Scientists estimate that millions of species, mostly insects, have yet to be identified. Researchers at Indiana University are trying to change that: they’re training an AI to sort the known from the unknown.
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AI IS ON SMARTPHONES. HOW’S THAT GOING?
Apple has promised to bring a version of ChatGPT to its iPhones this year. Samsung already has built an AI into its new phones and, so far, users are taking to it.
AI BRINGS NEW SENSE TO PROSTHETIC HAND
After a London woman lost her right arm in an accident, she decided, “OK, I need a replacement and it’s not going to be like some dud that has no function,” she told The New York Times.
THIS WEEK IN SURVEILLANCE
We recently talked to Gabriel Custodiet, producer of The Watchman Privacy podcast, and an outspoken (if mysterious!) privacy advocate and consultant.
MASSIVE TECH GIANT THEFT OF HUMAN CREATIVE CONTENT UNDENIABLE—NOW WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT
Generative AI systems that “create” conversations, blog posts, articles, images, video, music etc. all have one thing in common.
SPECIAL REPORT: AI’S INSATIABLE APPETITE FOR ELECTRICITY
We have previously reported on the sudden surge in electricity demand among the data centers where artificial intelligence (AI) requests are processed. The trend will have far-reaching impacts on U.S. economic development, energy use, climate considerations, and regulatory structures. We will continue to follow these developments.
WHEN THE ECONOMY FALLS JOBS GO WITH IT
It’s global. The numbers are there for all to see. From developed to underdeveloped nations, economies are slowing down and/or contracting.
THIS WEEK IN SURVEILLANCE
A recent Business Insider story railed at the growing—and still little recognized—use of AI to set “individual pricing.”
AL MICHAELS RETURNS AS OLYMPIC COMMENTATOR—SORT OF
Al Michaels, who offered some of the first play-by-play and color commentary on the televised Olympics decades ago will be heard again, this time narrating the nightly Olympic highlights to be broadcast by cable network Peacock.
AI THAT’S SO GOOD YOU CAN’T HAVE IT
Microsoft has developed VALL-E 2, a voice-cloning AI that mimics a person’s voice and speech patterns so perfectly that the company won’t release it to the public.