Top iPhone designer joins the AI trend, 59% of workers claim AI proficiency, and more: 5 AI updates you might have overlooked today
The typically calm holiday season has taken an unexpected turn with the latest advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). In a surprising move, Tang Tan, the design head for Apple’s iPhone and Apple Watch, will be departing the company to join LoveFrom, a firm led by renowned designer Jony Ive, to contribute to the development of AI devices. Additionally, a significant 59% of employees express confidence in their proficiency with AI tools, suggesting a growing acceptance of these technologies in the workplace in the coming year. Stay tuned for more updates in today’s AI roundup as we delve deeper into these developments.
Apple’s iPhone design manager makes artificial intelligence devices
Legendary designer Jony Ive and OpenAI’s Sam Altman are collaborating on a new artificial intelligence hardware project that aims to develop cutting-edge devices, reports Bloomberg. Tang Tan, an outgoing Apple executive, joins Ive’s design firm LoveFrom to shape the look and features of these new products. Altman supplies the software components to the project. Ive, who is known for his work at Apple, is focused on turning this AI device initiative into a new company, although development is still in the early stages, and efforts are currently focused on talent acquisition and conceptualization. Tan, who leads hardware engineering, will join LoveFrom and hold his position at Apple until February.
Artificial intelligence research reveals that everyone has a unique language surface
A new study using artificial intelligence and 3D images of the human tongue has revealed the unique surface characteristics of each individual’s tongue, as reported in The Week magazine. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Edinburgh’s School of Informatics in collaboration with the University of Leeds, used artificial intelligence models to analyze microscopic papules, the tiny buds on the surface of the tongue. The AI, trained on over two thousand detailed scans, showed 85% accuracy in predicting the type of papillae and successfully mapped the locations of different types of papillae on the surface of the tongue. This ground-breaking discovery sheds light on variations in the shape, size and pattern of papillae and provides valuable information on taste and touch differences between individuals.
According to the study, 37 percent of employers want more cooperation between humans and artificial intelligence
Indian companies are gearing up for recruitment changes in 2024 with a focus on adopting artificial intelligence and meeting the expectations of Gen Z, according to insights from Indeed. About 59% of workers are confident in their ability to use AI tools, indicating potential workplace adoption next year. Additionally, 19% of employers surveyed are implementing or have implemented next-generation technologies such as Generative AI. Adopting AI is part of employers’ strategies to comply with AI principles (42%), with a focus on increased collaboration between humans and AI (37%) and workforce reskilling/skilling (25%). This year, employees are prioritizing skills like Generative AI (27%) and programming languages (22%), while employers are looking for expertise in things like cybersecurity (37%) and data science/analytics (29%).
Artificial intelligence risks must be managed better, warns the study
A new study warns that while AI has the potential to positively transform societies, it also poses risks that need to be better understood and managed, according to a PTI report. Professor Joe Burton from Lancaster University emphasizes in a recently published article that artificial intelligence and algorithms, in addition to being tools for national security, can promote polarization, radicalism and political violence, becoming a threat to national security themselves. The study explores the securitization of AI throughout its history and highlights contemporary cases where AI has had polarizing and radicalizing effects that have led to political violence.
NYT is suing OpenAI and Microsoft
The New York Times has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging that both AI companies have used the newspaper’s copyrighted content without permission to train their own AI models. This legal action adds to growing concerns and legal disputes between authors, publishers and media organizations over the use of copyrighted material in LLM training. The conflict highlights the ongoing challenge for regulatory institutions to create appropriate oversight and monitoring mechanisms for the data used to train AI models.
In a report, the NYT said, “The Times is the first major American media organization to sue the companies, creators of ChatGPT and other popular AI platforms, over copyright issues related to its written works.” The lawsuit has been filed in federal district court in Manhattan. It should be noted that the lawsuit does not include an exact monetary compensation claim.
