Bill Gates feels Generative AI has plateaued

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Bill Gates feels Generative AI has plateaued

Bill Gates believes generative AI, particularly GPT technology, may have plateaued, despite OpenAI's ongoing developments. He considers the leap from GPT-2 to GPT-4 as "incredible" but doesn't anticipate GPT-5 to surpass its predecessor. Gates expects AI software accuracy to significantly increase and costs to decrease in the next two to five years, leading to new applications. He foresees initial stagnation in development with GPT-4. Nonetheless, he sees great potential in AI for healthcare, drug development, and vaccines, despite reliability issues. Gates also values research into AI's inner workings and the potential of Artificial General Intelligence. Additionally, he invests in companies improving the power grid with AI to address climate change. [Link]

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The Future of SEO in the Age of AI

Generative AI, such as Google's Bard and Microsoft's Bing AI, is changing the landscape of online search. Instead of providing lists of links, it offers direct text answers to user queries, bypassing the need to click on search results. As generative AI improves, users will rely less on traditional search results, rendering SEO and paid placements obsolete. This shift could significantly impact the SEO industry, which generated $68.1 billion in 2022 and was projected to reach $129.6 billion by 2030. However, challenges such as the need to gain user trust and provide accurate responses may delay the SEO industry's demise. [Link]

Watchdog warns AI is being used to create child abuse imagery

The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) has warned that AI-generated images of child sexual abuse, using the faces and bodies of real victims, are increasingly difficult to distinguish from real photos. Criminals are using artificial intelligence technology to create such imagery, posing a significant challenge for watchdogs and law enforcement. The IWF has also discovered the commercialization of AI-generated imagery, including the "nudification" of children's clothed images and the creation of sexual abuse scenarios involving celebrities. This growing issue will be discussed at the upcoming AI safety summit in the UK. The IWF is concerned that these AI-generated images could overwhelm the internet, diverting resources from detecting real abuse and missing opportunities to safeguard actual victims. [Link]

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Pigeons problem-solve similarly to artificial intelligence

A study found that pigeons display problem-solving mechanisms similar to artificial intelligence (AI). Pigeons were given various visual tasks and learned to categorize objects through trial and error, much like AI models recognize patterns to make decisions. The study revealed that pigeons could improve their accuracy from 55% to 95% in simpler tasks and up to 68% in more complex challenges. Pigeons' associative learning and similarity recognition mechanisms resemble those used in AI, leading researchers to explore potential applications in understanding human brain damage. This research demonstrates the cognitive abilities of pigeons and their learning potential. [Link]

AI could help terrorists build bioweapons

UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak has warned that the potential threat of human extinction due to artificial intelligence (AI) should be treated as a global priority, similar to pandemics and nuclear war. Sunak highlighted the security risks AI poses, such as aiding terrorist groups through propaganda, bioweapons, and attack planning. He also emphasized the need to address AI's potential to increase cyberattacks, scams, and fraud by 2025. To mitigate these risks, the UK government plans to establish the world's first AI safety institute and promote international collaboration on AI security. Sunak recognized both the opportunities and dangers AI presents. [Link]

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