Top AI & Tech News and Trends (Through August 18th, 2024)
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World AI announces Future Leader X—a unique 2-week experience that gives professionals and executives a ticket to the future of their domain. For more details, see Section #5.
Also, check out: #2 The Geek Zone, #3 Top AI Tools, #4 AI 2071 Episode #8: {Elon Musk} & the Rise of Humanoids, #5 Announcement: Future Leader X - Starting September 23rd, #6 Free Resources, and more!
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#1 Top AI & Tech News and Trends (Through August 18th, 2024)
2024 to 2099: A Glimpse into the Future for Babies Born Today
Babies born today will grow up in a world deeply intertwined with intelligent machines. From 2024 to 2034, AI will be their constant companion, guiding their education and interacting with them from a young age. By 2040, at age 16, AI will drive their cars and assist in social interactions. In their mid-20s, virtual agents will handle both personal and professional tasks. By 2059, at age 35, their homes will be AI-driven, anticipating their needs. As they reach 50 in 2074, AI will play a central role in their careers and knowledge preservation. By 2099, at age 75, AI will manage their health, home, and legacy, making intelligent machines essential partners throughout their lives. Source: MIT Technology Review
This Scientist Aims to Conquer Death by Replacing Every Part of the Human Body, Including the Brain
A U.S. agency focused on groundbreaking health innovations has employed a researcher with a bold and unconventional strategy to overcome death: replace every part of the human body, including the brain. Jean Hébert, now part of the U.S. Advanced Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), is expected to spearhead a new initiative centered around 'functional brain tissue replacement,' which involves supplementing the brain with youthful tissue.. Source: MIT Technology Review
ALS Took Away His Voice, But AI Brought It Back
When Mr. Harrell tried to say the phrase 'What good is that?' for the first time, he was so moved that he broke down in tears. By the second day, the AI system could draw from a vocabulary of 125,000 words with 90% accuracy, allowing Mr. Harrell to speak sentences he hadn't been able to say in years. The device even recreated his voice authentically, using old recordings and interviews that researchers utilized to develop a deepfake version of his voice from before ALS. Source: The New York Times
Harnessing Generative AI at Work: The New Era of Human-AI Collaboration
Generative AI is poised to transform over 40% of U.S. work activities, impacting various sectors such as legal, banking, and healthcare. With AI now accessible to almost anyone through natural language commands, the future of work will depend on developing "fusion skills"—intelligent interrogation, judgment integration, and reciprocal apprenticing. These skills will enable workers to effectively collaborate with AI, ensuring trustworthy, accurate, and tailored outputs. As AI continues to evolve rapidly, professionals must take the initiative to learn and adapt, positioning themselves to thrive in this new era of AI-driven business. Source: Harvard Business Review
Ikea’s New Drones Will Work Alongside Employees in U.S. Warehouses
The Swedish furniture giant announced that autonomous drones would soon operate alongside workers in its Perryville, Maryland distribution center, where they began installing them this summer. These Verity-branded drones are equipped with an AI-powered system enabling them to fly around the warehouse 24/7, assisting with inventory counting and identifying misplaced items. Previously, these drones only operated during non-working hours. Source: The Verge
LLMs Are Not the Path to AGI, Says François Chollet
Artificial general intelligence (AGI) has the potential to transform the world, but the timeline for achieving it remains uncertain. Current generative AIs perform well on benchmarks, but these tests can be mastered through memorization and do not necessarily indicate true general intelligence. To push the boundaries of AI, François Chollet initiated the ARC Prize, a competition designed to challenge AIs with tasks requiring abstraction and reasoning.". Source: Big Think.
Judge Greenlights Copyright Lawsuit Against AI Art Generators
A federal judge has allowed artists to proceed with a landmark copyright lawsuit against AI art generators like Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, and Runway ML. The case questions whether using copyrighted images to train AI models constitutes infringement or "fair use." This decision could have significant implications for AI companies that replicate artists' styles. In response, new startups are emerging to help creators license their works for AI training, signaling a shift towards more structured intellectual property management in the AI industry. Source: Venture Beat
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#2 The Geek Zone
Humans Alter Behavior to Train AI Fairness
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis discovered that people modify their behavior when they know they're training an AI, especially in scenarios involving game theory. In experiments where participants were told that their decisions would influence an AI’s future actions, they were more likely to reject unfair monetary offers, even at a personal financial loss. Interestingly, this behavior persisted even after the training sessions, suggesting that participants had internalized a sense of fairness, potentially impacting future interactions. This finding highlights a new way that human biases might influence AI training, raising concerns about how these biases could be embedded in AI systems. Source: Arc Technica
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#3 AI Tool of the Week
#4 AI 2071 Series Episode #8: {Elon Musk} & The Rise of Humanoids
At Neuralx Industries’ 2032 summit, Elon Musk introduced "Eve," a groundbreaking humanoid with Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Eve, with lifelike skin and self-healing abilities, represents a major leap in AI, capable of learning and early consciousness. Musk highlighted Eve's potential to revolutionize industries by working alongside humans, but also warned of the ethical and societal challenges as AGI evolves. The event left attendees considering the implications of humanoids potentially surpassing human intelligence and how society will adapt to this new era.
#5 Announcement Future Leader X: Your Ticket to the Future of Your Domain
Next Kickoff: September 23, 2024
World AI is excited to launch Future Leader X, an exclusive 2-week program designed to immerse professionals and executives in the future of their industries. This unique experience offers a chance to step into a simulation, where you can glimpse the future of your domain and apply these insights to your current organization. You'll connect with the top 1% of experts in your field and see how they are already integrating AI and exponential technologies within their organizations.
Program Highlights:
Who Should Apply? Future Leader X is designed for seasoned professionals and executives with 10+ years of experience in their field, who are eager to explore how AI will shape their industry’s future and prepare to lead in this new landscape.
Limited Seats Available To maintain a high-impact, personalized experience, seats are limited. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this transformative journey.
Join our September Cohort Secure your ticket to the future and become a Future Leader in your domain. Join us. Seats are limited!
#6 Free Resources
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