Microsoft announces custom AI chips and partnerships at Ignite. They also discuss new AI legislation and an AI discussion between Biden and Xi. Google introduces advanced AI music generation model and Adobe's Project Soundlift. Microsoft rebrands Bing Chat to Copilot.
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Microsoft announces its first custom chips for AI, including Maia and Cobalt, furthering their commitment to Project Athena.
President Biden and President Xi agree to discuss the risks and safety associated with AI, focusing on limiting AI-controlled nuclear weapons.
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Bipartisan legislation introduced in the US Congress to regulate AI
Republican Senator John Thune and Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar have introduced a new AI bill focused on a middle-of-the-road regulatory approach. The bill designates certain types of generative AI as critical impact and sets different requirements for these models. The Commerce Department and the National Institute of Standards and Technology would be involved in developing standards and recommendations for high-impact AI systems. The proposed legislation aims to establish common sense safety and security measures while fostering innovation and limiting government intervention.
Discussion between President Biden and President Xi includes agreement on AI
During their meeting, President Biden and President Xi reached an agreement on artificial intelligence as one of the three areas of cooperation. Although no specifics were revealed, they expressed the intention to discuss the risks and safety associated with AI and explore what is useful, dangerous, and acceptable. The agreement seems focused on low-hanging fruit, such as limiting AI-controlled nuclear weapons. Experts suggest that due to existing tensions, agreements on more comprehensive AI regulations are unlikely.
Executive leaves Stability AI over disagreement on fair use of generative AI
The former head of audio at Stability AI, Ed Newton Rex, resigned over his disagreement with the company's stance on fair use of generative AI. He believes that training AI models on copyrighted works without permission is exploitative of creators. Ed acknowledges the complexity of copyright issues in AI but argues against the acceptability of billion-dollar companies replacing creators without their permission. He calls for a more supported generative AI approach that respects creators' rights and hopes others will voice their concerns as well.
Microsoft confirms long speculated Project Athena with the announcement of its first custom chips for AI including the Maia and Cobalt. They also announce a new LLM and a rebrand of Bing Chat to Copilot. Also on this episode, new AI legislation and an AI discussion between Biden and Xi.
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