Last Week in AI #107 - Surgery Outcomes, Accent Removal, Archeological Dating, Deepfakes
Sep 3, 2022
Dive into the fascinating world of AI as machine-learning tools predict surgical outcomes with impressive accuracy. Explore the ethical challenges of accent modification in communication technology that aims to standardize speech. Discover how AI is revolutionizing archaeology by dating remains through advanced DNA analysis. Lastly, grapple with the rise of deepfakes in the job market, raising concerns about identity and authenticity as AI tools blur the lines of creativity and deception.
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Predicting Post-Op Complications
- Machine learning can predict post-op complications and surgery duration.
- This addresses the challenge of limited perioperative data.
Sanas and Accent Neutralization
- Sanas, a Silicon Valley startup, uses AI to make call center workers sound American.
- Despite raising $32 million, it faces criticism for promoting accent neutralization.
AI-Designed Cameras for Privacy
- AI-designed cameras selectively record objects of interest, enhancing privacy.
- This new camera type masks undesired objects, making data irrecoverable.