US Intelligence focuses on ensuring AI safety, YouTube takes action against AI celebrity scam advertisements
In the pursuit of safe AI, US Intelligence aims to stay ahead of China’s tech competition. YouTube has removed over 1,000 celebrity scam ads generated by AI due to concerns over deepfakes. Indian Publishers are advocating for copyright protection as worries about AI continue to rise. Shahid Kapoor discusses the future impact of AI while promoting a sci-fi love story. These are just a few highlights in our daily roundup. Let’s delve into the details.
1. US intelligence pursues secure artificial intelligence amid China’s tech competition
US intelligence officials are turning to artificial intelligence to gain an edge against global rivals such as China, but the challenge is ensuring its safe use. The head of the National Intelligence Service collaborates with companies and universities to take advantage of the possibilities of artificial intelligence, especially large-language models. The goal is to use artificial intelligence tools without jeopardizing national security, as the United States looks to utilize artificial intelligence in its military and intelligence services in the Washington area as related recruitment increases, CNBC TV18 reported.
2. YouTube Removes 1,000 Plus AI-Generated Celebrity Scam Ads Amid Deep Fake Concern
YouTube has removed more than 1,000 deep-fake videos featuring celebrities like Taylor Swift and Joe Rogan. The platform actively fights AI-generated celebrity scam ads and recently cracked down on a Medicare scam ad ring. Despite millions of views, YouTube is addressing complaints from users and celebrities and is working to prevent the spread of deep fake content without consent, as seen in a recent viral incident involving Taylor Swift on another platform, IANS reported via Telecom.com.
3. Indian publishers push for copyright protection amid growing AI concerns
Indian publishers, led by the Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA), are calling for changes in IT rules to protect against copyright infringement caused by generative AI models. DNPA seeks fair compensation and transparency for the use of artificial intelligence training content. This move is in line with global concerns, including lawsuits against OpenAI and Microsoft in the US. As India anticipates the Digital India Act, the DNPA is pushing for rule changes to protect publishers, according to a report by the Economics Times.
4. Shahid Kapoor talks about the future implications of artificial intelligence amid the promotions of sci-fi love stories
Shahid Kapoor discusses the importance of AI in the future while promoting his new film, Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya. In the film, Shahid is a robotic scientist who investigates an unlikely love story in the field of artificial intelligence. Kapoor highlights the film’s aim to mix entertainment with discussions on the imminent role of AI by comparing it to past innovations like the Wright brothers’ human escape, ANI reported.
5. Meity’s Republic Day Board Showcases India’s AI-Based Social Empowerment Initiatives
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology’s Republic Day tableau highlighted India’s use of artificial intelligence (AI) for social empowerment. On display was a “female robot” symbolizing the role of artificial intelligence in healthcare, logistics and education. Highlighting AI as a kinetic enabler of socio-economic change, the board illustrates its impact on the Indian economy and predicts a significant contribution by 2035. The sections showcased AI applications in healthcare, logistics, education and assistance for the visually impaired, Business Standard reported.
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