The AI Daily Brief (Formerly The AI Breakdown): Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis Can We Have AI Progress and AI Safety at the Same Time?
Oct 23, 2023
Explore Apple's ambitious $1 billion investment in AI, aimed at enhancing its products and competing with tech giants. Discover the promising yet perilous realm of AI in healthcare, from predicting diseases to the biases in chatbots. Delve into the complexities of AI safety and the upcoming UK Summit, which raises questions about public safety and inclusivity. Finally, discuss the urgent need for effective AI regulations, transitioning from theory to actionable policies amidst growing awareness of potential risks.
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Apple's AI Catch-Up
- Apple is reportedly spending $1 billion annually on generative AI, playing catch-up after being "caught off guard" by the industry's rapid progress.
- Internal reports suggest a scramble to integrate AI into products like Siri, Messages, and productivity apps by late 2024.
Qualcomm's On-Device AI Push
- Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 boasts on-device AI capabilities, including advanced camera features and running models like Stable Diffusion and Llama 2.
- This puts pressure on Apple and Google to enhance their AI offerings in mobile devices.
AI in Healthcare: Promise and Peril
- Cardiologists developed an AI algorithm to predict Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) up to a month in advance.
- Conversely, a Stanford study found that some AI chatbots provide racist health information due to flawed training data.