Five AI Developments You Should Know About: Beatles’ AI Song, Rishi Sunak Warns of AI’s Nuclear War-Like Risks, and More
November 2 has become a significant date for artificial intelligence, as it has witnessed noteworthy advancements in governance and pop culture. Firstly, a Beatles song titled ‘Now and Then’ has been released after a 45-year hiatus, with the assistance of AI. The song is now available for streaming on various platforms. Additionally, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has drawn parallels between the risks posed by AI and those of pandemics and nuclear war. These stories and more are covered in today’s AI roundup, where we delve deeper into the details.
A new Beatles song was released with the help of artificial intelligence
Today marks the release of a brand new Beatles song, “Now And Then,” featuring the entire Fab Four, and marks 45 years since John Lennon’s creation, according to a CNBC report. This was only possible with the help of artificial intelligence. The song debuted on BBC radio at 2:00 PM London time (7:30 PM IST), at the same time as it was available on popular streaming platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music. For fans of physical copies, the song will be available on CD and vinyl from Friday.
The short documentary detailing the creative process behind this remarkable “last Beatles song” was uploaded to the band’s official YouTube channel on Wednesday and has already racked up more than 1.4 million views.
It’s worth noting that Lennon originally recorded a demo of this song, featuring just piano and vocals, at his home in New York two years before his tragic murder in 1980.
Rishi Sunak: Artificial intelligence can create risk like pandemics and nuclear war
In his speech at Bletchley Park, Rishi Sunak has issued a warning about the potential dangers of artificial intelligence, comparing it to a pandemic or nuclear war, reports The Guardian. The UK Prime Minister expressed deep concern about the threats advanced AI models could pose to the general public, echoing recent cautionary messages from prominent figures in the industry.
He said: “The people developing this technology themselves have increased the risk posed by artificial intelligence, and it is important not to worry about this. There is a debate about this. People in the industry do not agree, and we cannot be sure. But there is reason to believe that it can create a risk like pandemics and nuclear war, and that’s why we as leaders have a responsibility to act to take action to protect people, and that’s what we’re doing.”
Biden’s AI order didn’t go far enough, lawyers say
After the Biden administration released an executive order on artificial intelligence on Monday, several civil society leaders told CNBC that the order fails to recognize and address real harms caused by AI models, particularly those that disproportionately affect the marginalized. communities. However, they see this as an important first step along the way.
Several civil society groups and several technology companies have praised the executive order’s initiative. They are now calling on Congress to pass legislation that takes these safeguards further and puts more emphasis on training and developing models that prioritize the fairness of AI, rather than retroactively addressing these harms.
Great Britain holds maritime session to collect AI training data
The United Kingdom has conducted a maritime trial designed to gather data for the development of artificial intelligence technology for the Ministry of Defence, reports The Register.
Over the course of two days, the experiment was plagued by adverse weather conditions and involved the interception of various types of data, including visual, infrared, sonar and radar. This information is used to improve the training of AI algorithms so that they can more effectively detect objects such as other ships.
Palantir’s AI offering leads to its growth, the company says
According to a Reuters report, US data analytics company Palantir Technologies announced that its artificial intelligence solutions would drive growth in the fourth quarter of 2023. That forecast came after the company posted its fourth straight quarterly profit. as demand for its data analytics services grows among business customers.
In addition, Palantir has seen strong interest in “bootcamps,” which will be launched in October and offer customers one to five days of access to the AI platform. This strong interest in bootcamps serves as a positive indicator for future demand.
