Virginia Legislation Calls for Human Oversight of AI Use in Court Decisions
Virginia lawmakers are pushing for regulations on the use of artificial intelligence-based tools in the criminal justice system. Del. Cliff Hayes Jr. introduced a bill that would require human oversight in key decisions related to pre-trial detention, prosecution, and sentencing. The bill aims to prevent AI-generated recommendations from being used as the sole basis for these decisions.
CZI's Priscilla Chan on 'Virtual Cells' AI Models to Cure Diseases
Priscilla Chan, the head of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, believes that AI can accelerate medical research and potentially cure diseases within 10 to 20 years. She envisions a "virtual cell" model that harnesses generative AI to understand human biology and develop treatments for all diseases. This model could significantly speed up the pace of medical discoveries, enabling researchers to test hypotheses computationally before moving to laboratory experiments.
Considering the Potential Risks of AI in the Life Science
A new report from the National Academies assesses the potential risks of AI-enabled biological tools. The report highlights the need for data and research studies evaluating the biosecurity risks of these tools. It recommends continuing support for research programs utilizing AI tools to better understand the biology of infectious agents and develop medical countermeasures.
Can OpenAI Write Books?
OpenAI's new large-language model has generated a 1,172-word piece that is about an unnamed AI model asked by a pensive young woman to write to her as though it is a man named Kai. An English professor analyzed the story and found it to be "pretty human
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