AI developments on April 15: AI set to revolutionize fashion with increased diversity, research underway on AI’s influence on immersive media, and other updates.
In the world of AI, London-based model Alexsandrah now has a virtual counterpart thanks to AI technology. This innovative creation showcases the transformative power of AI in creative fields. Additionally, upcoming research will explore the impact of AI on immersive media within 5G Networks, focusing on media packaging, ingestion, delivery, and related issues.
- Artificial intelligence creates a virtual twin of London-based model Alexsandra
Alexsandrah, a London-based model, benefits from using her virtual version, just like a human model. While many in the industry support the technology as it promotes diversity, many also raise concerns. Sara Ziff, former fashion model and founder of the Model Alliance, said: “I think the use of AI to distort racial representation and marginalize true models of color exposes this troubling gap between the industry’s stated intentions and actual actions.” AP report.
2. InterDigital and Concordia University collaborate to conduct research on AI Immersive Media Delivery
InterDigital and Concordia University are carrying out a multi-year research and development collaboration on end-to-end immersive media delivery via 5G networks enabled by artificial intelligence. According to the press release, the goal of the partnership is to design an end-to-end immersive media delivery system that covers media compression, media input, distribution and media consumption.
3. Cathie Wood announced split stakes in OpenAI
Cathie Wood-led Ark Investment Management now owns a stake in artificial intelligence company OpenAI. Ark said: “OpenAI is at the forefront of the Cambrian explosion in AI capability.” In addition, OpenAI represents 4 percent of the Ark venture fund’s holdings. Futurist and investment committee member Brett Winton also talked about OpenAI’s video production tool Sora. Winton said, “The acceleration in the pace of innovation is amazing, so we wanted the exposure,” according to a Bloomberg report.
4. According to experts, the energy consumption risk of artificial intelligence is emerging
Caroline Hargrove, CTO of Ceres Power, emphasizes the risk of increased energy consumption as the use of artificial intelligence technology increases. Hargrove said: “The AI industry is expected to grow exponentially to consume at least ten times its [electricity] demand by 2023.” He further added, “I’m afraid of the energy consumption if you use ChatGPT [for simple queries],” according to a CNBC report.
5. Lyricist Sameer Anjaan talks about the misuse of artificial intelligence in the music industry
Lyricist Sameer Anjaan emphasizes the misuse of artificial intelligence and wants governments and authorities to intervene and take corrective measures. Sameer said, “It is a challenge. The government should take strict action as there are many meetings and discussions around the world on the use of AI. There were strikes in the US over the same issue,” according to a TOI report.
