From groundbreaking advancements to ethical challenges, this week in AI is packed with innovations, insights, and controversies shaping the future.
AVATARS
How a Digital “You” Can Sit Through Web Conferences
A rising startup, Pickle, lets you stay “present” on Zoom calls while being anywhere—perhaps swaying in a hammock with a margarita in hand or lounging by a tranquil beach with a mai tai. The ultimate work-life hack.
DEEPFAKE DETECTION
Spotting AI-Generated Videos
The CBS News Texas I-Team tests five tools designed to detect AI-generated content.
CUSTOMER DATA INSIGHTS
Big Data & Thaw-Free Turkeys
Butterball uses AI to eliminate thawing from Thanksgiving prep. It took advanced analytics systems and some upgraded data plumbing to uncover a hidden but universal truth: people hate thawing their turkeys for Thanksgiving. Thanks, data-driven innovation!
AI CONCERNS
- Michigan Student’s AI Chatbot Nightmare: A student demands accountability after being harassed by a Google AI chatbot.
- AI-Generated Nude Photos Spark Outrage: Fake AI photos of students at a Pennsylvania school lead to legal investigations.
- Kenyans Fight Back Against AI Exploitation: Digital workers in Kenya expose exploitation by U.S. tech companies while training AI systems.
- Voice Cloning Concerns: PlayAI’s tool easily clones voices like Kamala Harris’s with minimal checks—raising ethical questions.
- AI Bias in Healthcare: Biases in AI systems highlight the need for ethical data practices in patient care.
BUSINESS
💾 Nvidia’s Chip Dominance: Nvidia leads the AI chip race as companies like Musk’s xAI and Meta build super clusters.
💡 Generative AI in Business: Experts advise focusing on tasks where AI excels to unlock value and avoid the hype.
INVESTMENTS
🌐 Amazon Bets Big on Anthropic: Amazon invests another $4B in OpenAI rival Anthropic, making AWS its primary training partner.
SPOTLIGHT
AI-Enhanced Shopping Carts
Meet the “Caper Cart” with GPS, AI cameras, and coupon scanners, redefining grocery shopping.
LAWSUITS & REGULATIONS
🏛️ Trump’s AI Czar Proposal: President-elect Trump considers appointing a White House “AI Czar” to oversee advancements.
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AI PathMaker for 2024, Week 48