AI Pulse #64: Russia Plans AI-Boosted Cyber Strikes on UK, Pony AI Raises $413M in Nasdaq IPO, + MORE
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In this issue, AI and tech are shaking up the world yet again! Russia is reportedly gearing up for AI-powered cyber strikes against the UK, marking a new frontier in global security challenges. Meanwhile, Pony AI secured $413M in its Nasdaq IPO but faced challenges in meeting listing expectations. Read on for all the details and more!
Top Trending AI News
1. Russia Plans To Boost Cyber-Attacks On UK With AI, Minister To Warn
Publisher: The Guardian
Published: 11/25/2024
UK to launch AI security lab to counter rising cyber-attacks from Russia, enhancing defences against infrastructure threats.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ UK warns of AI-enhanced cyber-attacks by rivals.
2️⃣ New London lab to tackle AI security threats.
3️⃣ Russia steps up cyber-attacks on UK, NATO allies.
4️⃣ Putin threatens military response to UK aid to Ukraine.
5️⃣ UK’s £8.2m lab to fight AI cyber threats with GCHQ.
2. Shadow Home Secretary: Employ Robots, Not Low-Paid Migrants
Publisher: The Guardian
Published: 11/28/2024
MP Chris Philp advocates for robot use over low-paid migrant workers to cut UK net migration, highlighting global automation trends.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Robots over migrants for jobs, says MP.
2️⃣ Philp pushes for tech to cut migration.
3️⃣ Tory leader admits immigration mistakes.
4️⃣ Visa cap considered by Conservatives.
5️⃣ Tories plan strict migration numbers.
3. Jensen: Solving AI Hallucination Issues Is Years Away, Needs More Computation
Publisher: Tom’s Hardware Tech Industry
Published: 11/25/2024
Nvidia CEO sees AI hallucination issue persisting for years, shares AI development insights, and discusses computing demand spike and stock growth.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Nvidia CEO says AI hallucination fix years away.
2️⃣ Huang wooed wife with CEO promise.
3️⃣ AI computing demand jumps 4x yearly.
4️⃣ Pre-training likened to AI going to college.
5️⃣ AI “thinking” key for quality solutions.
4. Stanford Expert Accused Of Fabricating Evidence With AI, Court Filing Reveals
Publisher: Zero Hedge
Published: 11/25/2024
Stanford expert accused of using AI to fabricate sources in affidavit for Minnesota’s new election misinformation ban law, raising First Amendment concerns.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Stanford expert accused of fake sources in law support
2️⃣ Professor charged $600/hr for possibly AI-made data.
3️⃣ Deep fake law backed by questionable affidavit.
4️⃣ AI ‘hallucinations’ may have fueled expert’s claims.
5️⃣ True speech hailed as remedy for AI misinformation.
5. Animation Guild Strikes Tentative Deal With Studios
Publisher: Hollywood Reporter Business
Published: 11/25/2024
Animation Guild, after months of talks, strikes a deal with studios on AI use, wage hikes, and remote work, shaping the future of animation work.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Animation Guild reaches tentative AI era deal.
2️⃣ New contract includes AI provisions, wage hikes.
3️⃣ Deal to add Juneteenth holiday, remote work OK.
4️⃣ AI could disrupt 29% of animation jobs soon.
5️⃣ Union fights job outsourcing, secures protections.
6. AI Labelers Claim Overwork, Underpay, and Exploitation by Big Tech Firms
Publisher: CBS News
Published: 11/24/2024
AI’s growth relies on “humans in the loop,” who do essential data labeling work, debunking the myth AI will make humans obsolete.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ AI jobs in Kenya offer hope but raise exploitation concerns.
2️⃣ Humans vital to AI training despite automation fears.
3️⃣ Kenya’s Silicon Savannah: Opportunity or exploitation?
4️⃣ Global tech giants rely on cheap labor for AI training.
5️⃣ AI’s human trainers face uncertain job security.
7. Jamie Dimon Predicts AI Will Lead to 3.5-Day Workweeks, Longer Lives
Publisher: Breitbart Tech
Published: 11/25/2024
Jamie Dimon predicts AI will let people work 3.5 days a week and live to 100, enhancing living standards despite job displacement concerns.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ AI to shorten work weeks to 3.5 days, says JPMorgan CEO.
2️⃣ Americans could live to 100 with AI advancements.AI can’t match human creativity in film.
3️⃣ AI could erase 300 million jobs globally, warns Goldman Sachs.
4️⃣ Technology to boost global economy by up to $4.4 trillion.
5️⃣ JPMorgan to reassign staff displaced by AI innovations.
8. Senator Proposes Bill For Greater AI Developer Transparency
Publisher: NBC News Tech
Published: 11/25/2024
New Senate bill aims to boost AI development transparency, allowing creators to check if their work is used without consent.
1️⃣ Senate bill seeks AI training transparency.
2️⃣ TRAIN Act to aid copyright holders.
3️⃣ Legal risks for AI devs not complying.
4️⃣ Welch pushes for AI work compensation.
5️⃣ Artists rally against AI copyright use.
9. AI Could Turn Against Humans, Warns Tech Pioneer Yoshua Bengio
Publisher: CNBC
Published: 11/21/2024
AI pioneer Yoshua Bengio warns at a summit of AI’s potential societal risks, urging for immediate mitigation efforts and regulation to prevent misuse.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ AI pioneer warns of tech risks.
2️⃣ Urges research to mitigate AI dangers.
3️⃣ AI could replace humans, Bengio says.
4️⃣ Regulation needed for AI safety.
5️⃣ Misinformation grows with AI, says expert.
10. AI Compromises US Advanced Stealth Fighter’s Security
Publisher: Gizmodo
Published: 11/21/2024
AI worsens F-35’s issues, with the ALIS system failing to streamline maintenance, leading to distrust and inefficiencies in the U.S. stealth fighter’s operations.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ AI flaws hinder F-35 fighter jet performance.
2️⃣ F-35 maintenance AI system fails expectations.
3️⃣ Pentagon report criticizes F-35’s AI maintenance.
4️⃣ Lockheed to replace F-35’s faulty AI with ODIN.
5️⃣ F-35 struggles with high false alarm rates.
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