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Fabricated AI Research, AI Phishing Emails, AI Package Theft Detection

Aug 16, 2021
Warehouse automation is being revolutionized by AI-powered robots that can handle a variety of items. In an intriguing twist, ketamine is being explored as a treatment for rare diseases thanks to AI. The podcast discusses alarming trends, such as AI-generated phishing emails outperforming human-written ones. It also touches on the ethical implications of algorithms detecting race from X-rays and introduces Tably, a smart app monitoring your cat's health. Plus, hear clever solutions for package theft using machine learning.
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AI in Warehouses

  • AI-powered robots are automating warehouse tasks like picking and placing objects.
  • This technology is rapidly improving, but challenges remain in handling diverse materials.
ANECDOTE

Ketamine for Rare Disease

  • AI tool Maddie helped discover ketamine as a potential treatment for ADNP syndrome.
  • It identified a buried connection between ketamine and the disease.
INSIGHT

Fake Research Papers

  • Researchers identified AI-generated research papers by spotting "tortured phrases."
  • These nonsensical phrases give away papers fabricated using AI translation.
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