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Advancements in Language Models and Spatial Reasoning

Spatial reasoning capabilities in Large Language Models are lacking compared to humans, but AI providers are working on improving them through specialized training. Testing shows LLMs struggle with tasks like mental box folding, highlighting the current state of the art in spatial reasoning.

Empowering Youth to Shape Their World

New England Innovation Academy students create TreeSavers app using AI to illustrate deforestation trends in Massachusetts, showcased at global Day of AI celebration. MIT RAISE initiative empowers K-12 students to tackle local and global challenges with AI, promoting ethical and responsible use of technology.

Scaling the AWS DeepRacer Global League

Eviden, a tech leader in digital transformation, leverages AWS DeepRacer for hands-on cloud-centered learning experiences globally. Eviden enhances event management with AWS DeepRacer Event Manager, facilitating seamless global event support and data-driven racing capabilities.

AI Revolution: African Workers at $1/hour

Social media content moderation in outsourced centers in the global south exposes workers to disturbing material and harsh conditions. Meta content moderator Mercy faced a traumatic experience while reviewing a fatal car crash video, highlighting the toll of AI training data processing on human workers.

AI: The End of TV as We Know It?

AI could soon be used to write TV shows, even allowing viewers to insert themselves as heroes. However, Justine Bateman warns of creative consequences and viewer confusion when AI interferes with storytelling.

AI: Exploiting Human Labor

Fairwork experts reveal the harsh reality behind AI development in their book, 'Feeding the Machine'. African workers drive AI for just over a dollar an hour, exposing the exploitation in big tech's pursuit of artificial intelligence.

AI Safeguards Wimbledon Players

The All England Lawn Tennis Club utilizes AI to protect Wimbledon players from online abuse by monitoring social media profiles for threats and offensive language in 35 languages. The Threat Matrix service automatically flags death threats, racism, and sexism, ensuring player safety.