AI Pulse #55: Elon Musk Snubbed From Top 100 AI List, Safe Superintelligence (SSI) secured $1 billion in funding from investors, + MORE
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Issue #55 brings you Elon Musk’s surprising omission from Time’s Top 100 AI Influencers list that sparked controversy, with many claiming it was politically motivated. Meanwhile, AI funding news is buzzing as Safe Superintelligence (SSI) co-founded by former OpenAI chief scientist Ilya Sutskever secured $1 billion in funding from investors. Don’t miss these stories and other major headlines in this week’s edition!
Top Trending AI News
1. Elon Musk Left Off Time’s Top 100 AI Influencers List in Political Snub
Publisher: Breitbart Tech
Published: 9/9/2024
Time snubs Elon Musk in its Top 100 AI Influencers list, sparking debate on bias and highlighting the evolving AI landscape.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Time Magazine snubs Elon Musk in AI list.
2️⃣ Musk’s AI contributions overlooked by Time.
3️⃣ Controversy over Time’s AI influencer picks.
4️⃣ Social media uproars over Musk exclusion.
5️⃣ Time’s AI list questions arise on criteria.
2. iPhone 16 Struggles: AI Delays and Rising Huawei Competition
Publisher: Reuters Technology
Published: 9/10/2024
Apple’s iPhone 16 launch underwhelms with AI still in test mode, Huawei ups ante with tri-fold phone, sparking market battle.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ iPhone 16 launch underwhelms with AI in beta.
2️⃣ Huawei unveils tri-fold phone, challenges Apple.
3️⃣ Apple stock drops after new iPhone reveal.
4️⃣ Huawei Mate XT pre-orders hit 4 million.
5️⃣ Apple slips in China, Huawei gains with new tech.
3. Taylor Swift Backs Harris, Challenges AI Misuse
Publisher: Bloomberg
Published: 9/11/2024
Taylor Swift counters AI fakes, endorses Harris-Walz, showcasing the power of celebrity in fighting misinformation and influencing politics.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Taylor Swift fights AI lies with truth.
2️⃣ Swift backs Harris, ends speculation.
3️⃣ AI slop used against Swift backfires.
4️⃣ Swift’s move a hit against AI misinformation.
5️⃣ Swift’s influence challenges AI deceit in politics.
4. Sony Unveils $700 PS5 Pro: Bigger GPU, Enhanced Ray Tracing, AI Upscaling
Publisher: The Verge
Published: 9/10/2024
PS5 Pro announced with enhanced GPU, ray tracing, and AI upscaling. Launches Nov 7 at $699.99, supports 4K, 8K, and has a 2TB SSD.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ PS5 Pro announced with major upgrades.
2️⃣ Launching Nov 7, priced at $699.99.
3️⃣ Features 45% faster game rendering.
4️⃣ Supports 8K and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity.
5️⃣ Over 8,500 games get a PS5 Pro boost.
5. Meta Trains AI With Public Posts Since 2007
Publisher: The Verge
Published: 9/12/2024
Meta used all public user posts since 2007 for AI, admits after inquiry pressure.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Meta used all public user data since 2007 for AI.
2️⃣ Privacy director admits to data use after questioning.
3️⃣ Public posts since 2007 trained Meta’s AI models.
4️⃣ Meta vague on data use specifics and history.
5️⃣ No opt-out for non-European users, says Meta.
6. Biden Stuns Online By Wearing Trump 2024 Cap: Claims It’s Not AI
Publisher: Fox News
Published: 9/12/2024
Biden dons Trump 2024 hat in unity gesture at Shanksville Fire Station, sparking viral sensation.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Biden wears Trump hat in unity gesture.
2️⃣ Video of Biden with Trump hat goes viral.
3️⃣ White House confirms Biden’s hat act real.
4️⃣ Biden’s Trump hat move shocks many.
5️⃣ Biden, Trump attend 9/11 memorial together.
7. Apple Launches iPhone 16 With Advanced AI Features
Publisher: CNN
Published: 9/9/2024
Apple unveils iPhone 16 with AI, AirPods Pro as a hearing aid, Watch 10 detecting sleep apnea, camera for visual intel, and Siri enhancements.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ iPhone 16 introduces AI for creating texts and images.
2️⃣ New AirPods Pro doubles as hearing aids.
3️⃣ Apple Watch 10 can now detect sleep apnea.
4️⃣ iPhone 16’s camera offers “visual intelligence.”
5️⃣ iPhone 16 Pro enhances 4K video and audio quality.
8. Cate Blanchett: AI Can’t Grasp Human Mortality and Existential Dread
Publisher: Variety
Published: 9/9/2024
Cate Blanchett discusses AI’s impacts at TIFF, emphasizing the need for authentic human connections and caution in technology use.
1️⃣ Blanchett discusses AI at Film Festival.
2️⃣ Strikes highlight AI concerns in entertainment.
3️⃣ AI’s lack of mortality understanding worry Blanchett.
4️⃣ Calls for authentic value in AI era.
5️⃣ Emphasizes human connection over AI.
9. Election Officials Counter X’s AI Chatbot Spreading Voter Misinformation
Publisher: The Guardian
Published: 9/12/2024
Election officials acted against Grok’s misinformation on voting, urging updates to prevent false info spread during elections.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Election officials combat AI misinformation swiftly.
2️⃣ Grok chatbot misleads on voting info; action taken.
3️⃣ Secretaries of State unite against AI falsehoods.
4️⃣ Misinformation challenge tests 2024 election prep.
5️⃣ Grok’s AI errors prompt calls for reliable sources.
10. Black Eyed Peas Debut AI Member Inspired by Taylor Swift at Vegas Show
Publisher: USA Today
Published: 9/10/2024
Black Eyed Peas introduce AI member Vida for Las Vegas residency, offering an interactive show inspired by Taylor Swift.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Black Eyed Peas introduce AI member Vida.
2️⃣ Vida to join band in Vegas residency.
3️⃣ AI Vida enhances fan interaction.
4️⃣ Will.i.am inspired by Taylor Swift’s tour.
5️⃣ Plans to expand show beyond Vegas.
AI Image of the Week
Prompt: Visualize a child on a cloud island, using a large paintbrush to color the sky with sunset hues. Dressed in a flowing, whimsical outfit, they transform ordinary clouds into vibrant scenes.
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