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Unraveling the Privacy Implications of AI: What You Need to Know

With the increasing number of AI-powered applications, businesses and technology leaders must keep up with changing data privacy laws and regulations. Consumers, on the other hand, must be aware of how their data is being used, and businesses must ensure that AI algorithms are transparent and understandable.

The importance of ensuring consent and the legitimate use of data, as well as transparency and explainability in decision-making, is emphasized in the article. The authors emphasize the importance of designing, developing, and managing algorithms to avoid unintended and negative consequences. Fairness is a highly subjective concept that is influenced by societal values and beliefs. As a result, decisions about ensuring AI operates fairly should be made collaboratively.

According to the authors, the tech industry’s understanding of the implications of AI is maturing, and regulations governing AI models and algorithms are likely to emerge in the future. Advances in technology, such as Privacy Enhancing Technology, will ensure that future AI technology is designed to be compliant.

Overall, the article emphasizes the importance of collaboration among businesses, technology leaders, and consumers to ensure that AI is used ethically and transparently to protect data privacy.

Source: Tech Radar (link)
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Revolutionizing Human Resources with ChatGPT: 7 Powerful Use Cases

ChatGPT can transform HR using AI and this article (link belwo) covers the  top HR use cases.  First is hiring. HR personnel may focus on strategic duties by automating resume screening and interview scheduling using ChatGPT. It can also answer frequently asked questions and match individuals based on abilities and experience in real time. Next up is Employee onboarding. ChatGPT can automate administrative chores and provide new hires with real-time support and resources, providng all employees with real-time answers to questions on bnefits, vacation, and payroll. Training is another area, it can do the training as well as schedule training sessions and remind staff about training events.

Finally, ChatGPT can assist HR professionals to comply with local and national regulations, tracking HR policy compliance and offer compliance updates.

In general, ChatGPT can assist HR departments optimize operations, improve employee experience, and comply with regulations. As this technology improves, HR professionals should be aware of its amazing capabilities.

Source: Forbes (link)
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NASA’s Secret Weapon: How AI is Revolutionizing Spacecraft Design and Saving Time and Money

NASA’s Evolved Structures process uses artificial intelligence to design mission hardware that performs significantly better and is much lighter. A generative algorithm is used to create metal brackets and mounts for various space exploration missions. NASA engineer Ryan McClelland created the system, which generates almost bone-like organic shapes that can withstand higher structural loads than human-designed parts. Furthermore, the AI-designed components have up to ten times lower stress concentrations while reducing weight by up to two-thirds.

The design process is faster than NASA’s standard procedure, with as little as one week between design and production. The AI creates the design, tests it for performance, and runs a fabrication simulation to ensure that it can be manufactured. Based on the CAD model, the final design can be directly fed into a digital manufacturing process and machined by a standard CNC mill. The system still requires human input in the form of a detailed brief outlining the part’s requirements.

AI can help NASA save time and money during the design process, and McClelland believes it has the potential to drastically reduce the cost of developing complex space exploration systems. Given that NASA manufactures thousands of custom parts each year for its various missions, the Evolved Structures process will become standard practice when designing structural parts, electronics, and other subsystems within NASA’s instruments and spacecraft.

Source: Dezeen (link)
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AI-Generated Cocktails Are Here!

Axelrad bar in Houston has collaborated with AI language generator ChatGPT to create a menu of AI-generated drinks. Four bot-made beverages will compete against four similar drinks made by human bartenders on the ‘Humans vs. Machines’ menu. Customers can vote for their favorite drink by ordering half portions of each. At the end of the month, the winning team — whether human or machine — earns bragging rights and permanent placement on the menu. Owner Adam Brackman came up with the idea for AI-generated cocktails after seeing ChatGPT being used in a variety of fields and thinking it could create a cocktail. Make a spicy mocktail or a Legend of Zelda-inspired drink were among the prompts given to ChatGPT. The winning team will be determined by popular vote, though AI will never replace true, in-person hospitality, according to Brackman.

Source: Food & Wine (link)
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Revolutionizing Cancer Care: AI Predicts Patient Survival with Over 80% Accuracy

UBC and BC Cancer researchers have created an AI model that can predict cancer patient survival with greater than 80% accuracy. The model analyzes oncologist notes after a patient’s initial consultation visit using natural language processing (NLP). The model can predict six-month, 36-month, and 60-month survival rates more accurately than previous tools by identifying unique characteristics of each patient.

Cancer survival rates have traditionally been calculated retrospectively and classified by only a few generic factors. The new model, on the other hand, can detect unique clues within a patient’s initial consultation document to provide a more nuanced assessment. This personalized approach could be used to optimize the immediate care a patient receives, ensuring the best possible outcome.

Unlike chart reviews by human research assistants, the AI approach has the added benefit of maintaining complete confidentiality of patient records. The researchers trained and tested the model using data from 47,625 patients across all six BC Cancer sites. Previous models were limited to specific cancer types, whereas the AI model can be applied to all cancers. This advancement in cancer care may result in earlier referrals to support services or more aggressive treatment options.

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Discover the “Almost Beatles” Songs Created by Human Musicians and AI

Have you ever wondered what the Beatles might have sounded like if they had released all of their abandoned songs? Thanks to Brett Lyda’s AI and musician collaboration, we can now experience “Almost Beatles” songs. While the quality of AI music has historically lagged behind other creative fields, Lyda’s work shows what can be achieved with the right approach. By studying Beatles outtakes and improvisations, Lyda and his team were able to identify themes and create original compositions that capture the essence of the legendary band. Using AI tools and human musicians, the team was able to craft songs that sound authentic and engaging. Whether you’re a die-hard Beatles fan or simply love discovering new music, you won’t want to miss this fascinating blend of old and new. Get ready to experience the “Almost Beatles” and the possibilities of AI music.

Source: Boing Boing (link)
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Redefining Cardiovascular Disease Detection: How AI is Saving Lives

According to a study conducted by the University of Utah Health, artificial intelligence (AI) could lead to improved methods of predicting cardiovascular disease. According to the researchers, the comprehensive approach used could assist physicians in anticipating, preventing, or treating serious heart problems, possibly even before a patient is aware of the underlying condition. Despite the fact that the research focused on cardiovascular disease, the findings could usher in a new era of personalized, preventive medicine.

The study sorted through more than 1.6 million electronic health records using machine learning software, which helped identify the comorbidities most likely to aggravate a specific medical condition, such as cardiovascular disease. The researchers used a type of artificial intelligence known as probabilistic graphical networks (PGM) to calculate how any combination of these comorbidities could affect the risks associated with heart transplants, congenital heart disease, or sinoatrial node dysfunction. The research was published in the online journal PLOS Digital Health. According to the researchers, the study could pave the way for artificial intelligence to help refine the risk for virtually every medical diagnosis, from cancer to diabetes.

In addition to Drs. Tristani-Firouzi and Yandell, University of Utah Health scientists contributing to this research were S. Wesolowski, G. Lemmon, E.J. Hernandez, A. Henrie, T.A. Miller, D. Wyhrauch, M.D. Puchalski, B.E. Bray, R.U. Shah, V.G. Deshmukh, R. Delaney, H.J. Yost, and K. Eilbeck.

The study was supported by the AHA Children’s Strategically Focused Research Network, the Nora Eccles Treadwell Foundation, and the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.

Source: Public Library of Science (“PLOS”) (link)
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An Arm and a Leg … The Future of Human Augmentation

Scientists believe that the use of robotic body parts will soon become a reality, allowing humans to improve their capabilities and productivity. Human augmentation is not a new concept, but recent advances in 3D printing and robotics have made it a more practical possibility. Cambridge University researchers have already created a 3D-printed thumb that can be added to any hand to provide extra control and dexterity. The thumb could be useful in a variety of fields, including surgery, electrical engineering, and catering. Robotic body parts could be designed to meet specific workplace needs and even worn by people who do not have disabilities but want to improve their abilities. The key to human augmentation device success is that they do not detract from the wearer’s original capabilities. Instead, they add a layer of control that can be used with as little impact as possible for the most gain. The approach is based on the idea of enhancing a person’s existing capabilities rather than attempting to replace or replicate them. The use of robotic body parts raises concerns about their effect on the nervous system as well as ethical concerns about invasive procedures. The possibilities for increased productivity and human capabilities, on the other hand, are exciting, and research in this area is ongoing.

Source: The Guardian (link)
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Meet Figure 01, the AI-powered humanoid robot designed to revolutionize manual labor

Figure, a robotics startup, has developed Figure 01, a bipedal, AI-powered humanoid robot that walks on two legs and is intended to perform manual labor currently performed by humans. The robot is designed to do jobs that people don’t want or have the skills for, and it will eventually be able to handle more advanced tasks like caring for the elderly or cooking meals. The company’s business plan is to generate revenue as soon as possible by developing robots that can learn and improve. Human-like robots, as opposed to single-purpose robots, can perform almost any task that a human worker would do in a warehouse.

The company has already spent $10 million in 2022, and the founder, Brett Adcock, is solely focused on Figure and is expected to invest more than $100 million in the company. Figure has created five humanoid prototypes that can bend fully at the waist and lift a box from the ground to a high shelf, with hands adding flexibility and utility. Figure intends to conduct extensive testing and refinement over the next few months, with the robots capable of handling the majority of general warehouse applications by the end of the year. A pilot project involving 50 robots working in a real warehouse setting is planned for 2024.

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AI Creates Mullet-Wearing US Presidents: A Must-See Twitter Thread

If you enjoy hilarious mashups of history and pop culture, you must see this Twitter thread of AI-generated images of every US president… with one major difference. That’s right, they’re all rocking fashionable mullets! Cam Harless created these 46 (or 47, if you count the mulleted Benjamin Franklin) US presidents with the image-generating AI system Midjourney, and they look surprisingly cool with business-in-the-front, party-in-the-back hairdos.

From JFK to Obama, modern presidents are looking especially dapper in their trendy jewelry, sunglasses, and unbuttoned shirts. Meanwhile, with their flowing locks, some of the older presidents, such as Abraham Lincoln and James Buchanan, look downright badass. However, not everyone came out looking like a winner, as Richard Nixon resembles a Batman villain and George H.W. Bush’s mullet is pure chaos.

While there are legitimate ethical concerns about AI image generators, this thread demonstrates the incredible creativity and fun that can result from using this technology. So, if you’re looking for some seriously patriotic laughs and a new perspective on your favorite presidents, check out this must-see Twitter thread!

Source: Futurism (link)
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