AI Edition - It's AI Time - 45 [29-05-2024]

 AI Edition - It's AI Time - 45

OpenAI Safety Board

OpenAI formed a Safety and Security Committee after announcing the training of its new foundation model. This committee will be tasked with issuing recommendations to the board about actions to take as model capabilities continue to improve.


AI Red Teaming Tools Helped X-Force Break into a Tech Manufacturer in 8 Hours

IBM reported that its X-Force red team was able to compromise a network that they had allocated 3 weeks for in just 8 hours with the help of AI red teaming tools. The team found a vulnerability in the company's HR portal with the aid of the tooling and then installed a rootkit after exploiting the vulnerability and eventually pivoted through the network. IBM believes that these AI tools can be essential in analyzing the large volume of data accumulated in a red team assessment.


Apple's Design Awards nominees highlight indies and startups, largely ignore AI

Apple's Design Awards finalists emphasize indie apps and startups, mostly ignoring AI except for the app Arc. The focus is on smaller developers with innovative apps like Copilot Money and Procreate Dreams, while more prominent developers are recognized for using Apple technologies. An “Inclusivity” section highlights global diversity with apps like Oko for low-vision users and Tiimo for neurodivergent individuals.


Klarna cuts spend by $10 million a year with AI

Klarna has cut marketing spending by $10 million annually through the use of AI, achieving a 40% reduction in costs while increasing campaign numbers. AI tools like Midjourney, DALL-E, and Firefly have reduced production expenses by $6 million, speeding up the image development cycle from 6 weeks to 7 days. Klarna's AI-powered Copy Assistant now handles 80% of the company's copywriting, further enhancing efficiency and reducing reliance on external suppliers.


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