AI Pulse #39: Microsoft Recall AI Probed for Tracking, Scale AI Bags $1 Billion Amidst Megadeal Surge, + MORE
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Issue #39, delve into Microsoft’s latest innovation and the controversy surrounding it. The tech giant’s ‘Recall’ AI feature, designed to monitor user activities on PCs, has stirred an investigation. In more uplifting news, Scale AI has impressively secured a $1 billion investment, signaling a strong comeback for large-scale funding. Continue reading for more detailed insights on these developments.
Top Trending AI News
1. Microsoft Investigated for Recall AI Tracking Users’ PC Moves
Publisher: Mashable
Published: 5/22/2024
UK’s ICO probes Microsoft’s AI feature Recall for privacy issues amid criticism and security concerns.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Microsoft’s Recall AI criticized as too invasive.
2️⃣ UK’s ICO investigates Microsoft’s new AI.
3️⃣ Recall acts like ‘CTRL + H’ for your PC life.
4️⃣ ICO demands transparency in Microsoft’s AI.
5️⃣ Recall stores sensitive data, raising security concerns.
2. DOJ Stresses AI-Generated CSAM Is Still Illegal After Arrest
Publisher: Ars Technica
Published: 5/22/2024
DOJ arrests man for AI-generated CSAM, highlighting tech’s misuse in child exploitation.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ DOJ cracks down on AI-generated child abuse images.
2️⃣ Tech-savvy man used AI for illegal images, arrested.
3️⃣ Instagram tips lead to child abuse material bust.
4️⃣ AI skill used to create, share explicit materials.
5️⃣ Man faces life in prison for AI child abuse images.
3. Consultant Faces $6M Fine, Charges For Fake Biden Calls
Publisher: AP News
Published: 5/24/2024
Political consultant faces $6M fine for AI robocalls mimicking Biden, plus criminal charges for voter suppression and impersonation.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Consultant fined $6M for AI robocalls.
2️⃣ First FCC fine for AI technology use.
3️⃣ Kramer faces criminal charges for voter deceit.
4️⃣ Lingo Telecom disputes FCC’s $2M fine.
5️⃣ New rules may require AI ad disclosures.
4. Meta AI Lead: Big Language Models Not Path to AGI
Publisher: PCMag
Published: 5/22/2024
Yann LeCun, Meta’s AI Chief, believes current LLMs like ChatGPT won’t achieve human intelligence due to limitations in logic understanding and memory.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ AI’s current limits won’t match human smarts.
2️⃣ AGI debate splits AI community.
3️⃣ LLMs lack deep logic and real-world grasp.
4️⃣ Safety concerns over AI’s data reliance.
5️⃣ Meta aims for next-gen AI with common sense.
5. Microsoft’s AI Copilot to Enhance Minecraft and Other Xbox, PC Games
Publisher: Windows Central
Published: 5/20/2024
Microsoft details AI and Surface innovations, emphasizing privacy, AI Copilot in games, and ARM PCs’ advantages, signaling major changes in gaming and data handling.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Microsoft unveils future of AI and gaming.
2️⃣ New AI features to change game guides.
3️⃣ Privacy promised with Microsoft’s AI PCs.
4️⃣ Gaming’s future with AI: More convenience.
5️⃣ Potential end for traditional game wikis.
6. Cronenberg Explores AI’s Dual Impact on Filmmaking: Promise and Threat
Publisher: Variety
Published: 5/21/2024
Cronenberg discusses AI’s impact on filmmaking and explores grief and technology in “The Shrouds” at Cannes.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Cronenberg discusses AI’s impact on cinema.
2️⃣ “The Shrouds” marries grief and tech themes.
3️⃣ AI could end traditional filmmaking, director says.
4️⃣ Cronenberg’s personal loss inspires film.
5️⃣ “The Shrouds” gets mixed reception at Cannes.
7. Amazon to Revamp Alexa With AI, Introduce Subscription Fee
Publisher: CNBC
Published: 5/22/2024
Amazon plans to revamp Alexa with AI, charging a subscription not included in Prime, aiming to compete with OpenAI and Google’s AI chatbots.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Amazon upgrades Alexa with AI, plans to charge monthly.
2️⃣ New Alexa version won’t be part of Amazon Prime.
3️⃣ Alexa to compete with OpenAI and Google chatbots.
4️⃣ Alexa’s overhaul not included in Prime, price unknown.
5️⃣ Amazon’s AI push: Alexa aims to be more conversational.
8. Elon Musk Seeks AI Control for Compensation Plan, Pivots from Tesla Autonomy Promise
Publisher: Jalopnik
Published: 5/21/2024
Musk threatens to pull AI, robotics from Tesla unless demands met, despite claiming Tesla doesn’t need him.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Musk threatens to pull AI from Tesla over demands.
2️⃣ Musk’s demands include major voting power and huge pay.
3️⃣ Tesla might not need Musk for car autonomy.
4️⃣ Musk’s focus shifts from cars to robots.
5️⃣ Musk’s robotics vision questioned amid Tesla threats.
9. Schumer Champions Bipartisan Push for $32 Billion Annual AI Investment
Publisher: The Blaze
Published: 5/21/2024
US senators urge increased AI funding to match China’s, fearing being left behind.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ China outspends US in AI by 10x.
2️⃣ Senators urge more US investment in AI.
3️⃣ Bipartisan push to catch up with China on AI.
4️⃣ US proposed $32B yearly for AI research.
5️⃣ Senate debates AI’s impact on elections.
10. Bill Gates Recommends New Book on AI’s Impact on Education
Publisher: Business Insider
Published: 5/20/2024
Bill Gates recommends “Brave New Words” by Salman Khan, asserting AI’s potential to revolutionize education and benefit all.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Bill Gates shares new AI education book.
2️⃣ “Brave New Words” explores AI’s impact on learning.
3️⃣ Khan Academy CEO authors AI guide for education.
4️⃣ Gates: AI to expand educational opportunities.
5️⃣ AI predicted to revolutionize teaching methods.
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