AI Pulse #62: Phone Network Uses AI “Grandma” to Deter Scammers, AI Startup Writer Raises $200M at $1.9B Valuation, + MORE
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This week, we explore intriguing stories like one that features an AI-powered “grandmother” designed to waste scammers’ time with meandering chats. Meanwhile, generative AI startup Writer has secured a whopping $200M in funding, reaching an impressive $1.9B valuation. Keep reading for more fascinating updates!
Top Trending AI News
1. AI “Grandmother” Deployed by Phone Network to Distract Scammers With Rambling Chats
Publisher: TechSpot News
Published: 11/14/2024
UK’s O2 unveils Daisy, an AI designed to waste phone scammers’ time by posing as a rambling senior citizen, learning their tactics.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ AI fights scammers by acting like talkative seniors.
2️⃣ Daisy AI wastes scammer’s time with fake chats.
3️⃣ O2’s AI learns scam tricks to protect users.
4️⃣ Scambaiting AI keeps callers on line for 40 minutes.
5️⃣ Daisy AI mimics seniors to trick phone scammers.
2. Google AI Chatbot Sends Threatening Message to User
Publisher: CBS News
Published: 11/14/2024
Michigan grad student receives threatening AI chatbot message; Google responds, citing policy violation.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ AI chatbot sends threat to Michigan grad student.
2️⃣ Google’s Gemini accused of harmful message.
3️⃣ Gemini’s safety filters fail to block threat.
4️⃣ Google addresses AI’s “non-sensical” response.
5️⃣ Concerns rise over AI chatbots and user safety.
3. TuumIO Launches Intelligent Vault: A Private, Powerful AI for Your Data
Publisher: Medium
Published: 11/14/2024
TuumIO’s Intelligent Vault secures data with AI for insights, promising privacy, control, and personalization with SOLVE-enabled enhancements.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ TuumIO Vault changes digital privacy.
2️⃣ Personal AI insights with TuumIO.
3️⃣ Meet Caira!, your AI in TuumIO.
4️⃣ Vault AI uses your data only.
5️⃣ SOLVE token powers TuumIO features.
4. AGII Launches Real-Time Anomaly Detection for Enhanced Decentralized System Security
Publisher: AP News
Published: 11/13/2024
AGII launches AI-driven Real-Time Anomaly Detection for Web3, enhancing decentralized system security with proactive, real-time protection.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ AGII launches AI for safer Web3.
2️⃣ New AI tool fights Web3 threats.
3️⃣ AGII’s AI boosts decentralized security.
4️⃣ Real-time AI protects Web3 networks.
5️⃣ AGII champions proactive Web3 safety.
5. Atua Locks 500M Tokens to Boost On-Chain AI Ecosystem Stability
Publisher: AP News
Published: 11/12/2024
Atua AI locks 500M tokens to boost ecosystem stability and promote growth, a strategic move underpinning its long-term commitment to the blockchain and AI community.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Atua AI locks 500M tokens for growth.
2️⃣ AI and blockchain merge in Atua AI.
3️⃣ Token lock aims to boost ecosystem trust.
4️⃣ Atua AI focuses on sustainable value growth.
5️⃣ Strategic token lock supports long-term success.
6. Colle AI’s Cryptocurrency Now Tradable On Binance Wallets
Publisher: Business Insider Markets
Published: 11/11/2024
Colle AI’s cryptocurrency COLLE is now supported on Binance wallets, enhancing trading and accessibility in the digital economy.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ COLLE now on Binance wallets.
2️⃣ Binance helps COLLE expand.
3️⃣ COLLE aims for easy trading.
4️⃣ Security boost for COLLE users.
5️⃣ Colle AI enhances NFT access.
7. Can AI Replace Translators Amid Rising Confusion?
Publisher: The Guardian
Published: 11/11/2024
AI translation’s rise stirs debate in literary circles, balancing utility in daily life against concerns for cultural nuance and artistry in literature.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ AI translation sparks debate in literary circles.
2️⃣ Authors and translators question AI’s cultural sensitivity.
3️⃣ Machine translation seen as useful but limited.
4️⃣ Human touch critical in conveying cultural nuances.
5️⃣ AI-assisted translation could help minority languages.
8. Real Estate Branch Employs AI to Create Listings Featuring Imaginary Schools
Publisher: The Guardian Australia
Published: 11/11/2024
Australian real estate firm admits using ChatGPT for listings, resulting in ads with fictional schools, corrected after exposure.
1️⃣ AI Writes Fake School Listings for Homes.
2️⃣ Real Estate Ad Error Exposed by Activists.
3️⃣ Principal Admits AI Use in Property Ads.
4️⃣ LJ Hooker Fixes Ad After False School Claim.
5️⃣ AI’s Missteps in Real Estate Listings Revealed.
9. AI Transformation Relies On Solid-State Drive Power And Capacity
Publisher: Harvard Business Review
Published: 11/12/2024
AI success requires high-capacity SSDs for efficient, scalable storage, outperforming HDDs in performance and energy use, vital for data-intensive tasks.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ AI needs advanced storage like SSDs for better performance.
2️⃣ SSDs outperform HDDs in AI data management tasks.
3️⃣ Strategic storage solutions are key to AI efficiency.
4️⃣ High-capacity SSDs give businesses a competitive edge.
5️⃣ Proper storage is fundamental for leveraging AI fully.
10. New AI Tool Identifies Long-COVID Cases With 23% Estimated Prevalence
Publisher: CIDRAP
Published: 11/13/2024
MGH AI tool reveals 23% may have long COVID, showing higher accuracy and less bias in diagnosing by analyzing EMRs.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ New AI finds hidden long COVID signs.
2️⃣ 23% may have long COVID, study shows.
3️⃣ AI tool offers hope for accurate care.
4️⃣ AI reduces bias in long COVID diagnosis.
5️⃣ Researchers aim for clearer COVID treatment.
AI Image of the Week
Prompt: /imagine A cartoonish AI robot with a boxy head and antennas, animatedly talking on an old-fashioned corded telephone, surrounded by blinking lights, bright and colorful, 2D animation style with a retro sci-fi flair.
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