5 AI developments you might have overlooked today: Huawei unveils Zhiji AI model, Social media AI influencers and more

Huawei unveils Zhiji AI model for weather prediction; AI models compete with human social media influencers; IMD improves weather forecasting using AI and machine learning; Blind internet users face challenges with AI assistance- all this and more in our daily news roundup. Let’s dive in.

1. Huawei introduces Zhiji AI model for weather forecasting

Huawei’s Zhiji AI model challenges traditional weather forecasts and offers accuracy within a radius of a few kilometers. Developed by Pangu-Weather, it offers a five-day forecast with an accuracy of 3 km. Praised as China’s best scientific innovation in 2023, Pangu-Weather revolutionized weather forecasting with fast and accurate predictions. Published in the journal Nature, it achieved a seven-day forecast in 10 seconds, beating traditional methods, the South China Morning Post reported.

2. Artificial intelligence models challenge human social media influencers

Social media influencers who compete with their AI-created counterparts are adopting AI to improve their content. Aitana Lopez, who has over 300,000 Instagram followers, is one such virtual influencer created by Barcelona-based “AI modeling agency” Clueless. According to an AFP report, project manager Sofia Novales cites cost efficiency and creative control as an advantage as the spread of deepfake videos increases.

3. IMD improves weather forecasts with artificial intelligence, machine learning

IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra reveals that the India Meteorological Department has embraced artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve weather forecasting. These techniques complement numerical models and help in making hyperlocalized predictions. With Mohapatra’s Doppler weather radar network covering 85 percent of India’s land area, Mohapatra foresees significant AI integration within five years, leading to improved forecast accuracy and sector-specific applications, PTI reported.

4. Blind internet users face the challenges of artificial intelligence assistance

Blind internet users face challenges with the help of artificial intelligence-based aids. Jakob Rosin was confused when a screen reader described a toilet while browsing a sports club’s website due to faulty imaging software. Such globally common mistakes highlight the need for better AI fine-tuning. The growing number of lawsuits, especially in the United States, underscores the importance of regulations on internet access for people with disabilities, according to a Financial Times report.

5. Artificial intelligence that can recognize human emotions from audio clips: Investigate

The research reveals the ability of artificial intelligence to detect human emotions such as fear, joy, anger and sadness accurately from short audio clips. The main author, Hannes Diemerling, emphasizes the importance of sound signals in expressing emotions and emphasizes the potential of artificial intelligence in recognizing emotions. Training data from various sources is improving AI performance, promising human-computer interaction and mental health support, Psychology Today reports.