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UK Startup Pioneers AI for Military Drones

Faculty AI, known for collaborating with the NHS and UK government, is also involved in developing AI for military drones. The consultancy has experience deploying AI models onto UAVs, raising concerns about its dual role in civil and defense sectors.

Empowering Enterprises with AI Query Engines

Enterprise data is exploding, but most AI applications only use a fraction. AI query engines connect AI agents to all data types, unlocking intelligence in unstructured data. Companies like DataStax and NetApp are leading the way in building AI data platforms.

AI Revolutionizing Football Scouting

AI system can suggest perfect youth prospects with specific player attributes desired by football managers, potentially boosting team performance. Technologists claim managers could wish for players with traits like Erling Haaland's aggression or Jude Bellingham's poise, making it a sporting Aladdin's lamp.

Optimizing Model Estimation with Feature Selection

New modeling tool combines feature selection with regression to address limitations and ensure consistent parameter estimation. Techniques like Lasso Regression and Bayesian Variable Selection aim to optimize model performance by selecting relevant variables and estimating coefficients accurately.

Future-proofing AI Ethics Education

Major updates in AI ethics for 2024 include breakthroughs in LLM interpretability by Anthropic, human-centered AI design, and new AI legislation like the EU’s AI Act and California laws targeting deep fakes and misinformation. The focus on explainable AI and human empowerment, along with heuristics for evaluating AI legislation, are key highlights in the updates for the Johns Hopkins AI ethics ...

The AI Pioneer's Unexpected Oversight

Geoffrey Hinton, the "godfather" of AI, highlights the struggle of intelligent beings controlled by less intelligent ones. The rise of AI demands a realistic understanding of our lack of control over both smart and dumb forces, as seen in current events like the coronavirus pandemic.

Detecting Outliers with Deep Learning

Deep learning excels in outlier detection for image, video, and audio data, but struggles with tabular data. Traditional methods still prevail in tabular outlier detection, yet deep learning shows promise for future advancements.

Meta's AI Profiles Meet Their Demise

Meta's AI characters, including 'proud Black queer momma', sparked viral conversations before being deleted. The company plans to introduce more AI character profiles despite previous removals.

AI: Transforming Our World for the Better

NVIDIA's AI and accelerated computing are transforming industries worldwide, from aiding surgeons with 3D models to cleaning up oceans with AI-driven boats. These innovations are revolutionizing healthcare, energy efficiency, environmental conservation, and technological advancement in Africa.