Last Week in AI GPT-3 Clickbait, Wildfires, Heroes, Standards, Exports
Sep 17, 2020
This week, innovative discussions cover AI's role in managing California's wildfire risks using drones. The podcast humorously introduces AI researchers as superheroes, while tackling serious media misrepresentation surrounding AI-generated content. It raises alarms over the sensationalism in journalism, especially regarding healthcare applications of AI. Lastly, there’s a critical look at the emergence of AI standards and export regulations, particularly for facial recognition technologies. Tune in for a blend of levity and serious insights!
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Chess Creativity Decline
- Vladimir Kromnik blames computers for making competitive chess less creative.
- Players memorize computer-suggested moves, reducing creativity.
Deep Learning Heroes
- Check out Zachary Lipton's blog post about deep learning heroes.
- It features researchers like Andrew Ng as superheroes with capes.
GPT-3 Hype
- The Guardian's GPT-3 article misrepresented AI's writing capability.
- They edited out nonsensical parts, creating a false impression of coherence.