The competition in artificial intelligence is getting fiercer. Microsoft has introduced Windows Copilot, an AI-powered personal assistant exclusive to Windows 11 Dev Channel Insiders. A study by the University of Zurich found that English-speaking people struggled to distinguish AI-generated tweets from those written by human artist Manoj Omre. We are tackling the monsoon problem flooding Mumbai with AI-generated vehicles in our daily AI roundup. Let’s see.
1. Microsoft introduces Copilot, an AI-powered assistant for Windows 11 insiders
Microsoft announces Windows Copilot, an AI-powered personal assistant exclusive to Windows 11 Dev Channel Insiders. The initial preview is focused on providing a unified UI experience, with additional features planned for future versions. A user can access his Copilot via a taskbar button or his WIN+C shortcut, allowing him to easily run commands and change settings within the OS. Although currently limited to a specific Windows Settings plugin, Microsoft aims to enhance Copilot based on feedback from insiders. Requires Windows Build 23493 or later and Microsoft Edge 115.0.1901.150 or later.
2. Research Finds English-speaking People Have a Hard Time Differentiating AI and Human Tweets
A study from the University of Zurich found that English-speaking people have trouble distinguishing AI-generated tweets from human-written ones. Her 700-plus participants from several English-speaking countries found it difficult to distinguish between the two, even identifying the exact information in the AI-generated tweets. The study suggests that AI models like GPT-3 may be as effective as humans at both informing and misinforming social media users. . The study, published in Science Advances, highlights the potential impact of AI-generated content on online platforms.
3. Revolutionary Rain-Ready Vehicles: AI Artists Redefine Mumbai’s Monsoon Vehicles
Artist Manoj Omre tackles Mumbai’s monsoon floods with an AI-created vehicle. He shares innovative designs on his Instagram, including a covered boat resembling the iconic BEST bus, primed to navigate flooded roads and subways using Midjourney software. . This creative solution has the potential to reduce urban havoc from annual downpours and provide comfortable transportation during the harsh monsoon season.
4. AI app “Whitey Whitebeard” makes fraudulent calls using ChatGPT-4
Californian Roger Anderson, fed up with scam calls, has created an AI application that uses ChatGPT4 to return prank calls, The Telegraph reports. For $24.99 a year, users can choose personalities such as “Whitey Whitebeard” to fight scammers. The system has attracted thousands of signups. Instead of providing his credit card information, the human-looking Whitebeard confuses the telemarketers by speaking openly about the TV remote. This app highlights the potential of AI to combat annoying call calls.
5. Arnold Schwarzenegger says ‘Terminator’ predicted the advent of AI
Arnold Schwarzenegger praised the “Terminator” series for predicting the future of AI during an event in Los Angeles. The actor credited his 1984 sci-fi film script, which foresaw machines becoming self-aware and taking over, reflecting the current debate over artificial intelligence. Schwarzenegger also talked about how he persuaded director James Cameron to deliver his iconic line, “I’ll be back,” highlighting the two’s creative collaboration during the making of the film.
