Elon Musk Responds to AI-Generated Image of Himself, UK Chancellor Considers AI Regulation, and More AI News
Apple is gearing up to host its developer-focused event, Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2023, from Monday, June 5. Similar to Google and Microsoft, there is speculation that the tech giant will unveil significant developments in artificial intelligence, although the specifics remain unknown. Meanwhile, Elon Musk has responded positively to an AI-generated image of himself as an Indian groom, which has delighted social media users. Additionally, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is reportedly considering the creation of an AI watchdog to monitor the emerging technology. These and other AI-related stories are covered in today’s roundup.
Elon Musk interacts with his image with artificial intelligence
A couple of days ago, an AI-generated image of Twitter CEO Elon Musk went viral. In the picture, he was recast as an Indian groom. The photo was posted on an Instagram page called Rolling Canvas Presentations. Image created by Midjourney.
Now, Musk has responded to the photo on Twitter, saying, “I love it,” followed by an Indian flag emoji. The tweet delighted Indian netizens and garnered 50.8K likes, 3,513 Retweets and hundreds of comments.
Rishi Sunak designs artificial intelligence
According to a Hindustan Times report, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak may be considering setting up a London-based artificial intelligence watchdog to monitor risks posed by new technology.
A government source was quoted as saying: “The Prime Minister is fully aware of the need for an international consensus on the approach to artificial intelligence as technology advances to ensure we can take advantage of the opportunities but manage the risks.” In particular, the European Union is also preparing a law whose purpose is to regulate the creation and use of artificial intelligence.
Mumbai airport gets more efficiency thanks to artificial intelligence
According to a Times of India report, Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport is likely to soon allow 10 percent more flights at the airport, with artificial intelligence and machine learning (ML) expected to increase. Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) aims to increase the number of flights handled per hour, which is currently 46, within two years.
This is done by eliminating the aircraft’s winding route to an empty runway and replacing it with a more efficient “follow the green” initiative, where pilots only follow the center lights of the runway to find their path, reducing maneuvers and opportunities for error.
Australia awaits AI regulation
According to a report by The Guardian, the Australian government is looking at ways to regulate AI platforms.
The country’s Minister of Industry and Science, Ed Heusek, said: “People want to think about whether this technology and the risks it may pose have been thought about and responded to in a way that gives people confidence and comfort about what’s going on around them.” The government’s biggest concern is the uncontrolled growth of generative artificial intelligence.
An AI artist reimagines the stars of Pirates of the Caribbean in a sci-fi universe
A digital artist named Sahid has released a new set of images that transforms the characters from the Pirates of the Caribbean film series into a whimsical sci-fi world with retro colors and futuristic outfits. Pictured are Captain Jack Sparrow, Davy Jones and others.
