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OpenAI’s Board Loses Confidence in CEO Sam Altman Key Points: – OpenAI’s board has expressed a lack of confidence in current CEO Sam Altman. – Mira Murati, former CTO, will step in as the company’s leader temporarily. – The board is actively searching for a permanent replacement for Altman. Shake-up at OpenAI In a surprising […]

Life in the Age of Algorithms: Recording Every Spoken Word Article Summary Sam Liang, CEO of Otter, suggests that algorithms should log every spoken word, allowing individuals to revisit and explore their past experiences. He argues that this would significantly enhance human memory and ultimately improve the quality of life. Liang believes that with the

DeepMind’s AI-Generated Vocals Create Haunting YouTube Shorts Summary: Two new tools utilizing DeepMind’s music generation algorithm, Lyria, now allow anyone to create YouTube shorts using AI-generated vocals from popular artists like Demi Lovato, T-Pain, Troye Sivan, and more. The result is an eerie and captivating experience that merges artificial intelligence with human expression. Key Points:

AI Services: Not Just Child’s Play Common Sense Media Cautionary Ratings Common Sense Media’s recent ratings have put the spotlight on the potential risks associated with chatbots and other AI services when it comes to children’s safety. The ratings highlight concerns about AI image generators and Snapchat’s My AI chatbot. Key Points: Common Sense Media

AI Data-Labeling Services Hire Teens, Expose Them to Traumatic Content Summary: Big Tech companies are facing criticism for inadvertently hiring young teenagers to work on their AI data-labeling services, exposing them to distressing and traumatic content. This practice raises concerns about the mental well-being and ethical implications of involving underage workers in tasks that involve

AI Helps Solve the Mystery of Unidentified Bodies Summary: – Due to poverty, fentanyl usage, and lack of public funding, morgues are struggling with an overload of unidentified bodies. – AI has emerged as a powerful and controversial tool to help solve this issue. – TikTok and Facebook pages dedicated to identifying the deceased are

AI Outperforms Weather Center in Forecasting Summary: – Machine learning algorithms have proven their superiority in weather forecasting.– Researchers trained these algorithms by feeding them decades of weather data.– The algorithms were able to accurately predict 90 percent of atmospheric measures.– Europe’s top weather center was outperformed by these AI-powered forecasts. Key Points: – In

AI in Hollywood: Actors and Streamers Tackle Labor Issues Introduction The latest agreement between Hollywood actors, studios, and streamers may not be flawless, but it is a significant step forward. Beyond its immediate impact, this agreement could serve as a blueprint for future labor movements in the entertainment industry, addressing the challenges and changes brought

US Officials Push for Talks on Risks of AI Use in Military at APEC Summit Key Points: – The APEC summit in San Francisco is currently underway, bringing together officials from the US and China. – American officials are emphasizing the need to discuss the risks associated with the military use of AI. – AI

The OA Creators Return with New Project and Warning About Tech Summary: The creators of the popular show, The OA, are making a comeback with a new project called A Murder at the End of the World. Alongside the announcement, the creators also issued a warning about the influence of technology on people’s lives. In