Can AI decide on nuclear launches?

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• 👨‍⚖️Not AI but humans should decide on nuclear launches: US lawmaker

• 🚀AI can boost UK economy by £400bn by 2030, says Google

• 🐝Honeybees could lead to AI breakthrough

• 🧰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 lawmakers want humans to control nuclear weapons, not AI

👨🏽‍🚀News - Several US lawmakers have proposed amendments to the 2024 defense policy bill that would require the Pentagon to put in place a system that ensures meaningful and ethical use of AI in defense and military.

House Republicans are expected to start deciding next week which of the more than 1,300 proposed amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) will be voted on by the House.

Who introduced the most recent amendment though?

• Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., has introduced the most recent amendment in response to concerns that AI systems could be used to launch nuclear weapons without human authorization. His amendment demands humans have the final say in the use of nuclear weapons.

• The lawmakers argue that it is essential to put in place safeguards to prevent AI from being used to launch nuclear weapons. They say that the current system, which relies on human operators to make the final decision to launch, is not enough to guarantee that humans will always be in control.

👩🏼‍🔧Does the amendment have enough support?

Rep. Ted Lieu’s amendment is being supported by several other lawmakers, including GOP Reps. Juan Ciscomani of Arizona and Zachary Nunn of Iowa, along with Democrats Chrissy Houlahan of Pennsylvania, Seth Moulton of Massachusetts, Rashida Tlaib of Michigan, and Don Beyer of Virginia.

AI to generate £400bn for UK economy by 2030, Google predicts

📻News - A new report by Google has found that artificial intelligence has the potential to "turbocharge" the UK economy. The report, which was produced alongside public policy research agency Public First, estimates that AI could boost the UK economy by £400 billion by 2030. This would be equivalent to an annual growth rate of 2.6%.

😎What’s more? The report also estimates that generative AI could save the average UK worker over 100 hours per year. This would amount to 700,000 hours per year of administrative work for UK GPs and teachers.

The report comes at a time when concerns about the potential impact of disruptive AI technology on privacy, education, industry, and jobs are growing.

🤔What does an insider think? Debbie Weinstein, the UK, and Ireland boss of Google, said that the transformation brought about by AI in the tech industry is the most profound platform shift that any of us have experienced.

She added that while some jobs are likely to be lost to AI, there will also be a "whole new set of jobs that will be created". Weinstein said that Google is focused on "upskilling" workers to ensure they can benefit from AI.

Honeybee brains could inspire new AI breakthroughs, say experts

☕News - Scientists at the University of Sheffield are studying how honeybees make quick decisions to improve artificial intelligence systems and devices.

In their experiment, the researchers found that honeybees were able to learn to associate different colors with the presence or absence of food. The honeybees were also able to make quick and accurate decisions within seconds.

🧐 What’s so special about it? The researchers believe that this research could help to develop AI systems that are more efficient and robust. They say that the findings could be used to design robots and autonomous machines that can think like bees, which are some of the most efficient navigators in the natural world.

😦What are the additional benefits of the research on honeybee brains?

• It could help us to better understand how the brain works. This could lead to new insights into human cognition and behavior.

• The research, in some ways, could also help us to develop new treatments for brain disorders.

• Furthermore, it can help us to create more efficient and effective learning systems.

🕵️‍♂️What else is happening?

• NYC’s anti-bias law for hiring algorithms goes into effect

• Japan emphasizes students' comprehension of AI in new school guidelines

• Music with AI elements can win a Grammy, Recording Academy CEO says

• New AI translates 5,000-year-old cuneiform tablets instantly

• CADDi raises $89M Series C funding to scale its B2B supply chain marketplace

😵AI-generated influencers

• Lil Miquela is a computer-generated model that has over 3 million followers on Instagram. She is often seen modeling fashion brands and promoting products.

• Imma is a computer-generated influencer who is known for her fashion sense. This AI-generated model is based out of Japan. She has over 399k followers on Instagram.

• Shudu Gram is another computer-generated model that has over 239K followers on Instagram. She is known for her dark skin and African features.

 💥Discover mind-blowing AI tools

1. AudioNotes - A tool that simplifies voice-based note-taking, transcription, summarization, and content generation

2. Simplescraper - A Chrome extension that allows users to extract data from websites

3. YC Mentor - A tool that provides knowledge and guidance from the renowned accelerator, Y Combinator

4. Hackerman - An innovative platform that enhances coding skills through AI-generated programs

5. B12 - An all-in-one AI website builder that helps professional service providers create and manage their online presence

6. MagicBuddy - A Telegram Bot powered by OpenAI's ChatGPT

7. Tweetify - A tool that transforms long-form content, such as articles and blogs, into short and effective social media posts

8. Gestualy - A touchless gesture recognition service that captures customer satisfaction and mood through gestures

9. Oatmealhealth - A clinical service that uses AI technology to detect and evaluate high-risk Medicaid patients with cancer

10. Xinva - An AI-powered designer that transforms simple text prompts into stunning visuals

11. Uberduck - An open-source voice AI community that helps users create AI-generated audio applications in minutes

🎮AI-based games

• S.T.A.L.K.E.R: Shadow of Chernobyl: An open-world first-person shooter game with AI-driven characters and dynamic events.

• No Man's Sky: An open-world exploration game with procedurally generated planets and AI-controlled entities.

• Civilization VI: A turn-based strategy game where AI opponents interact with players and simulate historical civilizations.

• F.E.A.R.: A first-person shooter game known for its advanced AI system, which creates challenging enemy behavior.