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The battle for AI dominance has gone beyond the realm of exaggerated business metaphors, as some in the business community are now actively advocating for AI on the battlefield - and they might actually have a point.
Lots happened in AI over the last 24 hours. Let’s get right to it.
TODAY’S MENU
The Big Insight: Billionaire CEO wants US to build AI weapons
5 AI tools to supercharge your productivity
Governance and Policy: AI and elections
AI-Generated Images: Astro-Watches
TODAY IN AI & TECH
Singin’ in the rAIn: Meta has a new AI model that generates music from text prompts.
TaxiGPT: Uber CEO says that the company is working on incorporating AI chatbot into its app.
Tag, you’re it: Instagram testing feature to label AI-generated posts
Wingman: Tinder is testing AI photo selection feature to help users create profiles
RoboProf: Coursera to launch AI-powered learning coach
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THE BIG INSIGHT
Billionaire CEO advocates for US developing AI weapons
Alex Karp, the billionaire CEO of Palantir, wrote an Op-Ed in The New York Times where he advocated for the development of AI weapons.
Karp says that the development of artificial intelligence has brought us to a critical crossroads, where we must decide whether we should proceed with its advancement or exercise caution due to its potential impact on humanity.
He advocates for swift action and building a technical and regulatory framework, but also warns that “Our adversaries will not pause to indulge in theatrical debates about the merits of developing technologies with critical military and national security applications. They will proceed.“
Despite some large AI companies making voluntary commitments to limit AI developments, experts like Yann LeCun, Bill Gates, and Marc Andreessen have echoed Karp's stance more broadly.
Palantir has a significant stake in this issue, given their role as a major tech provider for the military.
Other Insights
DALL-E 3 could take AI image generation to the next level
OpenAI is reportedly testing DALL-E 3. Leaked alpha tests reveal improved image generation, including high-quality text production and multiple aspect ratios. Read more →
How to use Tripadvisor’s AI-powered assistant to create a travel itinerary
Tripadvisor's new tool uses AI to create custom travel itineraries. Users can specify trip details and receive a comprehensive itinerary within minutes. Read more →
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GOVERNANCE AND POLICY
The most significant developments in AI policy and governance
Big AI won’t stop election deepfakes with watermarks
Major tech companies pledge to mitigate harm through watermarking, but experts warn this measure may be insufficient due to the complexity and variety of AI-generated content. Read more → (link may require subscription)
Hackers are using AI to create vicious malware, says FBI
The FBI warns that tools like ChatGPT have fuelled illicit activities, from scams to more damaging attacks. Read more →
Security Council debates AI’s impacts on peace, sustainable development
In a recent meeting, UN Security Council emphasized the need for global AI governance and proposed a multi stakeholder High-Level Advisory Board for Artificial Intelligence. Read more →
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