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Dangers Of AI – Misinformation And Manipulation

Dangers Of AI – Misinformation And Manipulation

Introduction: AI’s Role in Misinformation and Manipulation Artificial intelligence drastically alters the societal landscape, far surpassing its role as a mere technological innovation. The ubiquitous presence of AI-generated content on social media elevates the risk of manipulation to unprecedented levels. No longer confined to experts, these potent tools are now within the reach of the … Read more

3 Questions: Should we label AI systems like we do prescription drugs? | MIT News

3 Questions: Should we label AI systems like we do prescription drugs? | MIT News

AI systems are increasingly being deployed in safety-critical health care situations. Yet these models sometimes hallucinate incorrect information, make biased predictions, or fail for unexpected reasons, which could have serious consequences for patients and clinicians. In a commentary article published today in Nature Computational Science, MIT Associate Professor Marzyeh Ghassemi and Boston University Associate Professor Elaine … Read more

Creating digital elevation models from open data

Creating digital elevation models from open data

A Digital Elevation Model (DEM) represents the elevation of the Earth’s surface as a grid of elevation values. It serves as essential tools for understanding the Earth’s topography, hydrology, and landforms. Researchers, geologists, and environmental scientists rely on DEMs for various purposes, including terrain analysis, flood modeling, and urban planning. Creating a DEM using open-source … Read more

To understand the risks posed by AI, follow the money – O’Reilly

To understand the risks posed by AI, follow the money – O’Reilly

  Learn faster. Dig deeper. See farther. Time and again, leading scientists, technologists, and philosophers have made spectacularly terrible guesses about the direction of innovation. Even Einstein was not immune, claiming, “There is not the slightest indication that nuclear energy will ever be obtainable,” just ten years before Enrico Fermi completed construction of the … Read more

Understanding Maximum Likelihood Estimation in Supervised Learning

Understanding Maximum Likelihood Estimation in Supervised Learning

This article demystifies the ML learning modeling process under the prism of statistics. We will understand how our assumptions on the data enable us to create meaningful optimization problems. In fact, we will derive commonly used criteria such as cross-entropy in classification and mean square error in regression. Finally, I am trying to answer an … Read more

Google DeepMind at ICLR 2024

Google DeepMind at ICLR 2024

Research Published 3 May 2024 Developing next-gen AI agents, exploring new modalities, and pioneering foundational learning Next week, AI researchers from around the globe will converge at the 12th International Conference on Learning Representations (ICLR), set to take place May 7-11 in Vienna, Austria. Raia Hadsell, Vice President of Research at Google DeepMind, will deliver … Read more

Reflecting on 2024: The Year in AI So Far

Reflecting on 2024: The Year in AI So Far

As we approach the midpoint of 2024, it’s clear that artificial intelligence (AI) is continuing to drive profound technological and societal transformations. AI developments this year have drastically changed a number of industries, affecting international cooperation and competition. This blog examines the major discoveries in AI, their applicability in various industries, and the broader implications … Read more

Data Machina #249 – Data Machina

Data Machina #249 – Data Machina

Generative AI Music. In the last year or so, Generative AI Music has improved massively. Although early days, today you can generate some pretty decent, short duration music of all kinds with AI. If you like creating music and AI, here is a list of interesting Generative AI music stuff. Facebook AIR MusicGen. Probably one … Read more

10 Best AI Cover Letter Generators (October 2024)

10 Best AI Cover Letter Generators (October 2024)

Artificial Intelligence is being integrated throughout the job application process, and cover letters are no exception. As these documents remain crucial for showcasing personality and fit, AI-powered generators are emerging as valuable tools. These tools leverage advanced algorithms to create personalized, ATS-friendly cover letters in minutes, helping job seekers craft compelling narratives that resonate with … Read more