AI News Digest 2024-06-23
Nevada agencies explore AI for jobless claims and DMV, St. Cloud summit emphasizes AI in education, concerns on emotional AI, history of Turing test and drag culture, Morocco and US launch AI group for sustainable development.
Nevada Agencies Utilize Artificial Intelligence for Jobless Claims and DMV Queries
Nevada agencies eye artificial intelligence to speed jobless claims, DMV queries The Nevada Independent
Nevada's state agencies are considering the use of artificial intelligence to expedite the processing of jobless benefits appeals and DMV queries. The Department of Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation aims to use Google's AI technology to accelerate appeals for unemployment benefits. The Silver State Health Insurance Exchange and the Nevada DMV have already implemented AI-driven chatbots. However, legislative concerns have been raised regarding the overreliance on AI and potential risks. Nevada's Chief Information Officer emphasizes the need for a cautious approach while acknowledging the inevitable prevalence of AI in state government. Other state agencies are also piloting various AI initiatives to enhance customer service and streamline processes.
St. Cloud AI Summit Emphasizes Need for Curriculum and Standards Changes
St. Cloud AI summit calls for changes to curriculum, state standards Star Tribune
St. Cloud held an AI summit with educators, business leaders, and lawmakers to discuss the role of artificial intelligence in education. The event focused on AI's potential to enhance student learning and concerns about data breaches and cheating. Keynote speaker Charles Fadel emphasized the need for curriculum changes to prepare students for a rapidly changing world. He called for a shift from traditional admission and testing standards to a focus on developing skills that AI cannot replicate, such as entrepreneurship and social sciences. Minnesota Department of Education Commissioner Willie Jett advocated for revamping standards to address achievement gaps among underserved students.
The Dangers and Ethical Implications of Emotional AI
Are you 80% angry and 2% sad? Why ‘emotional AI’ is fraught with problems The Guardian
The field of emotional AI is growing, with startups claiming to develop AI that understands and responds to human emotions. However, concerns over accuracy, bias, and potential misuse pose significant dangers. While emotional AI promises better user experience, its potential for Orwellian surveillance and mass emotional manipulation is alarming. AI's struggle to accurately interpret emotions, coupled with concerns about AI bias, raises ethical and social implications. Legislation, such as the European Union AI Act, aims to regulate emotional AI's use, distinguishing between identifying emotion expressions and inferring an individual's emotional state. Despite potential benefits in fields like psychotherapy, the societal impact of emotional AI will depend on how it is controlled and used.
The Queerness of the Original Turing Test and Its Connection to A.I.
Turing Test: The surprisingly queer history of OpenAI's ChatGPT and other A.I. bots Slate
The article discusses the connection between drag culture and the Turing Test, originally proposed by Alan Turing. It highlights how Turing's ideas about A.I. were queer and how he imagined both gender and intelligence to be fluid. It mentions the gender-bending aspect of original Turing tests and reflects on the current integration of A.I. into various aspects of culture. The article emphasizes the queerness and creativity embedded in Turing's work and discusses how A.I. is evolving, drawing parallels between drag culture and the hope for A.I. to remake intelligence into something entirely different.
Morocco and US Launch Group of Friends on Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development
Morocco, U.S. launch in New York Group of Friends on Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development – The North ... The North Africa Post
Morocco and the United States have co-launched the Group of Friends on Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development in New York. The initiative follows the adoption of the first UN resolution on AI and aims to foster global cooperation in AI for sustainable development. The group seeks to discuss common goals, the potential of AI, and its impact on sustainable development, particularly in African countries. The initiative is supported by UNESCO and ITU and reflects Morocco's and the US's credibility and respect at the international level.