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Today we will discuss-

• 👩‍⚖️AI cannot be patent 'inventor', UK Supreme Court rules

• 😷AI image generators trained on child sexual abuse content

• 🤖OpenAI, Microsoft face yet another copyright lawsuit

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

All this and more - Let's dive in!

👩‍🍳What’s cooking in the newsroom?

UK Supreme Court bars AI from being designated as patent inventor

👨‍⚖️News - In a groundbreaking decision, the UK Supreme Court has declared that artificial intelligence cannot be named as an inventor on patents. This ruling comes after years of legal back-and-forth between Dr. Stephen Thaler, an American technologist, and the UK's Intellectual Property Office (IPO).

🧓What’s the back story? Dr. Thaler, the creator of an AI system called DABUS, argued that DABUS should be credited as the inventor of two inventions: a food container and a light beacon. He believed DABUS independently generated these ideas through its own artificial intelligence processes. However, the IPO rejected his claims, stating that only humans could be listed as inventors under current UK patent law.

This decision was supported by both the High Court and the Court of Appeal, but Dr. Thaler refused to give up. He took his case all the way to the Supreme Court, hoping to change the existing legal framework and recognize AI as inventors in their own right.

👩‍💻In conclusion - The "DABUS case" has sparked significant debate about the future of intellectual property rights in the age of AI. While some argue that granting AI inventorship rights would incentivize further development and innovation, others worry about potential ethical and legal complications. For now, however, the UK has made its stance clear: humans remain the sole inventors in the eyes of the law.

Child abuse content used in training of AI image generators, study finds

👩‍🏫News - A shocking revelation has emerged from recent research conducted by the Stanford Internet Observatory, indicating that popular artificial intelligence image generators contain thousands of images of child sexual abuse. Published on Wednesday, the study disclosed that the AI database LAION, used to train prominent AI image-makers like Stable Diffusion, harbors over 3,200 suspected child sexual abuse images.

Collaborating with organizations such as the Canadian Centre for Child Protection, the watchdog group at Stanford University identified and reported the illicit material to law enforcement, with over 1,000 of the suspected images confirmed as child sexual abuse material.

👨‍💼What happened next? The LAION database, standing for the non-profit Large-scale Artificial Intelligence Open Network, swiftly responded to the findings by temporarily removing its datasets. In a statement, LAION expressed a "zero tolerance policy for illegal content" and stated they had taken down the datasets as a precaution to ensure safety before republishing.

The immediate actions taken by LAION underscore the gravity of the situation, shedding light on the potential repercussions of such disturbing content within AI frameworks.

Renowned Pulitzer-winning authors join OpenAI, Microsoft copyright lawsuit

📻News - Eleven prominent nonfiction authors, including Pulitzer Prize winners, have filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft. They accuse the tech giants of using their books without permission to train the popular AI tool ChatGPT.

These writers, known for their works on history and biography, claim that OpenAI's "scraping" of their books for training data infringes on their copyrights. "They're making billions off our work," says the authors' lawyer, highlighting the financial incentive behind the lawsuit. As per the lawyer, the authors are seeking fair compensation for the alleged misuse of their intellectual property.

🤔What’s more? This isn't the first time OpenAI has faced legal challenges over its data practices. Similar lawsuits have been filed by authors like John Grisham and George R.R. Martin. Well, writer and Hollywood Reporter editor Julian Sancton first filed the proposed class-action lawsuit last month.

OpenAI and Microsoft have yet to respond to the lawsuit, but the case raises crucial questions about copyright and ownership in the age of AI. If the authors succeed, it could set a precedent for how creative work is used and compensated in the digital realm.

👩🏼‍💻What else is happening?

• In a big AI push, Indian govt. to step up compute capacity, offer free services to startups

• Artificial intelligence discovers antibiotic to take out superbug

• Artificial intelligence reveals secrets of polycrystalline materials

• Japan government to establish AI safety institute in January

• Governor Murphy and Princeton announce plans to establish an artificial intelligence hub in New Jersey

 📷AI-generated influencers

• Pippa Pei - London-based computer-generated influencer, Pippa Pei, first made an appearance in 2019. A quirky 19-year-old on a mission to change the world and stimulate debate whilst promoting positive change; she is against consumerism and doesn’t follow fashion trends or spend money on beauty products.

• Wunni - An AI friend and idol from Bangkok whose name translates to "Today." She promotes positivity and embraces diversity, gaining popularity among students for her trustworthy companionship. Her Insta draws attention from notable brands like Dyson, BMW, and Yamaha.

• Noonoouri - She is an AI influencer captivating the fashion realm. Collaborating with premier luxury brands like Lacoste, Versace, and Bulgari, the 19-year-old digital icon blends entertainment with social awareness. A staunch vegan and sustainable fashion advocate, Noonoouri vehemently opposes fur coats. Instagram is her platform of choice, boasting over 402,000 followers.

👩🏼‍🚒Discover mind-blowing AI tools

1. Airparser - A tool that uses AI and GPT technology to extract structured data from various documents

2. Elessar - A platform that enhances engineering productivity by providing visibility and documentation for development teams

3. Umbrellabird - A tool that simplifies the process of creating product documents from user interview recordings

4. CandyIcons - Offers a simple three-step process to generate unique icons based on keywords and preferences

5. InPixio - Photo editing tool that offers a range of features to enhance and transform images

6. Looking Glass Blocks - A holographic sharing platform that allows 3D creators to convert 2D images into holograms

7. LALAL.AI - Allows users to extract vocal, accompaniment, and various instruments from any audio and video file

8. Botsy Gifts - Helps users find gift ideas based on their loved one's social media accounts

9. 3DFY.ai - A tool that utilizes generative artificial intelligence to create high-quality 3D models from text

10. Sloped - Helps users turn their data queries into shareable and easy-to-read dashboards

11. Mockey - A free and easy-to-use online AI tool that provides users with over 1000 product templates

📖Did you know?

• AI assistants are expected to outnumber humans by 2024, with forecasts predicting 8.4 billion AI-powered digital voice assistants worldwide, surpassing the total global population.

• Despite the widespread use of artificial intelligence, only 34% of consumers realize they are directly using AI, a study by Pegasystems Inc. found.

• AI pet companions are becoming increasingly popular, both in virtual and robotic form. Experts are working on integrating emotions into these robots, so they can soon sense and react to the user's feelings.