At a quiet cemetery in eastern China, bereaved father Seakoo Wu pulls out his phone, places it on a gravestone and plays a recording of his son.

They are words that the late student never spoke, but brought into being with artificial intelligence.

"I know you're in great pain every day because of me, and feel guilty and helpless," intones Xuanmo in a slightly robotic voice.

"Even though I can't be by your side ever again, my soul is still in this world, accompanying you through life."

Stricken by grief, Wu and his wife have joined a growing number of Chinese people turning to AI technology to create lifelike avatars of their departed.

WATCH |&nbsp;Chinese mourners use AI to make digital versions of the deceased

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Ultimately Wu wants to build a fully realistic replica that behaves just like his dead son but dwells in virtual reality.

"Once we synchronise reality and the metaverse, I'll have my son with me again," Wu said.

"I can train him... so that when he sees me, he knows I'm his father."

Some Chinese firms claim to have created thousands of "digital people" from as little as 30 seconds of audiovisual material of the deceased.

Experts say they can offer much-needed comfort for people devastated by the loss of loved ones.

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But they also evoke an unsettling theme from the British sci-fi series "Black Mirror" in which people rely on advanced AI for bereavement support.

<h2>- 'Needs are growing' -&nbsp;</h2>

Wu and his wife were devastated when Xuanmo, their only child, died of a sudden stroke last year at the age of 22 while attending Exeter University in Britain.

The accounting and finance student, keen sportsman and posthumous organ donor "had such a rich and varied life", said Wu.

"He always carried in him this desire to help people and a sense of right and wrong," he told AFP.

Following a boom in deep learning technologies like ChatGPT in China, Wu began researching ways to resurrect him.

He gathered photos, videos and audio recordings of his son, and spent thousands of dollars hiring AI firms that cloned Xuanmo's face and voice.

The results so far are rudimentary, but he has also set up a work team to create a database containing vast amounts of information on his son.

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Wu hopes to feed it into powerful algorithms to create an avatar capable of copying his son's thinking and speech patterns with extreme precision.

Several companies specialising in so-called "ghost bots" have emerged in the United States in recent years.

But the industry is booming in China, according to Zhang Zewei, the founder of the AI firm Super Brain and a former collaborator with Wu.

"On AI technology, China is in the highest class worldwide," said Zhang from a workspace in the eastern city of Jingjiang.

"And there are so many people in China, many with emotional needs, which gives us an advantage when it comes to market demand."

Super Brain charges between 10,000 and 20,000 yuan ($1,400-$2,800) to create a basic avatar within about 20 days, said Zhang.

They range from those who have died to living parents unable to spend time with their children and -- controversially -- a heartbroken woman's ex-boyfriend.

Clients can even hold video calls with a staff member whose face and voice are digitally overlaid with those of the person they have lost.

"The significance for... the whole world is huge," Zhang said.

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"A digital version of someone (can) exist forever, even after their body has been lost."

<h2>- 'New humanism' -&nbsp;</h2>

Sima Huapeng, who founded Nanjing-based Silicon Intelligence, said the technology would "bring about a new kind of humanism".

He likened it to portraiture and photography, which helped people commemorate the dead in revolutionary ways.

Tal Morse, a visiting research fellow at the Centre for Death and Society at Britain's University of Bath, said ghost bots may offer comfort.

But he cautioned that more research was needed to understand their psychological and ethical implications.

"A key question here is... how 'loyal' are the ghost bots to the personality they were designed to mimic," Morse told AFP.

"What happens if they do things that will 'contaminate' the memory of the person they are supposed to represent?"

Another quandary arises from the inability of dead people to consent, experts said.

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While permission was probably unnecessary to mimic speech or behaviour, it might be needed to "do certain other things with that simulacrum", said Nate Sharadin, a philosopher at the University of Hong Kong specialising in AI and its social effects.

For Super Brain's Zhang, all new technology is "a double-edged sword".&nbsp;

"As long as we're helping those who need it, I see no problem".

He doesn't work with those for whom it could have negative impacts, he said, citing a woman who had attempted suicide after her daughter's death.

Bereaved father Wu said Xuanmo "probably would have been willing" to be digitally revived.

"One day, son, we will all reunite in the metaverse," he said as his wife dissolved into tears before his grave.

"The technology is getting better every day... it's just a matter of time."

At a quiet cemetery in eastern China, bereaved father Seakoo Wu pulls out his phone, places it on a gravestone and plays a recording of his son. They are words that the late student never spoke, but brought into being with artificial intelligence.

At a quiet cemetery in eastern China, bereaved father Seakoo Wu pulls out his phone, places it on a gravestone and plays a recording of his son. They are words that the late student never spoke, but brought into being with artificial intelligence. "I know you're in great pain every day because of me, and feel guilty and helpless," intones Xuanmo in a slightly robotic voice. "Even though I can't be by your side ever again, my soul is still in this world, accompanying you through life." Stricken by grief, Wu and his wife have joined a growing number of Chinese people turning to AI technology to create lifelike avatars of their departed. WATCH | Chinese mourners use AI to make digital versions of the deceased Ultimately Wu wants to build a fully realistic replica that behaves just like his dead son but dwells in virtual reality. "Once we synchronise reality and the metaverse, I'll have my son with me again," Wu said. "I can train him... so that when he sees me, he knows I'm his father." Some Chinese firms claim to have created thousands of "digital people" from as little as 30 seconds of audiovisual material of the deceased. Experts say they can offer much-needed comfort for people devastated by the loss of loved ones. ALSO READ | Artificial Intelligence dominates conversations in 2023, named 'Word of the Year' by Collins Dictionary But they also evoke an unsettling theme from the British sci-fi series "Black Mirror" in which people rely on advanced AI for bereavement support. - 'Needs are growing' - Wu and his wife were devastated when Xuanmo, their only child, died of a sudden stroke last year at the age of 22 while attending Exeter University in Britain. The accounting and finance student, keen sportsman and posthumous organ donor "had such a rich and varied life", said Wu. "He always carried in him this desire to help people and a sense of right and wrong," he told AFP. Following a boom in deep learning technologies like ChatGPT in China, Wu began researching ways to resurrect him. He gathered photos, videos and audio recordings of his son, and spent thousands of dollars hiring AI firms that cloned Xuanmo's face and voice. The results so far are rudimentary, but he has also set up a work team to create a database containing vast amounts of information on his son. ALSO READ | World’s first AI-powered campaign caller ‘Ashley’ deployed ahead of 2024 elections in US Wu hopes to feed it into powerful algorithms to create an avatar capable of copying his son's thinking and speech patterns with extreme precision. Several companies specialising in so-called "ghost bots" have emerged in the United States in recent years. But the industry is booming in China, according to Zhang Zewei, the founder of the AI firm Super Brain and a former collaborator with Wu. "On AI technology, China is in the highest class worldwide," said Zhang from a workspace in the eastern city of Jingjiang. "And there are so many people in China, many with emotional needs, which gives us an advantage when it comes to market demand." Super Brain charges between 10,000 and 20,000 yuan ($1,400-$2,800) to create a basic avatar within about 20 days, said Zhang. They range from those who have died to living parents unable to spend time with their children and -- controversially -- a heartbroken woman's ex-boyfriend. Clients can even hold video calls with a staff member whose face and voice are digitally overlaid with those of the person they have lost. "The significance for... the whole world is huge," Zhang said. ALSO READ | EU to ban use of AI biometric surveillance by police without judicial authorisation: Report "A digital version of someone (can) exist forever, even after their body has been lost." - 'New humanism' - Sima Huapeng, who founded Nanjing-based Silicon Intelligence, said the technology would "bring about a new kind of humanism". He likened it to portraiture and photography, which helped people commemorate the dead in revolutionary ways. Tal Morse, a visiting research fellow at the Centre for Death and Society at Britain's University of Bath, said ghost bots may offer comfort. But he cautioned that more research was needed to understand their psychological and ethical implications. "A key question here is... how 'loyal' are the ghost bots to the personality they were designed to mimic," Morse told AFP. "What happens if they do things that will 'contaminate' the memory of the person they are supposed to represent?" Another quandary arises from the inability of dead people to consent, experts said. ALSO READ | Chinese scientists let AI control satellite, it takes ‘closer look’ at specific spots in India, Japan While permission was probably unnecessary to mimic speech or behaviour, it might be needed to "do certain other things with that simulacrum", said Nate Sharadin, a philosopher at the University of Hong Kong specialising in AI and its social effects. For Super Brain's Zhang, all new technology is "a double-edged sword". "As long as we're helping those who need it, I see no problem". He doesn't work with those for whom it could have negative impacts, he said, citing a woman who had attempted suicide after her daughter's death. Bereaved father Wu said Xuanmo "probably would have been willing" to be digitally revived. "One day, son, we will all reunite in the metaverse," he said as his wife dissolved into tears before his grave. "The technology is getting better every day... it's just a matter of time."

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The discussions included the negative impact of generative AI driven by disinformation and labour force displacement. The panel looked at growing concern in the Global North about the threats to national security posed by generative AI. Apart from risks, the panel deep-dived into AI's use in military logistics and for planning and communication purposes.

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Meta Platforms used thousands of pirated books to train its AI models, alleges a new copyright lawsuit filed on Monday (Dec 11) night.&nbsp;

The tech giant reportedly did this despite warnings from their lawyers about the legal peril of doing so. The lawsuit as per Reuters was initially brought this summer.

<h2>Skipping permissions</h2>

Monday's filing consolidates two separate lawsuits brought against Facebook and Instagram by comedian Sarah Silverman, Pulitzer Prize winner Michael Chabon and other prominent authors. They allege that Meta has used their works to train its artificial intelligence language model, Llama, without permission.

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Previously, their claims also said that the AI model's output also violates their copyrights. However, in November, US District Judge Vince Chhabri criticised the claim that the text generated by Llama copies or resembles the author's work. Dismissing the claim, Chhabri allowed the authors to amend most of their claims.&nbsp;

As evidence, the authors have submitted Discord chat logs of a Meta-affiliated researcher, who can be seen discussing the procurement of the dataset. This, as per the news agency, can be a potentially significant piece of evidence that could prove that Meta knew that its use of the books may not be protected by US copyright law.

<h2>What is there in the chat logs?</h2>

In the chat logs, as quoted in the complaint, researcher Tim Dettmers, a doctoral student at the University of Washington, describes his back-and-forth with Meta's legal department. In it, he talks about whether the use of book files as training data would be "legally OK".

"At Facebook, there are a lot of people interested in working with (T)he (P)ile, including myself, but in its current form, we are unable to use it for legal reasons," Dettmers wrote in 2021.&nbsp;

Here, The Pile refers to an open-source language modelling data set Meta has acknowledged it was using to train its first version of Llama.

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According to the complaint, a month before this, Dettmers wrote that Meta lawyers told him "the data cannot be used or models cannot be published if they are trained on that data."

Here, the researcher refrains from describing the specific concerns voiced by lawyers, however, his counterpart makes mention of "books with active copyrights," and says they are the biggest likely source of worry. They also say that training on the data should "fall under fair use."

As per the US Copyright Office, the fair use doctrine allows for the use of "limited portions of a work including quotes, for purposes such as commentary, criticism, news reporting, and scholarly reports".

<h2>Llama</h2>

Llama is Meta's large language model (LLM). The tech giant released its first version in February 2023. At the time, it published a list of datasets used to train the language model. The list included "the Books3 section of ThePile," which, as per the complaint quoting the person who assembled the dataset, contains 196,640 books.

A second version, dubbed Llama 2 was made available for commercial use this summer. It is free for use for companies with monthly active users of less than 700 million.

<h2>AI and copyrights</h2>

As Artificial Intelligence drives a craze, artists across art forms have come forward alleging unlawful use of their content. In 2023, big tech companies were met with a slew of lawsuits that accuse them of ripping-off copyright protected works. IF successful, these lawsuits would not only generate significant compensation for the content creators, but also drive up the cost of building the data dependent models, somewhat dampening the generative AI craze.

 
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Meta Platforms used thousands of pirated books to train its AI models, alleges a new copyright lawsuit filed on Monday (Dec 11) night. The tech giant reportedly did this despite warnings from their lawyers about the legal peril of doing so.

Meta Platforms used thousands of pirated books to train its AI models, alleges a new copyright lawsuit filed on Monday (Dec 11) night. The tech giant reportedly did this despite warnings from their lawyers about the legal peril of doing so. The lawsuit as per Reuters was initially brought this summer. Skipping permissions Monday's filing consolidates two separate lawsuits brought against Facebook and Instagram by comedian Sarah Silverman, Pulitzer Prize winner Michael Chabon and other prominent authors. They allege that Meta has used their works to train its artificial intelligence language model, Llama, without permission. Also read | Epic Games' 'epic' win: Jury finds Google guilty of monopolistic practices in antitrust trial Previously, their claims also said that the AI model's output also violates their copyrights. However, in November, US District Judge Vince Chhabri criticised the claim that the text generated by Llama copies or resembles the author's work. Dismissing the claim, Chhabri allowed the authors to amend most of their claims. As evidence, the authors have submitted Discord chat logs of a Meta-affiliated researcher, who can be seen discussing the procurement of the dataset. This, as per the news agency, can be a potentially significant piece of evidence that could prove that Meta knew that its use of the books may not be protected by US copyright law. What is there in the chat logs? In the chat logs, as quoted in the complaint, researcher Tim Dettmers, a doctoral student at the University of Washington, describes his back-and-forth with Meta's legal department. In it, he talks about whether the use of book files as training data would be "legally OK". "At Facebook, there are a lot of people interested in working with (T)he (P)ile, including myself, but in its current form, we are unable to use it for legal reasons," Dettmers wrote in 2021. Here, The Pile refers to an open-source language modelling data set Meta has acknowledged it was using to train its first version of Llama. Also read | EU to ban use of AI biometric surveillance by police without judicial authorisation: Report According to the complaint, a month before this, Dettmers wrote that Meta lawyers told him "the data cannot be used or models cannot be published if they are trained on that data." Here, the researcher refrains from describing the specific concerns voiced by lawyers, however, his counterpart makes mention of "books with active copyrights," and says they are the biggest likely source of worry. They also say that training on the data should "fall under fair use." As per the US Copyright Office, the fair use doctrine allows for the use of "limited portions of a work including quotes, for purposes such as commentary, criticism, news reporting, and scholarly reports". Llama Llama is Meta's large language model (LLM). The tech giant released its first version in February 2023. At the time, it published a list of datasets used to train the language model. The list included "the Books3 section of ThePile," which, as per the complaint quoting the person who assembled the dataset, contains 196,640 books. A second version, dubbed Llama 2 was made available for commercial use this summer. It is free for use for companies with monthly active users of less than 700 million. AI and copyrights As Artificial Intelligence drives a craze, artists across art forms have come forward alleging unlawful use of their content. In 2023, big tech companies were met with a slew of lawsuits that accuse them of ripping-off copyright protected works. IF successful, these lawsuits would not only generate significant compensation for the content creators, but also drive up the cost of building the data dependent models, somewhat dampening the generative AI craze.

Meta flouted copyrights to train its AI 'Llama' despite warning from lawyers, claims lawsuit by authors

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the intensity of impact artificial intelligence has on the present as well as future generations and also called for a global framework regulating the development of artificial intelligence tools as the annual Global Partnership for Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit kicked off in New Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam on Tuesday (Dec 12).

"AI is having a significant impact on both present and future generations. We must proceed with extreme caution. I believe that the suggestions and ideas emerging from this summit will help us safeguard the world from the potential risks and challenges posed by the darker aspects of AI," PM Modi said while addressing GPAI.

"AI has the potential to revolutionise India's tech landscape. India is committed to the responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence," he added.

He also raised concerns about how tools like deep fake were being abused to spread false information by even terrorist organisations.

"Deepfake is a challenge for the whole world... AI tools going into the hands of terrorists are also a big threat. If terrorist organisations get AI weapons, this will have a huge impact on global security... We need to plan how to tackle this," PM Modi said during his address.

Further Modi stressed the need to formulate a global framework for AI technology at the world level.

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“Just like we have treaties and protocols for international affairs, we need to prepare a global framework for AI at a global level," Modi said.

"AI is not just a new technology but has become a worldwide movement. Thus, we must all work together," he added.

<h2>'Make AI all-inclusive', says PM Modi</h2>

He also emphasised on the need for the development and regulation of artificial intelligence to be inclusive for its results to be more fair and just.

"The more inclusive the development journey of AI is, the better results society will achieve. Learning from past decades where there was inequality in access to technology, we must now safeguard society from such harm. When democratic values join technology, it acts as a multiplier for inclusivity," he noted.

“While AI increases our efficiency, it is up to us to keep space for emotions. It is up to us to maintain our ethics,” Modi said.

The summit, running from December 12 to 14, gathers influential minds from various sectors, marking a crucial moment for the collaborative advancement of artificial intelligence (AI).

(With inputs from agencies)

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the intensity of impact artificial intelligence has on the present as well as future generations and also called for a global framework regulating the development of artificial intelligence tools as the annual Global Partnership for Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit kicked off in New Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam on Tuesday (Dec 12).

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the intensity of impact artificial intelligence has on the present as well as future generations and also called for a global framework regulating the development of artificial intelligence tools as the annual Global Partnership for Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit kicked off in New Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam on Tuesday (Dec 12). "AI is having a significant impact on both present and future generations. We must proceed with extreme caution. I believe that the suggestions and ideas emerging from this summit will help us safeguard the world from the potential risks and challenges posed by the darker aspects of AI," PM Modi said while addressing GPAI. "AI has the potential to revolutionise India's tech landscape. India is committed to the responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence," he added. He also raised concerns about how tools like deep fake were being abused to spread false information by even terrorist organisations. "Deepfake is a challenge for the whole world... AI tools going into the hands of terrorists are also a big threat. If terrorist organisations get AI weapons, this will have a huge impact on global security... We need to plan how to tackle this," PM Modi said during his address. Further Modi stressed the need to formulate a global framework for AI technology at the world level. Also read: Canadian PM Justin Trudeau claims he made allegations over Nijjar killing public to 'put a chill' on India “Just like we have treaties and protocols for international affairs, we need to prepare a global framework for AI at a global level," Modi said. "AI is not just a new technology but has become a worldwide movement. Thus, we must all work together," he added. 'Make AI all-inclusive', says PM Modi He also emphasised on the need for the development and regulation of artificial intelligence to be inclusive for its results to be more fair and just. "The more inclusive the development journey of AI is, the better results society will achieve. Learning from past decades where there was inequality in access to technology, we must now safeguard society from such harm. When democratic values join technology, it acts as a multiplier for inclusivity," he noted. “While AI increases our efficiency, it is up to us to keep space for emotions. It is up to us to maintain our ethics,” Modi said. The summit, running from December 12 to 14, gathers influential minds from various sectors, marking a crucial moment for the collaborative advancement of artificial intelligence (AI). (With inputs from agencies)

PM Modi stresses on need to prepare global framework for AI, raises concerns over deepfake abuse

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With the United States presidential election less than a year away, candidates have ramped up efforts to reach as many voters as possible, including Democratic Shamaine Daniels who is running for office against Trump-backed Republican Representative Scott Perry in the US state of Pennsylvania.&nbsp;

The Democrat lost to the Republican candidate by less than 10 points last time but has now called in ‘Ashley’ to help her with the campaign. Daniels announced her candidacy for the US House of Representatives, in addition to the Republican incumbent she is also up against six other Democratic candidates.&nbsp;

<h2>Meet Ashley</h2>

Ashley is an AI-powered campaign volunteer but is far from the typical robocaller since none of her responses&nbsp;are canned or pre-recorded, given her ability to hold conversational calls. &nbsp;

The creators, as per Reuters, intend to mainly work with Democratic campaigns and candidates, and say she is the first political phone banker powered by generative AI technology similar to OpenAI’s ChatGPT.

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According to Ashley’s creators at a tech startup Civox, she is capable of having an infinite number of customised one-on-one conversations at the same time.&nbsp;

Over the weekend, the new AI tool was deployed to have high-quality conversations on a large scale paving the way for political campaigning where candidates want to use technology to engage voters.&nbsp;

Ashley called thousands of Pennsylvania voters on behalf of Daniels and like a pro campaign volunteer she analysed a person’s profile to have tailored conversations around their key issues.&nbsp;

“This one kept my attention,” 63-year-old David Fish told Reuters. “The thing I really liked was that it identified itself as AI and didn’t try to fool me.”

Civox, cofounded by Ilya Mouzykantskii and Adam Reis said that Ashley uses a combination of more than 20 different open-source AI models and licensed technology to build Ashley. However, they declined to disclose the exact generative AI models they are using.&nbsp;

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“This is going to scale fast,” said Mouzykantskii, the London-based CEO of Civox. “We intend to be making tens of thousands of calls a day by the end of the year and into the six digits pretty soon. This is coming for the 2024 election and it’s coming in a very big way. The future is now.”

<h2>Legal concerns</h2>

While the AI tool historic development, is it legal or even ethical? Several countries are in the midst of figuring out legislation to regulate the rapid growth of AI which has raised concerns among experts who have said that it poses an existential threat to humanity.&nbsp;

Earlier this year, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testified before the US Congress saying that he was worried about the generative AI’s ability to compromise election integrity through “one-on-one interactive disinformation.”&nbsp;

However, Mouzykantskii told Reuters that he is fully aware of the potential downsides but will not prioritise profits over ethics. To address these concerns, while Civox’s AI does record calls with the voters to further train Ashley, the data of the person is anonymised.&nbsp;

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It also includes a measure where, if the conversation goes off-topic or becomes abusive, the AI politely ends the call.&nbsp;

While the US Federal Election Commission has begun looking into whether to regulate AI use in campaigns, there is very little clarity about whether what Daniels is doing is legal or not, but she does plan on using her experience with AI to find ways to regulate it.&nbsp;

“If I’m the first one to deploy tools that rely on AI in the electoral process, I can help figure out what policies and regulations are useful and valuable and also train the electorate in recognizing what ethical AI use in campaigning looks like,” the Democrat candidate told Forbes.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

With the United States presidential election less than a year away, candidates have ramped up efforts to reach as many voters as possible, including Democratic Shamaine Daniels who is running for office against Trump-backed Republican Representative Scott Perry in the US state of Pennsylvania.

With the United States presidential election less than a year away, candidates have ramped up efforts to reach as many voters as possible, including Democratic Shamaine Daniels who is running for office against Trump-backed Republican Representative Scott Perry in the US state of Pennsylvania. The Democrat lost to the Republican candidate by less than 10 points last time but has now called in ‘Ashley’ to help her with the campaign. Daniels announced her candidacy for the US House of Representatives, in addition to the Republican incumbent she is also up against six other Democratic candidates. Meet Ashley Ashley is an AI-powered campaign volunteer but is far from the typical robocaller since none of her responses are canned or pre-recorded, given her ability to hold conversational calls. The creators, as per Reuters, intend to mainly work with Democratic campaigns and candidates, and say she is the first political phone banker powered by generative AI technology similar to OpenAI’s ChatGPT. ALSO READ | AI replaces human workers: Indian CEO replaces 90% support staff with chatbot, internet outraged According to Ashley’s creators at a tech startup Civox, she is capable of having an infinite number of customised one-on-one conversations at the same time. Over the weekend, the new AI tool was deployed to have high-quality conversations on a large scale paving the way for political campaigning where candidates want to use technology to engage voters. Ashley called thousands of Pennsylvania voters on behalf of Daniels and like a pro campaign volunteer she analysed a person’s profile to have tailored conversations around their key issues. “This one kept my attention,” 63-year-old David Fish told Reuters. “The thing I really liked was that it identified itself as AI and didn’t try to fool me.” Civox, cofounded by Ilya Mouzykantskii and Adam Reis said that Ashley uses a combination of more than 20 different open-source AI models and licensed technology to build Ashley. However, they declined to disclose the exact generative AI models they are using. ALSO READ | Meta flouted copyrights to train its AI 'Llama' despite warning from lawyers, claims lawsuit by authors “This is going to scale fast,” said Mouzykantskii, the London-based CEO of Civox. “We intend to be making tens of thousands of calls a day by the end of the year and into the six digits pretty soon. This is coming for the 2024 election and it’s coming in a very big way. The future is now.” Legal concerns While the AI tool historic development, is it legal or even ethical? Several countries are in the midst of figuring out legislation to regulate the rapid growth of AI which has raised concerns among experts who have said that it poses an existential threat to humanity. Earlier this year, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testified before the US Congress saying that he was worried about the generative AI’s ability to compromise election integrity through “one-on-one interactive disinformation.” However, Mouzykantskii told Reuters that he is fully aware of the potential downsides but will not prioritise profits over ethics. To address these concerns, while Civox’s AI does record calls with the voters to further train Ashley, the data of the person is anonymised. ALSO READ | In a ‘historic’ first, an AI-powered ‘robot lawyer’ will defend a human in US court It also includes a measure where, if the conversation goes off-topic or becomes abusive, the AI politely ends the call. While the US Federal Election Commission has begun looking into whether to regulate AI use in campaigns, there is very little clarity about whether what Daniels is doing is legal or not, but she does plan on using her experience with AI to find ways to regulate it. “If I’m the first one to deploy tools that rely on AI in the electoral process, I can help figure out what policies and regulations are useful and valuable and also train the electorate in recognizing what ethical AI use in campaigning looks like,” the Democrat candidate told Forbes. (With inputs from agencies)

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2023 was a year of medical breakthroughs. As science progresses, scientists around the world are working hard to improve the quality of human life. This year, several notable, exciting medical advancements made headlines. From successful pig kidney transplant&nbsp;into humans to the world's first whole eye transplant, let's rewind to the year's most notable medical breakthroughs.

<h2>World's first whole eye transplant</h2>

In the United States, in November, surgeons performed the world's first transplant of an entire eye. The patient, a 46-year-old military veteran from Arkansas, had survived a work-related high-voltage electrical accident that destroyed the left side of his face, nose, mouth and left eye. In addition to the eye, a partial-face transplant was also done by the team from NYU Langone Health.&nbsp;

"The mere fact that we transplanted an eye is a huge step forward, something that for centuries has been thought about, but it's never been performed," the team lead Dr Eduardo Rodriguez, said at the time.

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<h2>First no-rejection kidney transplant</h2>

In September, in the United Kingdom, an eight-year-old Indian-origin girl, Aditi Shankar, became the first child to have gone through a special type of kidney transplant. The transplant was a breakthrough, as it didn't require the little girl&nbsp;to take long-term drugs to stop the potential rejection of the newly transplanted&nbsp;organ.&nbsp;

The little girl's immune system was reprogrammed using stem cells from the donor, Aditi's mother Divya.

<h2>Genetically modified pig kidney survives one month in human body</h2>

In the United States, in August, surgeons transplanted a genetically modified pig kidney into a brain-dead patient. The organ worked for a record 32 days and could help bridge the significant organ donation gap.

<h2>A kill switch for cancer</h2>

Scientists from UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center in Sacramento in California discovered a "kill switch" that could be used to trigger the death of cancer cells. It is called the CAR T-cell therapy, and it involves genetically modifying T cells collected from a patient's blood.&nbsp;

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The therapy showed promising results in leukaemia and other 'liquid' cancers, but showed "meagre" success against solid tumours, and breast, bowel, and lung cancers.

<h2>Blood test for detecting depression</h2>

A study by McGill University in Canada analysed blood samples from more than 60 teenagers to identify specific molecules which can be used as markers for depression. This can help in the early detection of teenagers at risk of psychological diseases like depression.

<h2>World's first respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine</h2>

In May, the US Foods and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the world's first respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine. The medicine that took 60 years to develop can safeguard patients 60 years of age and older from lower respiratory tract sickness brought on by RSV.

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<h2>New plant toxin-based antibiotic</h2>

As the world grapples with antibiotic resistance, a group of British, German and Polish scientists discovered a plant toxin that has a unique method of attacking bacteria. The potential new antibiotic has been named albicidin and works differently than existing antibiotic medicines.

<h2>3D printing to rid of invasive surgeries</h2>

In March, researchers from Australia announced that they had invented a snake-like soft robot that can print living cells from the inside of a patient's body. 3D bio-printing is already used for medical procedures. However, this can help eliminate the need for invasive surgeries.

<h2>World's first Alzheimer's treatment</h2>

In June, the US FDA approved Lecanemab (Leqembi), a drug that significantly helped combat the progression of Alzheimer's during clinical trials. It is the first drug that targets the underlying cause of Alzheimer's, slowing down the disease's progress.&nbsp;

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<h2>CRISPR gene editing for sickle cell disease</h2>

The world's first CRISPR-based gene therapy for sickle cell disease was given the green light in the UK (in November) and in the US (in December). The therapy called CASGEVY works by correcting faulty haemoglobin genes in a patient's bone marrow stem cells so that they can produce normal, functioning HB cells.

<h2>Artificial liver</h2>

In September, China made the headlines for reportedly developing a stem-cell-based 'artificial liver' that can work outside the human body. A boon for thousands suffering from liver failure, the bio-artificial liver can perform functions such as detoxification and protein synthesis typically carried out by the liver.&nbsp;

<h2>Tiny robot surgeon</h2>

The University of Leeds has developed a tiny robot that can travel deep into the lungs and detect early signs of cancer. It is only 2 millimetres in diameter and is transported into the smallest bronchial tubes using magnets. As per researchers, during testing on a cadaver, the magnetic tentacle robot travelled 37 per cent deeper than standard equipment, that too with significantly less tissue damage.

In 2024, the global community looks forward to many more significant medical advancements, many of which are expected to involve Artificial Intelligence (AI).&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

2023 was a year of medical breakthroughs. As science progresses, scientists around the world are working hard to improve the quality of human life. This year, several notable, exciting medical advancements made headlines.

2023 was a year of medical breakthroughs. As science progresses, scientists around the world are working hard to improve the quality of human life. This year, several notable, exciting medical advancements made headlines. From successful pig kidney transplant into humans to the world's first whole eye transplant, let's rewind to the year's most notable medical breakthroughs. World's first whole eye transplant In the United States, in November, surgeons performed the world's first transplant of an entire eye. The patient, a 46-year-old military veteran from Arkansas, had survived a work-related high-voltage electrical accident that destroyed the left side of his face, nose, mouth and left eye. In addition to the eye, a partial-face transplant was also done by the team from NYU Langone Health. "The mere fact that we transplanted an eye is a huge step forward, something that for centuries has been thought about, but it's never been performed," the team lead Dr Eduardo Rodriguez, said at the time. Also read | Yearender 2023: Actors Who Made Their OTT Debut This Year First no-rejection kidney transplant In September, in the United Kingdom, an eight-year-old Indian-origin girl, Aditi Shankar, became the first child to have gone through a special type of kidney transplant. The transplant was a breakthrough, as it didn't require the little girl to take long-term drugs to stop the potential rejection of the newly transplanted organ. The little girl's immune system was reprogrammed using stem cells from the donor, Aditi's mother Divya. Genetically modified pig kidney survives one month in human body In the United States, in August, surgeons transplanted a genetically modified pig kidney into a brain-dead patient. The organ worked for a record 32 days and could help bridge the significant organ donation gap. A kill switch for cancer Scientists from UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center in Sacramento in California discovered a "kill switch" that could be used to trigger the death of cancer cells. It is called the CAR T-cell therapy, and it involves genetically modifying T cells collected from a patient's blood. Also read | Rewind 2023: Top 5 Sporting Moments For India The therapy showed promising results in leukaemia and other 'liquid' cancers, but showed "meagre" success against solid tumours, and breast, bowel, and lung cancers. Blood test for detecting depression A study by McGill University in Canada analysed blood samples from more than 60 teenagers to identify specific molecules which can be used as markers for depression. This can help in the early detection of teenagers at risk of psychological diseases like depression. World's first respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine In May, the US Foods and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the world's first respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine. The medicine that took 60 years to develop can safeguard patients 60 years of age and older from lower respiratory tract sickness brought on by RSV. Also read | Yearender 2023: The fabulous year that Taylor Swift has had New plant toxin-based antibiotic As the world grapples with antibiotic resistance, a group of British, German and Polish scientists discovered a plant toxin that has a unique method of attacking bacteria. The potential new antibiotic has been named albicidin and works differently than existing antibiotic medicines. 3D printing to rid of invasive surgeries In March, researchers from Australia announced that they had invented a snake-like soft robot that can print living cells from the inside of a patient's body. 3D bio-printing is already used for medical procedures. However, this can help eliminate the need for invasive surgeries. World's first Alzheimer's treatment In June, the US FDA approved Lecanemab (Leqembi), a drug that significantly helped combat the progression of Alzheimer's during clinical trials. It is the first drug that targets the underlying cause of Alzheimer's, slowing down the disease's progress. Also read | Your anxiety is lying to you! Saying 'no' to plans isn't all that bad, finds study CRISPR gene editing for sickle cell disease The world's first CRISPR-based gene therapy for sickle cell disease was given the green light in the UK (in November) and in the US (in December). The therapy called CASGEVY works by correcting faulty haemoglobin genes in a patient's bone marrow stem cells so that they can produce normal, functioning HB cells. Artificial liver In September, China made the headlines for reportedly developing a stem-cell-based 'artificial liver' that can work outside the human body. A boon for thousands suffering from liver failure, the bio-artificial liver can perform functions such as detoxification and protein synthesis typically carried out by the liver. Tiny robot surgeon The University of Leeds has developed a tiny robot that can travel deep into the lungs and detect early signs of cancer. It is only 2 millimetres in diameter and is transported into the smallest bronchial tubes using magnets. As per researchers, during testing on a cadaver, the magnetic tentacle robot travelled 37 per cent deeper than standard equipment, that too with significantly less tissue damage. In 2024, the global community looks forward to many more significant medical advancements, many of which are expected to involve Artificial Intelligence (AI). (With inputs from agencies)

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The European Union as a part of its historic agreement between the European Parliament and 27 member states will soon ban police and national security bodies in the EU from using real-time biometric data driven by artificial intelligence (AI) in most situations without judicial authorisation, reported The Guardian citing an official with knowledge of the text.

The landmark deal was signed following three days of negotiations, on Friday (Dec 8), but the officials, as per the British media report only revealed the operational details on Monday (Dec 11) since the final text is yet to be published.&nbsp;

<h2>Possible ban on&nbsp;AI biometric surveillance</h2>

The ban on surveillance will apply to public and private places, including parks and sports grounds, but in the event of specified serious crimes, a terrorist threat or urgent searches for victims will be exempted, reported The Guardian. However, the police will require prior approval from a judge or independent administrative authority.&nbsp;

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According to the report, it is only under most exceptional circumstances like a live terrorist threat that the police will be able to deploy the AI biometric tools without prior approval.&nbsp;

But they must still obtain authorisation within 24 hours and notify the authorities – including the relevant market surveillance authority and the data protection authority – with a “prior fundamental rights impact assessment,” reported The Guardian citing an EU official.&nbsp;

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If approval by a judge or authority is not given, according to the report, the AI tool should be turned off immediately and all data extracted on a suspect or suspects deleted immediately. The EU and members of the European Parliament (MEP) have reportedly agreed on a specific list of 16 types of serious crimes which may be exempted from the ban.&nbsp;

<h2>Averting ‘predictive policing’</h2>

EU officials believe that these safeguards would avert the risk of what they have called “predictive policing” which according to the MEPs if used alongside racial profiling could discriminate against individuals.&nbsp;

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Notably, the use of AI in biometric surveillance had pitted policymakers who wanted to use it for national security, defence and military purposes against EU lawmakers who wanted to bar those uses because of concerns related to privacy.

The agreement signed last week has made the EU the first continent in the world to set clear rules for the use of AI.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The European Union as a part of its historic agreement between the European Parliament and 27 member states will soon ban police and national security bodies in the EU from using real-time biometric data driven by artificial intelligence (AI) in most situations without judicial authorisation, reported The Guardian citing an official with knowledge of the text.

The European Union as a part of its historic agreement between the European Parliament and 27 member states will soon ban police and national security bodies in the EU from using real-time biometric data driven by artificial intelligence (AI) in most situations without judicial authorisation, reported The Guardian citing an official with knowledge of the text. The landmark deal was signed following three days of negotiations, on Friday (Dec 8), but the officials, as per the British media report only revealed the operational details on Monday (Dec 11) since the final text is yet to be published. Possible ban on AI biometric surveillance The ban on surveillance will apply to public and private places, including parks and sports grounds, but in the event of specified serious crimes, a terrorist threat or urgent searches for victims will be exempted, reported The Guardian. However, the police will require prior approval from a judge or independent administrative authority. ALSO WATCH | EU achieves agreement on landmark AI rules, becomes first major power to enact AI laws According to the report, it is only under most exceptional circumstances like a live terrorist threat that the police will be able to deploy the AI biometric tools without prior approval. But they must still obtain authorisation within 24 hours and notify the authorities – including the relevant market surveillance authority and the data protection authority – with a “prior fundamental rights impact assessment,” reported The Guardian citing an EU official. ALSO READ | EU member states strike landmark deal on first-ever laws to regulate AI If approval by a judge or authority is not given, according to the report, the AI tool should be turned off immediately and all data extracted on a suspect or suspects deleted immediately. The EU and members of the European Parliament (MEP) have reportedly agreed on a specific list of 16 types of serious crimes which may be exempted from the ban. Averting ‘predictive policing’ EU officials believe that these safeguards would avert the risk of what they have called “predictive policing” which according to the MEPs if used alongside racial profiling could discriminate against individuals. ALSO READ | Elon Musk may take X out of Europe to dodge anti-fake news EU regulation: Report Notably, the use of AI in biometric surveillance had pitted policymakers who wanted to use it for national security, defence and military purposes against EU lawmakers who wanted to bar those uses because of concerns related to privacy. The agreement signed last week has made the EU the first continent in the world to set clear rules for the use of AI. (With inputs from agencies)

EU to ban use of AI biometric surveillance by police without judicial authorisation: Report

The European Union has reached a landmark agreement on regulating Artificial Intelligence. This is all set to revolutionize the way we deal with technology.

EU achieves agreement on landmark AI rules, becomes first major power to enact AI laws

Europe has made history by delivering an armoury of rules, the first in the world, to regulate the development and use of artificial intelligence systems.

Europe seals world's first set of rules regulating artificial intelligence

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The low-income and non-Western lifestyles are portrayed&nbsp;less accurately by OpenAI's CLIP, an Artificial Intelligence (AI)&nbsp;model integral to the&nbsp;the popular DALL-E image generator.

CLIP stands for&nbsp;Contrastive Language-Image Pretraining. A foundational model used in various applications, CLIP operates by pairing text and images to create a score indicating the degree of alignment between the two.

The conclusion was made in a recent study conducted at the University of Michigan.

<h2>What does it mean?</h2>

According to the researchers involved in the study, there is a&nbsp;critical need for comprehensive representation in AI tools deployed globally.

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The study showed that a&nbsp;significant portion of the population, particularly those with lower social incomes, is not accurately reflected in these applications, potentially furthering the inequality.

<h2>How the study was done?</h2>

The researchers evaluated CLIP's performance using Dollar Street, a diverse image dataset from the Gapminder Foundation, with an image-base of over 38,000 which&nbsp;depicts households across different income levels globally.

Monthly incomes in the dataset ranged from $26 to nearly $20,000, and thus provided&nbsp;a broad socio-economic spectrum.

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Results of the study showed that CLIP consistently assigned higher scores to images from higher income households, indicating a significant bias.

The study also identified geographic bias, with lower scores predominantly associated with low-income African countries.

This bias could potentially result in the underrepresentation of diverse demographics in large image datasets and applications relying on CLIP.

<h2>Is there any solution to rectify this AI bias?</h2>

Researchers proposed actionable steps for AI developers, including investing in geographically diverse datasets, defining evaluation metrics that account for location and income, and&nbsp;documenting the demographics of&nbsp;data on which the AI is trained.

The study presented its findings at the Empirical Methods in Natural Language Processing conference, held on December 8 in Singapore. The paper is available on the arXiv preprint server. 
 
(With inputs from agencies) 
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The low-income and non-Western lifestyles are portrayed less accurately by OpenAI's CLIP, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) model integral to the the popular DALL-E image generator.

The low-income and non-Western lifestyles are portrayed less accurately by OpenAI's CLIP, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) model integral to the the popular DALL-E image generator. CLIP stands for Contrastive Language-Image Pretraining. A foundational model used in various applications, CLIP operates by pairing text and images to create a score indicating the degree of alignment between the two. The conclusion was made in a recent study conducted at the University of Michigan. What does it mean? According to the researchers involved in the study, there is a critical need for comprehensive representation in AI tools deployed globally. Also watch | Future of AI: Benefits & Challenges × The study showed that a significant portion of the population, particularly those with lower social incomes, is not accurately reflected in these applications, potentially furthering the inequality. How the study was done? The researchers evaluated CLIP's performance using Dollar Street, a diverse image dataset from the Gapminder Foundation, with an image-base of over 38,000 which depicts households across different income levels globally. Monthly incomes in the dataset ranged from $26 to nearly $20,000, and thus provided a broad socio-economic spectrum. Also read | Gemini AI boosts Alphabet's stock as Google seeks to regain AI leadership from Microsoft Results of the study showed that CLIP consistently assigned higher scores to images from higher income households, indicating a significant bias. The study also identified geographic bias, with lower scores predominantly associated with low-income African countries. This bias could potentially result in the underrepresentation of diverse demographics in large image datasets and applications relying on CLIP. Is there any solution to rectify this AI bias? Researchers proposed actionable steps for AI developers, including investing in geographically diverse datasets, defining evaluation metrics that account for location and income, and documenting the demographics of data on which the AI is trained. The study presented its findings at the Empirical Methods in Natural Language Processing conference, held on December 8 in Singapore. The paper is available on the arXiv preprint server. (With inputs from agencies)

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In a groundbreaking move, the European Union (EU)&nbsp; on Friday, Dec 8,&nbsp;clinched a landmark deal on laws that would govern the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and ways to regulate AI models such as ChatGPT.

With this, the European Union has become the first continent in the world to set clear rules for the use of artificial intelligence.

The deal between EU member states came nearly after 36 hours of negotiations. They&nbsp;are set to list out details in the coming days that could shape the final legislation&nbsp;

"Historic! With the political deal on the AI Act sealed today, the EU becomes the first continent to set clear rules for the use of AI," declared the EU's internal market commissioner, Thierry Breton.

"The AI Act is much more than a rulebook -- it's a launchpad for EU startups and researchers to lead the global race for trustworthy AI," he added.

During their meeting in Brussels, negotiators listed curbs on how AI could be used in Europe, which they stated would not hamper the innovation and also not affect the opportunities for future European AI champions.

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This would give the users the right to launch complaints and also receive explanations, whereas fines for violations would range from 7.5 million euros or 1.5% of turnover to 35 million euros or 7% of global turnover.&nbsp;

<h2>AI rules would help develop trustworthy technology, says Ursula</h2>

Describing the significance of the groundbreaking deal, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that the artificial intelligence rules would provide a legal framework to design a technology that is trustworthy and does not jeopardise the safety or affect the fundamental rights of citizens as well as businesses.

One of the European Parliament's lead negotiators, Dragos Tudorache said the&nbsp;rules target large powerful AI models, assuring they don't present systemic risks to the EU.

The use of AI in biometric surveillance had pitted policymakers who wanted to use it for national security, defence and military purposes against EU lawmakers who wanted to bar those uses because of concerns related to privacy.

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

In a groundbreaking move, the European Union (EU) on Friday, Dec 8, clinched a landmark deal on laws that would govern the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and ways to regulate AI models such as ChatGPT.

In a groundbreaking move, the European Union (EU) on Friday, Dec 8, clinched a landmark deal on laws that would govern the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and ways to regulate AI models such as ChatGPT. With this, the European Union has become the first continent in the world to set clear rules for the use of artificial intelligence. The deal between EU member states came nearly after 36 hours of negotiations. They are set to list out details in the coming days that could shape the final legislation "Historic! With the political deal on the AI Act sealed today, the EU becomes the first continent to set clear rules for the use of AI," declared the EU's internal market commissioner, Thierry Breton. "The AI Act is much more than a rulebook -- it's a launchpad for EU startups and researchers to lead the global race for trustworthy AI," he added. During their meeting in Brussels, negotiators listed curbs on how AI could be used in Europe, which they stated would not hamper the innovation and also not affect the opportunities for future European AI champions. Also read: US embassy in Baghdad struck with 7 mortars amid Israel-Hamas war This would give the users the right to launch complaints and also receive explanations, whereas fines for violations would range from 7.5 million euros or 1.5% of turnover to 35 million euros or 7% of global turnover. AI rules would help develop trustworthy technology, says Ursula Describing the significance of the groundbreaking deal, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that the artificial intelligence rules would provide a legal framework to design a technology that is trustworthy and does not jeopardise the safety or affect the fundamental rights of citizens as well as businesses. One of the European Parliament's lead negotiators, Dragos Tudorache said the rules target large powerful AI models, assuring they don't present systemic risks to the EU. The use of AI in biometric surveillance had pitted policymakers who wanted to use it for national security, defence and military purposes against EU lawmakers who wanted to bar those uses because of concerns related to privacy. (With inputs from agencies)

EU member states strike landmark deal on first-ever laws to regulate AI

Alphabet recorded a 5.3 per cent surge in its shares on Thursday as Wall Street celebrated the debut of Google's Gemini AI, marking a significant leap in the tech giant's quest to regain dominance in the artificial intelligence sector, Reuters reported.

Gemini is poised to close the gap with Microsoft-backed OpenAI, according to analysts. Alphabet's renewed focus on AI innovation comes after it temporarily lost ground to OpenAI's ChatGPT last year, allowing Microsoft to seize the initiative in deploying AI-powered software to businesses.

The Gemini AI model has garnered attention for its potential to outpace OpenAI's latest offering. Alphabet emphasised Gemini's speed and its capability to process various media formats, including video, audio, and text.

&nbsp;J.P. Morgan analysts noted that the launch of Gemini addresses investor concerns about the high costs associated with running generative AI models, showcasing Google's commitment to innovation in the AI landscape. The company's market value surged by over $80 billion, signalling a positive market response to Gemini's capabilities.

In response to Gemini's release, Google's parent company intends to alleviate concerns raised by OpenAI users who have expressed dissatisfaction with recent updates affecting the quality of GPT model output. Macquarie analysts see the potential for Gemini to surpass the capabilities of GPT-4, providing Google with a competitive edge and attracting users and developers. &nbsp;

Additionally, some of Gemini's technology has been integrated into Alphabet's Bard chatbot, with plans to unveil the most advanced Gemini version through Bard early next year.

A six-minute video showcasing Gemini's capabilities highlighted its proficiency in recognising sleight-of-hand magic tricks and assisting users in creating art by suggesting ideas based on materials and colours. This demonstration highlights Gemini's versatility in handling diverse tasks, from entertainment to creative work. &nbsp;

Despite Alphabet's leadership in AI research, Microsoft has maintained a lead in the race for AI-driven cloud revenue. Google Cloud's growth slowed in the September quarter, prompting Alphabet to refocus its efforts on reclaiming market share. Microsoft's strategy of targeting established businesses contrasts with Google's approach of engaging startups, which have limited spending capacity in an uncertain economic environment. Both companies have experienced significant stock rallies this year, driven by the broader surge in big technology stocks fuelled by AI advancements.

Reuters cited Ken Mahoney, the CEO of Mahoney Asset Management in New Jersey, who acknowledged that some criticism might label Google as late to the AI party. However, he emphasised that Google's commitment to getting it right and seizing its opportunity in the AI space, positions Gemini as a crucial driver for the company's growth.

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Alphabet recorded a 5.3 per cent surge in its shares on Thursday as Wall Street celebrated the debut of Google's Gemini AI, marking a significant leap in the tech giant's quest to regain dominance in the artificial intelligence sector, Reuters reported.

Alphabet recorded a 5.3 per cent surge in its shares on Thursday as Wall Street celebrated the debut of Google's Gemini AI, marking a significant leap in the tech giant's quest to regain dominance in the artificial intelligence sector, Reuters reported. Gemini is poised to close the gap with Microsoft-backed OpenAI, according to analysts. Alphabet's renewed focus on AI innovation comes after it temporarily lost ground to OpenAI's ChatGPT last year, allowing Microsoft to seize the initiative in deploying AI-powered software to businesses. The Gemini AI model has garnered attention for its potential to outpace OpenAI's latest offering. Alphabet emphasised Gemini's speed and its capability to process various media formats, including video, audio, and text. J.P. Morgan analysts noted that the launch of Gemini addresses investor concerns about the high costs associated with running generative AI models, showcasing Google's commitment to innovation in the AI landscape. The company's market value surged by over $80 billion, signalling a positive market response to Gemini's capabilities. In response to Gemini's release, Google's parent company intends to alleviate concerns raised by OpenAI users who have expressed dissatisfaction with recent updates affecting the quality of GPT model output. Macquarie analysts see the potential for Gemini to surpass the capabilities of GPT-4, providing Google with a competitive edge and attracting users and developers. Additionally, some of Gemini's technology has been integrated into Alphabet's Bard chatbot, with plans to unveil the most advanced Gemini version through Bard early next year. A six-minute video showcasing Gemini's capabilities highlighted its proficiency in recognising sleight-of-hand magic tricks and assisting users in creating art by suggesting ideas based on materials and colours. This demonstration highlights Gemini's versatility in handling diverse tasks, from entertainment to creative work. Despite Alphabet's leadership in AI research, Microsoft has maintained a lead in the race for AI-driven cloud revenue. Google Cloud's growth slowed in the September quarter, prompting Alphabet to refocus its efforts on reclaiming market share. Microsoft's strategy of targeting established businesses contrasts with Google's approach of engaging startups, which have limited spending capacity in an uncertain economic environment. Both companies have experienced significant stock rallies this year, driven by the broader surge in big technology stocks fuelled by AI advancements. Reuters cited Ken Mahoney, the CEO of Mahoney Asset Management in New Jersey, who acknowledged that some criticism might label Google as late to the AI party. However, he emphasised that Google's commitment to getting it right and seizing its opportunity in the AI space, positions Gemini as a crucial driver for the company's growth. (With inputs from Reuters) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Gemini AI boosts Alphabet's stock as Google seeks to regain AI leadership from Microsoft

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Investors in US tech giant Dell are questioning the soaring 90 per cent rally in the stock, wondering if the high price justifies growth that has yet to materialise. According to a Bloomberg report, the surge, propelling the personal computer giant's shares to a record high by the end of November, was driven by optimistic expectations of a boost from artificial intelligence (AI) demand. &nbsp;

However, Dell's recent third-quarter report revealed that the much-anticipated AI growth is not on the immediate horizon, prompting cautious sentiments among investors.

The stock, currently trading above its five-year average at about 10 times forward earnings, has encountered headwinds as Dell’s third-quarter results indicated that the expected AI boost is not imminent. &nbsp;

Bloomberg cited analysts, like Hendi Susanto from Gabelli Funds, who are adopting a patient approach, stating, “We are waiting to seek a better entry point.” &nbsp;

Susanto further acknowledged the run-up in the stock and emphasised the need for caution in light of the uncertain AI growth prospects.

Mixed signals from Dell’s second quarter report

Dell initially fuelled optimism in August when it surpassed sales expectations in the second quarter and expressed confidence in the long-term potential of servers supporting AI workloads. However, the recent third-quarter results painted a different picture. While Dell recorded $500 million in revenue from high-powered servers, this was insufficient to offset the decline in PC sales. &nbsp;

Morningstar’s William Kerwin, who downgraded Dell to a sell rating in September, warned that the stock is overvalued at current levels, echoing concerns about the company’s ability to navigate challenges in the PC and server/storage markets.

Barclays analysts, led by Tim Long, joined the chorus of scepticism, downgrading Dell shares to a sell-equivalent rating in September. They attributed the downgrade to macroeconomic pressures, anticipating difficulty in the PC and server/storage markets that AI might struggle to offset.

Future growth hinges on AI-Based devices

Daniel Newman, CEO of The Futurum Group, emphasised the crucial role AI-based devices will play in Dell's future growth. “Growth in this area will require a cycle when people are upgrading because AI enables them to do something new on the device,” Bloomberg quoted Newman as saying. He believes that genuine growth won't materialise until AI-based PCs and phones enter the market. However, he predicts this may not happen until the latter half of 2024.

Current consensus projections indicate that Dell's sales will decrease to roughly $21 billion in the fiscal first quarter of 2025 before increasing to approximately $23 billion in the second quarter and continuing to rise through the end of the year. Despite these projections, over 70 per cent of analysts covering the company maintain a buy-equivalent rating, with an average $79 price target, implying nearly 14 per cent upside.

A silver lining in Dell’s solid financial position

While concerns about Dell's growth persist, some investors find solace in the company's solid financial position. &nbsp;

Jack Ablin, CIO of Cresset Capital LLC, stated, “We like companies that have a very sterling balance sheet, don’t borrow very much and aren’t as subject to the vicissitudes of the market and the economy.” &nbsp;

Ablin believes that Dell's robust financials position it well to weather a slowdown, potentially benefiting from the next wave of AI demand. The lingering question remains whether AI will serve as the catalyst to drive the next hardware cycle.

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Investors in US tech giant Dell are questioning the soaring 90 per cent rally in the stock, wondering if the high price justifies growth that has yet to materialise.

Investors in US tech giant Dell are questioning the soaring 90 per cent rally in the stock, wondering if the high price justifies growth that has yet to materialise. According to a Bloomberg report, the surge, propelling the personal computer giant's shares to a record high by the end of November, was driven by optimistic expectations of a boost from artificial intelligence (AI) demand. However, Dell's recent third-quarter report revealed that the much-anticipated AI growth is not on the immediate horizon, prompting cautious sentiments among investors. The stock, currently trading above its five-year average at about 10 times forward earnings, has encountered headwinds as Dell’s third-quarter results indicated that the expected AI boost is not imminent. Bloomberg cited analysts, like Hendi Susanto from Gabelli Funds, who are adopting a patient approach, stating, “We are waiting to seek a better entry point.” Susanto further acknowledged the run-up in the stock and emphasised the need for caution in light of the uncertain AI growth prospects. Mixed signals from Dell’s second quarter report Dell initially fuelled optimism in August when it surpassed sales expectations in the second quarter and expressed confidence in the long-term potential of servers supporting AI workloads. However, the recent third-quarter results painted a different picture. While Dell recorded $500 million in revenue from high-powered servers, this was insufficient to offset the decline in PC sales. Morningstar’s William Kerwin, who downgraded Dell to a sell rating in September, warned that the stock is overvalued at current levels, echoing concerns about the company’s ability to navigate challenges in the PC and server/storage markets. Barclays analysts, led by Tim Long, joined the chorus of scepticism, downgrading Dell shares to a sell-equivalent rating in September. They attributed the downgrade to macroeconomic pressures, anticipating difficulty in the PC and server/storage markets that AI might struggle to offset. Future growth hinges on AI-Based devices Daniel Newman, CEO of The Futurum Group, emphasised the crucial role AI-based devices will play in Dell's future growth. “Growth in this area will require a cycle when people are upgrading because AI enables them to do something new on the device,” Bloomberg quoted Newman as saying. He believes that genuine growth won't materialise until AI-based PCs and phones enter the market. However, he predicts this may not happen until the latter half of 2024. Current consensus projections indicate that Dell's sales will decrease to roughly $21 billion in the fiscal first quarter of 2025 before increasing to approximately $23 billion in the second quarter and continuing to rise through the end of the year. Despite these projections, over 70 per cent of analysts covering the company maintain a buy-equivalent rating, with an average $79 price target, implying nearly 14 per cent upside. A silver lining in Dell’s solid financial position While concerns about Dell's growth persist, some investors find solace in the company's solid financial position. Jack Ablin, CIO of Cresset Capital LLC, stated, “We like companies that have a very sterling balance sheet, don’t borrow very much and aren’t as subject to the vicissitudes of the market and the economy.” Ablin believes that Dell's robust financials position it well to weather a slowdown, potentially benefiting from the next wave of AI demand. The lingering question remains whether AI will serve as the catalyst to drive the next hardware cycle. (With inputs from Bloomberg) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Dell investors are talking about the mismatch between the revenue growth & the high stock price. The company's stock rose over 90% in november to a record high on predictions of higher demand for Artificial Intelligence. But the stock has fallen since dell's september-quarter report revealed the rise in demand is far off.

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Pornography is freely available on the internet, and is often accessed by children. To protect the young ones from accessing inappropriate porn content online, Britain has now proposed a new age-check guidance that may use artificial intelligence.

<h2>How will AI do that?</h2>

As per a Reuters report, Artificial Intelligence will evaluate if a viewer looks of age. It would do so by analysing the viewer's feature. This, as per the report, would likely require the user to click and upload a selfie.

This comes as Britain on Tuesday (Dec 5th) recommended a new age-check guidance to protect children from accessing pornography online. The nation recently passed the Online Safety Act that requires websites and applications that display and/or publish pornographic material to ensure that children under the age of 18 years do not stumble across pornography on their service.

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"Regardless of their approach, we expect all services to offer robust protection to children from stumbling across pornography, and also to take care that privacy rights and freedoms for adults to access legal content are safeguarded," said media regulator Ofcom CEO Melanie Dawes, as reported by the news agency.

Among its guidance are other proposals like photo identification matching, making it mandatory for users to upload a photo ID such as passport or driving licence to prove their age, and even credit card checks. Further suggestions include open banking — where to confirm that they are over 18, users can authorise their bank to share information with online porn sites.

The regulator, as per Reuters, spoke against weak verification methods like self-declaration of age, online payment methods that do not have any age restrictions, and disclaimers or warnings. It said that these would no longer meet the standards in its new guidance, which is expected to be published in early 2025.

<h2>Britain and pornography</h2>

In Britain, the legal age to watch porn is 18 years or more. However, as per a 2021-2022 study by the Office of the Children's Commissioner for England, on average, children first access pornographic content online at the young age of 13. Nearly a quarter of children actually stumble across porn at an even younger age — around 11 years. Shockingly, one in 10 people reported seeing their first porn content at the tender young age of nine years.

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In spite of that, not everyone is in favour of mandatory age verification. The Institute of Economic Affairs, a free-market think tank, contends that it threatens user privacy and that by increasing the amount of sensitive data held by third parties, this could potentially expose users to breaches and abuse.

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Pornography is freely available on the internet, and is often accessed by children. To protect the young ones from accessing inappropriate porn content online, Britain has now proposed a new age-check guidance that may use artificial intelligence.

Pornography is freely available on the internet, and is often accessed by children. To protect the young ones from accessing inappropriate porn content online, Britain has now proposed a new age-check guidance that may use artificial intelligence. How will AI do that? As per a Reuters report, Artificial Intelligence will evaluate if a viewer looks of age. It would do so by analysing the viewer's feature. This, as per the report, would likely require the user to click and upload a selfie. This comes as Britain on Tuesday (Dec 5th) recommended a new age-check guidance to protect children from accessing pornography online. The nation recently passed the Online Safety Act that requires websites and applications that display and/or publish pornographic material to ensure that children under the age of 18 years do not stumble across pornography on their service. Also read | 350-year-old steamy, 'explicit' sketch expected to sell for half million dollars. See it here! "Regardless of their approach, we expect all services to offer robust protection to children from stumbling across pornography, and also to take care that privacy rights and freedoms for adults to access legal content are safeguarded," said media regulator Ofcom CEO Melanie Dawes, as reported by the news agency. Among its guidance are other proposals like photo identification matching, making it mandatory for users to upload a photo ID such as passport or driving licence to prove their age, and even credit card checks. Further suggestions include open banking — where to confirm that they are over 18, users can authorise their bank to share information with online porn sites. The regulator, as per Reuters, spoke against weak verification methods like self-declaration of age, online payment methods that do not have any age restrictions, and disclaimers or warnings. It said that these would no longer meet the standards in its new guidance, which is expected to be published in early 2025. Britain and pornography In Britain, the legal age to watch porn is 18 years or more. However, as per a 2021-2022 study by the Office of the Children's Commissioner for England, on average, children first access pornographic content online at the young age of 13. Nearly a quarter of children actually stumble across porn at an even younger age — around 11 years. Shockingly, one in 10 people reported seeing their first porn content at the tender young age of nine years. Also read | How young is too young to watch porn? In spite of that, not everyone is in favour of mandatory age verification. The Institute of Economic Affairs, a free-market think tank, contends that it threatens user privacy and that by increasing the amount of sensitive data held by third parties, this could potentially expose users to breaches and abuse. (With inputs from agencies)

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SpaceX, under Elon Musk, is in the process of exploring a tender offer that values the private space exploration company at $175 billion or more. &nbsp;

A Bloomberg report, citing sources familiar with the matter, revealed that discussions are underway regarding insider shares, with the tender offer potentially ranging between $500 million to $750 million. The proposed share price is around $95 per share, though terms and the offer's size may evolve based on interest from both sellers and buyers within the company.

This valuation represents a significant premium compared to the $150 billion valuation SpaceX secured through a tender offer earlier this summer. &nbsp;

SpaceX, headquartered in Hawthorne, California, currently stands as the most valuable start-up in the United States, dominating the commercial space launch services market with its highly successful Falcon rockets. &nbsp;

In addition to its achievements in space launches, SpaceX is recognised for its role in sending payloads into orbit for private-sector clients, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and various government agencies. The company's diverse portfolio includes the revolutionary Starlink service, providing internet from space. Anchored by a growing constellation of satellites in low-Earth orbit, Starlink has contributed to SpaceX's expanding influence in the broader space industry.

While details of the tender offer remain confidential, the move signifies SpaceX's continued efforts to leverage its market dominance and technological innovations to attract investment. The space exploration company has been at the forefront of industry advancements, and this financial manoeuvre further highlights its commitment to pushing boundaries and securing a prominent position in the evolving landscape of space exploration and satellite-based services. &nbsp;

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SpaceX, under Elon Musk, is in the process of exploring a tender offer that values the private space exploration company at $175 billion or more. A Bloomberg report, citing sources familiar with the matter, revealed that discussions are underway regarding insider shares, with the tender offer potentially ranging between $500 million to $750 million.

SpaceX, under Elon Musk, is in the process of exploring a tender offer that values the private space exploration company at $175 billion or more. A Bloomberg report, citing sources familiar with the matter, revealed that discussions are underway regarding insider shares, with the tender offer potentially ranging between $500 million to $750 million. The proposed share price is around $95 per share, though terms and the offer's size may evolve based on interest from both sellers and buyers within the company. This valuation represents a significant premium compared to the $150 billion valuation SpaceX secured through a tender offer earlier this summer. SpaceX, headquartered in Hawthorne, California, currently stands as the most valuable start-up in the United States, dominating the commercial space launch services market with its highly successful Falcon rockets. In addition to its achievements in space launches, SpaceX is recognised for its role in sending payloads into orbit for private-sector clients, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and various government agencies. The company's diverse portfolio includes the revolutionary Starlink service, providing internet from space. Anchored by a growing constellation of satellites in low-Earth orbit, Starlink has contributed to SpaceX's expanding influence in the broader space industry. While details of the tender offer remain confidential, the move signifies SpaceX's continued efforts to leverage its market dominance and technological innovations to attract investment. The space exploration company has been at the forefront of industry advancements, and this financial manoeuvre further highlights its commitment to pushing boundaries and securing a prominent position in the evolving landscape of space exploration and satellite-based services. (With inputs from Bloomberg) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

SpaceX initiates tender offer, eyes valuation of $175 billion in share sale

Google on Wednesday infused its Bard chatbot with a new-generation artificial intelligence model called Gemini, which it touts as being able to reason better than ChatGPT and other rivals.

Google on Wednesday infused its Bard chatbot with a new-generation artificial intelligence model called Gemini, which it touts as being able to reason better than ChatGPT and other rivals. The search engine juggernaut is aiming to take the generative AI lead from ChatGPT-maker OpenAI as that company deals with the aftermath of a boardroom coup that saw chief executive Sam Altman fired and then rehired within a matter of days. Google has for years discreetly developed AI powers but was caught off guard when OpenAI late last year released ChatGPT and teamed up with Microsoft to make its capabilities available to users worldwide. "This is incredible momentum, and yet, we're only beginning to scratch the surface of what's possible," Google chief executive Sundar Pichai said in a release. "This new era of models represents one of the biggest science and engineering efforts we've undertaken as a company." It is the first AI model to outperform human experts in certain benchmarks involving problem-solving, math, physics, history, law, medicine and ethics, Google DeepMind Vice President of Product Eli Collins said during a briefing. A demonstration showed Gemini recognising what it was shown, from a person acting out a "Matrix" movie scene to someone drawing a duck and then holding up a rubber duck. Gemini commented on what was shown, making comparisons, drawing conclusions, and offering suggestions. Performance of an "Ultra" version of Gemini "far exceeds" that of other state-of-the-art models in 30 benchmark tests measuring capabilities such as image understanding or mathematical reasoning, according to Collins. A "Pro" version of Gemini built into Bard is designed to handle a wide range of tasks. A "Nano" version is tailored for smartphones, coming first to Google's top-of-the-line Pixel 8 handset. Google raced out its own Bard chatbot earlier this year, continually updating the chatbot based on people's feedback, according to Bard vice president Sissie Hsiao. "All of that rapid innovation is bringing us to what we see as a truly transformative moment," Hsiao said during the briefing. "With Gemini, Bard is getting its biggest upgrade yet." Watch | Bard Gets Smarter: Google AI Chatbot gets new features × AI collaborator Bard will use Gemini for more advanced reasoning, planning, and understanding capabilities, a demonstration showed. It will be available in English in more than 170 countries and territories, with more languages added soon, according to Hsiao. Gemini-infused Bard will be expanded to be "multi-modal," meaning it will be able to work with auditory and visual input as well as text prompts, executives said. "With Gemini we are one step closer to our vision of bringing you the best AI collaborator in the world," Hsiao said. Gemini ramps up the quality of Bard's performance, whether in writing poetry or computer code to shopping queries or research projects, according to Hsiao. The "Ultra" version of Gemini designed to handle highly complex tasks will be released early next year, Google said. "I'm in awe of what it's capable of," Collins said of Gemini. "This is the start of a new era for us at Google as we continue to rapidly innovate and advance the model's capabilities." Also read | Google rolls out Bard AI chatbot. Here’s how it differs from ChatGPT Google in September integrated Gmail, YouTube and other tools into its Bard chatbot as tech giants seek to persuade users that generative AI is useful and not dangerous or just a fad. Those capabilities closely match offerings from Microsoft that infuse its Office 365 apps with AI powers, though those come at an extra cost to customers and are not available through the chatbot on its search engine Bing. The staying power of generative AI chatbots, once the initial excitement has faded, is yet to be confirmed. Moreover, the integration of the OpenAI-based chatbot into Microsoft's search engine earlier this year failed to make an impact on Google's overwhelming dominance of search. Governments and tech companies however insist that generative AI is technology's next big chapter and have ramped up spending on new products, research, and infrastructure.

Google launches Gemini, its most advanced AI model that powers Bard, intensifying competition with OpenAI

The advent of ChatGPT marked the initial foray of generative AI into the mainstream, taking the world by storm. However, its unexpected success reportedly caught rival companies, including Google, off guard, leading to internal concerns and declarations of a "code red".

As ChatGPT gained prominence, Google found itself in an unexpected competition and was reportedly taken aback. Internally, the situation was deemed a "code red", reflecting the urgency and seriousness of the newfound challenge.

<h2>Meta's response to generative AI wave</h2>

Meta, focusing on its mixed-reality metaverse ambitions, also felt the impact of ChatGPT's success. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg received warnings that the dominance of Facebook and Instagram could wane unless a competitive response to OpenAI's ChatGPT was swiftly developed.

Dr&nbsp;LeCun, Meta’s chief AI&nbsp;scientist, cautioned Zuckerberg about OpenAI's advancements. The warning emphasized the need for Meta to match OpenAI's technology and delve into creating an AI&nbsp;assistant capable of internet-related tasks, foreseeing potential obsolescence for platforms like Facebook and Instagram.

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Zuckerberg eventually aligned with Dr. LeCun's perspective, leading to the creation of the LLaMa model, or Large Language Model Meta AI, by Meta's Paris team. This marked the beginning of Meta's sustained investment in AI, with the subsequent release of the next-generation LLaMa model, Llama 2.

<h2>Meta's open-source approach and AI products</h2>

Meta released Llama 2 as open source, allowing free access for both commercial and research purposes. However, acknowledging its relative limitations compared to competitors like Google’s Bard and OpenAI’s GPT-4, Meta maintained its commitment to AI development.

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In addition to Llama 2, Meta expanded its AI endeavours by introducing various products, including the Meta AI chatbot. This chatbot is set to be available across Meta apps like WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram, and in the future, integrated into Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses and Quest 3.

(With inputs from agencies)

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The advent of ChatGPT marked the initial foray of generative AI into the mainstream, taking the world by storm. However, its unexpected success reportedly caught rival companies, including Google, off guard, leading to internal concerns and declarations of a "code red".

The advent of ChatGPT marked the initial foray of generative AI into the mainstream, taking the world by storm. However, its unexpected success reportedly caught rival companies, including Google, off guard, leading to internal concerns and declarations of a "code red". As ChatGPT gained prominence, Google found itself in an unexpected competition and was reportedly taken aback. Internally, the situation was deemed a "code red", reflecting the urgency and seriousness of the newfound challenge. Meta's response to generative AI wave Meta, focusing on its mixed-reality metaverse ambitions, also felt the impact of ChatGPT's success. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg received warnings that the dominance of Facebook and Instagram could wane unless a competitive response to OpenAI's ChatGPT was swiftly developed. Dr LeCun, Meta’s chief AI scientist, cautioned Zuckerberg about OpenAI's advancements. The warning emphasized the need for Meta to match OpenAI's technology and delve into creating an AI assistant capable of internet-related tasks, foreseeing potential obsolescence for platforms like Facebook and Instagram. Also read | OpenAI may go bankrupt by end of 2024, costs $700k to operate ChatGPT daily: Report Zuckerberg eventually aligned with Dr. LeCun's perspective, leading to the creation of the LLaMa model, or Large Language Model Meta AI, by Meta's Paris team. This marked the beginning of Meta's sustained investment in AI, with the subsequent release of the next-generation LLaMa model, Llama 2. Meta's open-source approach and AI products Meta released Llama 2 as open source, allowing free access for both commercial and research purposes. However, acknowledging its relative limitations compared to competitors like Google’s Bard and OpenAI’s GPT-4, Meta maintained its commitment to AI development. Also read | Google Bard vs ChatGPT: Which is better AI tool? Know how to access Google chatbot, all you need to know In addition to Llama 2, Meta expanded its AI endeavours by introducing various products, including the Meta AI chatbot. This chatbot is set to be available across Meta apps like WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram, and in the future, integrated into Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses and Quest 3. (With inputs from agencies)

Caught off guard by ChatGPT: Meta’s chief scientist warned Zuckerberg, nudged him to delve into AI

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