Rajeev Chandrasekhar discusses AI talent and other overlooked aspects today, including ChatGPT’s geographic bias.
On December 16, the artificial intelligence community witnessed a flurry of activity as various news emerged worldwide. At the Global AI Conclave in India, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, the Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), emphasized the importance of enhancing education to address the scarcity of AI talent in India and maintain competitiveness in this rapidly advancing field. Additionally, researchers discovered that OpenAI’s AI chatbot, ChatGPT, has limitations in offering location-specific details regarding environmental justice concerns, suggesting the presence of geographic biases.
Rajeev Chandrasekhar highlights the challenge of AI capabilities
Speaking at the Global AI Conclave, MoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar highlighted that India’s biggest challenge in the AI space is the presence of qualified talent who can work in the field, reported CNBC-TV18. In fact, AI has become such a big problem that ministers stay up at night worrying about it.
“If there’s one thing that keeps me up at night when we’re talking about semiconductors or artificial intelligence, it’s the talent challenge. We need universities to run masters and PhDs in artificial intelligence,” he said.
ChatGPT’s geographic bias becomes apparent
Researchers at Virginia Tech University found limitations in ChatGPT’s ability to provide location-specific information on environmental legal issues in 3,108 US counties, according to a PTI report. While AI was effective in densely populated areas, it struggled with local issues, providing accurate information to only about 17 percent (515 counties) of respondents. The study suggests possible geographic bias in ChatGPT responses. It has been published in Telematics and Informatics.
According to the report, US states have failed to deal with deep-seated political fraud
According to a report by NBCNews, in 2023, only three states implemented laws that addressed the challenges posed by artificial intelligence and deep fakes in political campaigns. Despite growing recognition of the size and potential threats of these technologies, most states lack specific regulations. With the 2024 election approaching, advocates stress the need for state-level initiatives given the absence of federal action. They argue that different state approaches can provide insights into effective strategies for regulating these areas.
“It is certainly the case that states must do more. I don’t think we can afford to wait,” said Daniel Weiner, director of the elections and government program at the nonpartisan Brennan Center.
Japanese researchers create the world’s first mental images using artificial intelligence
According to a Japan Times report, Japanese researchers have made groundbreaking progress using artificial intelligence to create mental images of human brain activity. A research team from the National Institute of Quantum Science and Technology, another national institute, and Osaka University successfully produced images of Leopard and an aircraft with special features. Dubbed “decoding the brain,” the technique holds promise for applications in medicine and wellness, as described in results published in the scientific journal Neural Networks.
Jyotiraditya Scindia urges the steel sector to improve the application of artificial intelligence
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia urged steel industry stakeholders to adopt AI in their factories, highlighting its transformative potential, ANI reported. Speaking at the Steel Ministry’s Chintan Shivir, he emphasized the aim of the event to increase knowledge for wider development input. Emphasizing the need for continuous learning in the ministry to adapt to evolving steelmaking practices, Scindia stressed the importance of staying at the forefront of AI technology adoption for data-driven decision-making in the Indian steel industry.
