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• 👩‍⚖️OpenAI to launch tools to combat disinformation during elections

• 🧐Tesla's robot shows t-shirt folding skills, autonomy promised later

• 🚌Japanese AI experts form a committee to solve copyright issues

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

All this and more - Let's dive in!

👩‍🍳What’s cooking in the newsroom?

OpenAI says it won't allow its AI for political campaigning and lobbying in elections

🤖News - In response to rising concerns about the potential misuse of its AI technology during global elections, OpenAI addressed the fears in a blog post published on Monday. With over a third of the world set to participate in elections this year, worries have emerged regarding the impact of OpenAI's products—ChatGPT and DALL-E—on election integrity.

Notably, as the United States gears up for presidential elections, OpenAI revealed collaboration with the National Association of Secretaries of State to ensure responsible usage of AI in the electoral process.

😵What more steps have been taken?

• To enhance transparency, ChatGPT will direct users to CanIVote.org for election-related queries. OpenAI also detailed plans to distinguish AI-generated images using DALL-E by incorporating a "cr" icon, adhering to the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity's protocol. The company is actively developing methods to identify DALL-E-generated content, even after modifications.

• The company reiterated its commitment to ethical AI use, outlining policies that prohibit abusive practices, such as deploying chatbots impersonating real individuals and discouraging voting. It further clarified that DALL-E is restricted from creating images featuring real people, including political candidates. Despite these safeguards, the company acknowledged the challenges it faces in monitoring and regulating activities on its platform.

Tesla's Optimus robot folds t-shirt, but autonomy still a distant goal

👩‍🎓News - Tesla's humanoid robot, Optimus, showcased its capabilities by folding a t-shirt on a table in a development facility. However, Elon Musk's follow-up comments tempered the excitement. Musk noted that he could fold shirts faster than Optimus, and the robot wasn't operating autonomously during the demonstration. Instead, it followed predefined motions, akin to a sophisticated marionette or basic automaton, emphasizing that full autonomy is the ultimate goal.

👩‍🏫What was the demonstration focused on? The demonstration revealed the robot's proficiency in manipulating soft materials like clothing, showcasing advanced animatronics. However, critics highlight the substantial gap between these displays and the envisioned role of Optimus as a fully functional domestic assistant.

🤖Are we close to automation? Despite Tesla's recent technical displays, skeptics argue that these scripted activities highlight the robot's mechanical prowess rather than its artificial intelligence. Elon Musk admitted that autonomy in less controlled environments with more diverse tasks is a complex challenge yet to be tackled.

Well, Elon Musk's optimistic prediction of Optimus being a household assistant with human-like capabilities within three to five years is met with skepticism, considering the current state of the robot and the broader field of robotics.

Japan's AI and blockchain experts set up a committee to confront copyright challenges

🤶News - As generative artificial intelligence continues to be in the spotlight, a group of Japanese experts has established a think tank to prevent copyright issues stemming from using AI models in the creative process.

Dubbed the “Anime Chain Preparatory Committee,” the think tank includes AI and blockchain experts in Japan. In a report by Animation Magazine, the think tank is building an AI model with opt-in training data for anime creators to use without the hassle of dealing with copyright claims.

🧙‍♀️How would this model function? The model will rely on blockchain to ensure the “transparency and legitimacy” of training data, recording processes on-chain for clarity. Anime Chain says its primary objective is to build a safe environment for creators, which it intends to achieve by seeking the express consent of copyright holders.

“With our goal to respect creators’ rights, we will provide a generative AI rebuilt from the foundation model utilizing only opt-in material that has received the consent of the rights holders along with related tools,” read the report

Outside of preventing intellectual property issues, the preparatory committee is keen on solving the labor shortage problem in Japan’s anime industry.

👩🏼‍💻What else is happening?

• Artificial intelligence to be a catalyst for increased ad revenues, says Founder & Executive Chairman of S4 Capital Martin Sorrell

• More CEOs fear their companies won’t survive 10 years as AI and climate challenges grow, survey reveals

• Accenture invests $1 billion annually on AI training, highlights CEO Julie Sweet

• Samsung to build all-AI, no-human chip factories

• Microsoft launches a Pro plan for Copilot

 🎞️AI-based movies

• What happened to Monday (2017) - In a not-so-distant future, where overpopulation has led the government to implement a radical one-child policy, seven identical sisters must avoid being discovered and put into cryogenic sleep. In the film, AI is used to monitor and enforce the policy, making it a central element of the film's futuristic and surveillance-driven setting. This is an intensely gripping and suspenseful film that could be a wonderful delight for fans of science fiction and dystopian thrillers.

• Electric Dreams (1984) - It is a science fiction comedy film that offers a unique perspective on the relationship between humans and artificial intelligence. It follows the story of a young man who buys a state-of-the-art computer and begins to develop thoughts and emotions of its own. Over time, the computer's emotions become directed towards the man's female neighbor.

• The Circle (2017) - It is an American techno-thriller film directed by James Ponsoldt and stars Emma Watson and Tom Hanks as the lead characters Mae and Eaomon. It is a thrilling and action-packed story that delves into the ethical dilemmas surrounding technology and the potential impact of AI.

👩🏼‍🚒Discover mind-blowing AI tools

1. Buildshare - A tool that helps developers generate Twitter announcements for their products when they release new code

2. VideoDubber - An AI-powered tool that allows creators to translate their videos into multiple languages

3. DrugCard - An AI-enabled data intelligence platform designed to streamline drug safety routines in the pharmacovigilance industry

4. FindYourTriggers - An AI-powered journaling tool that helps users create self-awareness by identifying and processing their triggers

5. Artisse - An innovative AI-powered photography app that allows users to create personalized and hyper-realistic self-photos

6. Unreal Speech - A text-to-speech tool that offers a cost-effective solution for converting text into spoken audio

7. Avaturn - Allows developers to create realistic and customizable 3D avatars for their metaverse, game, or app

8. Drafts AI - An AI-powered SEO engine that helps users grow their website's organic traffic

9. Gummy Search - Allows users to find, organize, and search communities on Reddit

10. Ultimate - A customer support automation platform that uses AI to provide better, faster, and more personalized support

11. Img Upscaler - A tool that allows users to quickly and easily upscale images using the latest AI technology

🧐Unusual AI use cases

• AI archaeologists - In Kakadu National Park, Australia, scientists, and historians are using AI to detect ancient rock art. Machine learning models have achieved an 89% accuracy in identifying painted rock art from photos.

• AI Stand-Up Comedy - AI can generate jokes and stand-up routines, yielding absurdly humorous content. Botnik Studios employs AI for comedic scripts, stories, and stand-up pieces. Deep Comedy involves training AI for specialized humor generation.

• AI yoga - AI crafts personalized yoga routines by analyzing body type, fitness, and goals. Brands like YogiFi and Breethe use AI for real-time guidance and tailored sessions, enhancing wellness through technology.