Last Week in AI #121 - Top researcher leaves Google, trademarking ”GPT”, Stability AI’s new models, 50% of AI ’Catastrophe’, DrakeGPT
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May 8, 2023 A top AI researcher’s departure from Google raises alarms about potential dangers in the tech landscape. The hosts discuss significant generative AI investments, particularly from consulting giants like PwC, aiming to revolutionize industries. TikTok's new AI-generated avatars spark debate over user engagement and ethical implications. The legal tussles surrounding the trademarking of 'GPT' add complexity to the conversation. Finally, AI's impact on journalism highlights the challenging future amid industry layoffs.
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Hinton Leaves Google
- Jeff Hinton, a deep learning pioneer, left Google, expressing concerns about AI's risks.
- He now feels apprehensive about the field he helped create, citing dangers like misinformation and job displacement.
AI & Journalism Layoffs
- News outlets like Insider, BuzzFeed, and CNET have laid off staff after incorporating AI.
- This suggests a potential trend of AI-driven job displacement in journalism and other fields.
Trademarking "GPT"
- OpenAI is trying to trademark "GPT" due to the proliferation of GPT-named projects.
- Secure your trademarks early, especially given AI's rapid growth and potential for unexpected popularity.
