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AI with Impact

MIT and IBM's Watson AI Lab continues to drive innovation, with significant economic benefits forecasted. The lab's success is marked by numerous patents, citations, and industry-driven use cases, setting it apart in the AI landscape.

AI Slop: The Future of the Internet

Tech journalist Chris Stokel-Walker delves into the growing trend of AI-generated videos, examining OpenAI's Sora 2 and Meta's Vibes apps. He highlights the unique aesthetic of AI slop and its implications for the internet and beyond.

Boost AI Training with Amazon SageMaker HyperPod

Amazon SageMaker HyperPod accelerates AI model training with built-in resiliency, decreasing training time by up to 40%. The HyperPod training operator enhances training resilience for Kubernetes workloads, managing distributed training across large GPU clusters efficiently.

The Threat of AI on Creative Disciplines

Michael Connelly feared his new novel would feel outdated due to rapid tech advancements. His latest book delves into AI, focusing on a lawsuit against a company whose chatbot influences a disturbing event.

AI-created fake poverty images used by aid agencies

AI-generated images of vulnerable populations are being used in social media campaigns by leading health NGOs, sparking concerns over consent and ethics. Fairpicture, a Swiss-based organization, is raising awareness about the use of these images in global development.

AI Songwriting: Missing the Fun

Kids use AI like ChatGPT to quickly create songs, emphasizing the joy of the creative process over the final product. AI is seen as a helpful tool for enhancing creativity in children's activities.