Last Week in AI Elon Musk's Self Driving Claims, AI Ethics at Google, Photorealistic GTA 5
May 20, 2021
Explore Google's commitment to doubling its AI ethics research team amid controversies and staff exits. Discover the stunning advancements that make Grand Theft Auto V look almost photorealistic with new machine learning techniques. Delve into the Pentagon's cautious steps towards allowing AI to control weaponry, raising serious ethical questions. Finally, uncover the truth behind Tesla's self-driving claims, including admissions of exaggeration and inquiries by state officials following a serious crash.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Google Doubles Down on AI Ethics
- Google plans to double its AI ethics team after recent controversies.
- This move aims to rebuild trust and address criticisms regarding ethical AI practices.
Ethics Washing?
- Doubling the AI ethics team may be a PR move by Google to mitigate negative perception.
- It's similar to "ethics washing," where companies appear ethical without fundamental changes.
Photorealistic GTA 5
- Intel Labs developed a machine learning technique to enhance photorealism in Grand Theft Auto 5.
- This technique uses generative models and game buffers for real-time rendering improvements.