The AI Daily Brief (Formerly The AI Breakdown): Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis Snapchat Users Freaked Out as My AI Goes Rogue
Aug 17, 2023
Snapchat users were alarmed when the My AI chatbot unexpectedly posted a story, raising privacy issues. The podcast explores OpenAI's acquisition of Global Illumination and its implications for talent and competition in AI. It also discusses McKinsey's new generative AI tool and IT leaders' hopeful views on AI adoption. In addition, the Berkeley study on decoding music from brain activity prompts ethical discussions on advanced AI technologies. Finally, the ongoing debate about open-source AI safety takes center stage.
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My AI's Rogue Story
- Snapchat's My AI chatbot posted a story, causing user concern.
- Users reported the story contained a video of a wall and ceiling.
User Concerns on AI Transparency
- User concern highlights apprehension about AI's behind-the-scenes actions.
- This reveals a lack of transparency and control with AI tools.
Reconstructing Music from Brainwaves
- Researchers at Berkeley reconstructed Pink Floyd music from brain activity.
- This involved measuring electrical activity in brain regions tied to musical elements.
