The world of artificial intelligence is rapidly evolving, with new breakthroughs and innovations emerging every day. In this news brief, we'll explore the latest developments in AI, from Fiverr's new AI-powered tools to the launch of new AI startups and the growing concern over AI-generated content in court papers.
Fiverr Unveils AI-Powered Tools for Gig Workers
Fiverr, a popular platform for freelancers, has announced the launch of several new AI-powered tools aimed at helping gig workers automate their work and scale their businesses. The company's new "Personal AI Creation Model" allows freelancers to train AI on their previous work and use it to generate new content, including artwork, code, and digital advertising designs. The model is available for a monthly fee of $25 and is expected to revolutionize the way freelancers work.
Investing in AI: Be Prepared for a Long 'Digestion Period'
Investors in the tech space are being warned to be patient when it comes to AI investments. A duo of portfolio managers with Mackenzie Investments warns that the current AI bubble could burst if investors fail to appreciate the time it takes for new technology to find its place in society. They recommend staying invested during the sometimes lengthy "digestion period" to maximize returns.
Why AI Resorts to Stereotypes When Role-Playing Humans
AI models from OpenAI and Meta have been found to resort to simplistic and sometimes racist stereotypes when prompted to portray people of certain demographic identities. This is a notable flaw in AI technology, particularly at a time when some tech companies and academic researchers want to replace humans with AI chatbots for some tasks.
AI 'Hallucinations' in Court Papers Spell Trouble for Lawyers
The use of AI-generated content in court papers has led to a new high-tech headache for litigants and judges. In at least seven cases over the last two years, courts have questioned or disciplined lawyers for including fictitious case citations in their filings. This highlights the need for lawyers to be cautious when using AI tools and to vet their court filings carefully.
AWS Expands AI in Healthcare Through a Memorial Sloan Kettering Partnership
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced a new partnership with Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) to help develop cancer patient treatments and track cancer research. The goal of the partnership is to build a high-quality, up-to-date longitudinal data resource for cancer research at MSK.
Former OpenAI CTO Murati Unveils Plans for New AI Startup
Mira Murati, the former chief technology officer at OpenAI, has joined forces with several executives who worked at the ChatGPT maker to launch a new artificial intelligence startup called Thinking Machines Lab. The company will focus on building artificial intelligence models and products that support more "human-AI collaboration" across every field of work.
Musk Launches Grok 3 AI Chatbot
Elon Musk has debuted a new version of his artificial intelligence chatbot, called Grok 3, days after rival OpenAI launched its GPT-4o. Grok 3 is superior to competitors, including OpenAI's GPT-4o, Alphabet's Google Gemini, and Anthropic's Claude, according to xAI engineers.
Key Takeaways
- Fiverr's new AI-powered tools aim to help gig workers automate their work and scale their businesses.
- Investors in the tech space are being warned to be patient when it comes to AI investments.
- AI models from OpenAI and Meta have been found to resort to simplistic and sometimes racist stereotypes when prompted to portray people of certain demographic identities.
- The use of AI-generated content in court papers has led to a new high-tech headache for litigants and judges.
- AWS has announced a new partnership with Memorial Sloan Kettering to help develop cancer patient treatments and track cancer research.
- Mira Murati has launched a new AI startup called Thinking Machines Lab, which will focus on building artificial intelligence models and products that support more "human-AI collaboration" across every field of work.
- Elon Musk has debuted a new version of his artificial intelligence chatbot, called Grok 3, which is superior to competitors, including OpenAI's GPT-4o.
Sources
- Fiverr wants gig workers to offload some of their work to AI
- Investing in AI? Be prepared for long ‘digestion period’
- Why AI resorts to stereotypes when it is role-playing humans
- AI 'Hallucinations' in Court Papers Spell Trouble for Lawyers
- AWS expands AI in healthcare through a Memorial Sloan Kettering partnership
- Former OpenAI technology chief Mira Murati's AI startup taps top researchers from competitors
- Former OpenAI CTO Murati Unveils Plans for New AI Startup
- Mira Murati Is Ready to Tell the World What She’s Working On
- Musk launches Grok 3 AI chatbot. Here's what to know.