2023-08-11-bulletin

  1. Prototype ‘Brain-like’ chip promises greener AI, says tech giant with IBM says its prototype microchip could make artificial intelligence more energy efficient. - This is an exciting development that could help reduce the environmental impact of AI technology.

  2. No 10 suggests UK still EU member in tweet gaffe with A now-deleted post said the UK “is home to twice as many AI companies as any other EU country”. - This gaffe highlights the importance of accuracy when it comes to using AI and other technologies.

  3. Is AI a threat to the world of fabric design? with You can now ask an artificial intelligence system to design you a fabric pattern and get it printed. - AI can be a great tool for fabric design, but it is important to ensure that it is used responsibly and ethically.

  4. Quiz: Can you spot which images were made using AI? with Test your skills at detecting AI-generated images with Bitesize’s monthly AI or real quiz. - This is a great way to test our ability to recognize AI-generated images, and to become more aware of the potential of AI.

  5. Zoom denies training AI on calls without consent with The company updates its terms of service after a backlash from worried users. - This is an important reminder that companies must be transparent about how they use AI and obtain consent from users before collecting data.

  6. Chatbots: Why does White House want hackers to trick AI? with Google and Meta are among big tech companies who are letting hackers try to find flaws in their chatbots. - This is a great way to ensure that AI systems are secure and reliable, and to prevent malicious actors from exploiting them.

  7. Netflix touts $900k AI jobs amid Hollywood strikes with The job posting amid a strike partly driven by AI fears triggers an angry reaction from actors. - This highlights the need for more education and understanding of AI, so that people can make informed decisions about its use and potential impact.

  8. Hollywood writers fear losing work to AI with US movie and TV writers have been on strike since May with artificial intelligence a core issue. - This is a reminder that AI can be a powerful tool, but it is important to ensure that it is used responsibly and ethically.

  9. Seven AI companies agree to safeguards in the US with White House says it’s a ‘critical step’ towards the responsible development of the technology. - This is a positive step towards ensuring that AI is used responsibly and ethically, and that its potential is maximized.

  10. Warcraft fans trick AI article bot with Glorbo hoax with The game’s Reddit community was buzzing with excitement about a new feature… that doesn’t exist. - This is a reminder that AI can be fooled, and that it is important to be aware of its limitations.

  11. AI will ‘lead to more games being made and more jobs’ with Games have been using forms of AI for years, but what does the industry think of the latest tech? - This is an exciting development that could lead to more jobs and more innovative games.

  12. AI: Workers need more protection, says TUC with The warning comes as Octopus Energy’s boss says customers prefer emails written by AI over humans. - This is an important reminder that AI should be used responsibly and ethically, and that workers should be protected from its potential negative impacts.

  13. AI: Digital artist’s work copied more times than Picasso with Greg Rutkowski is among the artists calling for more protection from artificial intelligence tools. - This highlights the need for more protection for digital artists, and for more education and understanding of AI and its potential impacts.

  14. Nick Clegg: AI language systems are ‘quite stupid’ with Sir Nick Clegg, who now works for Facebook-owner Meta, has downplayed the risks of the current tech. - This is a reminder that AI is still in its early stages, and that it is important to be aware of its limitations.

  15. More than 1,300 experts call AI a force for good with An open letter organised by the UK professional body for IT says AI is not a threat to humanity. - This is a positive step towards ensuring that AI is used responsibly and ethically, and that its potential is maximized.

  16. Paris 2024 Olympics: Concern over French plan for AI surveillance with CCTV will use algorithms to detect fights and abandoned bags - but not everyone is happy about it. - This highlights the need for more transparency and oversight when it comes to using AI for surveillance, and for more education and understanding of its potential impacts.

  17. Why some celebrities are embracing Artificial Intelligence deepfakes with Concerns over the impact of AI are partly behind the first Hollywood actors’ strike in 43 years. - This is a reminder that AI can be a powerful tool, but it is important to ensure that it is used responsibly and ethically.

  18. UK needs culture shift to become AI superpower - DeepMind co-founder with Mustafa Suleyman says he has chosen to locate his new AI company in the US. - This highlights the need for more investment in AI research and development in the UK, and for more education and understanding of its potential impacts.

  19. New AI systems collide with copyright law with Artists are worried that their work is being fed into AI systems and are taking legal action. - This is a reminder that AI can be a powerful tool, but it is important to ensure that it is used responsibly and ethically, and that copyright laws are respected.

  20. ‘Horrifying!’: Movie critic reacts to AI-generated films with Filmmakers are using AI to generate short films and adverts. But are they any good? - This highlights the need for more education and understanding of AI, so that people can make informed decisions about its use and potential impact.