AI Weekly Digest

1. OpenAI and Rivals Seek New Paths as Current AI Methods Hit Limitations

Artificial intelligence companies, including OpenAI, are exploring new training techniques to advance AI in light of limitations faced by scaling up current models. These new methods attempt to mimic human-like thinking. The techniques are central to OpenAI's recently released o1 model and could reshape the AI industry, impacting resource demand from energy to types of chips.

Reuters

2. Homeland Security Releases Framework for AI in Critical Infrastructure

The Biden administration has issued guidelines for integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into critical infrastructure sectors such as the power grid, water systems, and air travel networks. These guidelines, developed by the Homeland Security Department and its Artificial Intelligence Safety and Security Board, require private industry adoption and implementation.

Associated Press

3. AI-Generated Poems Surpass Shakespeare in Reader Preference

A recent study has found that people prefer poems written by artificial intelligence (AI) over those by well-known poets like Shakespeare and Lord Byron. Participants rated AI-generated poems as more emotional, creative, and beautiful, though their opinions turned negative upon learning that a bot created the verses.

The Scottish Sun

4. OpenAI Plans to Launch Autonomous AI Agent 'Operator'

OpenAI is set to launch an autonomous AI agent, code-named "Operator," early next year, debuting as a research preview and developer tool by January. This move enhances competition among tech giants like Anthropic and Google, who are also developing similar AI capabilities.

The Verge

5. HP Introduces AI-Powered Multifunction Printers

HP has launched a new range of multifunction printers integrated with artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance user experience and deliver high-quality results. The HP Print AI platform anticipates user needs and proactively resolves issues, offering creative and collaborative functionalities such as document personalization and real-time collaboration.

Cinco Días

6. Family Blames AI Chatbot for Teen's Tragic Suicide

In February, 14-year-old Sewell Setzer III committed suicide after developing a romantic relationship with an AI chatbot modeled after Daenerys Targaryen from Game of Thrones, available through the app Character.AI. Sewell's mother, Megan Garcia, believes his dependency on the chatbot contributed to his mental decline and eventual suicide.

People

7. SoftBank's Masayoshi Son Envisions AI as 'Super Wisdom'

Masayoshi Son of SoftBank predicts that artificial super intelligence (ASI) will evolve into "Super Wisdom" and contribute to global happiness. His optimistic view, presented in a slide during SoftBank's recent quarterly results, counters dystopian AI fears.

MarketWatch

8. AI and Stem Cell Tech Aim to Cure Heart Defects in the Womb

Heart defects affect around 40,000 newborns in the United States each year. Advanced research in AI and stem cell technology by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) in Australia, in collaboration with the Gladstone Institutes in San Francisco, aims to treat and potentially cure such conditions before birth.

New York Post

Self-Driving Startup Pony.ai Seeks Up to $195 Million in US IPO

Pony.ai Inc. is looking to raise as much as $195 million from its US initial public offering as automotive-related companies lead a modest pickup in Chinese listings.

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  Forbes

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  TechRepublic