Last Week in AI AI Against COVID 19, Regulating DeepFake Porn, the State of Self Driving Cars
Feb 18, 2021
A Georgia startup is racing to launch an AI-powered voice tool aimed at detecting COVID-19, sparking discussions about its accuracy and potential benefits. Meanwhile, the troubling rise of deepfake porn continues to be a concern for women's safety, prompting calls for legal reforms. The podcast also delves into the dual nature of AI, highlighting its role in scientific innovation while addressing significant ethical issues. Lastly, it examines the future of self-driving cars, focusing on hardware challenges and the development of robot taxis.
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AI-Powered COVID Screening
- Brave Innovations is developing a voice-based COVID-19 screening tool.
- This tool analyzes voice samples to detect potential COVID-19 infections.
Benefits of Voice Screening
- The voice-based screening tool offers quick and accessible COVID-19 detection.
- This tool could be beneficial as an early warning system, especially given the need for efficient screening methods.
Evaluate AI Tools
- Evaluate the effectiveness of AI tools, especially in critical applications like disease diagnosis.
- Assess accuracy, false positive/negative rates, and scientific grounding to prevent biases.