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Schools and universities are increasingly relying on AI detectors to check student work for AI use. According to one survey, about two-thirds of teachers use such tools regularly. As Jackie Davalos and Leon Yin report in Bloomberg Businessweek, at that scale, even low error rates can lead to a large number of false positives. The …
Researchers have developed a new method called “linear-complexity multiplication” (ℒ-Mul) to make calculations in artificial intelligence more efficient. The method replaces complex multiplications with simpler additions, according to Jason Hickey and his team at the Google AI Research Center in Accra. The researchers showed that ℒ-Mul achieves the same accuracy as traditional methods for language …
Microsoft and OpenAI are currently negotiating the future of their partnership. According to several US media reports, OpenAI is demanding more financial support and computing power from Microsoft. However, the technology company is reluctant to invest billions more. OpenAI expects to lose $5 billion this year and is looking for ways to cover its high …
Artificial intelligence will replace tasks rather than entire professions, according to Stanford University professor Dr. Erik Brynjolfsson. Speaking on a panel at the Global Future Councils Annual Meeting, he said that most jobs will remain safe if companies and policymakers prioritize augmentation rather than automation. Brynjolfsson described AI as a key technology that can drive …
Artificial intelligence offers great opportunities for the development of African countries, according to a report by David Pilling and Clara Murray in the Financial Times. The example of a Google app that helps people with speech impediments illustrates how AI can solve everyday problems. AI is also being used successfully in fields such as medicine, …
When discussing artificial intelligence, we must not lose sight of the term “artificial”. In my opinion, there is too much discussion about whether an AI like ChatGPT is “really intelligent”. But that’s not the point. To explain it with a comparison: Is an artificial rose the same as a real, natural rose? No, not at …
Character.AI, a platform backed by Google, allows users to create AI chatbots based on real people without their consent, raising ethical concerns. Megan Farokhmanesh reports in Wired about several instances where AI personas were created without the individuals’ knowledge or permission, including gaming journalist Alyssa Mercante and feminist media critic Anita Sarkeesian. Even a chatbot …
Yann LeCun, a key figure in the development of modern artificial intelligence, expresses skepticism about the current hype surrounding AI capabilities. He believes that many experts are overstating the potential and risks associated with AI, arguing that it is not as advanced as some claim. LeCun positions himself as a critical voice amid the prevailing …
AI21 CEO Ori Goshen criticizes Transformer models as unsuitable for AI agents. They are too expensive and inefficient, Goshen told VentureBeat in an interview. Alternatives like Mamba and Jamba offer faster inference times and longer context. This makes them more suitable for agents that need to access multiple models. Goshen attributes the lack of reliability …
Dario Amodei’s essay explores the transformative potential of powerful AI, emphasizing that while risks are significant, the upside could radically improve human life. He argues that discussions about AI often overlook its positive applications, which include advancements in biology, neuroscience, economic development, governance, and the meaning of work. Amodei posits that powerful AI could accelerate …