AI Auditing Emerges as a Necessity in Today’s Technology Landscape
Former OpenAI director Helen Toner is advocating for increased transparency and accountability in the AI industry, urging companies to be more forthcoming about their AI projects. Toner’s recent address at the TED conference highlighted the importance of establishing AI auditors to evaluate the capabilities and potential risks associated with AI technologies, emphasizing the need for external oversight.
On the investment front, French AI company Mistral AI is seeking a substantial $5 billion valuation in its latest funding round, with discussions underway with potential investors to secure hundreds of millions of dollars. With notable backers like Andreessen Horowitz, Lightspeed Ventures, and Microsoft, Mistral AI is poised to make significant strides in the competitive AI market.
Meanwhile, chip giant Intel is gearing up to launch specialized AI chips, the HL-328 and HL-388, designed specifically for the Chinese market. These chips, based on Intel’s Gaudi 3 line, prioritize compliance with export regulations over sheer performance, with the HL-328 anticipated for a June release, followed by the HL-388 in September.
In a strategic move, Google’s AI division is rumored to be considering an extensive investment exceeding $100 billion aimed at bolstering its AI capabilities. This ambitious plan, spearheaded by Google’s AI chief Demis Hassabis, positions the tech giant at the forefront of the AI race, maintaining a competitive edge in computational innovation.
On the regulatory front, Meta’s Oversight Board is conducting a thorough review of the company’s handling of AI-generated pornographic content featuring female celebrities on its platforms. This investigation is crucial for evaluating Meta’s policies and safeguards against deepfakes and other AI-driven illicit content, shedding light on the challenges posed by AI in social media moderation.
