AI Edition - It's AI Time - 109 [01-08-2024]

 AI Edition - It's AI Time - 109

White House says no need to regulate Open Source

The White House says there is no need to regulate open source systems for AI in their current form and to allow the community to continue developing the technology.

Samsung hints at new products as it bets on AI to drive upgrades to its latest foldable phones.

Samsung's mobile chief, TM Roh, outlined the vision for Galaxy AI at a Paris event that showcased new AI features in Samsung products, including an evolution of Bixby driven by Samsung's LLMs. Roh discussed potential monetization strategies, including subscriptions for AI services, though plans are still under consideration.

Elon Musk calls Grok 'the most powerful AI by every metric' but 'secretly' trains the new model with your X data by default.

Elon Musk has announced that his AI company is training its Grok LLM using a powerful AI training cluster, aiming to create the most powerful AI by December. X is collecting user data by default to train Grok. This can be disabled via a setting only available on the web app. There are concerns about AI 'inbreeding' and chatbots reaching their peak amid growing discussions on AI data usage and potential regulatory impacts.

Machine Unlearning in Generative AI: A Survey.

This comprehensive survey explores machine unlearning in Generative AI. It covers problem formulation, evaluation methods, and the strengths and limitations of various techniques.

Raising children on the eve of AI

As transformative AI increasingly seems probable, this author, grappling with the timing and uncertainty of changes, ponders on how to prepare children for a future that could radically differ from today's norm. They also explore the ethical considerations of having children amidst AI-driven uncertainty, alongside pragmatic reflections on raising "AI-native" kids and parenting strategies that prioritize adaptability and joy over traditional career-focused paths. The author advocates for living a balanced life, preparing for various futures, and maintaining an open dialogue with children about potential risks.

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