Know what’s happening in the AI universe today, Aug 20. (Pexels) AI 

5 Recent Developments in AI: AI-generated Art, AI in Education, and More

Let’s take a look at today’s AI roundup, where we have some interesting news. Firstly, a US Federal Judge has declared that art created by artificial intelligence cannot be copyrighted. Moving on to the UK, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has allocated 100 million euros to support the development of AI chips in the global computing race. Additionally, a recent study has revealed that 40% of workers will require reskilling within the next three years due to the impact of AI. Lastly, IIT Madras has set a goal to secure 25…

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Adobe's co-founder John Warnock died on Saturday aged 82. (Adobe) News 

John Warnock, Co-Founder of Adobe, Passes Away at Age 82

Adobe’s co-founder John Warnock passed away at the age of 82 on Saturday, as confirmed by the company in an early Sunday statement. The cause of his death was not released. “This is a sad day for the Adobe community and the industry he has inspired for decades,” Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen said in an email to employees. Warnock founded Adobe in 1982 with Charles Geschke. He retired as CEO in 2000 and was chairman of the board, which he shared with Geschke until 2017.

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Russia's first moon mission in 47 years failed after its Luna-25 space craft spun out of control and smashed into moon. (AP) Space 

Luna-25 Spacecraft Crashes into the Moon’s Surface

According to Roskosmos, Russia’s Luna-25 spacecraft collided with the moon following an unexpected shift into an uncontrolled trajectory. Russia’s first lunar mission in 47 years failed after its Luna-25 spacecraft spun out of control and crashed into the moon. Russia’s state space company Roskosmos said it lost contact with the ship shortly after the problem arose when the ship was steered into pre-landing orbit on Saturday. “The device entered an unpredictable orbit and ceased to exist as a result of impact with the lunar surface,” Roskosmos said in a statement.…

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Satya Nadella has compared AI to the dawn of the Internet itself, saying AI is 'as big' as the Internet revolution, and recalled Bill Gates' 'tidal wave' memo. AI 

Satya Nadella Predicts AI Revolution to be as Impactful as the Internet

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has compared the recent development of artificial intelligence to the Internet boom of the 1990s. He referred to a 1995 memo by Bill Gates in which he described the Internet as a “tidal wave” and said artificial intelligence will similarly have a major impact on society. In a conversation with Bloomberg’s Emily Chang on The Circuit, Satya Nadella compared the potential of AI to the impact of the Internet in 1995, saying he believes AI will be “as big” as the Internet. He added, “We in…

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About 40 per cent of workers will need to reskill due to artificial intelligence (AI) and automation over the next three years.

Study Finds 40% Of Global Workforce Must Receive AI Training Within 3 Years

Around 40 percent of workers will need to be retrained due to artificial intelligence (AI) and automation in the next three years, representing 1.4 billion of the world’s 3.4 billion workforce, a new study has found. According to technology giant IBM, about 87 percent of executives said generative AI should augment jobs rather than replace them. The number is closer to three-quarters in marketing (73 percent) and customer service (77 percent), and more than 90 percent in procurement (97 percent), risk and compliance (93 percent), and finance (93 percent). More…

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About 40 per cent of workers will need to reskill due to artificial intelligence (AI) and automation over the next three years.

Study Finds 40% Of Global Workforce Must Receive AI Training Within 3 Years

Around 40 percent of workers will need to be retrained due to artificial intelligence (AI) and automation in the next three years, representing 1.4 billion of the world’s 3.4 billion workforce, a new study has found. According to technology giant IBM, about 87 percent of executives said generative AI should augment jobs rather than replace them. The number is closer to three-quarters in marketing (73 percent) and customer service (77 percent), and more than 90 percent in procurement (97 percent), risk and compliance (93 percent), and finance (93 percent). More…

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About 40 per cent of workers will need to reskill due to artificial intelligence (AI) and automation over the next three years. AI 

Study Finds 40% Of Global Workforce Must Receive AI Training Within 3 Years

Around 40 percent of workers will need to be retrained due to artificial intelligence (AI) and automation in the next three years, representing 1.4 billion of the world’s 3.4 billion workforce, a new study has found. According to technology giant IBM, about 87 percent of executives said generative AI should augment jobs rather than replace them. The number is closer to three-quarters in marketing (73 percent) and customer service (77 percent), and more than 90 percent in procurement (97 percent), risk and compliance (93 percent), and finance (93 percent). More…

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Chandrayaan-3 Latest Updates: The Lander Module of Chandrayaan-3 underwent its first deboosting operation on Aug 18, post which the module's health was informed to be normal News 

Chandrayaan-3: Final Deboosting Completed; Aug 23 Landing Date Approaching

Indian Space Research Organization’s (ISRO) Chandrayaan-3 successfully underwent a second depowering operation in the wee hours of Sunday. With this, the final step is a powered descent towards the south pole of the moon. India’s third mission in its lunar exploration series was successfully launched on July 14 from the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota. The spacecraft, which entered lunar orbit on August 5, is scheduled to make a soft landing on the lunar surface on August 23. LATEST UPDATES – The lander module undergoes a second and final…

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A model of the lunar landing spacecraft Luna-25 is on display at an exposition of the international military-technical forum Army-2023 at Patriot Congress and Exhibition Centre in the Moscow region, Russia, August 18, 2023. (REUTERS) Space 

Russian Space Agency Reports Technical Issue with Luna-25 Mission

Russia’s national space agency Roskosmos reported that an “unusual event” took place on Saturday during the preparations for the transfer of Luna-25 spacecraft to its pre-landing orbit. A Russian spacecraft is set to land on the moon’s south pole on Monday as part of a major race to explore a part of the moon where scientists believe there may be frozen water and precious elements. “During the procedure, an abnormal situation occurred at the automatic station that did not allow the control to be performed with the specified parameters,” Roskosmos…

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Despite the name “artificial intelligence,”LLMs are completely dependent on human knowledge and labor. (Pexels) AI 

Humans Necessary for ChatGPT and Other Language AIs – Sociologist Explains

The media hype surrounding ChatGPT and other advanced language model AI systems covers various topics, including the practical aspect of replacing traditional web search with large language models, the worry of job loss due to AI, and the exaggerated concern of AI posing a threat to humanity’s existence. All of these themes have a common denominator: the grand models of language foretell artificial intelligence that will supersede humanity. But the big language models, for all their complexity, are really stupid. And despite the name “artificial intelligence”, they are completely dependent…

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5 Recent Developments in AI: Launch of AI Translation Platform, Sustainability Challenge, and More

Let’s take a look at today’s AI roundup, which includes the launch of ‘Bhashini’, an AI translation platform by PM Narendra Modi to promote digital inclusion in India. Additionally, Character AI has outperformed ChatGPT in terms of user engagement. Moreover, an AI model has successfully estimated age from chest X-rays with high accuracy. Furthermore, China has employed AI for accurate forecasting of extreme weather conditions. 1. PM Modi launches Bhashin: an AI translation platform for India’s digital inclusion Prime Minister Narendra Modi has unveiled ‘Bhashin’, an AI translation platform, during…

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Chandrayaan-3, India's lunar mission, captures moon's close-up photos before a historic landing attempt. (ISRO) Space 

ISRO Unveils Close-up Images of Moon in Anticipation of Chandrayaan-3 Mission

In preparation for its upcoming unique landing endeavor, India’s Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft has captured remarkable images of the moon, with the anticipated landing set to occur within a few days. Chandrayaan-3 was launched on July 14 with the aim of making India’s first successful moon landing. The combination of Lakur and Rover has followed its schedule as planned. It successfully entered lunar orbit on August 5 and recently detached from its propulsion module on the 17th. August. Capturing the journey During its journey, the spacecraft has taken many pictures and recorded…

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‘Twin Peaks’ Gets Adapted into a Retro-Style Adventure Game, Demo Available

Have you ever experienced the story of Twin Peaks from the perspective of FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper, even if you’ve watched the original series countless times? Well, now you can, thanks to a video game called Twin Peaks: Into the Night, developed by a small French company called Blue Rose Team. After much preparation, the team has recently released a demo of this fan-made game. The graphics are retro and distinctly PS1-flavored, which makes sense considering how the show premiered in 1990. The game seems to be full of…

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Know what’s happening in the AI universe today, August 18. (Pexels) AI 

Jio Institute Unveils AI Program, Farmers to Receive AI Assistance, and More: 5 Highlights from Today’s AI News

In our daily roundup, we have some interesting news to share. Firstly, a CEO cleverly posed as an AI chatbot to seek ‘Revenge’ on ChatGPT, causing a huge stir on social media. Additionally, an AI-Powered app designed for farmers is about to make its debut. The Governor of Maharashtra is urging young people to become proficient in both the global language and AI literacy. Lastly, an individual from Odisha found inspiration in the AI news anchor Lisa, leading to an innovative AI rakhi creation. Let’s delve into these stories further.…

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The study mentioned that ChatGPT displayed a “significant and systematic political bias toward the Democrats in the U.S., Lula in Brazil, and the Labour Party in the U.K.”. (AP) AI 

Study Finds ChatGPT Has a Notable Political Bias

OpenAI’s ChatGPT has faced numerous accusations of spreading misinformation, fake news, and inaccurate information since its establishment. However, the chatbot’s algorithm has made significant improvements in addressing these concerns over time. Additionally, during its initial stages, ChatGPT received criticism for displaying signs of political bias, with some individuals claiming that it favored liberal responses. However, shortly after these allegations emerged, it was observed that the chatbot refused to answer any political questions, a behavior that persists to this day. Nevertheless, a recent study has alleged that ChatGPT continues to exhibit…

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OpenAI might get sued by the New York Times for using its intellectual property, alleges a report. (REUTERS) News 

OpenAI Facing Potential Lawsuit from New York Times for Copyright Infringement with ChatGPT

For a while now, there has been an ongoing conflict between artificial intelligence (AI) and individuals in creative industries. In Hollywood, actors and writers have initiated a strike in the United States to restrict the implementation of AI, fearing potential job losses. Authors have also joined this movement by sending an open letter to companies involved in AI development, urging them to fairly compensate for the use of their work as “fuel” for AI. Recently, it has been reported that the renowned news publisher New York Times might pursue legal…

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Samsung already has become a leader in the foldable smartphone segment but it doesn't want to stop there. News 

Samsung Aims to Create Foldable Tablets

Samsung is the undisputed folding champion now that it has launched five generations of products, both folding and flip models. But the South Korean brand has seemingly taken it easy with its design approach in recent years, allowing other brands to catch up. Now, Samsung claims to be working on other designs with foldable parts because it’s part of human history. TM Roh has shared the details of this futuristic product in a recent interview. Roh believes that tablets can be a very good product category where the company can…

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The not-yet-reliable automation is designed to cut down on labor costs. AI 

Checkers and Rally’s Utilizing AI Chatbots for Spanish-Language Food Orders

Checkers and Rally’s restaurants have introduced an AI-powered Spanish ordering system, making it the first of its kind, as announced by Checkers restaurants. The system, developed by Hi Auto, has already been implemented in 350 restaurants after successfully completing a two-month beta testing phase at five locations. This service aims to create a more inclusive environment by catering to Spanish speakers, although its acceptance by customers and employees is yet to be determined. The system takes orders through a virtual assistant and recognizes the customer’s spoken language, automatically switching between…

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The motorcycle was tracked with the help of hidden AirTag. (Unsplash) News 

AirTag Tracks Down Stolen Bike, Owner Calls It a Blessing and a Curse

The Apple AirTag has gained widespread recognition for its ability to assist individuals in locating their lost or stolen items. However, alongside these positive accounts, there have been distressing reports of individuals being targeted through the AirTag tracker. Nevertheless, we now share a peculiar tale that unfolded in Chicago. A man reported the theft of his motorcycle, yet he managed to trace its whereabouts using the My Find app, thanks to an AirTag cleverly concealed within the seat. Motorcycle with AirTag According to a report by 9To5Mac. A 36-year-old man…

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Chandrayaan-3 LIVE Updates: The Vikram lander of ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 mission successfully separated from its main module on Thursday, moving the mission closer to its landing on moon News 

Chandrayaan-3: Propulsion Module Detaches; Moon Landing Inches Closer | Latest News

Chandrayaan-3, India’s third spaceflight to the Moon, is nearing its landing date on 23-24. August. The Lander Module carrying the rover inside successfully separated from the Propulsion Module to be on course to land on the Moon. The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) Chandrayaan-3 mission, launched on July 14 from the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota, successfully entered lunar orbit on August 5. FOLLOW THE LATEST UPDATES – Chandrayaan-3 Lander separates from the propulsion module In a remarkable achievement, the Lander Module (LM) of the Chandrayaan-3 mission, which carried the…

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