AI Pulse #45: Governor Murphy Launches AI Tool & Training, K Health’s AI Startup Raises $380M in Funding, + MORE
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Issue #45 explore brings you cutting-edge updates from the tech world. Governor Murphy has recently introduced an innovative AI tool designed for state employees, complete with a training course on its responsible use. Meanwhile, the AI startup K Health has impressively raised $380M to enhance primary care. Read on for more details on these exciting developments!
Top Trending AI News
1. Governor Murphy Launches AI Tool and Training For State Employees
Publisher: New Jersey Governor’s Office
Published: 7/3/2024
NJ Governor launches AI Assistant and GenAI training for state employees, aiming for secure and equitable technology use in improving services.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ NJ launches AI Assistant for State employees.
2️⃣ New training for NJ employees on AI use.
3️⃣ NJ aims to improve services with AI tool.
4️⃣ AI to enhance government efficiency in NJ.
5️⃣ NJ’s AI initiative promotes equitable tech use.
2. Unraveling the Spotify Conspiracy Theories Surrounding Espresso
Publisher: Vox
Published: 7/1/2024
Spotify users report “Espresso” always plays next, sparking debate over if it’s algorithm or payola. Theory grows that labels pay for play.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Spotify plays “Espresso” after every song.
2️⃣ Fans question Spotify’s song queue choices.
3️⃣ Label might pay Spotify for “Espresso” plays.
4️⃣ Payola-like tactics suspected in music streaming.
5️⃣ Inquiry into Spotify’s potential bias for certain songs.
3. Zuckerberg: AI Competitors Believe They Are Creating God
Publisher: Breitbart Tech
Published: 6/30/2024
Zuckerberg emphasizes diverse AI futures over a singular AI, criticizes AI monopolies, and supports open-source AI, highlighting Meta’s AI avatars and smart tech focus.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Zuckerberg champions diverse AI over single system.
2️⃣ Meta CEO criticizes closed AI platforms.
3️⃣ Zuckerberg stresses importance of open-source AI.
4️⃣ Meta tests AI avatars on Instagram.
5️⃣ Zuckerberg envisions smart glasses replacing phones.
4. AI-Driven Bots Constitute 42% of Web Traffic, Polluting the Internet
Publisher: Breitbart Tech
Published: 7/2/2024
Akamai’s report reveals 42% of web traffic is bot-generated, 65% malicious, impacting e-commerce. AI botnets threaten businesses with data theft and phishing.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Bots make up 42% of web traffic.
2️⃣ Bot threat rises in e-commerce.
3️⃣ Scraper bots harm business revenue.
4️⃣ AI bots enhance phishing risks.
5️⃣ No laws yet against scraper bots.
5. Google’s Emissions Surge 50% in Five Years Amid AI Boom
Publisher: The Guardian
Published: 7/2/2024
Google’s emissions up 48% in 5 years due to AI-driven energy use, risking its 2030 net-zero goal. AI’s environmental impact adds to challenges.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Google’s climate goals at risk due to AI.
2️⃣ Greenhouse gases up 48% in five years.
3️⃣ AI’s future impact on environment uncertain.
4️⃣ Data centers’ energy use could double by 2026.
5️⃣ Tech giants seek renewable energy for AI.
6. Hollywood Stars’ Estates Approve AI Use of Their Voices
Publisher: CNN Tech
Published: 7/3/2024
AI app ElevenLabs features Judy Garland’s voice for The Wizard of Oz audiobook, using actor estates deals.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Judy Garland’s AI voice to read Oz book.
2️⃣ AI brings celebrity voices to Reader app.
3️⃣ Deals made with actors’ estates for AI voices.
4️⃣ AI raises copyright and authenticity issues.
5️⃣ AI voiceover use grows in media companies.
7. Google’s Gemini AI Criticized for Anti-American Messages on July 4th
Publisher: Breitbart Tech
Published: 7/4/2024
Google’s AI Gemini shows anti-American bias in answers on US history, per MRC research, questioning the valor of Allied Powers and equating US independence with communism.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Google’s AI criticized for anti-American bias.
2️⃣ AI struggles with simple historical questions.
3️⃣ Chatbot equates U.S. and Communist documents.
4️⃣ Independence Day viewed as complex by AI.
5️⃣ Google revises AI after bias claims emerge.
8. AI Learns From Your Posts on Reddit, Stack Overflow, Facebook: Are You Comfortable?
Publisher: ABC News
Published: 7/2/2024
Online activity fuels AI training, sparking user and government protests without halting AI’s rise.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Online actions train AI, raising privacy concerns.
2️⃣ User protests against AI use in forums show little effect.
3️⃣ Stack Overflow adapts amid AI content challenges.
4️⃣ Brazil acts against Meta’s AI data training.
5️⃣ Reddit balances AI partnerships with user privacy.
9. AI Spam Ranks Higher Than Original Reporting in Google News Results
Publisher: Wired
Published: 7/2/2024
Adobe’s AI use pledge met with skepticism amid rampant online plagiarism and AI spam, challenging Google’s spam policies and SEO practices.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Google fights AI spam in search results.
2️⃣ Adobe’s AI use causes artist distrust.
3️⃣ Spammy sites mimic genuine articles.
4️⃣ Google’s updates aim to reduce spam.
5️⃣ AI plagiarism challenges web publishers.
10. Morgan Freeman Condemns Unauthorized AI Imitating His Voice
Publisher: Today
Published: 7/1/2024
TikTok user jokes using AI to mimic Morgan Freeman’s voice narrating her day, claims she’s his niece. Freeman addresses unauthorized AI voice use, stressing authenticity.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ TikTok joke uses AI to mimic Morgan Freeman.
2️⃣ Freeman addresses unauthorized voice imitation.
3️⃣ Video falsely claims Freeman’s narration.
4️⃣ AI voiceover sparks authenticity concerns.
5️⃣ Celebrities face AI voice impersonation issues.
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