?? AI News, May 1st 2024: From Artistic Synesthesia to Business Integration and Ethical Dilemmas
Filipe Bento
Applied AI (ML, CV, GenAI), Cloud expert. PhD, MSc, Eng, Manager, Developer, Researcher | Head of Digital Resources & User Support, Libraries @UAveiro | Data ETL, Web tech, AI Agents Orchestration & Automation.
Editor's Note
Dear reader,
Due to an extraordinary spike in my workload and personal commitments, I anticipate that this Newsletter won't be published in the upcoming days (Thursday, 2nd, through Sunday, May 5th). I am dedicated to maintaining the quality of this Newsletter's content, and therefore, have decided to take this short break. I expect to return to daily editions at the beginning of next week. Thank you for your understanding and ongoing support.
In this edition featuring 26 entries, I delve into the transformative role of AI in various domains, highlighting advancements in AI-driven art, business applications, ethical considerations, and technological innovations.
ToC
__ AI in Art and Creativity:
?? How To Create AI Images on Midjourney
??? I'm using my synesthesia to create a new genre of AI art. The technology can 'read' my paintings and help me compose music.
?? Image-generating AI creates uncanny optical illusions
? These vases were (almost) completely designed and made by algorithms and machines
?? So what if OpenAI Sora didn't create the mind-blowing Balloon Head video without assistance – I still think it's incredible
__ AI in Business and Industry:
?? Former Amazon exec alleges she was told to ignore the law while developing an AI model — 'everyone else is doing it'
??? Why AI might make it harder to pull off a 4-day workweek
?? You Can Now Use Meta AI on Instagram and Facebook, but Should You?
? AI Briefing: How Perplexity plans to win over enterprise and regular users with AI search
?? Partnership On AI CEO On The Best Way To Bring AI To Business
?? AI is making managers nervous
?? Business Tech Roundup: Walmart Rolls Out AI Forklifts
?? How AI-Driven Diagnostics Can Save Lives When Humans Can’t
??? Apple to bring new AI capabilities to OLED iPad Pro with M4 chip
__ AI Ethics and Regulations:
?? Call-to-Action on SB 1047 – Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act
??? ChatGPT provides false information about people, and OpenAI can't correct it
?? President Biden Signed the TikTok Ban or Sell Bill and X Teased a TV App in This Week’s Tech Roundup
? Why AI Needs Seatbelts And Brakes
?? AI-Generated Nude Apps pulled from App Store
__ AI Technology and Innovations:
?? Google Chat may soon summarize conversations for you on demand
??? This ultraportable AI laptop wants to travel with you, and it's got insane battery life to do it
?? An interview with MongoDB CEO Dev Ittycheria on leading the company for a decade, the evolution of databases, AI hype, transitioning to a SaaS model, and more (Paul Sawers/TechCrunch)
? Enhancing DevSecOps Workflows with Generative AI: A Comprehensive Guide
?? Google RealFill Could Be A New Approach To AI In Photography
?? Malleable Software in the Age of LLMs (2023)
?? The 4 Types Of Generative AI Transforming Our World
let's start
AI in Art and Creativity
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How To Create AI Images on Midjourney
There are plenty of apps you can turn to to generate pictures using artificial intelligence.
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I'm using my synesthesia to create a new genre of AI art. The technology can 'read' my paintings and help me compose music.
Shane Guffogg is an artist with synesthesia and says he hears colors when he paints.
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Image-generating AI creates uncanny optical illusions
Generative AI models designed to create images from text can be adapted to construct complex optical illusions - pictures that look like different things when viewed from far away or with motion blur
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These vases were (almost) completely designed and made by algorithms and machines
These vases were (almost) completely designed and made by algorithms and machines. From the conceptualization to the actual production, the Differential Growth Vases hardly had any significant human intervention.
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So what if OpenAI Sora didn't create the mind-blowing Balloon Head video without assistance – I still think it's incredible
Why are we shocked that AI can't create an entire film experience on its own?
AI in Business and Industry
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Former Amazon exec alleges she was told to ignore the law while developing an AI model — 'everyone else is doing it'
A former Amazon exec alleges that the company instructed her to ignore copyright rules to stay afloat in the race for AI innovation.
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Why AI might make it harder to pull off a 4-day workweek
Some say AI could help usher in a four-day workweek, but one CEO says it could actually increase demands on workers and add to an always-on culture.
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You Can Now Use Meta AI on Instagram and Facebook, but Should You?
There are some privacy concerns when it comes to using Meta AI's chatbot on your social media apps.
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AI Briefing: How Perplexity plans to win over enterprise and regular users with AI search
Flush with new funding, the AI search startup hopes to build more momentum with a new offering called Enterprise Pro.
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Partnership On AI CEO On The Best Way To Bring AI To Business
Rebecca Finlay says leaders are trying to figure out which problems AI can solve, how to integrate it with their company and engaging stakeholders for lasting impact.
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AI is making managers nervous
Nearly half of US managers surveyed by Beautiful.
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Business Tech Roundup: Walmart Rolls Out AI Forklifts
HP has special small business week deals, IKEA is training its employees on AI and the best plumbing software of 2024.
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How AI-Driven Diagnostics Can Save Lives When Humans Can’t
AI offers promise in improving diagnostics, detecting conditions faster and more accurately than humans.
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Apple to bring new AI capabilities to OLED iPad Pro with M4 chip
Apple is set to unveil AI-focused upgrades to the iPad Pro at its Let Loose event next week.
AI Ethics and Regulations
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Call-to-Action on SB 1047 – Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act
California legislators, under the influence of Effective Altruism activists, are trying to sneak through a disastrous bill for open-source AI and the technology industry generally.
ChatGPT provides false information about people, and OpenAI can't correct it
Two days ago, noyb?filed a complaint against the ChatGPT maker OpenAI with the Austrian DPA.
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President Biden Signed the TikTok Ban or Sell Bill and X Teased a TV App in This Week’s Tech Roundup
This week, the tech industry witnessed the US government move to take action against potentially harmful AI by forming an advisory board consisting of Sam Altman, Satya Nadella, Sundar Pichai and other leaders in the space.
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Why AI Needs Seatbelts And Brakes
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AI-Generated Nude Apps pulled from App Store
Apple has removed apps that make non-consensual AI imagery from the App Store.
AI Technology and Innovations
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Google Chat may soon summarize conversations for you on demand
Google Chat will apparently add a Gemini-powered summarizer to catch you up on conversations in a flash.
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This ultraportable AI laptop wants to travel with you, and it's got insane battery life to do it
The ASUS Zenbook 14 (UM3406HA) is an AI PC with a focus on portability.
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An interview with MongoDB CEO Dev Ittycheria on leading the company for a decade, the evolution of databases, AI hype, transitioning to a SaaS model, and more (Paul Sawers/TechCrunch)
Paul Sawers / TechCrunch: An interview with MongoDB CEO Dev Ittycheria on leading the company for a decade, the evolution of databases, AI hype, transitioning to a SaaS model, and more.
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Enhancing DevSecOps Workflows with Generative AI: A Comprehensive Guide
The advent of generative AI is set to revolutionize DevSecOps practices by addressing the manual aspects of the development lifecycle.
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Google RealFill Could Be A New Approach To AI In Photography
RealFill will bring AI to Google's cameras; perhaps in the smartest way it's ever been implemented.
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Malleable Software in the Age of LLMs (2023)
All computer users may soon have the ability to author small bits of code.
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The 4 Types Of Generative AI Transforming Our World
Generative AI has revolutionized content creation, allowing computers to generate everything from text to complex 3D objects.
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Yes, Filipe Bento, The demand for accessible LLMs is clear, particularly for those without extensive resources. Local LLMs like Mistral, while promising, still pose challenges in terms of complexity and hardware requirements.