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Today we will discuss-

• 👨🏻‍🏭USPTO clarifies policy on AI-aided inventions

• 👥UK hosts first AI opportunity forum meet

•  🚨Hitler AI chatbot raises radicalization alarm

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

All this and more - Let's dive in!

👩‍🍳What’s cooking in the newsroom?

US Patent Office clarifies patent eligibility for AI-assisted inventions

👨🏻‍🔬News - On 12 February, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office provided clarification on the circumstances under which it will issue patents for inventions created with the aid of artificial intelligence, addressing a rising concern in intellectual property law.

The agency's new guidance states that patents can include inventions assisted by AI, but it emphasizes the importance of focusing on human contributions when determining patent eligibility. This approach aims to uphold patents as a means of encouraging and rewarding human creativity.

✨Key points from the guidance -

• The guidance emphasized that although using AI doesn't automatically disqualify a human inventor from obtaining a patent, an individual who merely presents a problem to an AI system might not qualify for a patent for the output generated by the system.

• The agency noted that an individual can obtain a patent for an AI-assisted invention only if they have made a significant contribution to it. 

• The guidance further highlighted that a significant contribution could be proved by how the person crafts the prompt to tackle a specific problem and get a certain answer from the AI system.

• Additionally, it mentioned that an individual who contributes an "essential building block" for an AI-assisted invention may still be eligible for a patent, even if they were not involved in every step of its creation.

• Lastly, it suggested that in certain cases, the individual(s) who design, construct, or train an AI system to address a specific problem and generate a particular solution may be considered as inventors.

Tech giants to gather in UK for first AI opportunity forum meet 

☕News - Business and tech leaders from Google, Microsoft, Vodafone, and Barclays are set to meet in the UK today for the first “AI Opportunity Forum.”

The first session, hosted by Tech Secretary Michelle Donelan, will center on integrating AI solutions into businesses to stimulate economic growth. This session marks the beginning of a series of three planned for the AI Opportunity Forum, with subsequent meetings scheduled for April and June.

🤔What is the AI opportunity forum though? Announced by UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in December, the forum aims to promote the adoption of AI in the private sector. Its purpose is to showcase the significant opportunities AI offers, encourage businesses to adopt it more extensively to drive growth and explore new ways of operating alongside the technology.

According to Donelan, the forum will build on existing collaborative efforts involving multiple stakeholders to explore how AI can be developed to help people, communities, and society.

😀What's more? The meeting comes amid the release of the AI assurance introduction guide from the Responsible Technology Adoption Unit. The guide is a response to the principles laid out in the UK government's AI white paper from the previous year.

AI chatbots allowing users to talk with Hitler, Nazi figures spark concerns of extremism

😳News - AI experts are urging world leaders to regulate the rapid growth of artificial intelligence due to its concerning impact on society. Recent incidents involving AI chatbots allowing users to converse with historical figures such as Hitler and Nazis have intensified concerns about the potential for promoting extremist ideologies.

🤖For context - Gab, an American social networking platform, has reportedly created chatbots featuring characters such as Nazi leader Adolf Hitler and Osama bin Laden. 

While the platform's tools are still in beta, a preview indicates that the company has introduced several AI chatbots, including one called "Uncle A," posing as Hitler, who denies the Holocaust and dismisses the genocide of six million Jews as "preposterous" and a lie made up by enemies.

😥The larger issue - Besides twisting well-documented historical facts, experts are concerned that these chatbots can be used as to spread false information, encourage extreme beliefs, promote hate and antisemitism. 

In line with this, Tech against Terrorism, a United Nations-backed group combatting online extremism, recently warned that the "weaponization of chatbots" now poses a clear security threat.

👩🏼‍💻What else is happening?

• EU politicians back new rules on AI ahead of landmark vote

• OpenAI CEO warns that ‘societal misalignments’ could make artificial intelligence dangerous

• IMF Chief warns of AI's impact on global employment

• Young Chinese women are ‘dumping’ real men for AI boyfriends

• AI analyses bird sounds for Somerset conservation project

🎬AI-based movies

• iBoy (2017) - A British science fiction thriller film about a teenage boy who is implanted with a computer chip that gives him superhuman abilities. It is a thrilling and action-packed story with a strong message about the dangers of technology.

• Zoe (2018) - In the near future, a scientist falls in love with a synthetic human he created. The film explores the nature of love, identity, and what it means to be human. It is a thought-provoking and emotionally resonant film that is sure to stay with you long after you watch it.

• Oxygen (2021) - It is a French science fiction thriller film directed by Alexandre Aja and stars Mélanie Laurent as Liz, a woman who wakes up in a cryogenic pod with no memory. She must use an AI to escape before her oxygen runs out, but the AI may not be as helpful as it seems.

👩🏼‍🚒Discover mind-blowing AI tools

1. Taption - Offers automated transcription, translation, and subtitling services for audio and video content ($12/month)

2. Stillgram - An AI travel camera app for iPhone that removes background crowds from photos (Free, $2.99/month) 

3. Insights Copilot - Empowers businesses to gain valuable audience insights to improve their social media strategy ($299/month) 

4. KinesteX - An AI-powered platform that revolutionizes physiotherapy and wellness routines (10.95/month) 

5. CrowdPrisma - A survey analysis engine that allows users to analyze free-text responses in a quick and meaningful way (Free) 

6. JobWizard - A tool designed to streamline the job application process; auto-fills job applications, saving time on manual data entry (Free, $19.99/month)

7. StoriesForKids.ai - Helps parents and children create stories and illustrations together (Free, $49/year)

8. ScriptMe - A transcription tool that allows users to transcribe audio and video files quickly and accurately ($45/month) 

9. Fronty - AI-powered tool that converts images into HTML and CSS code for website development (Free, $4.52/month) 

10. Ollie - An AI-powered shopping consultant; takes the stress out of gift-giving by suggesting perfect presents (Free)

11. PitchLeague - A platform designed to help startup founders improve their pitch decks and impress potential investors (Free) 

👲🏼Unusual AI use cases

• AI tutor - These systems use AI algorithms to provide personalized instruction and support to students. They can adapt to individual learning styles, pace, and needs, creating a tailored learning experience.

• AI art authenticator - It can analyze artworks to detect forgeries. By examining various factors such as brushstrokes, materials used, and artistic style, it can verify the genuineness of artworks.

• AI interior designer - It utilizes real-time data analysis to understand your interior design preferences and provides tailored recommendations for furniture, color schemes, and décor options that match your style.