AI Pulse #59: Nobel Prize in Physics Awarded to Duo for Pioneering AI Techniques, Open AI Raises $6.6 billion in Latest Funding Round, + MORE
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In this issue, we cover some big news in AI. The Nobel Prize for Physics was awarded to two inventors who developed groundbreaking AI techniques. Meanwhile, OpenAI has secured a massive $6.6 billion in its latest funding round. Keep reading for more exciting updates!
Top Trending AI News
1. AI Pioneers Awarded Nobel Prize In Physics
Publisher: New Scientist
Published: 10/8/2024
John J. Hopfield & Geoffrey E. Hinton win 2024 Physics Nobel for AI neural networks, key to models like ChatGPT, amid AI control concerns.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Nobel Prize in Physics goes to AI pioneers.
2️⃣ Hinton voices concerns over AI’s future impact.
3️⃣ AI’s roots in physics unlock diverse research.
4️⃣ Early AI struggled with learning new information.
5️⃣ Modern AI could surpass human intellect, says Hinton.
2. Eric Schmidt Urges Full Investment In AI Data Centers For Climate Goals
Publisher: Business Insider
Published: 10/6/2024
Eric Schmidt advises full investment in AI despite its high energy use, doubting climate goals will be met.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Eric Schmidt promotes AI against climate goals.
2️⃣ AI’s energy needs challenge carbon targets.
3️⃣ Schmidt suggests AI can solve its own pollution.
4️⃣ AI expansion threatens conservation efforts.
5️⃣ Schmidt sees AI innovation over conservation.
3. AI Reveals Face of Christ: A New Era for Faith?
Publisher: The Blaze
Published: 10/6/2024
AI and science bring faith closer, rekindling interest in the Shroud of Turin and offering a digital face of Christ.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ AI reveals the face of Jesus, blending faith and technology.
2️⃣ Science rekindles interest in the Shroud of Turin.
3️⃣ Rob Schneider inspired by the Shroud to make a movie.
4️⃣ Advanced science challenges the Shroud’s forgery claims.
5️⃣ Digital age tools invite a deeper exploration of faith.
4. High Usage Of AI By Americans: Implications For The Economy
Publisher: NPR Planet Money
Published: 10/8/2024
Harvard study reveals 40% of Americans use generative AI, challenging skepticism about its economic impact.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Survey shows 40% of Americans use AI.
2️⃣ AI adoption outpaces PCs and internet.
3️⃣ Most workers use AI weekly.
4️⃣ AI use spans all job types.
5️⃣ Personal AI use exceeds work use.
5. Samsung Invests $20M in AMD MI300X GPUs for AI Expansion
Publisher: Wccftech
Published: 10/7/2024
Samsung spends $20M on AMD’s MI300X GPUs for AI, choosing affordability over NVIDIA’s pricier options.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Samsung buys $20M AMD GPUs for AI.
2️⃣ Samsung tests AMD GPUs in AI push.
3️⃣ Samsung picks AMD over NVIDIA for cost.
4️⃣ AMD GPUs seen as affordable NVIDIA alternative.
5️⃣ Samsung, AMD strengthen ties with purchase.
6. Tesla Robotaxi Event To Unveil Long-Awaited Cybercab
Publisher: CBS News
Published: 10/10/2024
Experts doubt Tesla’s robotaxi as Musk’s past self-driving promises fall short; regulatory scrutiny persists.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Tesla plans “We, Robot” robotaxi reveal.
2️⃣ Experts doubt Tesla’s self-driving tech.
3️⃣ Skepticism surrounds Tesla’s robotaxi potential.
4️⃣ Tesla faces scrutiny over self-driving safety.
5️⃣ Tesla’s robotaxi event set for Oct 10.
7. Russia Spreads AI-Generated Hurricane Milton Images Amid US Disinformation Concerns
Publisher: The Guardian
Published: 10/10/2024
Hurricane Milton’s wake brings waves of disinformation, targeting Florida & Disney World, with false AI-generated flood images spreading rapidly.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Hurricane Milton sparks wave of fake news.
2️⃣ Disney World hit by flood misinformation.
3️⃣ Russian media spreads Disney flood hoax.
4️⃣ Conspiracy theories surge post-Milton.
5️⃣ Disinformation targets US crisis response.
8. AMD Unveils AI Chip to Challenge Nvidia’s Blackwell
Publisher: CNBC
Published: 10/10/2024
AMD launches AI chip, targets Nvidia’s GPU dominance, eyes $500B market by 2028, and improves software for easier model switching.
1️⃣ AMD launches AI chip to compete with Nvidia.
2️⃣ New AMD chip could pressure Nvidia’s prices.
3️⃣ AMD aims for a bigger slice of the AI market.
4️⃣ AMD’s new GPU challenges Nvidia’s dominance.
5️⃣ AMD improves software to attract AI developers.
9. AI Project Finds Family Court Judges Use Victim-Blaming Language in Abuse Cases
Publisher: The Guardian
Published: 10/8/2024
AI finds UK family courts retraumatize abuse survivors with biased language.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ AI finds bias in family court judges.
2️⃣ Project reveals judges retraumatize victims.
3️⃣ Training on domestic abuse needed in courts.
4️⃣ HerEthical AI to publish journal on findings.
5️⃣ Family courts lack accountability, study shows.
10. AI-Generated Video of Beirut Aftermath Goes Viral
Publisher: CBS News
Published: 10/7/2024
AI-video of Beirut airstrike goes viral, mixes real & fabricated scenes, raising fake news issues.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ AI video of Beirut airstrike goes viral.
2️⃣ Clip mixes real and AI-generated scenes.
3️⃣ Fast-moving traffic reveals AI footage.
4️⃣ Real strike footage verified by CBS.
5️⃣ Over 1 million flee homes in Lebanon.
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