court to revisit and limit this doctrine, allowing expert agencies to address this critical technology’s evolving challenges. READ THE ARTICLE
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Open Source
New Open-Source ‘Falcon’ AI Language Model Overtakes Meta and Google
Decrypt, 09/06/23. The release of Falcon 180B, an open-source large language model (LLM), is a significant achievement for the artificial intelligence community. With 180 billion parameters trained on a vast amount of data, Falcon 180B surpasses previous open-source LLMs in terms of scale and benchmark performance. It ranks highly on the leaderboard for open access models and demonstrates impressive natural language processing capabilities. While it may not surpass commercial models, Falcon 180B showcases the power of open-source AI and the potential for further advancements with community contributions. This release represents a major leap forward in the progress of LLMs and their training techniques. READ THE ARTICLE
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Healthcare
Epic vs. Cerner on AI
Beckers Hospital Review, 09/06/23. Healthcare IT leaders recognize the importance of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) within electronic health records (EHRs). Both Cerner and Epic, major healthcare technology providers, have made efforts to deepen their AI capabilities. Epic CEO Judy Faulkner sees AI as a valuable tool for alerting providers about patient deterioration, emphasizing that AI can recognize critical situations earlier than the human brain. Cerner has also embraced AI, partnering with John Snow Labs to extract clinical notes from EHRs. However, caution is advised in using AI, with Cerner’s CEO advocating for training AI on equitable datasets and providing clear labels for its appropriate use. Both Epic and Cerner have integrated AI-powered voice assistants into their systems to enhance clinical workflows and generate clinical notes. READ THE ARTICLE