The tech Meta and Google were too afraid to release

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With great power comes great responsibility, as the saying goes. And according to a new report, Meta and Google may have developed tech so powerful that they had to shut it down and keep it to themselves. But recent AI developments could make the technology widely available very soon.

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TODAY’S MENU

• Insight: The tech that was too dangerous to be released

• 5 AI tools to supercharge your productivity

• Governance and Policy: AI’s impact on upcoming elections and FTC concerned about AI

• Tutorial: Create high quality vector illustrations

• AI-Generated Image: Fast food restaurants as fashion models

INSIGHT

Google and Meta developed facial recognition tech that they deemed too dangerous to be released

According to a new article published in The NYT, Google and Meta developed facial recognition tech that was so powerful (and dangerous) that they not only stopped it from being released, but also snapped up other startups working on the same tech and shut down their services to outsiders as well.

According to the article, Meta was working on a hat with a camera that could identify people and Google was working on an app that could help you find pictures of anyone you wanted.

While there are some benefits to the tech - like helping blind people identify others or helping someone find a colleague at a crowded conference - the potentially dangerous use cases kept the companies from making the tech widely available.

But with the emergence and widespread availability of AI models that make this tech easily accessible, we could soon see devices and apps with facial recognition features everywhere. In fact, some police forces around the world are already using software like this to solve crimes and apps like PimEyes can help you find pictures of people online.

It’s too soon to tell how beneficial or dangerous this coming wave of facial recognition apps and devices could be, but it’s surely going to add to the already-heated debate about the role of technology in the erosion of personal privacy.

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GOVERNANCE AND POLICY

The most notable developments in AI governance and policy

The impact of AI-generated images on the upcoming 2024 elections

From pixel play to polling day, AI generated images could be steering votes in the upcoming 2024 elections. For instance, recently, AI-generated visuals and a simulated explosion impacted stocks. According to one research, AI generators accepted 85% of manipulative prompts that could lead to more images like this. Read more 

The FTC is setting its sights on generative AI

The FTC is keeping a close eye on AI. The Commission is making a case for aggressive antitrust enforcement, citing potential antitrust problems. Read more

Senators want ChatGPT-level AI to require a government license

Senators Richard Blumenthal and Josh Hawley suggest establishing a US government organization to oversee AI, forcing corporations to get a license before building sophisticated AI models like GPT-4. AI damage testing, third-party audits, and data disclosure are all required under the framework. Critics are concerned about impeding innovation, while supporters highlight responsibility and safety. Read more 

AI TUTORIAL

How to create high quality vector illustrations in Midjourney

Try the prompt below:

4 large png images, vector illustration pack, knolling style, no border, white background, [Group portraits and teamwork in office, business meetings, presentations], in the style of animated illustrations, [professional office atmosphere], full body --style raw --stylize 50

AI-GENERATED IMAGE

Fast Food Restaurants as Fashion Models

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