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Intel Uses AI to Scout Olympic Talent
Albert Chan
June 29, 2024
Amazon is secretly working on a ChatGPT Alternative
Amazon is developing an AI service called "Metis" to rival OpenAI's ChatGPT, leveraging an advanced AI model named Olympus. Metis uses retrieval-augmented generation for real-time information and can handle tasks like booking flights and managing smart homes. The project, led by Rohit Prasad and overseen by CEO Andy Jassy, aims for a September 2024 launch despite internal concerns about its late market entry.
Why it matters: This move could reshape the AI assistant market, intensifying competition and potentially accelerating innovation.
Record Labels Target AI Music Generators
Major record labels, including Universal, Sony, and Warner, have filed lawsuits against AI music startups Suno and Udio for allegedly using copyrighted songs to train their AI models. These lawsuits claim that the AI-generated music closely resembles existing tracks, infringing on the labels' intellectual property. Suno and Udio argue their creations are original, but the labels seek up to $150,000 per instance of infringement, potentially totaling billions. This legal battle could set a significant precedent for AI's use of copyrighted material.
Why it matters: The outcome of this lawsuit will shape the future relationship between AI technology and intellectual property rights in the music industry.
California Bill SB 1047 Sparks Debate Over AI Regulation and Liability
California's proposed bill SB 1047 is sparking intense debate over AI regulation, potentially holding large AI model providers liable for catastrophic harms caused by their systems. Supported by AI pioneers Geoffrey Hinton and Yoshua Bengio, and sponsored by the Center for AI Safety, the bill also mandates emergency "kill switches" for AI models. Silicon Valley critics argue it will stifle innovation and favor big tech over startups.
Why it matters: This bill could set a precedent for robust AI regulation in the U.S., balancing technological progress with essential safety measures.
Synthesia’s New AI Video Features for Easy Avatar Creation
Nvidia-backed AI startup Synthesia has launched new features for its video production platform, enabling users to create AI avatars and multilingual presentations using a phone or webcam. This update eliminates the need for studio setups, allowing users to generate AI avatars with less than five minutes of recorded footage. The platform also includes a screen recording tool with an AI avatar guide.
Why it matters: Synthesia is democratizing high-quality video content creation, making it more accessible and cost-effective for businesses worldwide.
AI-Powered Surgical Tools Aim to Boost Safety
A 2016 Johns Hopkins study revealed 250,000 American deaths annually from medical errors, spurring interest in AI-driven surgical safety innovations. Surgical Safety Technologies uses cameras, microphones, and AI to analyze vast amounts of data and flag potential risks in operating rooms. Partnerships like Nvidia and Johnson & Johnson MedTech's AI surgical devices, and Theator's tools that guide surgeons on safer methods, underscore the industry's growth. However, concerns about privacy and potential legal repercussions hinder universal adoption, though anonymizing data offers some reassurance.
Why it matters: Integrating AI in surgery could significantly reduce medical errors, but balancing innovation with surgeons' concerns remains crucial.
Google Introduces Gemini AI to Gmail
Google is integrating a new Gemini AI side panel in Gmail to assist with writing emails, summarizing threads, and retrieving specific information. This feature is part of a broader rollout across Google Workspace, including Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive. The Gemini side panel utilizes advanced models like Gemini 1.5 Pro, providing proactive prompts and custom question capabilities. These features are available to paid Gemini users, including specific Google Workspace and Google One AI Premium subscribers.
Why it matters: The integration of AI in productivity tools signals a transformative shift in daily digital interactions, making it essential to adapt for continued efficiency and competitiveness.
Intel Uses AI to Scout Olympic Talent
The Senegalese National Olympic Committee is partnering with Intel to use AI in scouting young athletes from rural areas, identifying 40 promising talents from 1,000 children through physical challenges. An app will soon let the public see their potential for Olympic sports, previewing in Paris next month. Intel's other Olympic AI initiatives include a 3-D scanner for visually impaired athletes and a rule-explaining chatbot, while NBC will use an AI-generated voice for Al Michaels' daily recaps during the Games.
Why it matters: AI is revolutionizing athlete scouting and enhancing both the Olympic experience and broadcast quality, potentially leveling the playing field for underrepresented regions.
OpenAI Launches CriticGPT
OpenAI has introduced CriticGPT, an advanced model derived from GPT-4, to help human trainers identify errors in ChatGPT's outputs during the Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback (RLHF) process. CriticGPT increases error detection by 60% and is preferred by trainers for spotting bugs 63% of the time. This model is being integrated into OpenAI's RLHF pipeline to improve the accuracy and reliability of AI systems.
Why it matters: As AI systems grow more complex, tools like CriticGPT are essential for maintaining high accuracy and reliability by effectively identifying and correcting subtle errors.
Meta Introduces AI Characters for Instagram Creators
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced a new feature allowing Instagram creators to develop custom AI chatbots for user interaction, starting with an early test involving around 50 creators and a small user base. The goal is to launch this feature fully by August, eventually enabling all creators and small businesses to use AI for engaging with their communities.
Why it matters: AI-powered characters on Instagram will transform social media interactions, merging human and AI engagement and changing how users connect with creators and brands.
Amazon Investigates Perplexity AI for Alleged Web Scraping Violations
AWS has launched an investigation into Perplexity AI over allegations of unauthorized web scraping, violating the Robots Exclusion Protocol. Perplexity, valued at $3 billion and backed by Jeff Bezos' family fund and Nvidia, allegedly accessed blocked content, including from Condé Nast. Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas denies wrongdoing, asserting a misunderstanding of their system's operations, while AWS scrutinizes compliance with their terms of service.
Why it matters: This investigation highlights the tension between AI-driven data collection and compliance with web standards, raising significant questions about digital content use and ethical AI practices.
Ancestry.com Uses AI to Unearth Black American History
Ancestry.com has harnessed AI to analyze 38,000 newspaper articles from the 18th and 19th centuries, identifying 183,000 individuals named in these records. This new searchable database will help Black Americans trace their ancestry by providing information such as locations, occupations, relationships, and, in some cases, detailed life events. This effort complements Ancestry’s existing 18 million digitized records, offering a richer resource for genealogical research.
Why it matters: This initiative helps Black Americans fill gaps in their family histories, offering crucial insights and context previously inaccessible due to scarce historical records.
