Exploring the Dual Nature of AI’s Impact: US-China Race, and More
In today’s roundup, we explore the contrasting impact of AI in the workplace as highlighted by Harvard and BCG. Additionally, a man has been sentenced to prison for creating a large number of inappropriate images of children using AI technology. Furthermore, experts predict that AI will play a crucial role in maintaining the economic dominance of the United States over China. Let’s delve into these stories and more.
1. A man was jailed for creating inappropriate images with artificial intelligence
A South Korean man has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for using artificial intelligence to create pictures of children. According to Insider’s report, he used AI prompts such as “10 years old,” “nude,” and “child” to create about 360 such images. The court found that these images, although fake, were sufficiently realistic to be considered sexually exploitative. This case highlights the potential legal consequences of using advanced technology for such purposes.
2. Strategists predict the role of AI in maintaining US economic supremacy over China
Artificial intelligence is poised to reshape the global economy, with the United States set to be the primary beneficiary, Capital Economics reveals. Their report ranks the highest in the U.S. due to significant investment, top-notch educational institutions, and research and development. Conversely, China’s strict technology regulations could hinder its progress in artificial intelligence, allowing the United States to maintain its economic dominance, according to a Business Insider report.
3. Harvard and BCG reveal the dual nature of AI’s impact
Harvard and BCG research on artificial intelligence in the workplace revealed mixed results. Artificial intelligence, GPT-4 as an example, improved productivity by 12.2%, speed by 25.1% and quality by more than 40%. However, outside of AI capabilities, error rates increased by 19 percentage points. This underscores the need for HR leaders to prepare their workforce for the integration of AI and recognize its strengths and limitations on a “sawtooth technological frontier,” according to a Forbes report.
4. Big Tech’s Influence on Rising AI Stars Revealed
Engineers who left OpenAI to found Anthropic, a responsible AI-focused utility company, have partnered with Amazon in a deal worth up to $4 billion. This alliance highlights how the demand for AI computing power is driving even anti-corporate startups towards Big Tech. Although AI is being touted as the next technological revolution, it appears to be strengthening the dominance of Big Tech, as its computing resources are important in training AI algorithms, benefiting companies such as Amazon, Google and Microsoft, the Washington Post reported.
5. AI-generated content reveals gender bias in leadership portrayals, research finds
A new study has revealed gender bias in the content produced by artificial intelligence (AI). When analyzing AI-generated content about leadership, men were consistently portrayed as strong and competent, while women were often portrayed as emotional and ineffective. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Tasmania and Massey University, also found that female leaders were initially left out, and when they were mentioned, they were more likely to be portrayed as bad leaders. This highlights the need to monitor AI-generated content to prevent perpetuation of harmful biases in various sectors, PTI reported.
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