President Joe Biden relies on his science adviser Arati Prabhakar to guide the US approach to safeguarding AI technology, with cooperation from tech giants like Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Meta. Prabhakar discusses the need for understanding the implications and consequences of AI, the challenge of making AI models explainable, concerns about biases and privacy, and the importance of voluntary commitments from tech companies along with government actions.
Google DeepMind is evaluating the use of generative AI tools to act as a personal life coach, despite previous cautionary warnings about the risks of emotional attachment to chatbots.
Mustafa Suleyman, co-founder of DeepMind and InflectionAI, explains in his new book, "The Coming Wave," why our systems are ill-equipped to handle the advancements in technology, including the potential threats posed by AI and the need for better assessment methods.
Milo, an AI assistant developed by founder Avni Patel Thompson, helps busy parents manage their children's schedules by sending text messages and scanning documents to predict and perform actions such as adding reminders to digital calendars or sending personalized text reminders. The startup recently received funding from OpenAI and was named one of the most promising startups of 2023 by VCs.
Google DeepMind has commissioned 13 artists to create diverse and accessible art and imagery that aims to change the public’s perception of AI, countering the unrealistic and misleading stereotypes often used to represent the technology. The artwork visualizes key themes related to AI, such as artificial general intelligence, chip design, digital biology, large image models, language models, and the synergy between neuroscience and AI, and it is openly available for download.
General Motors is collaborating with Google to introduce AI technologies throughout its business, including a partnership on GM's OnStar Interactive Virtual Assistant and exploring the potential applications of artificial intelligence in the automotive industry.
The 300th birthday of philosopher Immanuel Kant can offer insights into the concerns about AI, as Kant's understanding of human intelligence reveals that our anxiety about machines making decisions for themselves is misplaced and that AI won't develop the ability to choose for themselves by following complex instructions or crunching vast amounts of data.
Google is enhancing its artificial intelligence tools for business, solidifying its position as a leader in the industry.
The Minneapolis office of Ernst & Young is seeing an increasing number of business leaders seeking help with artificial intelligence and has been investing billions of dollars in AI applications.
The AI Insight Forum, led by Chuck Schumer, is set to discuss artificial intelligence regulations with tech industry giants, although it has faced criticism for its exclusion of common voices; meanwhile, Google's DeepMind has launched a beta version of SynthID, a watermarking tool for identifying synthetic content in generative AI.
Google's plan to create an AI-based "life coach" app raises concerns about the combination of generative AI and personalization, as these AI systems could manipulate users for revenue and potentially erode human agency and free will.
Nvidia's processors could be used as a leverage for the US to impose its regulations on AI globally, according to Mustafa Suleyman, co-founder of DeepMind and Inflection AI. However, Washington is lagging behind Europe and China in terms of AI regulation.
Former Google executive Mustafa Suleyman warns that artificial intelligence could be used to create more lethal pandemics by giving humans access to dangerous information and allowing for experimentation with synthetic pathogens. He calls for tighter regulation to prevent the misuse of AI.
Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform the financial system by improving access to financial services and reducing risk, according to Google CEO Thomas Kurian. He suggests leveraging technology to reach customers with personalized offers, create hyper-personalized customer interfaces, and develop anti-money laundering platforms.
Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, will be discussing his big bet on AI and building an open ecosystem of AI partners at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023, where he will also preview what's next for Google Cloud and AI in general.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai believes that AI will be the biggest technological shift of our lifetimes and may be even bigger than the internet itself, as Google focuses more on AI after the rise of generative AI threatened its core business.
Elon Musk attempted to stop Google's acquisition of AI company DeepMind in 2014, expressing his distrust of Larry Page and his views on AI's potential to replace humans.
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt discusses the dangers and potential of AI and emphasizes the need to utilize artificial intelligence without causing harm to humanity.
Summary: Inflection.ai CEO Mustafa Suleyman believes that artificial intelligence (AI) will provide widespread access to intelligence, making us all smarter and more productive, and that although there are risks, we have the ability to contain and maximize the benefits of AI.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai discusses Google's focus on artificial intelligence (AI) in an interview, expressing confidence in Google's AI capabilities and emphasizing the importance of responsibility, innovation, and collaboration in the development and deployment of AI technology.
Snowflake CEO, Frank Slootman, believes that artificial intelligence (AI) will soon become so integral to people's lives that they will no longer remember a world without it, and he is optimistic about its enterprise potential. However, he also cautions that the hype around generative AI may not be relevant for big data companies.
Salesforce has introduced a new AI assistant called Einstein Copilot that allows users to ask questions in natural language and receive information and assistance, aiming to enhance productivity and efficiency across various tasks and industries. The company also aims to address the trust gap and potential issues with large language models by linking the AI tooling to its own Data Cloud and implementing a trust layer for security, governance, and privacy.
AI tools from OpenAI, Microsoft, and Google are being integrated into productivity platforms like Microsoft Teams and Google Workspace, offering a wide range of AI-powered features for tasks such as text generation, image generation, and data analysis, although concerns remain regarding accuracy and cost-effectiveness.
Historian Yuval Noah Harari and DeepMind co-founder Mustafa Suleyman discuss the risks and control possibilities of artificial intelligence in a debate with The Economist's editor-in-chief.
Google announced its upcoming AI system, Gemini, at the Google I/O developer conference, which combines the strengths of DeepMind's AlphaGo with extensive language modeling capabilities and aims to outperform AI systems like ChatGPT from OpenAI, potentially revolutionizing interactive AI.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used in smartphones, with Google and Apple integrating AI features into their devices, including camera enhancements, adaptive features, and smart suggestions, while AI-powered generative chatbots like ChatGPT and Google Bard are challenging traditional digital assistants like Google Assistant, Siri, and Alexa. The AI revolution is just beginning, with more AI and machine learning features expected to come to market in the future.
The cofounder of DeepMind, Mustafa Suleyman, predicts that interactive AI will be the next phase of artificial intelligence, where machines perform multi-step tasks by talking to other AIs and even people, signaling a new era of technology.
President Joe Biden addressed the United Nations General Assembly, expressing the need to harness the power of artificial intelligence for good while safeguarding citizens from its potential risks, as U.S. policymakers explore the proper regulations and guardrails for AI technology.
While many experts are concerned about the existential risks posed by AI, Mustafa Suleyman, cofounder of DeepMind, believes that the focus should be on more practical issues like regulation, privacy, bias, and online moderation. He is confident that governments can effectively regulate AI by applying successful frameworks from past technologies, although critics argue that current internet regulations are flawed and insufficiently hold big tech companies accountable. Suleyman emphasizes the importance of limiting AI's ability to improve itself and establishing clear boundaries and oversight to ensure enforceable laws. Several governments, including the European Union and China, are already working on AI regulations.
Google's AI arm, DeepMind, has developed AlphaMissense, an AI tool that can predict the harmfulness of genetic mutations with 90% accuracy, potentially aiding in the research and treatment of rare diseases.
AI Assistant Goes on a Hilarious Journey to Find CEO's Email Address
In this entertaining article, the author shares their experience using an AI helper called Auto-GPT to find the email address of the CEO of a startup called Lindy AI. Auto-GPT, acting like an enthusiastic intern, diligently searches the web and provides a running commentary on its progress. Despite various attempts and even guessing the email address based on common formats, Auto-GPT fails to find the CEO's contact information. However, this amusing incident highlights the potential of AI in performing a wide range of sophisticated tasks. The article also explores the challenges and risks associated with relying on AI agents for important tasks like contacting people on your behalf. The CEO of Lindy AI believes that AI agents can replace certain professions, including journalists and lawyers. The article concludes with the author's reflection on the future potential of AI agents and the need for humans to acquire the skill of interacting with them.