Exploring the tempering of expectations around generative AI, the debate on open-sourcing AI models, and unique AI applications in journalism, elderly care, and digital recreations of deceased celebrities
Open-sourcing AI models sparks debate on ethics and access.
AI applications in journalism and digital recreations raise ethical concerns and potential benefits.
Deep dives
AI Doll Provides Companionship to Lonely Individuals
A Korean company called HeiDoll has created an AI-powered doll to offer companionship to lonely individuals, particularly aimed at the elderly in long-term care facilities. The doll can converse, provide health reminders, and react to touch or movement. While some may find it creepy, the doll serves a genuine need for companionship and has been shown to reduce incidents of self-harm.
Startup Raises $47 Million for Empathy Application
A startup named Empathy raised $47 million for their application that provides bereavement leave and life insurance options for employees dealing with death. The service offers support such as help with writing obituaries, grief counseling, and various resources to assist individuals during times of loss. While some may see it as exploitative, it aims to fulfill a genuine need in helping individuals cope with the challenges of grief.
Digital Marilyn Monroe: World of Creepy AI Dolls
A digital Marilyn Monroe created by Soul Machines and Authentic Brands Group, powered by chat GPT 3.5, aims to be a digital companion tapping into the iconic figure of Marilyn Monroe. While some may find the concept strange or exploitative, it represents a step in the use of AI to recreate historical or celebrity figures for various purposes, such as entertainment or companionship.
In this episode of AI Inside, Jeff Jarvis and Jason Howell explore the tempering of expectations around generative AI, the promise and concerns of open-sourcing models, and the unique ways AI is being leveraged in journalism, elderly care, and even digital recreations of deceased celebrities.
NEWS
OpenAI's internal investigation into Sam Altman's ouster as he returns to the board
Google implementing safeguards restricting election-related information on its AI
Expectations around generative AI capabilities and impact being tamped down
Open-sourcing AI models and the debate around it
Elon Musk's vague promise to open-source "Grok"
The use of AI in journalism for analysis and data processing
Midjourney's new character reference feature for consistent image generation
AI-powered companion dolls for elderly companionship
AI application for bereavement assistance
Digital recreation of Marilyn Monroe's voice using AI