Why we should all be rooting for boring AI
Why we should all be rooting for boring AI August 22, 2023 Authored: Melissa Heikkilä Published: MIT Technology Review Summary: The article discusses the ethical complexities of using AI in warfare. It highlights the lack of rules and accountability for AI failures in conflict situations. The US Department of Defense’s move to implement Generative AI […]
Inside the messy ethics of making war with machines
Inside the messy ethics of making war with machines August 16, 2023 Authored: Arthur Holland Michel Published: MIT Technology Review Summary: In a future war scenario, soldiers use AI-powered tools for decision-making, from identifying targets to approving fire orders. The human role in these AI-assisted decisions becomes crucial. The integration of AI into military decision-making […]
Artificial Intelligence Can’t Work Without Our Data. We should all be paid for it.
Artificial Intelligence Can’t Work Without Our Data. We should all be paid for it. August 13,2023 Authored: Barath Raghavan and Bruce Schneier Published: Politico Summary: The article proposes the idea of an “AI Dividend” to compensate individuals for their data used to train generative AI models like ChatGPT. It suggests that Big Tech companies should […]
Why it’s impossible to build an unbiased AI language model
Why it’s impossible to build an unbiased AI language model August 8, 2023 Authored: Melissa Heikkilä Published: MIT Technology Review Summary: The culture wars have extended to AI language models, with accusations of political bias. Right-wing critics argue that ChatGPT and similar models have a “woke bias,” prompting conservative groups to create their own AI […]
Digital Replicas, a Fear of Striking Actors, Already Fill Screens – The technology for morphing flesh-and-blood performers into virtual avatars has been improving for years. Now it has become an issue in the actors’ strike.
Digital Replicas, a Fear of Striking Actors, Already Fill Screens – The technology for morphing flesh-and-blood performers into virtual avatars has been improving for years. Now it has become an issue in the actors’ strike. August 4, 2023 Authored: Marc Tracy Published: The New York Times Summary: The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and […]
Oppenheimer Offers Us a Fresh Warning of AI’s Danger
Oppenheimer Offers Us a Fresh Warning of AI’s Danger July 27, 2023 Authored: Senator Edward J. Markey Published: Scientific American Summary: The article draws parallels between the development of artificial intelligence (AI) and nuclear weapons. It highlights the potential harm and misuse of AI, including its impact on mental health, exploitation of labor practices, exacerbation […]
The Ends of Knowledge: What are the end points of our disciplines—and when, if ever, could we be done?
Seth Rudy and Rachael Scarborough King – Inside Higher Ed
The article discusses the challenges faced by academic disciplines, particularly in the humanities and sciences, in the context of emerging technologies, political pressures, and cultural shifts. It proposes that disciplines should confront their ends and rethink their purposes and goals in light of current changes. The authors present four broad ways in which scholars have approached the question of the ends of knowledge: unification, access, utopia/dystopia, and conceptualization. They argue that having a clear sense of purpose and outcomes can help advance knowledge and address the evolving landscape of higher education.
A new dataset of Arctic images will spur artificial intelligence research
Kylie Foy – MIT Lincoln Laboratory
The US Coast Guard’s icebreaker Healy is capturing images of the Arctic to develop a dataset for AI analysis. The dataset aims to help advance naval mission planning, improve maritime domain awareness, and study climate change in the rapidly changing region. It will be used to train AI computer-vision tools to assist in USCG missions and automate analysis. The dataset, expected to be about 4 terabytes, will be released to the wider research community once the mission concludes in the fall, allowing for faster progress in AI applications for the Arctic.
How judges, not politicians, could dictate America’s AI rules
Melissa Heikkiläarchive – MIT Technology Review
Lawsuits are emerging as a potential route to regulate and shape the use of AI in the US. Federal agencies and individuals are suing AI companies, such as OpenAI and Meta, over concerns related to consumer protection, privacy, copyright infringement, and fairness. The outcomes of these cases could lead to new AI regulations and ways for artists and authors to be compensated for their work used in AI training data. Experts believe that lawsuits may precede comprehensive AI-specific legislation due to the split Congress and tech companies’ lobbying efforts.
Three things to know about how the US Congress might regulate AI – Some key themes are emerging.
Tate Ryan-Mosley – MIT Technology Review
The US is gearing up for significant AI policymaking, with Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer outlining key principles for AI regulation. Themes include protecting innovation, aligning AI with democratic values, and questioning the future of Section 230. The focus is on maintaining the US’s advantage over Chinese tech while fostering responsible governance. Schumer plans to kick off invite-only discussion groups in Congress this fall. However, the debate on AI regulation may be complex, and tech companies may face challenges in identifying and labeling AI-generated content. The EU’s recent regulations are influencing the US’s approach.