Last Week in AI IBM Watson’s and ZIllow’s AI Failures, DeepMind’s Alphacode, GPT-NeoX-20B, AI Valentine’s Cards
Feb 10, 2022
IBM Watson suffers a major setback with critical misdiagnoses, revealing the dangers of AI in healthcare. Zillow's AI fails spectacularly in real estate, leading to the collapse of its buying initiative. Meanwhile, DeepMind introduces AlphaCode, a code-generating powerhouse that competes with human developers. Legal challenges arise as an insurance company faces a class action for misusing biometric data. On a lighter note, AI-generated Valentine's cards bring laughter, showcasing both creativity and quirky glitches in machine-generated love.
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IBM Watson Health's Failure
- IBM Watson Health, marketed as a revolutionary AI for healthcare, was sold for a fraction of its cost.
- The division failed to produce usable tools despite partnerships with major organizations like Mayo Clinic.
AI's Limitations
- IBM Watson's failure highlights AI's limitations; it cannot magically solve problems without smart application.
- Effective use of AI, especially in complex fields like medicine, requires careful integration and problem-solving.
Zillow Offers' Demise
- Zillow's AI-driven home-buying program, Zillow Offers, failed due to inaccurate price predictions.
- Homeowners exploited the AI by accepting only high offers, ultimately leading to Zillow's significant losses.