Netflix cautions about the dangers of generative AI, Microsoft’s ‘AI for Good’ program highlighted
In our daily roundup, we highlight Netflix’s concerns about the impact of generative AI on its operations and competition. Microsoft’s AI for Good initiative aims to address India’s linguistic diversity. Opera introduces the AI-powered ‘Opera One’ browser for iOS in response to Apple’s DMA update in Europe. Additionally, Amitabh Bachchan warns about the potential dangers of AI face mapping in the film industry.
1. Netflix sounds a warning about the threat posed by generative artificial intelligence to operations and competition
Netflix warns that generative artificial intelligence is a threat that could affect its operations and competitive advantages. In its annual SEC filing, the streaming giant expresses concerns about competitors gaining advantages through such technologies, leading to adverse effects on operations and results. Netflix also highlights the uncertainty of intellectual property rights protection for AI-generated content and acknowledges the evolving landscape of generative AI in the entertainment industry, the Economic Times reported.
2. Microsoft’s AI for Good initiative aims at India’s linguistic diversity
Microsoft’s AI for Good initiative addresses India’s linguistic diversity with over 120 languages and 1,300 dialects. Focusing on rural areas, the Jugalbandi chatbot, a flagship project, uses a broad language model to provide information and services in local languages. Microsoft sees India’s complexity as a global testing ground to address linguistic challenges and potentially unlock globally applicable breakthroughs. It highlights the importance of addressing India’s multilingual settings for global solutions, Fortune reported.
3. Opera unveils AI-powered ‘Opera One’ browser for iOS after Apple’s DMA update in Europe
Opera plans to launch “Opera One for iOS”, an AI-based browser in Europe, taking advantage of Apple’s transition after the European Digital Market Act (DMA). With Apple’s new non-WebKit-based browsers, Opera aims to offer iPhone users an AI-centric alternative to Safari. Jorgen Arnensen, Opera’s mobile manager, welcomes the DMA changes and emphasizes competition and user choice. The browser debuted in March to coincide with the introduction of DMA, while Opera expects Apple to roll out these changes globally, Times Now reported.
4. Amitabh Bachchan warns of AI face mapping threat in film industry
Amitabh Bachchan warns of the threat of artificial intelligence facial mapping in the film industry during the Symbiosis Film Festival. He expresses his concern about rapid technological changes and highlights the possible abuse of artificial intelligence and tells about the case where Tom Hanks’ face was mapped. Bachchan raises ethical issues, noting that artists can face challenges when producers claim ownership of face-mapped content. He envisions a future where AI performances can replace in-person appearances, ANI reported.
5. An artificial intelligence drug for inflammatory bowel disease has entered human trials
Hong Kong and NYC-based biotech company Insilico Medicine is launching ISM5411, an AI-designed inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) drug that is moving into Phase I clinical trials. If approved, it could be the first IBD drug to target the prolyl hydroxylase domain (PHD), a protein that regulates genes that protect the gut barrier. CEO Alex Zhavoronkov calls ISM5411 a potential first-in-class candidate for a new IBD treatment approach that addresses the growing disease’s lack of curative cures and limited treatments, according to a FOX News report.
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