Last Week in AI Mini Episode: Redeeming AI, More Lessons in AI Bias, and a National AI Research Cloud
Jul 5, 2020
Dive into the dual nature of deepfakes as an HBO documentary showcases their potential for good. Explore the rising 'green AI' movement focusing on reducing carbon emissions from machine learning. Discover the ongoing conversations about AI bias and the implications of a national AI research cloud to make resources more accessible. This week highlights the delicate balance between technological advancement and environmental responsibility.
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Deepfakes for Good
- The HBO documentary "Welcome to Chechnya" uses deepfake technology to protect interviewees.
- It overlays volunteers' faces onto the survivors' faces, allowing them to share their stories safely.
AI's Carbon Footprint
- Machine learning has a significant environmental impact, emitting substantial carbon.
- Researchers created a tool to measure these emissions, promoting greener AI development.
Debate on AI Bias
- Timnit Gebru presented on AI bias at a conference, sparking a debate with Yann LeCun.
- LeCun's comments on bias sparked widespread criticism and highlighted the need for education on the topic.