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Copyrighted Material AI Training Proposal Axed

Productivity Commission drops controversial proposal for tech companies to use copyrighted material for AI training. Government advised to wait 3 years before reviewing Australian copyright settings and impact of new technology.

UK Embracing AI for Emotional Support

AI Security Institute report reveals UK citizens frequently use general purpose AI assistants like ChatGPT & Amazon Alexa for emotional support. 1 in 10 utilize chatbots for emotional purposes weekly, with 4% using them daily, as per AISI.

AI Speeding Up ML Development

AI accelerates ML development by determining techniques, generating code, and tuning hyperparameters, cutting model creation time significantly. AI may increase data science efficiency, but impact entry-level positions, while generating creative outputs like a steampunk car.

Warning: Think Twice Before Giving AI Toys to Kids

AI-powered toys like Grem are gaining popularity, but research suggests they may be more unsettling than entertaining. With over 1,500 AI toy companies in China and major players like Mattel partnering with OpenAI, these toys could soon be everywhere.

The Bleak Future of Job Hunting

Job hunting has become soul-destroying with fake ads and confusing company descriptions. Only 5% of Brits are unemployed, facing rejection and uncertainty in the job market.

Enhancing Large Language Models

MIT and MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab develop PaTH Attention, an adaptive encoding technique for transformers, addressing limitations in state tracking. Presented at NeurIPS, this research aims to enhance AI systems' capabilities while maintaining scalability and efficiency.

George Osborne Joins OpenAI

George Osborne joins OpenAI to enhance ChatGPT's government connections globally. He will lead OpenAI for Countries division for national AI deployments.