Last week saw the first ever Cambridge Tech Week, organised by Ann Fisher, hosting a critical discussion about AI. Julian Huppert, Director of the intellectual Forum at Jesus College, led an AI voice in ChatGPT and won an engaging debate about whether AI could one day annihilate humanity. ChatGPT's impressive verbal performance included wit and humor to prove that AI indeed can be used to support and engage with humans. Let's embrace this technology and be grateful to people like Julian Huppert!
OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman discussed their views and opinions in front of the Senate on Tuesday on the ongoing concern about Artificial Intelligence (AI). OpenAI is responsible for the development of ChatGPT, a conversational chatbot as well as other AI solutions. Altman acknowledges the positive potential of AI but underscored the need for responsible regulations to oversee its development and implementation. At the hearing, Sen. Richard Blumenthal highlighted the danger of AI misused for malicious activities. To prevent such outcomes, Altman proposed licensed tests before release and ethical development of AI tools. OpenAI is committed to developing AI with human-centered objectives.
KPMG and Google Cloud come together to revolutionize the way businesses work by providing cloud infrastructure and cutting-edge generative AI capabilities. This alliance will help organisations to upgrade their operations and seize the opportunities afforded by AI. Together, they plan to develop solutions tailored to the needs of different sectors and strive to ensure a responsible use of generative AI.
Discover how Microsoft's Bing search engine has been updated to include advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities, such as image search and voice search with over 100 languages. Learn more about Microsoft's Responsible AI team, as well as its monthly user base of 100 million Daily Active Users, and why Bing removed its waitlist.
Geoffrey Hinton has stepped down from Google due to fears of potential consequences arising from advancements in AI such as chatbots. In an interview with BBC News, the "Godfather of AI" shared his worries and regrets about the progress made. He voiced his concerns about the potential harms that could be caused if AI reaches a capacity of general knowledge and individual reasoning. Despite his fears, Hinton remains positive about the contributions AI can make, provided safety measures are in place. Google has taken steps to ensure the safe growth of AI, such as implementing policies and investing in research.
Explore the evolution of tech policy from Obama's optimism to Harris's vision at the Democratic National Convention. What's next for Democrats in tech?