Five Recent Developments in Artificial Intelligence: AI of the Tiger, AI Exceeding Human Intelligence, AI Voice Cloning, and More
Let’s take a look at today’s daily roundup, which includes Japan’s leading business executive foreseeing AI surpassing human intelligence within a decade. Additionally, Meta has launched generative AI tools for advertisers on a large scale. Furthermore, a small AI camera is being used to protect tigers and communities in their natural habitats. Sensigo, supported by Porsche, is utilizing AI to improve the efficiency of vehicle repairs. These are just a few highlights of today’s news.
1. Japan’s leading business leader predicts artificial intelligence will surpass human intelligence in 10 years
Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son predicts artificial intelligence will exceed human intelligence within ten years, and urged Japanese companies to adopt it or risk being left behind. Speaking at the Tokyo conference, Son noted that “general artificial intelligence will exceed total human intelligence 10 times in 10 years,” impacting all industries. He emphasized that companies and individuals adopting artificial intelligence will lead the way in the next 10-20 years. Son, a prominent figure in Japan’s corporate world, urged companies to “wake up” to a future driven by artificial intelligence and urged Japan’s youth to do the same, according to an AP report.
2. Meta launches broad release of generative AI tools for advertisers
Meta Platforms has launched creative AI tools that allow advertisers to create content such as image backgrounds and variable text. These tools were initially tested in May with a select group and are available through Meta’s Ads Manager, with full rollout expected next year. According to a Reuters report, this marks the first time Meta has integrated generative AI into its products, using previous data to create new content that spans prose, art and software code.
3. Small AI camera protects tigers and communities in the wild
Clemson University and NGOs have developed cameras equipped with artificial intelligence to help protect tigers. Known as TrailGuard, these cameras located in areas of South Asia protect both villagers and tigers from poachers. They can quickly distinguish tigers from other species and send pictures to park rangers or locals. According to Eric Dinerstein, the author of the report, the purpose of the technology is to facilitate the coexistence of humans and wild animals and to provide a cost-effective solution. According to an AFP report, the cameras have proven effective in reducing false alarms and even detecting poachers.
4. Sensigo, backed by Porsche, uses artificial intelligence to enhance vehicle repair performance
Porsche and UP.Partners have introduced Sensigo to the market. This is a California-based startup that uses artificial intelligence to assist vehicle service technicians in diagnosing, solving and predicting repair problems. Sensigo’s AI-powered service platform aims to streamline repairs, improve customer and technician experiences, improve service center profitability, lower repair costs and minimize warranty risks. This initiative is part of Porsche’s plan to launch six mobility companies in partnership with UP.Partners over three years, focusing on different areas of the automotive industry, according to a report by ET Auto.
5. Voice cloning technology using artificial intelligence emerges in Sudan’s civil war
An AI-driven impersonation of former Sudanese leader Omar al-Bashir on TikTok has garnered hundreds of thousands of views, adding to the online chaos in the war-torn country. An anonymous account has posted alleged “leaked recordings” of Bashir, although the voice is synthetic. Bashir, accused of war crimes, has been out of the public eye during the Sudan crisis. Experts highlight such campaigns as examples of how artificial intelligence tools can quickly and cheaply spread fake content on social media, raising concerns about the democratization of advanced audio and video manipulation technology, the BBC reported.
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