Lucidica Tech News #12
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Spotify has launched a pilot program using OpenAI’s technology to translate podcasts into multiple languages while maintaining the original speaker's voice. The feature, aimed at providing an authentic listening experience, is currently available to select podcasters and can translate English to Spanish, French, and German. However, there are significant concerns regarding the accuracy of such AI translations, as they might introduce errors and lack the nuance and cultural context that human translators provide. While the program is currently opt-in, mistranslations could pose reputational risks to podcasters, especially given the platform's extensive listener base of over 100 million regular podcast users. Spotify intends to refine the feature based on feedback from creators and users.
A new study has discovered that humans can quickly learn to operate an extra limb, revealing potential advancements in prosthetic limb surgeries and the utilisation of supernumerary robotic arms. This study suggests that humans have the capacity to repurpose leg muscles to operate additional limbs and can adapt rapidly to controlling new appendages in conjunction with their natural limbs. Participants in an Anglo-Australian collaboration were given tasks that involved controlling additional limbs along with their own and were observed to have adapted swiftly to the new capability. While the study used computer games due to the high costs associated with actual mind-controlled robot arms, it indicates promising potentials in developing enhancements that could aid in performing daily tasks that require more than two hands.
A new survey by Asda Online Doctor reveals an increasing number of people are relying on AI platforms for medical advice, with 1 in 10 people, or an estimated 2.3 million UK adults, admitting to taking medical advice from such platforms. The study suggests that 50% of respondents do not consider a doctor as their first choice for medical advice, with many turning to Google and the NHS' 111 service. The shift is attributed to long waiting times for doctor’s appointments and the convenience and accessibility of online sources. However, concerns arise as the internet and AI platforms are unregulated and misinformation can be prevalent. Despite 82% of users finding AI advice helpful, the study found that 22.8% of the advice received could be potentially harmful. Experts emphasise the importance of verifying the credibility of online medical information and advise caution when seeking medical information from unregulated sources.
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