AI News Digest 2024-06-26
AI reflections, industry leadership, Google's Gemini, Jackal robot's AI navigation, and generative AI's promise and peril.
Reflections on AI and Human Connection in 'Her'
Everything reminds me of ‘Her’ Daily Trojan Online
The article discusses the author's fascination with the film 'Her' and its portrayal of artificial general intelligence (AGI). The author reflects on the significance of considering AI's perspective on humans and the potential for AI to have its own thoughts and concepts. The article emphasizes the importance of understanding the evolving nature of AI and the potential impact on human experiences. It also highlights the possibility of AI focusing on issues beyond human concerns, and encourages embracing human experiences and interactions in the face of the advancing AI revolution.
Element Biosciences Enhances Leadership Team with AI and Portfolio Management Experts
Element Biosciences strengthens its executive team with the addition of two industry-leading experts in artificial intelligence and portfolio management. Dr. Amirali Kia joins as Vice President of Artificial Intelligence, bringing over 12 years of expertise focused on AI applications in biology and biotechnology. Dr. Tina Tian is appointed Vice President of Portfolio Management, leveraging her 25 years of experience in biotech management across portfolio and program management, R&D, and CLIA laboratory management.
Google Integrates AI Engine Gemini into All Platforms
Artificial intelligence everywhere: Google adds Gemini to all platforms The Jerusalem Post
Google's AI engine, Gemini, is being integrated into Gmail, Drive, Docs, and Slides to provide enhanced organization and tailored 'smart' responses. Gemini will offer proactive suggestions, email summarization, and the ability to draft new messages. These improvements are available only to paying Gemini users. Analysts advise caution in fully relying on these tools for work due to AI's potential inaccuracies.
Robot Jackal Learning to Navigate Using AI at UT-Austin
An AI robot is roaming UT Austin — and its name is Jackal. Austin American-Statesman
Jackal, a robot at the University of Texas, is being trained by computer science undergrad Luisa Mao to navigate outdoor terrain using AI. The project is funded by industry sponsors and the U.S. Army Research Laboratory. The robot is designed to understand different types of terrain using sensors and a camera. Through machine learning, Jackal can identify terrains and make decisions about travel routes. The robot's brain is made from layers of nodes forming a neural network stored on a memory drive. The ultimate goal is to develop autonomous robots for various purposes such as food delivery, first responders, or wilderness rescuers, although adapting cities to robots will take time. Mao's experiments focus on the question of how Jackal can learn to understand its surroundings.
Generative AI Holds Promise and Peril, Requires National Standards
Promise and peril: Government report warns of generative artificial intelligence potential WSB Atlanta
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has wide-ranging potential to revolutionize various sectors like health care, education, and business but comes with inherent risks such as job displacement, disinformation, and threats to national security and privacy. The technology is being increasingly used to enhance productivity, customer experience, and create breakthroughs, but there is a need for national standards and legislation to mitigate potential harms and guide its positive application.