The EU has passed the AI Act, banning live facial recognition, requiring registration for certain AI systems. The controversy revolves around generative AI provisions. Other topics include GPT-4's superior pitch decks, AI Jesus chatbot, and AI in copyright infringement.
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Generative AI could contribute up to 4.4 trillion per year to the global economy.
The EU's AI Act includes provisions such as banning live facial recognition and implementing a review regime for major AI models.
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McKinsey predicts generative AI could add trillions to the global economy
McKinsey predicts that generative AI could add up to 4.4 trillion per year to the global economy. The study suggests that AI could automate around 60 to 70% of current work activities, leading to increased productivity and economic value. McKinsey believes this could result in a productivity boom not seen for many decades, adding 0.2 to 3.3 percentage points annually to productivity growth. The report examined 850 occupations and 2,100 work activities across 47 countries.
EU introduces comprehensive AI legislation
The European Parliament has advanced a draft of the AI Act, which could become the first comprehensive global legislation for AI. The act includes provisions such as banning live facial recognition software, prohibiting biometric data scraping, and implementing a review regime before major AI models are deployed. This legislation is expected to have a significant influence on other regulatory regimes worldwide. The EU aims to ensure the safety, transparency, traceability, non-discrimination, and environmental friendliness of AI systems used within the EU.
Google announces new AI features, including ad placement and virtual try-on
Google has revealed new AI features, including a more sophisticated ad placement tool that helps drive impactful content placement for advertisers. Additionally, Google introduced virtual try-on, enabling users to customize models of different sizes, skin tones, and hair types to see how clothing would look. Google's lens feature has also been updated to help identify skin, lip, nail, and hair conditions, providing users with basic information about their condition. These AI features aim to enhance advertising, shopping, and commerce experiences, as well as assist in basic health-related queries.
The EU has passed its AI Act. The risk-based approach has banned some things (like live facial recognition and biometric scraping), and made a whole slew of other things require registration. The biggest arguments remain around generative AI focused provisions. Before that on the Brief, a $4.4 trillion McKinsey predicition, new tools from Google, and AI Jesus on Twitch.
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