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Galaxy tools unveil AI fakes

Researchers at the University of Hull developed a method to detect AI-generated deepfake images by analyzing reflections in human eyes. This technique utilizes tools from astronomy to scrutinize the consistency of light reflections in eyeballs, potentially revolutionizing deepfake detection.

Deepfake Dystopia: The Rise of Digital Deception in 2024

Generative AI poses a threat to public discourse and political accountability, as demonstrated by the recent AI-generated video of Steven Miles on TikTok. The uncanny features and unsettling details of the video highlight the ongoing concerns about the use of deepfakes in politics.

Predicting Invasive Breast Cancer with AI

Researchers from MIT and ETH Zurich developed an AI model to identify different stages of DCIS from breast tissue images, potentially streamlining diagnosis and treatment. By analyzing the spatial organization of cells, the model could help clinicians predict which DCIS cases may progress to invasive cancer, paving the way for more efficient and personalized care.

Unprepared for Digital Workers

CEO Sarah Franklin faced intense pushback on Lattice's plans, leading to their suspension after 3 days. People are not ready for "digital workers" according to the lesson learned by the CEO of the HR platform.

Revolutionizing Document Processing with Bedrock and Claude

Amazon Bedrock offers a managed service with leading AI models for generative AI applications, enhancing document processing workflows with automation and reliability. By using Anthropic Claude 3 Sonnet on Amazon Bedrock, organizations can achieve efficient data extraction from scanned documents, driving business transformation and competitiveness.

Cracking the Code: Machine Learning and Advanced Alloys

MIT graduate students Sheriff and Cao are using machine learning to decode short-range order in metallic alloys, crucial for developing high-entropy materials with superior properties. Their work offers a new approach to tailor material properties in industries like aerospace and biomedicine.

AI outsmarting efforts to catch child predators

Child safety experts warn that predators are overwhelming law enforcement with AI-generated explicit images of children, making it hard to identify and rescue real victims. AI models can produce lifelike images at an alarming rate, flooding the dark web and mainstream internet with potentially harmful content.

Unveiling Hidden Patterns in CVE Data with Anthropic Claude

Mend.io leverages Anthropic Claude on Amazon Bedrock to automate CVE analysis, reducing 200 days of manual work and providing higher quality verdicts. This showcases the transformative potential of AI in cybersecurity and highlights challenges and best practices for integrating large language models into real-world applications.

Enhancing Tabular Data with Amazon Bedrock

Amazon Bedrock offers FMs from top AI companies through a single API, enhanced by RAG for accurate responses. New metadata filtering feature improves retrieval process accuracy in Amazon Bedrock, supporting various vector store providers.