Last Week in AI AI Gets More Efficient, Improves Taxation, and Looks Out For Masks
May 17, 2020
This week delves into the evolving relationship between media and AI advancements, highlighting OpenAI's focus on algorithmic efficiency. The hosts discuss a unique AI economist project that simulates tax policies while exploring ethical concerns around surveillance tech like Clearview AI. An innovative approach in France uses AI to monitor mask compliance without compromising privacy, sparking debates on public health versus civil liberties. The conversation emphasizes the need for responsible AI practices in safeguarding individual rights.
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Broader AI Perspective
- Discussing AI news outside of academia makes researchers reflect on real-world impacts.
- Increased awareness of public perception shapes how AI research is conducted.
AI Efficiency Trends
- OpenAI's tracking of model efficiency highlights the decreasing computational costs in AI.
- This effort could standardize efficiency evaluations, influencing future research and policy.
Simulating Tax Policies
- Salesforce's AI Economist project simulated a city to develop a tax policy maximizing productivity and minimizing inequality.
- While limited, it offers a new approach to explore tax policies.