Artificial intelligence (AI) has been making headlines recently for its rapid advancement and widespread use in various industries. Companies like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon are leading the race in AI technology. Google’s CEO recently stated on 60 Minutes that AI has the potential to save humanity, while others fear its impact. (CBS News)
AI has been used to create a multichannel content generator for small businesses and non-profits by Constant Contact. (Yahoo Finance) This new technology can help with mundane tasks like producing social media posts and email newsletters. Generative AI programs like ChatGPT and DALL-E have garnered attention for their ability to take a brief text prompt and produce a full-fledged output. (Axios)
However, there are concerns about the misuse of AI, especially in creating deepfake pornography. Experts fear that easy-to-use AI tools will perpetuate non-consensual deepfake pornography. While there are efforts to curb it, companies need to do more to tackle this problem. (USA Today)
Even Elon Musk, who has warned about the dangers of AI, agrees that AI will hit people “like an asteroid.” He has urged for regulation and launched a rival to Microsoft-backed OpenAI. (Fortune)
As AI grows in popularity, so does its potential for misuse. Deepfake pornography is becoming a growing concern as showcases by Australian Noelle Martin, who found deepfake porn of herself 10 years ago. (West Hawaii Today)
On the other hand, AI is also being used in healthcare to handle quality and safety measurements. Bayesian Health’s CEO and founder, Suchi Saria, will discuss AI’s state at HIMSS23 panel. (MobiHealthNews)
The race for AI technology is heating up, and Amazon’s Bedrock AI is now a rival to ChatGPT, and it is considered a game-changer in the generative AI sector. (The Motley Fool) Siemens also harnesses generative AI for industrial enterprise. (UC Today)
As AI’s capabilities grow, so do concerns about its impact. It is up to companies and policymakers to ensure that AI is used ethically and not abused.
