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The Artificial Intelligence Podcast

Interviews and conversations with thought leaders in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Data Science

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00:03:29

Google Revamps AI Overviews Feature After Criticism

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2024/06/05

Google has revamped its AI Overviews feature after criticism about providing inaccurate responses to online searches. The feature, powered by Google's Gemini language model, aims to provide concise answers and links to external sites. However, critics argue it makes verifying information more challenging and has generated unreliable responses. To address concerns, Google has made technical improvements, limited user-generated content, and added quality protections for health content. Despite

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00:03:35

Justice Department Fears Deepfakes from Biden Audio...

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2024/06/05

The US Justice Department has raised concerns about the potential misuse of artificial intelligence, specifically deepfakes, if an audio recording of President Joe Biden's interview with a special counsel is released. The department fears that releasing the recording could lead to the creation of disinformation that could deceive Americans, particularly during the upcoming election. While experts acknowledge the legitimate concerns about AI, they argue that the department's stance could have

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00:03:30

Covert Online Influence Campaigns Exposed

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2024/05/30

A recent report by Open AI reveals how its artificial intelligence technologies were used in covert online influence campaigns by state actors and private companies in Russia, China, Iran, and Israel. The campaigns utilized Open AI's tools to manipulate public opinion and influence geopolitics by generating social media posts, translating articles, and writing headlines. While the report shows that the campaigns had limited impact, it raises concerns about the potential misuse of generative AI

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00:03:36

AI Scams Manipulate Search Engines with Advanced Tactics

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2024/05/30

Cybercriminals use advanced AI scams to manipulate search engines, making it difficult for users to distinguish between genuine and bogus websites. They purchase ads to position fraudulent sites atop search results, cleverly disguised as trustworthy sites. These scams require more than usual precautions, as they use subtle tricks to entice users to click. To protect against these scams, it's essential to bookmark frequently visited sites, type website addresses directly into the browser, use

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00:03:39

US Warns Tech Companies to Fairly Compensate Artists...

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2024/05/30

The US Justice Department's top antitrust official has warned tech companies working with artificial intelligence to fairly compensate artists, entertainers, and creators or face potential action. Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter emphasized that without fair compensation, there would be no incentive for creators to continue producing work. This concern has been fueled by rising tensions between AI companies and artists, with lawsuits filed over the use of creative works to train

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00:03:30

Sony Looks to AI to Cut Film Production Costs

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2024/05/30

Sony Pictures Entertainment is embracing artificial intelligence to reduce film production costs, according to CEO Tony Vinciquerra. He believes AI can address the industry's high production costs, but acknowledges potential controversy and the need for careful consideration. AI could revolutionize animation, introducing new styles and efficient processes. However, its use poses challenges, including ongoing talks between studios and workers. Sony is also expanding its intellectual property and

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00:03:19

Meta Uncovers AI-Generated Deceptive Content on...

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2024/05/30

Meta has identified a network of deceptive content on Facebook and Instagram generated by artificial intelligence, attributed to a Tel Aviv-based marketing firm. The content, posing as comments from Jewish students and African Americans, targeted audiences in the US and Canada, praising Israel's handling of the Gaza war. This marks the first time Meta has disclosed the use of text-based generative AI technology in influence operations. The company removed the campaign early and says it has not

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00:31:49

Today in AI - May 28, 2024

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2024/05/28

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00:03:26

Mistral AI Enters US Market with Open-Source...

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2024/05/28

Mistral AI, a European startup, is expanding into the US market with its open-source generative AI tools, hiring a former Foursquare executive as its first US general manager. With over $500 million in funding, Mistral AI aims to compete with industry giants like Open AI and Google, offering a safer and more versatile alternative to closed systems. The company has formed partnerships with Microsoft, IBM, and Snowflake to reach customers and has seen millions of downloads of its AI models, appealing

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00:03:19

AI Solution Helps Colorado School District Save Over...

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2024/05/28

A Colorado school district has found a solution to its bus driver shortage by partnering with RouteWise AI, a technology developed by HopSkipDrive. The AI analyzes available vehicles and determines the most effective routes, producing a first draft in hours and finalizing them over a weekend. This has enabled the district to operate 55 bus routes, supplemented by rideshare services with specially-trained drivers. The result is a significant cost saving of over half a million dollars, improved

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00:03:27

Breakthrough Bilingual Brain Implant Helps Stroke...

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2024/05/28

Scientists at the University of California, San Francisco have developed a groundbreaking bilingual brain implant that uses Artificial Intelligence to help a stroke survivor communicate in both Spanish and English. The implant, part of a neural prosthetic device, was tested on a man named Pancho, who suffered a severe stroke at 20, leaving him paralyzed and unable to speak clearly. After years of research, the device can now decode Pancho's brain activity into sentences in both languages,

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00:03:29

Open AI Trains New Flagship Model to Succeed GPT-4

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2024/05/28

Artificial intelligence company Open AI is training a new flagship AI model to succeed GPT-4, which powers popular chatbot Chat GPT. The new model aims to bring next-level capabilities as Open AI strives to build artificial general intelligence, or AGI, a machine that can do anything the human brain can do. The model will serve as an engine for AI products, including chatbots, digital assistants, and image generators. To address safety concerns, Open AI has created a Safety and Security Committee to

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00:03:30

China Unveils AI Chatbot Trained on Xi Jinping's...

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2024/05/25

China has unveiled a new AI chatbot trained on President Xi Jinping's political ideology, a significant step in spreading his ideas and a reminder of the ideological parameters AI models in China must operate within. The chatbot was trained on seven databases, including one dedicated to Xi Jinping Thought, a doctrine promoting socialism with Chinese characteristics. Its creation is part of a broader effort to promote Xi's ideologies, already integrated into education and available through an

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00:03:18

Microsoft Deal with UAE AI Firm Sparks US Lawmaker...

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2024/05/25

A $1.5 billion deal between Microsoft and G42, a UAE-based AI company, has sparked concerns among US lawmakers who fear sensitive AI technology could be exposed to Chinese espionage. G42 has ties to Chinese tech and surveillance companies, but promises to adhere to new safeguards and stop using Chinese equipment. Lawmakers worry the deal could still give G42 access to advanced semiconductors the US wants to protect from China. The deal raises questions about balancing tech expansion with protecting

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00:03:22

Colorado Passes Landmark Law to Combat Bias in...

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2024/05/25

Colorado has become the first state to pass legislation aimed at addressing bias in artificial intelligence programs. The law requires companies using AI to assess the risk of discrimination and inform customers when AI is used in consequential decisions. It also mandates oversight programs and reporting of discrimination instances to the state attorney general. This development is significant as AI algorithms are increasingly used in decisions related to hiring, housing, and medical care, and can

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00:03:36

Google AI Tool Under Fire for Providing Inaccurate...

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2024/05/25

Google's new artificial intelligence tool is facing criticism for providing incorrect or misleading responses to user queries. Launched as an experimental feature, it generates an "AI overview" response based on web sources and is placed at the top of some search results. However, users have taken to social media to share examples of wrong or misleading results, including false information about elephants' feet and Barack Obama's religion. Google attributes the errors to

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00:04:17

Amazon Upgrades Alexa with Generative AI to Take on...

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2024/05/25

Amazon is upgrading its Alexa voice assistant with generative artificial intelligence technology to compete with Google and Open AI's chatbots. The new Alexa, launching later this year, will offer a more conversational experience and come with a monthly subscription fee. This move marks a significant shift from Amazon's current business model and is seen as essential to keeping up with rapid advancements in AI technology. Amazon's large installed user base of over 500 million

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00:40:04

Today in AI - May 20, 2024

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2024/05/20

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00:03:29

CIA Develops AI Platform to Enhance Operations and...

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2024/05/20

The CIA is leveraging generative artificial intelligence to enhance operations and stay ahead of adversaries. The agency's first chief technology officer, Nand Mulchandani, is leading the effort to develop AI applications that augment human capabilities, rather than replace them. The CIA is creating its own generative AI platform, similar to Chat GPT, to help analysts process vast amounts of data and spark creative thinking. However, the agency is cautious about the technology's limitations

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00:03:37

Google Unveils Trillium Tensor Processing Unit

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2024/05/20

Google has unveiled its sixth-generation Tensor Processing Unit, called Trillium, which boasts significant improvements in performance and energy efficiency compared to its predecessors. The new chip offers 4.7 times more peak compute performance, doubled high-bandwidth memory, and enhanced inter-chip communication, making it capable of handling AI tasks faster and more efficiently. It's also 67% more energy-efficient than the previous TPU v5e, allowing it to run for longer periods without

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