AI Pulse #65: PlayStation CEO Declares Games Will Be Made by People and Not AI, Public Raises $135M in AI-Driven Investment Round, + MORE
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Latest Funding News
In this issue, PlayStation is doubling down on the human touch in gaming, vowing to keep AI out of their creative process. Meanwhile, fintech startup Public just closed a $135M Series D-2 round to advance AI-driven investment tools. Keep reading for these stories and more industry highlights.
Top Trending AI News
1. People, Not AI, Will Drive Game Creation, Says PlayStation CEO
Publisher: BBC News
Published: 12/3/2024
PlayStation bosses see AI transforming gaming yet stress it won’t replace human creativity, amid a year of PS5 success and challenges, including job losses and Concord’s failure.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ AI to enhance but not replace human-made games.
2️⃣ PlayStation 5 success amid gaming industry challenges.
3️⃣ Voice actors strike over AI job concerns.
4️⃣ Sony faces setbacks with Concord game and PS5 Pro price.
5️⃣ PlayStation explores games as movies and handheld streaming.
2. Elon Musk Files Injunction Against OpenAI’s For-Profit Transition Plans
Publisher: NYPost
Published: 12/2/2024
Musk sues to stop OpenAI’s for-profit shift, citing antitrust and public harm, escalating his feud with Altman.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Musk sues to stop OpenAI’s profit shift.
2️⃣ Musk, Altman feud escalates over AI.
3️⃣ OpenAI’s Microsoft tie irks Musk.
4️⃣ Musk alleges OpenAI breach of mission.
5️⃣ OpenAI defends against Musk’s claims.
3. Zack Snyder Urges Filmmakers to Embrace AI as a Creative Tool
Publisher: IGN
Published: 12/4/2024
Zack Snyder advocates for filmmaking innovation with AI, emphasizing education on its capabilities and creative benefits despite industry controversies.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Zack Snyder advocates for AI in filmmaking.
2️⃣ Snyder emphasizes AI as a tool for creativity.
3️⃣ AI offers cost-effective solutions for film scenes.
4️⃣ AI in art and voice acting sparks controversy.
5️⃣ Education on AI’s capabilities is critical.
4. Chameleon AI Model Shields You From Facial Recognition With Digital Mask
Publisher: LiveScience
Published: 12/1/2024
New AI ‘Chameleon’ can protect privacy with a digital mask against facial recognition without lowering photo quality.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ AI “Chameleon” masks protect privacy.
2️⃣ Chameleon thwarts facial recognition.
3️⃣ No quality loss in protected images.
4️⃣ Georgia Tech develops privacy AI.
5️⃣ Chameleon aims beyond personal photo safety.
5. Murdered CEO Used AI to Deny Sick People’s Benefits
Publisher: Futurism
Published: 12/5/2024
UHC CEO murdered amid lawsuit over AI’s high claim denial rate and public outrage over insurance denials.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ UHC CEO murdered amid lawsuit scandal.
2️⃣ Lawsuit claims UHC’s AI denies elder claims.
3️⃣ UHC’s claim denial AI has 90% error rate.
4️⃣ Murder linked to anger at UHC’s policies.
5️⃣ Public outrage at U.S. healthcare system grows.
6. Steven Moffat Criticizes Generative AI, Claims Humans Cost Less
Publisher: AV Club
Published: 12/5/2024
Steven Moffat criticizes generative AI for high power use, champions human creativity and efficiency.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Moffat criticizes AI’s energy use.
2️⃣ Humans run on sunlight, Moffat notes.
3️⃣ Moffat: AI lacks original ideas.
4️⃣ Davies optimistic about TV creativity.
5️⃣ Doctor Who Christmas special teased.
7. Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger Ousted After Disastrous Performance
Publisher: CNBC
Published: 12/2/2024
Intel ousts CEO Pat Gelsinger amid struggles, appoints interim leaders as shares fall; aims for leaner company while facing investor skepticism.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Intel CEO Gelsinger ousted after turbulent tenure.
2️⃣ Intel faces leadership shuffle and stock dip.
3️⃣ Gelsinger’s exit follows board clash over Nvidia.
4️⃣ Intel aims for agility post-Gelsinger era.
5️⃣ Gelsinger’s ambitious chip plans end in departure.
8. California Cities Lead Pushback Against AI-Driven Rent Hikes
Publisher: abc7
Published: 12/5/2024
Cities like San Diego are banning rent-setting software to curb high rents, joining California and other states in an antitrust suit against RealPage.
1️⃣ Rent prices rise due to pricing software.
2️⃣ San Diego fights back against rent software.
3️⃣ Lawsuits claim software inflates rent costs.
4️⃣ RealPage faces antitrust lawsuit over rents.
5️⃣ Software blamed for high tenant prices.
9. Startup Uses AI to Supercharge Crop Breeding, Aiding Farmers Against Climate Crisis
Publisher: CNN Climate
Published: 12/2/2024
Avalo uses AI to accelerate crop development for climate resilience, creating durable crops like edible broccoli to cope with changing environments.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Avalo uses AI to speed up crop development.
2️⃣ New broccoli by Avalo to cut food waste.
3️⃣ AI predicts crop traits, boosts breeding.
4️⃣ Climate crisis drives demand for resilient crops.
5️⃣ Avalo aims for quicker, adaptable crop varieties.
10. How To Ready Your Firm For AI Incidents
Publisher: Harvard Business Review
Published: 12/4/2024
Luminos. Law’s research for NIST highlights the need for AI-specific incident response policies, emphasizing quick identification, containment, and harm mitigation strategies.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ AI tech needs new incident response plans.
2️⃣ Traditional software rules don’t fit AI issues.
3️⃣ Define AI clearly in policies for better response.
4️⃣ Quick AI incident identification is crucial.
5️⃣ Contain AI harms fast with a solid plan.
AI Image of the Week
Prompt: /imagine A playful 2D retro animation of AI-powered household robots cooking and cleaning in a vibrant mid-century modern home, bright colors, exaggerated expressions, and nostalgic cartoon charm.
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