AI Pulse #47: Apple’s AI Trains on YouTube Without OK, Fei-Fei Li Raises $100M for Intelligence Startup, + MORE
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Issue #47 dive into some intriguing developments! Apple has been training AI models using YouTube content without consent, including popular videos from MKBHD. Also, Legal AI startup Leya AB has raised $25M to help lawyers boost their productivity. Keep reading for more on these stories and other exciting news!
Top Trending AI News
1. Apple Trains AI on YouTube Content Without Consent, MKBHD Videos Included
Publisher: 9to5Mac
Published: 7/17/2024
Tech giants used YouTube subtitles to train AI without creator consent, involving over 170,000 videos from popular channels.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Tech giants used YouTube videos for AI training.
2️⃣ Creators’ content used without permission.
3️⃣ EleutherAI sourced data for tech giants.
4️⃣ AI training raises legal concerns.
5️⃣ Apple’s AI advancements under scrutiny.
2. Avoid Falling for Misinformation and Conspiracy Theories
Publisher: Washington Post
Published: 7/15/2024
Breaking news online risks misinformation from rapid social media posts and AI tools, urging caution and verification via trusted sources.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Real-time news online mixes truth and misinformation.
2️⃣ Social media spreads fake news after major events.
3️⃣ Slow down before sharing news on social platforms.
4️⃣ Verify news sources for authenticity.
5️⃣ Use trusted news sources and fact-checking tools.
3. Was Melania Trump’s Statement on Donald Penned by AI?
Publisher: The Daily Beast
Published: 7/15/2024
Melania Trump’s rare statement post-assassination attempt on Donald focuses on unity, raising AI-written suspicions due to its vague, formal language.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Melania Trump made a rare public statement after an attack on her husband.
2️⃣ Her statement focused on reuniting America and the simplicity of political concepts.
3️⃣ Questions arose about the authenticity of Melania’s statement, hinting AI might have helped.
4️⃣ Analysis suggested the letter’s language resembled that of an AI-generated text.
5️⃣ Despite speculation, Melania’s message emphasized unity, love, and moving beyond politics.
4. Big Brother’s Julie Chen Moonves AI Hologram Malfunctions
Publisher: Entertainment Weekly
Published: 7/17/2024
Julie Chen Moonves battles her AI hologram in a Big Brother preview, showcasing more artificial than intelligent moments.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Julie Chen Moonves AI hologram malfunctions.
2️⃣ Chenbot more artificial than intelligent.
3️⃣ Hologram battles host in Big Brother.
4️⃣ Proto Hologram powers Chenbot.
5️⃣ Fans want their own malfunctioning hologram.
5. Meta Halts Future Multimodal AI Models in EU
Publisher: Axios
Published: 7/17/2024
Meta halts EU launch of multimodal AI due to regulatory uncertainties, affecting product offerings.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Meta halts AI model release in EU over regulatory issues.
2️⃣ EU’s unclear rules lead to Meta’s AI pullback.
3️⃣ Meta’s AI standoff with EU regulators grows.
4️⃣ Meta’s decision affects EU companies’ AI access.
5️⃣ Meta plans non-EU AI launches, citing less uncertainty.
6. Google’s Gemini AI Scans Drive PDFs Without User Consent, Feature Irremovable
Publisher: Tom’s Hardware
Published: 7/14/2024
Google’s Gemini AI reads private Drive docs without permission, raising serious privacy concerns and questioning Google’s control over AI and user data.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Google’s AI reads private docs without permission.
2️⃣ Gemini AI’s privacy glitch raises concerns.
3️⃣ Users lose control over private data to Google.
4️⃣ Google’s settings mishap exposes user data.
5️⃣ User consent overlooked in Google’s AI test.
7. AI Identifies Child’s Sex Through Brain Activity
Publisher: New Scientist
Published: 7/15/2024
AI can identify a child’s sex from brain scans but is less accurate with gender, revealing distinct patterns but sparking debate on accuracy and implications.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ AI can tell boys from girls by brain scans.
2️⃣ Brain activity differs with sex and gender.
3️⃣ Gender identity in kids is complex to gauge.
4️⃣ Study finds unique brain patterns by sex.
5️⃣ Sex and gender impact brain research needs.
8. Seeing The World As A Computational Process: A New Perspective
Publisher: Wired
Published: 7/14/2024
Oppenheimer’s view on computation and randomness explores the omnipresence of computational processes in phenomena and advances in machine learning.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Oppenheimer film explores deep themes in computation.
2️⃣ Computers sing to some beyond their code.
3️⃣ Computation is seen in everyday tasks.
4️⃣ Randomness linked to complex computations.
5️⃣ Machine learning uncovers hidden structures.
9. AI Revolutionizes NASA’s Mars Rover Science Operations
Publisher: Jet Propulsion Laboratory NASA
Published: 7/17/2024
AI helps identify Mars minerals, aiding the search for ancient life signs.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ AI aids Mars mineral hunt.
2️⃣ Smart rovers dream closer to reality.
3️⃣ PIXL tool scans Mars rocks for life clues.
4️⃣ Mars AI makes independent discoveries.
5️⃣ Perseverance’s missions pave way for humans.
10. Spice Up Your Love Life With ChatGPT: A Video Guide
Publisher: USA Today
Published: 7/17/2024
AI can help enhance your love life by suggesting creative date ideas, writing dating app bios, finding recipes, and composing love poems.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ AI helps spice up love lives.
2️⃣ Tech reviews guide smart buys.
3️⃣ AI aids in crafting dating bios.
4️⃣ Find recipes & dates with AI.
5️⃣ AI writes love poems.
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