Recent developments in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) have been making headlines, with various applications and implications across industries. GenAI has been making predictive AI more accessible to business users, while public safety leaders are learning valuable lessons about AI integration. In education, AI courses are being introduced in schools to equip students with future-oriented skills, and universities are exploring the potential benefits and limitations of GenAI in teaching practices. Additionally, companies like Isomorphic Labs and Chef Robotics are raising significant funds to develop AI-powered platforms for drug discovery and food assembly, respectively. However, concerns about AI-generated content, intellectual property, and accountability continue to arise, with Getty Images emphasizing the importance of respecting creators' rights and the SAG-AFTRA union criticizing movie studios for profiting from fake AI-generated movie trailers.
GenAI Makes Predictive AI Easy
Predictive AI can be hard to use, but GenAI makes it easier. GenAI chatbots can help guide predictive AI projects and answer questions about the technology. This approach has been successful in a project to target a marketing campaign, where a chatbot helped analyze a profit curve and provided explanations in simple terms. GenAI chatbots can also handle various user questions and provide feedback on student assignments. Overall, GenAI has the potential to make predictive AI more accessible to business users.
Public Safety Leaders Share AI Lessons
Public safety leaders have learned important lessons about AI integration from a course on AI and leadership. They emphasize the need for clarity on policy roles, public engagement, and setting clear expectations with vendors. They also highlight the importance of understanding informal AI use and providing targeted training. These lessons can help public safety agencies implement AI in a responsible and effective manner. The course has increased enthusiasm for AI's potential while also raising concerns about privacy, bias, and accountability.
McGill Professors Explore GenAI in Teaching
McGill professors are experimenting with generative AI (GenAI) in their teaching practices. They are exploring its potential benefits and limitations, particularly in subjects like English and history. While GenAI can assist with tasks like grammar correction and idea generation, professors are cautious about its impact on student learning and critical thinking. Some professors are using GenAI to create assignments that encourage students to think creatively and critically, while others are limiting its use to prevent reliance on AI-generated content.
Delhi Schools Introduce AI and Yoga Courses
The Delhi government is introducing new courses on Artificial Intelligence (AI), yoga, and governance in schools. The courses aim to enhance students' skills and awareness in these areas. The AI course will help students cope with the changing tech scenario, while the yoga and governance courses will focus on meditation, awareness, and civic awareness. The education department is developing these courses to equip students with future-oriented skills and knowledge.
Builder.ai Announces Third-Party Audit
Builder.ai has announced a third-party audit after allegations of inflated sales figures. The company has hired two Big Four auditing firms to review its finances for 2023 and 2024. The audit aims to ensure the accuracy of Builder.ai's financial reports and address concerns about its revenue estimates. The company's CEO, Ratia, stated that the audit will provide transparency and help the company move forward.
Isomorphic Labs Raises $600M for AI Drug Discovery
Isomorphic Labs, an AI drug discovery platform, has raised $600 million in funding led by Thrive Capital. The company will use the funds to accelerate the development of its AI drug design engine and support its goal of bringing discovered drugs to clinical trials. Isomorphic Labs was founded by DeepMind co-founder Demis Hassabis and leverages DeepMind's software for AI drug discovery.
Isomorphic Labs Raises $600M from Thrive
Isomorphic Labs, a Google subsidiary, has raised $600 million from Thrive Capital to develop its AI-powered drug discovery platform. The company aims to use AI to accelerate the drug discovery process and reduce the time and cost associated with traditional methods. Isomorphic Labs' platform is built on software developed by DeepMind, a leading AI research organization.
Chef Robotics Raises $20.6M for AI-Powered Robots
Chef Robotics has raised $20.6 million in Series A funding to continue building its AI-powered robot arms for food assembly. The company's robots can scoop up ingredients and spread them in prepackaged meal containers, helping to address labor shortages in the food processing industry. Chef Robotics plans to use the funding to expand to more plants and manufacturers in the US and Canada.
Movie Studios Profit from AI-Generated Trailers
Some movie studios are earning money from fake AI-generated movie trailers on YouTube, despite the opposition from the actors' union. The trailers are created using AI video generators and can be misleading to viewers. The studios have been redirecting ad revenue from these trailers instead of enforcing copyright protections. The SAG-AFTRA union has criticized the studios for profiting from these fake trailers, which use AI to exploit actors' likenesses without permission.
Getty Images' GenAI Transformation Strategy
Getty Images is embracing generative AI (GenAI) and has developed a strategy to position itself for a GenAI future. The company is focusing on trust, quality, and customization, and is investing in AI-powered tools that can help customers create faster and smarter content. Getty Images is also emphasizing the importance of respecting creators' rights and intellectual property. The company's GenAI model is trained on its own licensed content library, which sets it apart from other AI image generators.
Key Takeaways
- GenAI is making predictive AI more accessible to business users by providing guidance and answering questions about the technology.
- Public safety leaders are learning important lessons about AI integration, including the need for clarity on policy roles and setting clear expectations with vendors.
- AI courses are being introduced in schools to enhance students' skills and awareness in areas like Artificial Intelligence, yoga, and governance.
- McGill professors are experimenting with GenAI in their teaching practices, exploring its potential benefits and limitations in subjects like English and history.
- Isomorphic Labs has raised $600 million in funding to develop its AI-powered drug discovery platform, aiming to accelerate the drug discovery process and reduce costs.
- Chef Robotics has raised $20.6 million in Series A funding to continue building its AI-powered robot arms for food assembly, addressing labor shortages in the food processing industry.
- Movie studios are earning money from fake AI-generated movie trailers on YouTube, despite opposition from the actors' union, which criticizes the studios for profiting from these trailers without permission.
- Getty Images is embracing GenAI and has developed a strategy to position itself for a GenAI future, focusing on trust, quality, and customization, and respecting creators' rights and intellectual property.
- Builder.ai has announced a third-party audit to ensure the accuracy of its financial reports and address concerns about its revenue estimates.
- The use of AI is raising concerns about intellectual property, accountability, and the need for clear guidelines and regulations to ensure responsible AI development and deployment.
Sources
- Predictive AI Too Hard To Use? GenAI Makes It Easy
- Beyond the hype: Lessons on AI integration from public safety professionals
- The New Student in Class: Generative AI
- AI, yoga, and governance in Delhi schools: Government to introduce new courses
- Builder.ai Announces Third-Party Audit After Allegations of Inflated Sales Figures
- Alphabet's AI drug discovery platform Isomorphic Labs raises $600M from Thrive
- Isomorphic Labs, Google’s A.I. Drug Business, Raises Money From Thrive
- Chef Robotics raises $20.6 million to continue building AI robot arms
- Movie studios are being financially rewarded for AI slop on YouTube
- Inside Getty Images’ GenAI Transformation Strategy