Last Week in AI Malware in AI models, Algorithmic Bias Bounty, Robot Beach-Cleaners and Beehives
Aug 11, 2021
Discover BeachBot, the AI-driven robot cleaning up beaches by collecting cigarette butts. Uncover a fully autonomous beehive that aims to save dwindling bee populations. Learn about alarming research revealing malware risks hidden within AI models. Twitter's innovative bounty program tackles algorithmic bias, offering cash prizes for identifying issues. Finally, explore the fascinating role of robots at the Tokyo Olympics, serving as both playful mascots and functional helpers. It's a mix of innovation, ethics, and environmental solutions!
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AI-Powered Beach Cleaning
- AI-powered robots are being developed for cleaning beaches.
- Different approaches exist, from small autonomous rovers to larger, remotely controlled tractors.
AI Beehive
- BeWise, an ag-tech startup, created a fully autonomous, AI-powered beehive.
- It reduces bee mortality, increases yields, and minimizes manual labor for beekeepers.
Malware in AI Models
- Malware can be hidden within AI models using steganography.
- Antivirus programs currently cannot detect this type of malware.