Less fear of AI advancements
A fearful AI-doomsday discussion is becoming a more hopeful conversation around possibilities. At least, according to a recent article in New Yorker Magazine. Do you agree? - read about this and other things in today’s round-up of the AI and information technology industry news.
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Fears of an AI-dominated future are waning. Increased advances in AI are seen as enhancements to human abilities rather than an existential threat to the human species. At least according to an article in New York Magazine that rules out the “AI-doomers”. You can read all about it here.
Meanwhile, Microsoft plans to invest $3.2 billion in Sweden’s data centers. This project involves expanding facilities in Gävle, Sandviken, and Staffanstorp and collaborating with local institutions to provide AI training for 250,000 Swedes. If you would like more information, you can read this article.
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek recently stressed Europe’s need to embrace bold ideas to compete globally in innovation. Ek criticized Europe’s socialist inclinations for stifling large-scale company creation and called for leaders capable of handling criticism to drive progress. The whole discussion is available here.
A significant topic among music fans is Drake’s new song, “Wah Gwan Delilah.” Released on SoundCloud by user Snowd4y, it sparked debates about whether it’s genuinely his work or generated by artificial intelligence. Drake himself referenced the song on Instagram, adding fuel to the speculation. More on this debate can be read here.
Finally, Apple is testing an AI upgrade for AirPods’ Conversation Awareness feature to improve performance in noisy environments through noise-canceling technologies. Separately, the University of Washington researchers are developing headphones that isolate talkers’ voices using where users look. This breakthrough may enhance media consumption experiences. A deeper dive can be found here.
Sources:
“What Ever Happened to the AI Apocalypse?”: https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/what-ever-happened-to-the-ai-apocalypse.html
"Vi behöver AI-mångfald inom EU – inte att regeringen börjar dejta Microsoft”": https://www.nyteknik.se/kronikor/vi-behover-ai-mangfald-inom-eu-inte-att-regeringen-borjar-dejta-microsoft/4265886
"EIZO Releases High-Performance 3U VPX Single-Board Computer Designed for Artificial Intelligence At-the-Edge (AIAE) Processing": https://www.militaryaerospace.com/directory/board-products/single-board-computers/press-release/55055919/eizo-rugged-solutions-eizo-releases-high-performance-3u-vpx-single-board-computer-designed-for-artificial-intelligence-at-the-edge-aiae-processing
"Daniel Ek: ”Galna idéer” ger USA försprång": https://www.svd.se/a/8qBw82
“Drake Confuses — Or Trolls — Fans With ‘Wah Gwan Delilah’… Which Might Be AI-Generated" ‘: https://uproxx.com/music/drake-wah-gwan-delilah-ai-generated
“Apple's AirPods Conversation Awareness needs this AI upgrade: Noise canceling headphones use artificial intelligence to tune in the voice of whoever you’re looking at.”: https://www.imore.com/music-movies-tv/apples-airpods-conversation-awareness-needs-this-ai-upgrade-noise-cancelling-headphones-use-artificial-intelligence-to-tune-in-the-voice-of-whoever-youre-looking-at