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TODAY:
AI at the crossroads, regulation vs. innovation.
AI Pin, remember that? Well, they want to be bought out.
Hims & Hers offers cheaper alternatives to GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic.
Skill Leap AI is the Netflix of AI!
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AI PERSPECTIVE
A group of senior AI experts, including Geoffrey Hinton and Yoshua Bengio, warn that the world isn't prepared for the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence.
They argue that governments haven't done enough to regulate the technology.
Tech companies are shifting to autonomous systems, which could greatly increase AI's impact.
The experts recommend safety frameworks that trigger regulatory action if AI products reach certain levels of ability.
Increased funding for AI safety bodies and stricter risk assessments for tech firms are also suggested.
The paper, "Managing Extreme AI Risks Amid Rapid Progress," stresses the need for tougher safety requirements as AI technology advances.
Despite some initial steps, current efforts could be insufficient to prevent misuse and recklessness, especially with autonomous systems.
Here’s what you should know:
Governments need stronger AI safety frameworks.
Autonomous AI systems pose significant risks.
Recent AI developments highlight the urgency of addressing these challenges.
The need for stricter safety measures
Last year, a global AI safety summit at Bletchley Park led to a voluntary testing agreement with major tech firms.
The EU has introduced an AI act, and the US has set new AI safety requirements through a White House executive order.
The paper highlights both the potential benefits and significant risks of advanced AI systems.
While they can help cure diseases and improve living standards, they also pose threats like social instability and automated warfare.
The move towards autonomous AI systems, which can act and pursue goals independently, could amplify these risks, potentially leading to large-scale social harms and loss of human control.
Recent developments in AI include OpenAI’s GPT-4o, which can engage in real-time voice conversations, and Google’s Project Astra, which uses a smartphone camera to identify locations and explain computer code.
The UK government disagrees with the experts' assessment but acknowledges the importance of ongoing discussions at the AI Seoul summit.
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HUMANE AI PIN
Humane, the AI pin startup led by former Apple employees Imran Chaudhri and Bethany Bongiorno, is looking for a buyer already.
The company aims to sell for $750M - $1B, despite its AI Pin wearable computer facing significant software and hardware issues.
The $699 AI Pin, designed to reduce smartphone dependency, has been criticised for its slow performance and poor user experience.
It features an operating system called CosmOS that relies on AI models for voice queries and camera analysis, projecting information onto the wearer’s palm.
A monthly subscription is also needed to keep the device active.
Here’s what you should know:
Humane is seeking a $750M-$1B sale despite AI Pin flaws.
The AI Pin, costing $699, was criticised for slow responses and poor user experience.
Major tech companies are potential buyers, but it remains to be seen if they would be interested.
Who would be interested?
Humane has raised $230M from investors, including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.
However, after the AI Pin’s poor reviews, its value is questionable.
Potential buyers include major tech companies like Amazon, Apple, Google, Meta and Microsoft, but it’s unclear if Humane’s technology would benefit their AI project.
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