Recent developments in artificial intelligence span various sectors, from military aviation to business applications and content creation. Saab, in collaboration with Helsing, has been testing AI-controlled Gripen E fighter jets against human pilots in simulated combat scenarios to explore the potential of AI in aerial warfare. Meta is making significant investments in AI, including a substantial stake in Scale AI to develop 'superintelligence' and launching AI-powered video editing tools with surreal effects. In the business world, AI is transforming sales processes and is being adopted by federal agencies through platforms like ConductorAI. Lemony offers secure, on-premise AI solutions for industries requiring high privacy. However, there are concerns about AI's potential impact on job losses, with some experts predicting significant displacement in entry-level positions. Wikipedia has paused its AI summary experiment due to editor concerns about trustworthiness, while AWS GovCloud has approved AI models from Anthropic and Meta for secure federal use.
Key Takeaways
- Saab is testing AI-controlled Gripen E fighter jets against human pilots in 'Project Beyond' to assess AI capabilities in aerial combat.
- Meta is investing heavily in AI, including a stake in Scale AI for 'superintelligence' research.
- Meta has launched AI video editing tools that allow users to modify video content using AI prompts.
- Kamales Lardi's book, Artificial Intelligence for Business, provides an overview of AI in business management.
- Experts warn AI could lead to significant job losses, particularly in entry-level positions.
- AI is transforming sales processes by automating lead handling and providing instant product information.
- Booz Allen invested in ConductorAI, an AI platform designed for use by federal agencies.
- Lemony offers secure, on-premise AI solutions for industries requiring high data privacy.
- Wikipedia paused its AI summary experiment due to editor concerns about the trustworthiness of AI-generated content.
- AWS GovCloud has approved AI models from Anthropic and Meta for use in secure federal environments.
Saab tests AI warplane against human pilot in Gripen E fighter
Saab and Helsing tested a Gripen E warplane flown by AI against a real fighter pilot. The 'Project Beyond' trials, funded by Sweden, had three flights between May 28 and June 3. Helsing's 'Centaur' AI agent piloted a Gripen E against a human-operated Gripen D. Results were inconclusive, but Saab is exploring future combat jets combining crewed and uncrewed planes.
Saab's Gripen E fighter jet achieves AI milestone with Helsing
Saab and Helsing successfully integrated Helsing’s AI agent ‘Centaur’ into a Gripen E fighter jet. The flights, part of Saab’s ‘Project Beyond,’ showed AI can control complex maneuvers in combat. During the flights, the Gripen E gave control to Centaur which successfully autonomously executed complex manoeuvres in a Beyond Visual Range (BVR) combat environment and cued the pilot to fire. Saab will analyze flight data and continue training the AI agent for future flights.
Saab's AI Gripen E jet challenges pilot in aerial combat trial
Saab and Helsing tested an AI-controlled Gripen E fighter jet against a real pilot in BVR combat. Helsing’s AI agent ‘Centaur’ took control of the Gripen E and performed complex maneuvers. The third flight on June 3 focused specifically on Centaur’s performance, pitting it against a real Gripen D aircraft in a series of dynamic BVR scenarios with real-time data integration utilising sensor data to track the target aircraft, Saab said. Saab and Helsing will analyze data and continue AI training, with more flights planned.
Meta invests billions in Scale AI to build superintelligence
Meta is investing $14.8 billion for a 49 percent stake in Scale AI, an AI data company. Meta is also creating a new AI research lab focused on building 'superintelligence'. 'Superintelligence' is a system that exceeds the powers of the human brain. Scale AI's CEO, Alexandr Wang, is expected to lead the new AI lab.
Meta bets billions on undefined superintelligence after AI setbacks
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Meta launches AI video editor with surreal effects
Meta has launched a new AI video editor inspired by its Movie Gen technology. The editor lets users change clothing, locations, and styles in short videos. Users can select from over 50 preset prompts to transform videos into comic art or transport subjects to different scenes. Custom prompts are planned for later this year, and the tool is available on the Meta AI app, Edits app, and coming to Instagram.
Meta AI lets you edit videos with AI prompts
Meta is launching a generative AI video editing feature in the Meta AI app, the Meta.AI website and the Edits app. Users can now edit short videos using preset AI prompts to change outfits, locations, and styles. The feature is inspired by Meta's Movie Gen models. Users can share edited videos directly to Facebook and Instagram.
AI in business good intro to the issues
Kamales Lardi's book, Artificial Intelligence for Business, is a good introduction to AI for business management. The book reviews AI at a high level, but some details may be confusing. One good part is the chapter on ethics. The book also discusses AI working with other technologies and the future of work.
Will AI take your job soon Experts warn of job losses
Experts warn that AI could cause a 'white-collar bloodbath' and massive job losses. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei predicts AI could eliminate half of entry-level jobs within five years. Some companies are already replacing coders with AI. However, others say AI has not yet met their needs, and some jobs will remain for humans.
AI transforms sales for the better, says expert
AI is changing how sales work, making it faster and more helpful for buyers. AI can know products better than sales reps and provide instant answers. AI is automating inbound lead handling and improving sales efficiency. Companies are seeing gains in revenue and less time updating Salesforce.
Booz Allen invests in ConductorAI for federal AI solutions
Booz Allen Ventures invested in ConductorAI, an AI platform for federal agencies. ConductorAI uses AI to automate tasks and improve services while using legacy systems. The platform helps with tasks like compliance, citizen services, and decision-making. It enhances human judgment and speeds up innovation in the Department of Defense.
Lemony offers secure on-premise AI with plug-and-play device
Lemony launched a device for secure, on-premise AI, allowing companies to run AI without cloud dependence. Lemony's AI nodes are stackable and scalable, creating small AI compute clusters. It hosts technology from foundation models to specialized agents. IBM and JetBrains are partnering with Lemony to deploy AI models and coding tools on the device. Lemony is designed for privacy and compliance in industries like law, healthcare, and finance.
Wikipedia pauses AI summaries after editor pushback
Wikipedia paused its experiment with AI-generated summaries due to negative feedback from editors. Editors worried the summaries would harm Wikipedia's reputation for trustworthiness. The Wikimedia Foundation had tested AI summaries to make articles more accessible. Editors felt AI features needed clear labeling and moderation.
AWS GovCloud approves Anthropic and Meta AI models for security
AWS GovCloud has high-level security approvals for Anthropic and Meta AI models. Claude and Llama AI models can now operate in secure federal environments. Public sector customers can access these AI products for sensitive mission work. Approved models include Claude 3.5 Sonnet v1, Claude 3 Haiku, Llama 3 8B and Llama 3 70B.
Sources
- Saab and Helsing pit AI-piloted warplane against real fighter pilot
- Saab achieves AI milestone with Gripen E
- Saab's Gripen E fighter jet lets AI to take full control to challenge real pilot in BVR aerial combat trial
- Meta Investing $14.8B In Scale AI, Looks To Build ‘Superintelligence’: Reports
- After AI setbacks, Meta bets billions on undefined “superintelligence”
- Meta launches a surreal AI video editor
- You Can Now Edit Videos With Meta AI
- Artificial Intelligence For Business: Another Good Intro To The Issues
- AI: Will it soon take your job?
- AI Didn’t Kill Sales. It Made It Unrecognisable and Better
- Booz Allen Ventures Invests in ConductorAI
- Lemony is a plug-and-play device for secure on-premise AI
- Wikipedia Pauses AI-Generated Summaries After Editor Backlash
- AWS GovCloud gets high-level security approvals for Anthropic and Meta AI models