After yesterday announcing Gemini, a DeepMind project that aims to go beyond artificial intelligence models like ChatGPT, Google updated its privacy policy to only use publicly available data to train AI models. suggesting. In other news, the rise of AI has led to an increase in tech layoffs, worrying many researchers who initially believed the tech role would remain largely safe. Today’s AI roundup covers this and much more. Let’s take a closer look.
Google to use public data to train AI
A Gizmodo report reveals that Google has updated its privacy policy to suggest using any publicly available data (that Google can read) to train AI models.
“Google uses information to improve our services and to develop new products, features and technologies that benefit our users and the public. We use publicly available information to help build our products and features, including Cloud AI features,” referring to the new policy.
The most important part of this newly updated privacy policy is that Google previously said the data would be used for its own “language models”, now replaced by “AI models”. . This raises serious concerns about the privacy of individuals posting online. Today, users have no control over not only who can access their data, but even how it is used.
It is speculated that this is one reason why both Reddit and Twitter have made sweeping policy changes to discourage AI data collection.
The link between AI and technology staff reductions
A new CNN report says job cuts are on the rise in the tech sector, mostly related to AI. Many employees have been laid off and hiring frozen as companies consider which roles to let AI take over.
The report highlights such examples, citing statements by IBM CEO Arvind Krishna in an interview with Bloomberg, stating that the company is seeking to understand areas where AI’s role could have a greater impact. He said he planned to stop hiring.
Meesho and IISc conduct joint research on generative AI
According to a Business Standard report, Meesho and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc)’s Vision and AI Lab (VAL) will jointly conduct generative AI research. The two companies also signed a one-year memorandum of understanding (MoU).
Pursuant to the MoU, Meesho will have its own data scientists collaborate with IISc researchers to focus on “multimodal representation learning and generative AI capabilities.” Meesho believes the partnership will bring expansion to the e-retail sector by leveraging his AI capabilities.
UK University Finalizes Guidance on Generative AI
A UK university has created a guideline for generative AI. Providing education and awareness about such technologies is central, according to a Guardian report, as institutions struggle to adapt teaching and assessment methods to adapt to the rise of AI. is in focus.
Contrary to previous opinions that AI should be banned from educational institutions, the new guidelines inform students about the risks of AI plagiarism, bias and inaccuracy, while at the same time promoting this growth to unlock its potential. Emphasizes the need to learn and adapt to technologies that .
AI-generated images of Friends characters in Indian national costumes delight netizens
The Instagram page with the username ai.magine_ shared a series of photos showcasing how characters from the popular sitcom Friends have been reimagined wearing traditional Indian costumes. The post shows Chandler and Monica getting married at an Indian wedding. It also shows Joey wearing an Indian sherwani to a wedding.
