Bill Gates discusses AI, AI-powered patrol vessels to be acquired by Coast Guard, and more: 5 AI updates you might have overlooked today
Today, on December 20, the artificial intelligence sector has once again become a major topic of discussion as several countries are making significant strides in incorporating the technology and establishing appropriate regulatory procedures. Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft, has recently reflected on the year 2023 and made predictions for the upcoming year. In his post, he anticipates that AI will become the focal point in 2024 and will greatly enhance the innovation process. Additionally, the defence ministry has entered into a contract worth Rs. 1,614 crore for the acquisition of six AI-powered offshore patrol vessels for the Indian Coast Guard. These are just a few highlights from today’s AI roundup, so let’s delve deeper into the details.
Bill Gates on artificial intelligence
Former Microsoft CEO Bill Gates wrote an open letter today that he published on his personal blog GatesNotes about 2023 and beyond. He said: “This year gave us a glimpse of how AI will shape the future, and as 2023 draws to a close, I think more than ever about the world today’s young people will inherit… We now have a better understanding of what and what types of jobs AI can do for itself and what types of tasks it serves as a facilitator. And it’s clearer than ever how AI can be used to improve access to education, mental health, and more. It motivates me to make sure this technology helps reduce—not contribute to—the terrible inequality we see around the world. I’ve always believed strongly on the power of innovation, which offers every child an equal chance to survive and succeed. AI is no exception.”
“In a world of limited resources, we have to find ways to maximize the impact. Innovation is the key to getting the most out of every dollar spent. And AI is about to accelerate new discoveries at a pace we’ve never seen before… We’re taking a close look at the vast AI innovation currently in the pipeline and working with our partners to harness these technologies. to improve life in low- and middle-income countries,” he added.
The Coast Guard is acquiring six patrol vessels powered by artificial intelligence
The Ministry of Defense of India has confirmed Rs. 1,614 crore contract with Mazagon Dockyard Shipbuilders Ltd to procure six AI-powered offshore patrol vessels for the Indian Coast Guard, reported PTI. The objective of this acquisition is to improve the maritime security capabilities of the Coast Guard. The contract, which falls under the Buy category (India-IDDM), is worth ₹1614.89. Of the six vessels, four will replace aging offshore patrol vessels and the remaining two will supplement the Coast Guard’s fleet.
“These modern and high-tech vessels will play a crucial role in enhancing surveillance, law enforcement, search and rescue, marine pollution control and other important capabilities, including humanitarian assistance,” the ministry said in a statement.
According to the report, artificial intelligence image generators are being trained to make sense of photographs taken of children
A new report reveals that popular AI image generators contain thousands of images of child sexual abuse, prompting companies to address this harmful flaw in their technology, according to an AP report. These images help create realistic explicit content with fake children created by artificial intelligence systems. Previously, researchers believed that AI tools produced such content by combining adult pornography with innocent images of children. However, the Stanford Internet Observatory found more than 3,200 images of suspected child sexual abuse in the artificial intelligence database LAION, which was used to train leading image producers. The monitoring group worked with organizations such as the Canadian Center for Child Protection to identify and report illegal material to law enforcement.
Britain’s Supreme Court says artificial intelligence cannot be the inventor of a patent
In a high-profile case in the UK, US computer scientist Stephen Thaler lost his attempt to register patents for inventions created by his AI system DABUS, according to a Reuters report. Britain’s Intellectual Property Office rejected Thaler’s request, stating that the inventor must be a person or company, not a machine. Thaler appealed to the UK Supreme Court, which unanimously upheld the decision, emphasizing that UK patent law requires the inventor to be a natural person.
The US government is writing AI standards
The Biden administration is starting to create standards and guidelines for the safe deployment of generative artificial intelligence, reports Reuters. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is asking for public input until February 2nd to determine key testing methods to ensure the safety of artificial intelligence systems. This initiative is in response to President Biden’s October executive order on artificial intelligence to develop industry standards for safety and trust in AI developments. NIST’s efforts include providing guidelines for AI evaluation, facilitating standards development, and creating testing environments. The request for information focuses on generative AI risk management and reducing the risks associated with false information generated by AI.
