Exploring humanoid robots, Chat GPT text detection, Women in AI; and more

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How robots at the AI for Good Global Summit are paving the way for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals

Episode 1: Humanoid Robots

The 2023 edition of the Imternational Telecommunication Union AI for Good Global Summit will take place in Geneva, 6-7 July. Over 30 cutting-edge robots are gearing up to take part in the Robotics for Good exhibition, which will show the potential of autonomous robots to drive progress towards the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

In this series of blog posts, we will be introducing some of the robots attending the Summit and explain how they are contributing to the SDGs.

Today we would like to introduce the 9 humanoid robots coming to the Summit. These machines are designed to emulate both the appearance and actions of humans through the use of sensors, actuators, and software that enable interaction with the environment and execution of tasks comparable to those done by humans. Humanoid robots have various applications, including healthcare, education, entertainment, and research, which have the potential to improve lives and open up opportunities for innovation.

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How to detect whether text has been generated by ChatGPT?

The excitement surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI) is at an all-time high, with?OpenAI‘s?ChatGPT?leading the way in cutting-edge language model technology. This innovative tool is transforming communication, providing seamless and natural interactions like never before. From customer service chatbots to virtual assistants, ChatGPT is changing the way we interact with technology through its ability to process, and respond to, human language.

In the paper “Machine Generated Text: A Comprehensive Survey of Threat Models and Detection Methods“, authors Evan Crothers, Nathalie Japkowicz, and Herna Viktor examine the potential dangers posed by advanced Natural Language Generation (NLG) systems and the current methods used to detect machine-generated text. With the growing sophistication of these systems and their easy accessibility through open-source models and user-friendly tools, there are growing concerns about potential abuse, such as phishing, disinformation, fraudulent product reviews, academic dishonesty, and toxic spam.

The paper provides a thorough analysis of these threats and the latest methods for detecting machine-generated text, placing them in the context of cybersecurity and societal issues. The authors also offer guidance for future work aimed at reducing the risk of abuse and ensuring the trustworthiness, fairness, robustness, and accountability of detection systems.

Security expert Bruce Schneier has praised the paper as “a solid grounding amongst all of the hype.”

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Celebrating leading women in AI on International Women’s Day

As we celebrate International Women’s Day, it’s an important time to reflect on the progress we have made towards gender equality and to recognize the work that still needs to be done.

• 45% of AI for Good speakers are women
• 22% of AI workers globally are women

In the field of AI, women have been historically underrepresented.?Despite the challenges that women face in the tech industry, female leaders are breaking down barriers and using AI for social good, proving that women have a crucial role in the development and application of AI. These women are paving the way for a more equitable future. By showcasing their profiles, we hope to inspire more women to pursue careers in AI and foster a tech industry that is more diverse and inclusive.

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Sustainable robots for a better future

Modern robotic applications have the potential to help humans reach the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). AI-powered robots may contribute to sustainability in many industries, including climate change mitigation, recycling, waste reduction in manufacturing, pesticides reduction and pest detection in agriculture, and a variety of social applications to increase accessibility and inclusion.

The AI for Good Webinar?Sustainable robots: What does it take for a robot to be sustainable??discussed how robots can be part of the global solution towards sustainability and what it takes for a robot to be sustainable.

“Amongst the biggest challenges humanity is facing today are those relating to our impact on the environment and those relating to the rapid pace of technological change, and it’s great to see our panelists discussing positive ways that technological change can help us deal with some of the environmental challenges we’re facing,”?said?Fiachra O’Brolchain, Marie-Curie Research Fellow at Dublin City University.

Nowadays, it is vital to focus on sustainability in terms of environmental impact.

“The goal that we have is to develop technology and transfer it to the society and for companies to transform this technological research into prosperity,”?said?Damien Sallé, Coordinator of Robotics and Automation at?Tecnalia.

Humans exert significant pressure on our planet. To mitigate it, researchers at Tecnalia have decided to focus on circular economy: “Circular economy has an impact on CO2 and material extraction. In terms of technology and robotics, it appears to be an alternative where we can have an impact,” highlighted Sallé.

He believes robots are complex machines that can be improved both in terms of energy use and design. In order to do so, roboticists have to take into consideration materials that they use, CO2 impacts of a particular technology as well as estimate the production, the use, and the end-of-life cost of these technologies.

“It is something that as a community we should do together with the people that make these evaluations of environmental impacts,” concluded Sallé.

Can robots be energy efficient?

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• Revolutionizing Collaborative Research
• Use of Big Data and AI for Inclusive Fintech
• A vision to build AI-powered Smart and Sustainable Cities: Are we there yet?
• Discussing the future of Robotics for Good at the AI for Good Global Summit 2023

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