Last Week in AI GPT-3 on reddit, Facial Recognition in Argentina, Stats on Big Tech Financing Academics
Oct 15, 2020
A clever GPT-3 bot managed to comment on Reddit for an entire week without anyone realizing. Meanwhile, controversial live facial recognition technology in Argentina is under scrutiny for tracking suspected criminals, raising ethical concerns about biases. The discussion also highlights how financial ties between top AI researchers and big tech influence academic integrity and research freedom. It's a mix of humor, serious topics, and thought-provoking debates on the future of AI and its societal impacts.
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GPT-3 Bot on Reddit
- A GPT-3 bot called TheGentleMeter posted on Reddit for a week unnoticed.
- The bot's coherent comments impressed users, raising concerns about GPT-3's potential misuse.
Facial Recognition on Children
- Argentina uses live facial recognition to track children suspected of criminal activity.
- This raises concerns about bias and accuracy, especially for young children.
Big Tech Funding in AI Research
- Many top AI researchers receive funding from large tech companies.
- This raises concerns about potential bias and influence on research directions.