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Today we will discuss-

• 💪UK and US pledge to fight AI child abuse

• 🌐Meta developer conference to focus majorly on AI

• 😬Amazon will use user voice data to train Alexa's AI model

• 😱9 amazing AI tools you might not have heard of

All this and more - Let's dive in!

👩‍🍳What’s cooking in the newsroom?

UK, US join forces to combat rise in AI-generated child sexual abuse images

👮‍♂️News - The UK and US have joined forces to tackle the growing issue of AI-generated child sexual abuse images. The two nations have released a shared statement promising to collaborate on finding new solutions to stop the spread of these harmful images created by dangerous predators, and have invited other countries to join their efforts.

The partnership closely follows the recent approval of the Online Safety Bill by the UK Parliament. This bill establishes that AI-generated child sexual exploitation and abuse content is unlawful, regardless of whether it depicts a real child or not.

🥷Why was this needed? Investigations by the Internet Watch Foundation revealed a troubling increase in AI-created child abuse images, even involving infants and young children. The organization also discovered an online guide aimed at assisting wrongdoers in improving their instructions to AI systems, making the results appear more realistic.

The UK's Home Secretary, Suella Braverman emphasized the urgency of addressing child sexual abuse, describing it as a terrible crime that transcends borders and requires global action. She highlighted that the disturbing increase in AI-generated child abuse images, not only encourages offenders but also hinders law enforcement efforts to find real victims online.

Mark Zuckerberg to open Connect developer conference with Meta's AI developments

☕News - Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg will open the Connect developer conference today, with a focus on artificial intelligence in addition to virtual reality and augmented reality. The company is expected to reveal the next version of its VR headset, the Quest 3, as well as new AI chatbots and other AI tools and features designed to keep users engaged.

😅Meta's biggest challenge? Meta's biggest challenge is to find ways to keep people engaged on their platforms, particularly in the face of competition from companies such as TikTok.

When Meta launched its advanced AI large language model called Llama 2, it allowed people to use it for free both for research and business purposes. However, it was quickly overshadowed by OpenAI's ChatGPT, which led to a rush of interest in generative AI tools.

Moreover, much like its tech peers Google and Microsoft, Meta has long had a big research team of computer scientists dedicated to working towards its AI goals. Despite this, the uncertainty around the global economy has forced the company to cut jobs and focus on hiring select AI experts to work on their long-term goals.

Amazon could use your conversations with Alexa to train its AI model

🍵News - Last week, Amazon unveiled enhanced AI features for its Alexa devices, powered by a model known as AlexaLLM. In a recent update, Amazon's senior vice president of devices and services, Dave Limp, mentioned that some user interactions with Alexa would be used to further train the AI model.

Limp explained that only those users who opt for a "customized" Alexa experience, would be willingly contributing their voice data and conversations to support Amazon's LLM training efforts.

However, the exact volume of voice data required for Amazon's model training and the extent to which it might be utilized for other purposes remain uncertain.

😳Are there any concerns ? Amazon assured customers that they can still maintain control over their Alexa experience through a range of privacy tools and controls. For instance, users will always be aware when Alexa is actively listening, indicated by the glowing blue light and an optional audible tone.

Traditionally, Echo devices respond to specific keywords like "Alexa," "Echo," or "Computer." However, with AlexaLLM, the new "Alexa, let's chat" function can be activated using Visual ID, allowing users to engage Alexa without cue words, simply by facing their smart display devices.

👩🏼‍💻What else is happening?

• Risks of AI-generated disinformation in elections trigger EU call for more safeguards

• Singapore courts are testing the use of generative AI in small claims tribunals

• Oklahoma Governor forms task force to explore AI's potential in increasing efficiency

• New DHS task force to focus on the future of AI application at the agency

• Pakistan to finalize first Artificial Intelligence policy by December

😌AI life hacks

• AI fitness coach - Popular AI fitness coaching apps and devices including Fitbit Coach and MyFitnessPal have gained popularity for their ability to make fitness more accessible and engaging while offering tailored support to individuals on their fitness journeys. They can quickly create customized workout plans based on a user's fitness goals, current fitness level, available equipment and even adapt these plans as a user progresses.

• AI email assistants - For busy professionals, AI can streamline and enhance the email communication experience by categorizing, prioritizing, and organizing emails, while filtering out spam and low-priority emails. They can also summarize emails, assist in scheduling meetings and suggest responses to emails, simplifying inbox organization and boosting productivity.

• AI task organizers - Apps like Todoist, Trello and Asana employ AI to analyze your tasks and prioritize them based on deadlines, importance, and urgency. They offer intelligent task suggestions based on your past behavior, preferences, and priorities, helping you focus on what matters most.

👩🏼‍🚒Discover mind-blowing AI tools

1. GPT Stylist - A GPT-powered AI tool that suggests smart color and design options based on user prompts

2. Capsule - An AI-powered video editor designed for enterprise content and marketing teams

3. Peslac - An all-in-one insurance management solution that offers advanced fraud detection, and real-time claim management

4. ResumeWriting - An AI-powered tool that helps users create professional resumes quickly and easily

5. HotseatAI - An AI-powered research tool that provides answers to questions about the proposed EU AI Act

6. Fluxon - An AI-powered tool that can transform text into hyper-realistic audio with lifelike voices in multiple languages

7. LimeWire - A platform that allows users to create, publish, and monetize content using AI

8. CodelessAI - A tool that allows users to create and deploy AI models without writing code

9. Zealous - A content marketing platform that helps communities and creators enhance their content

🚂Historic moments

• 1966 - Researchers at the Stanford Research Institute (SRI) developed Shakey, one of the world's first mobile robots. Shakey was created to explore the possibilities of artificial intelligence and robotics, serving as a leading example of autonomous mobile robots.

• 1998 - Tiger Electronics launched Furby, a talking stuffed animal that became a widespread commercial success. It served as an early example of relatively simple AI and played a pivotal role in introducing the concept of machine learning to both children and their parents.

• 2013 - Carnegie Melon announced that its Never Ending Image Learner (NEIL) is able to label images with minimal help from people. This achievement marked a major milestone in the advancement of computer vision.