Keepin' Up with the Chatbots: Week 3
Military Applications of AI, Hollywood Writers' Strike Ends, ChatGPT Surpasses Bard
College football is in full swing. Did you catch Colorado's near-comeback against highly ranked USC? What a first half! What an amazing fourth quarter! One thing is for sure: AI will never replace the excitement of college football.
Anyway, time for this week's Keepin' Up with the Chatbots. In this week’s edition, imagine AI in warfare. Does that make your blood curdle in fear? Maybe it should. What about ethics and the military in the context of AI? Meanwhile, Hollywood recently ended a writers' strike and among other things, there was agreement about using safeguards to protect human creativity in the context of chatbots. And! Plus! There's a new, fascinating film you should see ASAP. And finally, with ChatGPT integrating vision and voice, surpassing even Google Bard.
AI technology sure is rapidly evolved, ain't it?
👉 Can AI Be Trusted In Warfare?
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in warfare is something we now have to consider. This article highlights China's utilizing and combining AI with military operations and the potential risks associated with AI in terms of national security. AI's success in games like chess and poker are now being applied to military decision-making.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon has established policies and oversight to ensure responsible and ethical use of AI in warfare, with human commanders still maintaining the final decision-making authority. There is a concern that falling behind in AI technology could have implications for national security.
👉 How Hollywood Writers Triumphed Over AI - And Why It Matters
The Hollywood writers' strike in 2023 ended with a new contract that addresses the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in film and television projects. The agreement includes safeguards to ensure that AI is used as a tool and not a replacement for human creativity, setting a model for other industries facing similar AI challenges. Still, a question remains: Will Hollywood continue remaking remakes of remakes, even with AI?
👉 He Wrote This Film Before AI Was A Hot Topic. Now It’s All the Rage
Speaking of Hollywood, this article from NPR discusses a film titled "He Wrote This" that explores the theme of artificial intelligence (AI) in storytelling. The film was written before AI became a popular topic, but it has gained relevance as AI continues to gain attention and influence in various industries.
If AI were to become autonomous and self-aware, should we disconnect or turn them off? The film explores, among other themes, the moral implications of the consequences of artificial intelligence becoming autonomous and what, if anything, should be done if and when that happens. What do you think? A precursor to Terminator?
👉 ChatGPT with Vision Overtakes Google Bard: Why It Is the Future of AI Powered Conversations
OpenAI's ChatGPT has surpassed Google Bard in AI-powered conversations by introducing voice and image capabilities. Users can now have voice conversations and share images with the chatbot, opening up new possibilities for interactive and intuitive AI interactions.
The integration of vision into ChatGPT allows users to perform tasks such as visual research, interior design suggestions, website development, and code writing based on images. The chatbot demonstrates impressive image recognition and the ability to provide accurate responses and suggestions.
The addition of voice and image features to ChatGPT has generated excitement in the AI community, highlighting OpenAI's continued innovation and leadership in the field. The new capabilities are expected to enhance user experiences and pave the way for the future of AI-powered conversations.
👉 Microsoft CEO Warns of ‘Nightmare’ Future for AI If Google’s Search Dominance Continues
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella testified in an antitrust trial against Google, warning of the negative impact of Google's search monopoly on artificial intelligence (AI). Nadella expressed concerns that Google's dominance in online search gives it an unfair advantage in training AI models, potentially creating a "nightmare" scenario for competition in the AI age.
He also highlighted how Google's default search engine status on mobile devices and browsers limits consumer access to rival search engines. He emphasized the importance of search data in improving search quality and noted that Google's access to vast amounts of data through default agreements has helped it stay ahead of Microsoft's Bing search engine. Nadella expressed his desire for Bing to capture a larger market share and compete more effectively with Google.
👉 As the evolution and competition for AI continues, we can expect to see more advanced applications of AI in just about nearly every aspect of our lives. I visited my doctor recently and he told me about how he using AI in his office, helping him keep track of notes, patients’ histories, appointment summaries, and so much more.
AI is here to stay. It will continue playing an increasing role in our lives, and we should embrace the technological advances and benefits from AI. We can also discuss and implement ethical considerations as we discover them. And at this rate, maybe an AI will discover a cure for cancer next week?
Anything’s possible. Colorado almost beat USC last week. Technically, the Buffs won the second half of that game, so … maybe next time CU plays USC, the Buffs win? We’ll find out. Stay tuned!
See you next week!