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A prominent American publisher of science fiction and fantasy stories has been forced to take a brief pause after it was drowned with AI submissions. This is yet another case of artificial intelligence creating problematic situations amid a massive surge in popularity and speculation over future use. In a Twitter thread on Monday (February 20), the Clarkesworld magazine revealed the challenges it has been facing as it announced: "Submissions are currently closed. It shouldn't be hard to guess why."&nbsp; Ever since it released its first issue in 2006, the publisher has been known for launching careers of many aspiring science fiction writers. In nearly two decades, it has won multiple accolades, including the coveted Hugo Award.

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In the long Twitter thread, Neil Clarke, the editor of the magazine, stressed: "We aren't closing the magazine. Closing submissions means that we aren't considering stories from authors at this time. We will reopen, but have not set a date." The guidelines of the publication, he pointed out, clearly state that "we don't want "AI" written or assisted works. They don't care. A checkbox on a form won't stop them. They just lie."

The editor also insisted that a system that allowed only previously published authors to contribute could be implemented. "That would effectively ban new authors, which is not acceptable. They are an essential part of this ecosystem and our future," he further shared.

People indulging in side hustles trying to make easy money with ChatGPT, who are behind the trend, deserve "some of the disdain shown to AI developers", Clarke said.

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As the publication ruled out using third-party tools for confirmation, which are "too expensive", many on social media showed support. Eliezer Yudkowsky, a computer scientist, tweeted: "This is really bizarre. Who on earth thinks they have a chance of getting their spam submission paid for by a human editor? The technology is simply not that advanced! (sic).

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ChatGPT chatbot - developed by American firm OpenAI - is the latest tool that has triggered massive frenzy in the world of technology. Even as it has generated huge interest in the future use of AI and internet, it has also triggered worry among academicians with students using the tool for answering assignments and exam questions.

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A prominent American publisher of science fiction and fantasy stories has been forced to take a brief pause after it was drowned with AI submissions. This is yet another case of artificial intelligence creating problematic situations amid a massive surge in popularity and speculation over future use. In a Twitter thread on Monday (February 20), the Clarkesworld magazine revealed the challenges it has been facing as it announced: "Submissions are currently closed. It shouldn't be hard to guess why." Ever since it released its first issue in 2006, the publisher has been known for launching careers of many aspiring science fiction writers. In nearly two decades, it has won multiple accolades, including the coveted Hugo Award. Clarkesworld magazine's problem at hand In the long Twitter thread, Neil Clarke, the editor of the magazine, stressed: "We aren't closing the magazine. Closing submissions means that we aren't considering stories from authors at this time. We will reopen, but have not set a date." The guidelines of the publication, he pointed out, clearly state that "we don't want "AI" written or assisted works. They don't care. A checkbox on a form won't stop them. They just lie." The editor also insisted that a system that allowed only previously published authors to contribute could be implemented. "That would effectively ban new authors, which is not acceptable. They are an essential part of this ecosystem and our future," he further shared. People indulging in side hustles trying to make easy money with ChatGPT, who are behind the trend, deserve "some of the disdain shown to AI developers", Clarke said. Also watch: ChatGPT is making waves, but can it trusted? × Show of support for Clarkesworld As the publication ruled out using third-party tools for confirmation, which are "too expensive", many on social media showed support. Eliezer Yudkowsky, a computer scientist, tweeted: "This is really bizarre. Who on earth thinks they have a chance of getting their spam submission paid for by a human editor? The technology is simply not that advanced! (sic). Also read: Elon Musk reacts after ChatGPT deems him ‘controversial’ ChatGPT chatbot - developed by American firm OpenAI - is the latest tool that has triggered massive frenzy in the world of technology. Even as it has generated huge interest in the future use of AI and internet, it has also triggered worry among academicians with students using the tool for answering assignments and exam questions. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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In what comes as a major technological advancement, the Indian Supreme Court on Tuesday started using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to transcribe its proceedings in real time.

In what comes as a major technological advancement, the Indian Supreme Court on Tuesday started using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to transcribe its proceedings in real time. The court is using Teres, a natural language processing platform, often used for transcribing judicial proceedings. The platform is operated by Nomology Technology Private Limited, a Bengaluru-based company. The technology debuted during an ongoing trial concerning the political crisis in the western Indian state of Maharashtra. Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud presided over the Constitution bench hearing the case and took an encouraging view of the technology. “We’ll see how it works, especially in the Constitution Bench matters, because then we’ll have a permanent record of arguments," observed the CJI. "Of course, it helps judges and the lawyers, but it will also help our law colleges. They can analyse how matters are argued…It is a huge resource." Read more: Google Bard vs ChatGPT: Which is better AI tool? Know how to access Google chatbot, all you need to know The transcribed text by the AI, after clearing out the errors is expected to be published every evening on the SC's website. The decision to transcribe the courtroom exchanges using AI shows that the apex court is firmly behind using technology to make the judicial process more transparent. Last year, the SC has decided to live stream its proceedings conducted before a Constitution bench. WATCH | Race for powerful AI tools heats up In late 2018, the SC in a judgement declared that live telecast of court proceedings was part of the right to access justice under Article 21 of the Indian constitution. Notably, senior advocate Indira Jaising, who filed the plea seeking a live telecast of court proceedings had also suggested transcribing the hearings. The defendants, prosecutors as well as the public will have more power in the arbitration process after this move. Litigants in the US also have access to transcripts whereas those in the UK can get them for a little fee if the hearing is recorded. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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The new powerful Artificial Intelligence tool ChatGPT was made available to the public in November last year. But it has now turned out to be a bit of a headache for educational institutions around the world.

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At a time when the use of artificial intelligence has triggered a raging conversation all over - with ChatGPT catching attention worldwide - the Netherlands is set to host a two-day conference from Wednesday (February 15) on risks, challenges, and responsibilities linked to the use of AI during a conflict. Hailed as the first global summit on responsible AI in the military domain, 'REAIM 2023' is being held in The Hague - often termed as "the international city of peace and justice" - &nbsp;and the Republic of Korea is the co-host, an official statement highlighted.&nbsp;

The conference is set to see participation from 50 nations, including the United States, and China, as per the news agency Reuters. Russia, however, has not been invited due to the Ukraine war, which completes a year on February 24. Talking points at the session would be governance frameworks, responsible deployment and myth-busting. The Ukraine conflict is also expected to come up during the discussions.&nbsp;

One of the biggest challenges associated with the deployment of AI in war is the lack of human control and the possibility of escalation of violence. An agreement from the participating delegations is likely. &nbsp;"AI is developing at a rapid pace, including in the military domain," Dutch Foreign Minister Wopke Hoekstra said last year at the United Nations General Assembly in New York when he made the announcement about the conference. "This new technology is set to become one of the greatest challenges we will face in the area of international security and arms control. If we don’t make international agreements now about frameworks for the responsible development, deployment and use of AI, we will regret it later," he stressed. Hoekstra has also insisted that bringing international stakeholders together on the issue "is an idea for which the time has come".&nbsp;

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The conference is being held at a time when everyone is talking about chatbot ChatGPT developed by American research firm OpenAI. From making resumes to cracking jokes, giving relationship advice,&nbsp;and doing complex tasks such as coding, the chatbot is useful in a wide variety of tasks. It has, however, also triggered concerns about the extent of use after it passed an MBA exam recently. The AI tool has also pitted tech giants Microsoft and Google against each other amid debates&nbsp;on the future of search engines.

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While tech aficionados are still understanding more about ChatGPT, the Dutch conference will tackle a much bigger issue of war and AI where "slaughterbots" might also figure in talks. "The summit is expected to attract a live audience of between 1,000 and 1,500 participants in The Hague, including government ministers, policymakers, academics, business leaders, civil society organisations and journalists from all over the world," the Dutch foreign ministry underlined ahead of the first-of-its-kind event.&nbsp;

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At a time when the use of artificial intelligence has triggered a raging conversation all over - with ChatGPT catching attention worldwide - the Netherlands is set to host a two-day conference from Wednesday (February 15) on risks, challenges, and responsibilities linked to the use of AI during a conflict.

At a time when the use of artificial intelligence has triggered a raging conversation all over - with ChatGPT catching attention worldwide - the Netherlands is set to host a two-day conference from Wednesday (February 15) on risks, challenges, and responsibilities linked to the use of AI during a conflict. Hailed as the first global summit on responsible AI in the military domain, 'REAIM 2023' is being held in The Hague - often termed as "the international city of peace and justice" - and the Republic of Korea is the co-host, an official statement highlighted. The conference is set to see participation from 50 nations, including the United States, and China, as per the news agency Reuters. Russia, however, has not been invited due to the Ukraine war, which completes a year on February 24. Talking points at the session would be governance frameworks, responsible deployment and myth-busting. The Ukraine conflict is also expected to come up during the discussions. One of the biggest challenges associated with the deployment of AI in war is the lack of human control and the possibility of escalation of violence. An agreement from the participating delegations is likely. "AI is developing at a rapid pace, including in the military domain," Dutch Foreign Minister Wopke Hoekstra said last year at the United Nations General Assembly in New York when he made the announcement about the conference. "This new technology is set to become one of the greatest challenges we will face in the area of international security and arms control. If we don’t make international agreements now about frameworks for the responsible development, deployment and use of AI, we will regret it later," he stressed. Hoekstra has also insisted that bringing international stakeholders together on the issue "is an idea for which the time has come". Also Watch: Apple facing hurdles in India, 50% rejection rate for iPhone casings | World Business Watch https://www.wionews.com/videos/apple-facing-hurdles-in-india-50-rejection-rate-for-iphone-casings-world-business-watch-562164 × The conference is being held at a time when everyone is talking about chatbot ChatGPT developed by American research firm OpenAI. From making resumes to cracking jokes, giving relationship advice, and doing complex tasks such as coding, the chatbot is useful in a wide variety of tasks. It has, however, also triggered concerns about the extent of use after it passed an MBA exam recently. The AI tool has also pitted tech giants Microsoft and Google against each other amid debates on the future of search engines. Also read: AI-powered chatbot, ChatGPT can help detect early stages of Alzheimer's disease, says study While tech aficionados are still understanding more about ChatGPT, the Dutch conference will tackle a much bigger issue of war and AI where "slaughterbots" might also figure in talks. "The summit is expected to attract a live audience of between 1,000 and 1,500 participants in The Hague, including government ministers, policymakers, academics, business leaders, civil society organisations and journalists from all over the world," the Dutch foreign ministry underlined ahead of the first-of-its-kind event. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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It is the era of artificial intelligence. Chances are high that you may have used text and image generation tools such as ChatGPT and DALL-E, solely because of the chatter they have generated.

It is the era of artificial intelligence. Chances are high that you may have used text and image generation tools such as ChatGPT and DALL-E, solely because of the chatter they have generated. Scientists studying these tools, however, are perplexed that the AI language models powering them can learn and answer without having been trained previously. Large Language Models like OpenAi's GPT-3 powering ChatGPT and Google's LaMDA powering Bard are exceptionally good at learning and executing tasks on the fly. Meaning, unlike the linear process of training an AI machine by feeding it copious amounts of data which is a laborious and time-consuming process, the new breed of AI can dig deeper into its neural schema and arrive at outputs which it hasn't been specifically trained to perform. Read more: Google Bard vs ChatGPT: Which is better AI tool? Know how to access Google chatbot, all you need to know This apparent phenomenon is called 'in-context' learning and researchers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University, and Google in a recent study have set upon to decode how AI tools seemingly work between the input and output layers. “Learning is entangled with [existing] knowledge. We show that it is possible for these models to learn from examples on the fly without any parameter update we apply to the model," Ekin Akyürek, the lead author of the study was quoted as saying by Motherboard. Researchers said that the LLM is building upon its previous knowledge, just the way humans do. In fact, the models build smaller models inside themselves to achieve new tasks, posited the scientists. WATCH | Race for powerful AI tools heats up × To prove their hypothesis, the researchers analysed a transformer, a neural network model. After observing the model in action, they asserted that the transformer was writing its own machine-learning model in hidden states. Long story short, the transformer was inventing the wheel, all by itself. Read more: $100 bn wiped off Alphabet's shares after Google AI chatbot 'Bard' flubs answer Machines learning on their own and adapting on the go is a wonderful discovery, one that enhances the limit of what the AI tools can do. However, experts are also wary that leaving information to automated systems brings its own sets of challenges. There is still a shroud of mystery regarding what are the true capabilities of AI learning models but the discovery of 'in-context' learning has certainly widened the horizon. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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The sensational bot ChatGPT has now caught the attention of India's National Board of Education. A report suggests that the bot driven by Artificial Intelligence or AI has been added to the list of unfair means for the exams conducted by the Central Board for Secondary Education.

ChatGPT catches CBSE attention; India's National Exam Board adds ChatGPT in list of unfair means

A sports magazine has come under fire for serious errors in its articles generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI). The Men's Journal, which is published by The Arena Group, came out with its first AI-generated article — "What All Men Should Know About Low Testosterone," which had a byline of &nbsp;"Men’s Fitness Editors." According to a report by Futurism on Thursday (February 9), the article shared a cornucopia of medical claims, nutrition and lifestyle advice. The article also suggested a specific medical treatment in the form of testosterone replacement therapy.&nbsp;

Like much content generated by AI, the story was written with the confident authority of an actual expert. It also had academic citations and a disclosure that it was reviewed and fact-checked by the editorial team.

However, the errors were discovered on a closer inspection. Bradley Anawalt, the chief of medicine at the University of Washington Medical Center told Futurism that the story had persistent factual mistakes and mischaracterisations of medical science which provide readers with a profoundly warped understanding of health issues. Anawalt said the story had many inaccuracies and falsehoods.&nbsp;

"It lacks many of the nuances that are crucial to understand normal male health," he added. Anawalt also pointed out 18 specific errors he found in the story,&nbsp;some about basic medical topics while others claimed sweeping links between diet, testosterone levels, and psychological symptoms.&nbsp;

"There is just enough proximity to the scientific evidence and literature to have the ring of truth," the chief of medicine at the UW Medical Center told Futurism, while adding,&nbsp;"But there are many false and misleading notes."

Last week, The Arena Group announced its magazines would start to publish AI-generated articles and chief executive officer (CEO) Ross Levinsohn assured that this practice would not result in a decline in quality. But this claim is now debatable.&nbsp;

The Futurism report said that the Men's Journal had been through difficult times. In 2020, the magazine’s owner at the time had laid off its entire editorial staff. The Arena Group only bought the magazine in December last year, and its staff page shows only five employees, two of whom are part-time.

After Futurism reached out to the group and the magazine about the issues, several changes started to appear in the testosterone article, with various errors pointed out by Bradley Anawalt corrected.&nbsp;

A message also appeared at the bottom of the story which said, "The original version of this story described testosterone replacement therapy as using ‘synthetic hormones’ and stated poor nutrition as one of the most common causes of low T, which are inaccurate."

However, there were additional changes that were not mentioned in the above note including a claim about the health risks of milk that Anawalt had flagged. After the story was rewritten, a spokesperson from the group sent a statement to Futurism which read, "Along with many media companies, we are exploring various AI software that can be additive to our editorial teams' workflow."&nbsp;

"An initial pilot collating previously published archival content demonstrated the potential of AI coupled with editors and writers. These early experiments are a work in progress. Based on these learnings and ongoing monitoring, we will continue to refine our use of these tools as part of our workflow, which has been and will always be anchored in editorial oversight," the statement added.&nbsp;

On being asked if The Arena Group was responsible to publish health advice that needed to be almost completely rewritten and whether it was confident accuracy of the rest of the bot’s stories and also if it had plans to continue publishing AI content, the statement said, "Confident, yes, but no immediate plans." 
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A sports magazine has come under fire for serious errors in its articles generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI). The Men's Journal, which is published by The Arena Group, came out with its first AI-generated article — "What All Men Should Know About Low Testosterone," which had a byline of "Men’s Fitness Editors.

A sports magazine has come under fire for serious errors in its articles generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI). The Men's Journal, which is published by The Arena Group, came out with its first AI-generated article — "What All Men Should Know About Low Testosterone," which had a byline of "Men’s Fitness Editors." According to a report by Futurism on Thursday (February 9), the article shared a cornucopia of medical claims, nutrition and lifestyle advice. The article also suggested a specific medical treatment in the form of testosterone replacement therapy. Like much content generated by AI, the story was written with the confident authority of an actual expert. It also had academic citations and a disclosure that it was reviewed and fact-checked by the editorial team. However, the errors were discovered on a closer inspection. Bradley Anawalt, the chief of medicine at the University of Washington Medical Center told Futurism that the story had persistent factual mistakes and mischaracterisations of medical science which provide readers with a profoundly warped understanding of health issues. Anawalt said the story had many inaccuracies and falsehoods. "It lacks many of the nuances that are crucial to understand normal male health," he added. Anawalt also pointed out 18 specific errors he found in the story, some about basic medical topics while others claimed sweeping links between diet, testosterone levels, and psychological symptoms. "There is just enough proximity to the scientific evidence and literature to have the ring of truth," the chief of medicine at the UW Medical Center told Futurism, while adding, "But there are many false and misleading notes." Last week, The Arena Group announced its magazines would start to publish AI-generated articles and chief executive officer (CEO) Ross Levinsohn assured that this practice would not result in a decline in quality. But this claim is now debatable. The Futurism report said that the Men's Journal had been through difficult times. In 2020, the magazine’s owner at the time had laid off its entire editorial staff. The Arena Group only bought the magazine in December last year, and its staff page shows only five employees, two of whom are part-time. After Futurism reached out to the group and the magazine about the issues, several changes started to appear in the testosterone article, with various errors pointed out by Bradley Anawalt corrected. A message also appeared at the bottom of the story which said, "The original version of this story described testosterone replacement therapy as using ‘synthetic hormones’ and stated poor nutrition as one of the most common causes of low T, which are inaccurate." However, there were additional changes that were not mentioned in the above note including a claim about the health risks of milk that Anawalt had flagged. After the story was rewritten, a spokesperson from the group sent a statement to Futurism which read, "Along with many media companies, we are exploring various AI software that can be additive to our editorial teams' workflow." "An initial pilot collating previously published archival content demonstrated the potential of AI coupled with editors and writers. These early experiments are a work in progress. Based on these learnings and ongoing monitoring, we will continue to refine our use of these tools as part of our workflow, which has been and will always be anchored in editorial oversight," the statement added. On being asked if The Arena Group was responsible to publish health advice that needed to be almost completely rewritten and whether it was confident accuracy of the rest of the bot’s stories and also if it had plans to continue publishing AI content, the statement said, "Confident, yes, but no immediate plans." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Pointing our eyes (and lenses) at the skies is nothing new. We have been doing that for centuries. What started as an attempt to understand our Solar System has now widened its scope to lead to peering unimaginably deep into the endless expanse. Galaxies, stars and planets are very much within our grasp thanks to modern technology.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) can write next chapters of our sky-scanning endeavors.

Finding exoplanets is often a tough task. Exoplanets, planets outside are solar system, do not emit their own light. And if a young planet hundreds of lightyears away is obscured by space dust, it's really tough to pinpoint it.

Now, a study carried out by researchers in University of Georgia reveals that Artificial Intelligence can be used to find exoplanets.

"One of the novel things about this is analyzing environments where planets are still forming. Machine learning has rarely been applied to the type of data we’re using before, specifically for looking at systems that are still actively forming planets," said Jason Terry who is a doctoral student in the UGA Franklin College of Arts and Sciences department of physics and astronomy and lead author on the study. Terry was quoted by DevDiscourse.

Main challenge in front of the scientists is giant datasets that need sifting.

"To a large extent the way we analyze this data is you have dozens, hundreds of images for a specific disc and you just look through and ask ‘is that a wiggle?’ then run a dozen simulations to see if that’s a wiggle and … &nbsp;it’s easy to overlook them – they’re really tiny, and it depends on the cleaning, and so this method is one, really fast, and two, its accuracy gets planets that humans would miss," Terry explained.

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The past few weeks ChatGPT and the "miraculous" writing it is capable of have been everywhere; from writing poems, and essays to telling people jokes, it's doing everything. Now, a Princeton University student has come up with an application called "GPTZero", that can sort through AI and human-written text. Here's why it's important.

While most people have been touting its uses as a platform that can "pen down" whatever you ask from it, others have raised alarm over ChatGPT's use in the writing of academic papers, student assignments, etc.&nbsp;

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Edward Tian who is a computer science major at Princeton has developed GPTZero to counter this. Announcing the app on Twitter he writes the app can "quickly and efficiently detect whether an essay is ChatGPT or human written."&nbsp;

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GPTZero as per CBS News, works by examining two variables in whatever piece of writing it examines. It evaluates the text's perplexity which is a measure of the text's randomness. Apparently, human-written text tends to be unpredictable.

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Secondly, it examines "burstiness," or inconsistency in a text. As per Tian, "There is a lot of variance in human-generated articles."

He shared that around 20,000 users have already downloaded the beta version of the app and that teachers from around the world have reached out, and thanked him for making his job easier.

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Now, let us examine why people are against ChatGPT, which could make life easier for a lot of people. The argument voiced by people who are not in favour of ChatGPT is simple: It is unfair to use an AI tool. Additionally, they say that even though AI might be able to write words based on information from the internet; it doesn't really understand the meaning behind those words. This could lead to misinformation.&nbsp;

Recent days saw CHatGPT listed as a co-author in multiple papers. Following this thousands of scientific journal publishers have now restricted or banned the use of this AI-driven chatbot. Many universities and schools too have banned its use.

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The past few weeks ChatGPT and the "miraculous" writing it is capable of have been everywhere; from writing poems, and essays to telling people jokes, it's doing everything.

The past few weeks ChatGPT and the "miraculous" writing it is capable of have been everywhere; from writing poems, and essays to telling people jokes, it's doing everything. Now, a Princeton University student has come up with an application called "GPTZero", that can sort through AI and human-written text. Here's why it's important. While most people have been touting its uses as a platform that can "pen down" whatever you ask from it, others have raised alarm over ChatGPT's use in the writing of academic papers, student assignments, etc. Gravitas: ChatGPT can write poems for your valentine! Edward Tian who is a computer science major at Princeton has developed GPTZero to counter this. Announcing the app on Twitter he writes the app can "quickly and efficiently detect whether an essay is ChatGPT or human written." I spent New Years building GPTZero — an app that can quickly and efficiently detect whether an essay is ChatGPT or human written — Edward Tian (@edward_the6) January 3, 2023 × GPTZero as per CBS News, works by examining two variables in whatever piece of writing it examines. It evaluates the text's perplexity which is a measure of the text's randomness. Apparently, human-written text tends to be unpredictable. Also read | Google unveils ‘Bard’ AI, Baidu comes up with ‘Ernie Bot’ to take on rival ChatGpt Secondly, it examines "burstiness," or inconsistency in a text. As per Tian, "There is a lot of variance in human-generated articles." He shared that around 20,000 users have already downloaded the beta version of the app and that teachers from around the world have reached out, and thanked him for making his job easier. Also read | ChatGPT to destroy Google in minimum two years, says Gmail creator Now, let us examine why people are against ChatGPT, which could make life easier for a lot of people. The argument voiced by people who are not in favour of ChatGPT is simple: It is unfair to use an AI tool. Additionally, they say that even though AI might be able to write words based on information from the internet; it doesn't really understand the meaning behind those words. This could lead to misinformation. Recent days saw CHatGPT listed as a co-author in multiple papers. Following this thousands of scientific journal publishers have now restricted or banned the use of this AI-driven chatbot. Many universities and schools too have banned its use. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Princeton student develops an app which can detect ChatGPT contribution in your 'writing'

ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence chatbot is back in the headlines. This time a Colombian judge used the chatbot to aid his decision making on a child's insurance case. Are we becoming too dependent on AI for our work? Molly Gambhir reports.

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Artificial Intelligence is here to stay and the race to develop and use AI is heating up the competition as China's value decides to launch its own AI driven chat bot in March.

World Business Watch: Chinese-based Baidu plans to launch an AI-based chatbot

While the world is still seeking to wrap its heads around the potential impact of Open AI's ChatGPT service, there is soon going to be a new beast in town. A source told Reuters news agency that Chinese multinational tech company, Baidu, Inc is mooting to launch an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot service in March. This new service will be similar to OpenAI's ChatGPT.&nbsp;

AI chatbots are nothing new and in fact, are quite common in China. However, all the current chatbots are mostly used for social interaction. However, the new Chat GPT will be more centered around high-level tasks that professionals seek to complete.&nbsp;

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The chatbot will be capable of carrying out programming and essay writing among other tasks.&nbsp;The inaugural avatar of the Chinese AI chatbot will be in the form of a standalone application however, the tech firm plans to cooperate the app into its search engine, as per a person who chose to remain anonymous.&nbsp;

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Baidu is not going to typecast itself in only AI field but is also exploring revenue streams in multiple other fields including cloud services, autonomous driving and chips.&nbsp;

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Tech giants like Microsoft and Google in recent years have been exploring more AI applications that can make cumbersome human tasks easy. According to Reuters' earlier reporting, Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O) has made a $1 billion investment in a San Francisco-based OpenAI.&nbsp;

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While the world is still seeking to wrap its heads around the potential impact of Open AI's ChatGPT service, there is soon going to be a new beast in town. A source told Reuters news agency that Chinese multinational tech company, Baidu, Inc is mooting to launch an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot service in March.

While the world is still seeking to wrap its heads around the potential impact of Open AI's ChatGPT service, there is soon going to be a new beast in town. A source told Reuters news agency that Chinese multinational tech company, Baidu, Inc is mooting to launch an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot service in March. This new service will be similar to OpenAI's ChatGPT. AI chatbots are nothing new and in fact, are quite common in China. However, all the current chatbots are mostly used for social interaction. However, the new Chat GPT will be more centered around high-level tasks that professionals seek to complete. Also Read | 'With a missile, it would only take a minute' Boris Johnson reveals he got threats from Putin The chatbot will be capable of carrying out programming and essay writing among other tasks. The inaugural avatar of the Chinese AI chatbot will be in the form of a standalone application however, the tech firm plans to cooperate the app into its search engine, as per a person who chose to remain anonymous. Also Read | Pakistan bypolls for 33 vacant National Assembly seats in March, Imran to contest on all Baidu is not going to typecast itself in only AI field but is also exploring revenue streams in multiple other fields including cloud services, autonomous driving and chips. Watch | UK: Nadhim Zahawi sacked as Conservative party chief Tech giants like Microsoft and Google in recent years have been exploring more AI applications that can make cumbersome human tasks easy. According to Reuters' earlier reporting, Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O) has made a $1 billion investment in a San Francisco-based OpenAI. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Chinese tech giant Baidu to launch ChatGPT-like AI bot in March

Nvidia Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang said that the burgeoning field of artificial intelligence will create powerful tools that require legal regulation and social norms that have yet to be worked out.

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What is ChatGPT? How does it work? Who invented it? What are the risks it runs? Molly Gambhir tells you all you need to know.

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Students are using artificial intelligence to write their essays. What happened to originality of thought? Priyanka Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Is AI going to replace your brain?

The artificial intelligence application Lensa-AI has been generating pictures and controversies. It has been accused of sexualising pictures and stealing artwork from artists online.

Gravitas: Lensa-AI pictures swarm social media

Lensa AI uses artificial intelligence to generate "Magic Avatars" of one's images. Since the app has gained popularity, it has also been subjected to greater scrutiny about issues ranging from the terms of service and privacy-related concerns to the platform being used to generate non-consensual NSFW images.

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An Australian court fined U.S. ride-sharing app Uber as it broke consumer law by misleading customers with warnings they would be charged for cancelling some rides from 2017 to 2021.

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As the use of automation in sectors like education, healthcare, and employment witnesses an increase, the White House on Tuesday proposed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Bill of Rights.

The proposed bill is non-binding and suggests practices that developers and users of AI should voluntarily follow so that technology doesn't unfairly put humans in a disadvantageous position.

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It says that all Americans must be protected from unsafe or ineffective systems, discrimination by algorithms, and abusive data collection.

This comes as incidents of algorithms not prioritizing the needs of black patients and those of facial recognition displaying an unfair bias towards darker skin tones came to light.

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"These technologies are causing real harms in the lives of Americans, harms that run counter to our core democratic values, including the fundamental right to privacy, freedom from discrimination and our basic dignity," said one senior administrator while talking to Reuters.

As per the proposed bill, people are entitled to notice and explanation concerning the AI programs they might encounter.&nbsp;

It also asks companies and other stakeholders including government agencies using AI to conduct significant testing and oversight, and publicise results for stakeholders to understand what a "reasonable starting point is" for taking action on issues, said&nbsp;senior administration officials.

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While the proposal is non-binding, the US Chamber of Commerce has warned that if these proposals were to become rules they could hurt businesses.

In a statement, the Chamber's Vice President Jordan Crenshaw said, "There are some recommendations in the AI Blueprint that, if enacted into rules by policymakers, could handcuff America’s ability to compete on the global stage."&nbsp;

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As the use of automation in sectors like education, healthcare, and employment witnesses an increase, the White House on Tuesday proposed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Bill of Rights. The proposed bill is non-binding and suggests practices that developers and users of AI should voluntarily follow so that technology doesn't unfairly put humans in a disadvantageous position. Watch | How AI and Automation will impact jobs in the future It says that all Americans must be protected from unsafe or ineffective systems, discrimination by algorithms, and abusive data collection. This comes as incidents of algorithms not prioritizing the needs of black patients and those of facial recognition displaying an unfair bias towards darker skin tones came to light. Also read | Joe Biden, doctors say new abortion laws have 'chilling impact' on US "These technologies are causing real harms in the lives of Americans, harms that run counter to our core democratic values, including the fundamental right to privacy, freedom from discrimination and our basic dignity," said one senior administrator while talking to Reuters. As per the proposed bill, people are entitled to notice and explanation concerning the AI programs they might encounter. It also asks companies and other stakeholders including government agencies using AI to conduct significant testing and oversight, and publicise results for stakeholders to understand what a "reasonable starting point is" for taking action on issues, said senior administration officials. Also read | Biden sending $625 mn aid, four HIMARS rocket launchers to Ukraine While the proposal is non-binding, the US Chamber of Commerce has warned that if these proposals were to become rules they could hurt businesses. In a statement, the Chamber's Vice President Jordan Crenshaw said, "There are some recommendations in the AI Blueprint that, if enacted into rules by policymakers, could handcuff America’s ability to compete on the global stage." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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More than a thousand species of palm tree are at risk of extinction, according to a study. Scientists used artificial intelligence to assess risks to the entire palm family, from tall trees to climbing plants.

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Is artificial intelligence (AI) as smart as humans or is it smarter? As per scientists, it takes the human brain 25 years to reach full maturity, but new research claims that the AI used by Elon musk's Tesla could equal that in only 17 years.

Researchers have long predicted that artificial intelligence will eventually surpass human intelligence, although there are different predictions as to when that will happen.

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According to a study by Autotrader company Vanarama, Tesla's new microchip will be "more intelligent" than humans by 2033.

The study points out that it already has processing capability equivalent to 36 per cent of a human brain.&nbsp;About 100 billion neurons make up a human brain, which triples in size during a baby's first year and develops fully by the age of 25.

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Tesla microchips and their processing power in comparison to human brain. (Graphic: Vanarama)

"Tesla's new D1 microchip is more powerful than any the manufacturer has previously used in its cars – managing 362 trillion operations per second. Its processing power is already over a third (36 per cent) of a human's brain, which is capable of one quadrillion operations per second."

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Tesla microchips and their processing power. (Graphic: Vanarama)

In comparison, the first chip, an Nvidia component from 2016, achieved "only" 12 trillion.

By analysing both current and prior models, the organisation discovered that the capability of Tesla microchips is growing at a pace of 486 per cent every year.

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The new D1 chip, which is a component of the Dojo supercomputer platform and the company's Autopilot self-driving system, will soon be made available by Musk's company.

It wouldn't be insane to think that technology will surpass humans in intelligence within our lifetimes, says Vanaram.&nbsp;

"Microchips are currently capable of working the way brain synapses do, with researchers developing chips that are inspired by the way the brain operates."

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Is artificial intelligence (AI) as smart as humans or is it smarter? As per scientists, it takes the human brain 25 years to reach full maturity, but new research claims that the AI used by Elon musk's Tesla could equal that in only 17 years.

Is artificial intelligence (AI) as smart as humans or is it smarter? As per scientists, it takes the human brain 25 years to reach full maturity, but new research claims that the AI used by Elon musk's Tesla could equal that in only 17 years. Researchers have long predicted that artificial intelligence will eventually surpass human intelligence, although there are different predictions as to when that will happen. Watch | World Business Watch: Tesla sued by drivers over autopilot, full self-driving features According to a study by Autotrader company Vanarama, Tesla's new microchip will be "more intelligent" than humans by 2033. The study points out that it already has processing capability equivalent to 36 per cent of a human brain. About 100 billion neurons make up a human brain, which triples in size during a baby's first year and develops fully by the age of 25. Tesla microchips and their processing power in comparison to human brain. (Graphic: Vanarama) "Tesla's new D1 microchip is more powerful than any the manufacturer has previously used in its cars – managing 362 trillion operations per second. Its processing power is already over a third (36 per cent) of a human's brain, which is capable of one quadrillion operations per second." Also read | Are children at risk from Elon Musk's self-driving technology? Group claims software will 'mow' kids down Tesla microchips and their processing power. (Graphic: Vanarama) In comparison, the first chip, an Nvidia component from 2016, achieved "only" 12 trillion. By analysing both current and prior models, the organisation discovered that the capability of Tesla microchips is growing at a pace of 486 per cent every year. Also read | Self-driving cars from Tesla to be ready by year-end, says Elon Musk The new D1 chip, which is a component of the Dojo supercomputer platform and the company's Autopilot self-driving system, will soon be made available by Musk's company. It wouldn't be insane to think that technology will surpass humans in intelligence within our lifetimes, says Vanaram. "Microchips are currently capable of working the way brain synapses do, with researchers developing chips that are inspired by the way the brain operates." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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A report by an organisation founded by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has sounded the warning bell for the US tech space. The report warns that the US could lose the tech competition to China if it does not take action on 5G, AI, and microchip core fronts.

A report by an organisation founded by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has sounded the warning bell for the US tech space. The report warns that the US could lose the tech competition to China if it does not take action on 5G, AI, and microchip core fronts. The report was presented by Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP) and it added that the tech race would be going through its critical phase during the 2025 and 2030 period. It is during this window that Beijing might be able to edge out the USA if the current trend continues. “If we don’t get our act together in these three core battlegrounds, in terms of bio, in terms of next-generation computer power, in terms of next-generation inventions, it’s not going to happen in the countries that are at the forefront of democracies today. Everything will happen in China." said Ylli Bajraktari, SCSP chief. Read more: Joe Biden set to announce curbs on US chip exports to China: Report The report titled “Mid-Decade Challenges to National Competitiveness” further shed light on the fact that China has been making rapid advancements in the aforementioned core areas. It added that the USA has been playing catch-up on 5G and microelectronics supply chains. “The PRC [People’s Republic of China] is the United States’ chief ideological opponent, largest economic competitor, most capable technology peer, and most threatening military rival. Technology is central to all parts of the competition." the report read. WATCH | Chip war: Global semiconductor race heats up × For a large part of the previous decades, China lagged behind the USA in the technology race. However, through its sustained efforts like using the United Front army to snoop around and gather advanced IP, China has been able to step up to the plate. Even the chip ban has prompted the Chinese authorities to kickstart a domestic chip culture which might allow Beijing to edge past Washington in the coming years. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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A small robot is part of an effort to make convenience stores even more convenient across Japan. It's one possible answer to Japan's worsening labor shortage.

Artificial intelligence makes life easy; new helping hand at Japan's convenience stores

An unexpected bonanza for French tax officials has resulted from the discovery of thousands of unregistered private swimming pools in France. There were more than 20,000 hidden pools found as a result of an artificial intelligence (AI) project.

French media has reported&nbsp;that tax authorities have earned about $ 9.9&nbsp;million.&nbsp;Pools must be declared under French law and might result in increased property taxes because they increase property value, as reported by the BBC.&nbsp;

During a trial in October 2021, the software—which was created by Google and the French consulting firm Capgemini—found the pools on aerial photographs of nine <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/french-pm-warns-of-energy-rationing-in-the-winter-511241">French</a> districts.

The study was conducted in the regions of the Alpes-Maritimes, Var, Bouches-du-Rhône, Ardèche, Rhône, Haute-Savoie, Vendée, Maine-et-Loire, and Morbihan; however, tax officials claim it may now be implemented nationally.

According to data portal Statista, there were more than 3.2 million private swimming pools in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/two-air-france-pilots-suspended-after-mid-flight-fight-in-cockpit-510985">France</a> in 2020, and business was flourishing even before the Covid epidemic.

However, as more workers choose to work from home, the number of pools installed increased.

A 30 sq m (322 sq ft) average pool costs €200 ($200; £170) in taxes annually, according to the Le Parisien newspaper.

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According to the tax authorities, the programme may potentially be used to identify gazebos, patios, and unreported home additions that affect property taxes.

Le Parisien quoted deputy director general of public finances Antoine Magnant as saying: "We are specifically focusing on housing expansions like verandas.

But we need to make sure the algorithms can identify large-footprint buildings and not just dog kennels or kiddie playhouses, he continued.

The crackdown follows Julien Bayou of the Europe-Ecology Greens party in France saying that he had not ruled out a ban on new private pools.

Speaking to BFMTV, he said that France needs a "different relationship to water" and that the ban would be a "last resort".

"The challenge is not to ban swimming pools, it is to guarantee our vital water needs," he said.

According to the national weather service Meteo-France, July was the driest month in France since March 1961 with just 9.7mm (0.38 inches) of rain.

Across order to conserve water, irrigation has been prohibited in parts of France's north-west and south-east.

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An unexpected bonanza for French tax officials has resulted from the discovery of thousands of unregistered private swimming pools in France. There were more than 20,000 hidden pools found as a result of an artificial intelligence (AI) project.

An unexpected bonanza for French tax officials has resulted from the discovery of thousands of unregistered private swimming pools in France. There were more than 20,000 hidden pools found as a result of an artificial intelligence (AI) project. French media has reported that tax authorities have earned about $ 9.9 million. Pools must be declared under French law and might result in increased property taxes because they increase property value, as reported by the BBC. During a trial in October 2021, the software—which was created by Google and the French consulting firm Capgemini—found the pools on aerial photographs of nine French districts. The study was conducted in the regions of the Alpes-Maritimes, Var, Bouches-du-Rhône, Ardèche, Rhône, Haute-Savoie, Vendée, Maine-et-Loire, and Morbihan; however, tax officials claim it may now be implemented nationally. According to data portal Statista, there were more than 3.2 million private swimming pools in France in 2020, and business was flourishing even before the Covid epidemic. However, as more workers choose to work from home, the number of pools installed increased. A 30 sq m (322 sq ft) average pool costs €200 ($200; £170) in taxes annually, according to the Le Parisien newspaper. Also read | Emmanuel Macron abandons walkout in Algeria, crowd accuses him of humiliating France According to the tax authorities, the programme may potentially be used to identify gazebos, patios, and unreported home additions that affect property taxes. Le Parisien quoted deputy director general of public finances Antoine Magnant as saying: "We are specifically focusing on housing expansions like verandas. But we need to make sure the algorithms can identify large-footprint buildings and not just dog kennels or kiddie playhouses, he continued. The crackdown follows Julien Bayou of the Europe-Ecology Greens party in France saying that he had not ruled out a ban on new private pools. Speaking to BFMTV, he said that France needs a "different relationship to water" and that the ban would be a "last resort". "The challenge is not to ban swimming pools, it is to guarantee our vital water needs," he said. According to the national weather service Meteo-France, July was the driest month in France since March 1961 with just 9.7mm (0.38 inches) of rain. Across order to conserve water, irrigation has been prohibited in parts of France's north-west and south-east. Also WATCH | WION Climate Tracker | Record heat wave in China; drought shrinks water levels across the country

AI detects undeclared pools in France

A dead woman delivered a speech and took questions from mourners at her own funeral. Artificial intelligence made this creepy interaction possible. The technology is now available across the U.K. Palki Sharma asks- Is AI making a mockery of death?

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Have you ever thought of what you would say at your funeral? Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has made it possible to ask questions to someone who has passed away. WION tells you more in this report.

AI lets deceased woman address her funeral

The "virtual influencer" industry is booming across the world in which the influencers are never-ageing, scandal-free and digitally flawless. Molly Gambhir tells you all about this new trend.

WION Fineprint: How artificial intelligence is taking over influencer roles

A California-based organisation wants to harness the power of machine learning to decode communication across the entire animal kingdom. Molly Gambhir tells you if we could talk to animals in the future.

WION Fineprint: Can artificial intelligence really help us talk to animals?

Human interest and study in animal vocalisations have existed for a long time. The warning sounds of different primates vary depending on the predator. For example, dolphins communicate with distinctive whistles, and some songbirds may rearrange the components of their calls to convey different meanings. Most experts refrain from referring to this as a language because no animal communication satisfies all the requirements. Decoding nowadays has typically relied on meticulous observation up until recently. Currently, there has been a surge in using machine learning to handle the massive volumes of data that can be gathered by contemporary animal borne-sensors, The Guardian reported.

Aza Raskin, on the other hand, decides to strengthen human bonds with other living species while promoting their protection using machine learning, with the goal of deciphering non-human communication. She is the co-founder and president of the Earth Species Project (ESP). With her hands, the dolphin handler makes the ‘together’ and ‘create’ signals. The two trained dolphins exchanged sounds before emerging, flipping around and lifting their tails, coming up with a new trick of their own, and executing it. The founder claimed that this doesn’t establish that a language is there but simply stands as a reason that if they had had access to a language communication tool, then this would have been made much simpler.

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However, ESP claims that its strategy is different from others as it focuses on decoding all species' communication rather than any particular one. The founder said, "We’re species agnostic," says Raskin. "The tools we develop… can work across all of biology, from worms to whales," The Guardian reported.

Elodiw Briefer, an associate professor who studies vocal communication in animals and mammals, said that people are now using machine learning to understand animal communication. Briefer co-developed an algorithm to determine using pig grunts if the animal is feeling happy or sad.

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DeepSqueak, analyses rats’ ultrasonic sounds to determine whether they are under stress. &nbsp;

Another project CETI (Cetacean Translation) is another initiative to translate sperm whale communication using machine learning.

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Another effort aims to automatically decipher the functional significance of vocalisation. It is currently in process in Professor Ari Friedlaendar’s lab, University of California, Santa Cruz, which specialises in ocean science. One of the biggest aims of the programme is to analyse how wild marine mammals behave underwater despite being difficult to witness directly. The animals are equipped with tiny electronic blogging devices that record their location, the kind of motion they are in and can see things through the video camera.

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Human interest and study in animal vocalisations have existed for a long time. The warning sounds of different primates vary depending on the predator. For example, dolphins communicate with distinctive whistles, and some songbirds may rearrange the components of their calls to convey different meanings.

Human interest and study in animal vocalisations have existed for a long time. The warning sounds of different primates vary depending on the predator. For example, dolphins communicate with distinctive whistles, and some songbirds may rearrange the components of their calls to convey different meanings. Most experts refrain from referring to this as a language because no animal communication satisfies all the requirements. Decoding nowadays has typically relied on meticulous observation up until recently. Currently, there has been a surge in using machine learning to handle the massive volumes of data that can be gathered by contemporary animal borne-sensors, The Guardian reported. Aza Raskin, on the other hand, decides to strengthen human bonds with other living species while promoting their protection using machine learning, with the goal of deciphering non-human communication. She is the co-founder and president of the Earth Species Project (ESP). With her hands, the dolphin handler makes the ‘together’ and ‘create’ signals. The two trained dolphins exchanged sounds before emerging, flipping around and lifting their tails, coming up with a new trick of their own, and executing it. The founder claimed that this doesn’t establish that a language is there but simply stands as a reason that if they had had access to a language communication tool, then this would have been made much simpler. Also read | Scientists develop AI that can gauge distress signals of baby chickens However, ESP claims that its strategy is different from others as it focuses on decoding all species' communication rather than any particular one. The founder said, "We’re species agnostic," says Raskin. "The tools we develop… can work across all of biology, from worms to whales," The Guardian reported. Elodiw Briefer, an associate professor who studies vocal communication in animals and mammals, said that people are now using machine learning to understand animal communication. Briefer co-developed an algorithm to determine using pig grunts if the animal is feeling happy or sad. Watch | Artificial intelligence will help track elephants’ migration patterns in Botswana DeepSqueak, analyses rats’ ultrasonic sounds to determine whether they are under stress. Another project CETI (Cetacean Translation) is another initiative to translate sperm whale communication using machine learning. Also read | Scientists use artificial intelligence to confirm that birds are more colourful near equator Another effort aims to automatically decipher the functional significance of vocalisation. It is currently in process in Professor Ari Friedlaendar’s lab, University of California, Santa Cruz, which specialises in ocean science. One of the biggest aims of the programme is to analyse how wild marine mammals behave underwater despite being difficult to witness directly. The animals are equipped with tiny electronic blogging devices that record their location, the kind of motion they are in and can see things through the video camera. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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