The development of artificial intelligence is speeding up so quickly that it was addressed briefly at both Republican and Democratic conventions. Science fiction has long theorized about the ways in which machines might one day usurp their human overlords. As the capabilities of modern AI
AI power demand could stifle industry’s growth | FT Energy Source
AI’s energy use is set to rocket. That could not only constrain the industry’s growth, but also threaten green energy targets. Renewable sources of energy may not be able to cope with the load and reliability of supply needed, so data centre developers are considering options such as onsite power generation and nuclear energy.
AI’s Influence on Influencer Decision-Making
Investments in influencer marketing are skyrocketing, but how do brands know if they’re choosing the right promotional partners? A new article in The New York Times points to the use of AI tools to grade social media influencers on the brand-friendliness of their content. Robert Rose sees this as a sign that developing a framework and measurement strategy for influencer programs will be a meaningful challenge for brands in the months ahead.
Why are more of the largest US companies worried about AI? | Inside Story
More than half of the top 500 companies in the United States now see Artificial Intelligence as posing potential risk. That is a five-fold increase in just two years, according to a new survey. And some believe the technology could become a threat to their businesses. So what is driving these fears?
The Terrifying Efficiency of Drone Warfare
The evolution of killing via drones.
Generative AI is not the panacea we’ve been promised | Eric Siegel for Big Think+
Eric Siegel has been in the AI field since 1991. He’s “horrified” by the AI hype bubble, but not for the reason you may think.
Is generative AI the viral sensation we’ve been promised? Headlines are selling it as a panacea, but 30-year AI industry vet Eric Siegel says that’s mostly hype. It may be impressive and introduce efficiencies, but it won’t run the world as we’ve been promised.
Predictive AI, Siegel argues, holds all of the transformative potential that we’ve been guaranteed with generative AI and the LLMs that have become increasingly popular. While generative AI works on a low-level of detail and isn’t able to be trusted blindly, predictive AI is fully-autonomous, and can be implemented across a wide range of industries.
Here’s why Siegel thinks the actual potential lies with predictive modeling, and why we’re not going to replicate human intelligence in machines anytime soon.
Google DeepMind’s New AI Robot & AGI by 2027
Google DeepMind has developed an AI-powered robot capable of playing and winning ping pong matches against human opponents, demonstrating advanced machine learning techniques. Meanwhile, Boston Dynamics’ Atlas robot is showcasing its impressive strength and agility by performing human-like exercises such as push-ups and burpees. Additionally, scientists are working on a global network of supercomputers designed to accelerate the development of artificial general intelligence (AGI), aiming to create AI that can think and learn like humans.
Android’s AI Edge: Inside Google’s New Pixel 9 and Plans to Beat Apple | WSJ
Google’s Gemini Live AI voice assistant on Android and Pixel 9 phones sounds almost human. Apple Siri and OpenAI’s ChatGPT have similar advanced voice capabilities on the way but if you have an Android phone, you can get the Gemini app now. WSJ’s Joanna Stern tested it, and spoke exclusively with Google’s Android head Rick Osterloh about the company’s AI ambitions.
Unlocking the Future of AI: Breakthroughs, Upgrades, and Creative Possibilities
From upgraded workflows to groundbreaking innovations, discover how Gen AI and meta AI are reshaping the AI landscape. Join us as we explore the potential of AI assistants and the power of long-term planning in the age of artificial intelligence
OK. Now I’m Scared… AI Better Than Reality!
Flux is a new open-source AI image generator developed by Black Forest Labs, offering photorealistic images that are so lifelike, they’re being described as “better than reality.” With three different versions—Pro, Dev, and Schnell—Flux is accessible to a wide range of users, from developers to casual creators, and it can even run on modest hardware. As an emerging contender in the AI art world, Flux is gaining attention for its ability to produce highly realistic images, though it still has some minor imperfections like text rendering issues.