AI’s Efficiency Vs Ethical Implications - A Twist

Happy Wednesday, AI Enthusiasts!

In today’s edition: 

• Microsoft and Apple leave the OpenAI Board 

• AI in healthcare is on the rise

• Figma disables the AI design tool 

• The Writer upgrades its features to analyze 10 million words 

• Google warns, AI will distort reality

- Naseema Perveen

WHAT CAUGHT OUR ATTENTION MOST

OpenAI Board Says Goodbye To Microsoft & Apple

Microsoft has decided to withdraw its observer seat from the OpenAI board amidst growing regulatory scrutiny.

• Microsofthas decided to end its board observer role at OpenAI despite a$13 billion investment to address competition concerns from UK and US regulators.

• OpenAI will shift to hosting regular stakeholder meetings to maintain engagement with strategic partners rather than having them on the board.

• This move highlights the increasing regulatory scrutiny surrounding AI partnerships.

It signals potential impacts on future collaborations and investments in AI, prompting marketers to stay informed and adaptable in navigating these evolving regulatory landscapes.

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AI in HealthCare: Improved Cancer Patient Outcomes

This week in AI,Paige's cofounder and Chief Scientific Officer Thomas Fuchshighlighted significant advancements in cancer diagnostics using generative AI. 

Paige, the first company with an FDA-approved AI tool for cancer diagnosis, leverages visual pattern recognition to enhance precision in cancer detection, offering promising improvements in patient outcomes. 

Additionally, generative AI tools continue to revolutionize various sectors, including media production and healthcare, showcasing the broad impact and potential of these technologies in transforming industries.

OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, is developing groundbreaking reasoning technology known as 'Strawberry', July 9

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, arrived at the Allen & Co.Media and Technology Conference in Sun Valley, Idaho on July 9, 2024. This annual event is known for fostering media deals and serves as a platform for industry leaders to discuss the future of technology and media.

• Under the codename 'Strawberry,' OpenAI is developing advanced reasoning technology for itslarge language models (LLMs).

• This project aims to significantly enhance the models' ability to handle complex science and math questions and conductautonomous internet research.

• Initially known as Q*, Strawberry has been a closely guarded secret within the organization and is considered a breakthrough technology.

Strawberry involves a specialized method of 'post-training' AI models after initial training on extensive datasets. This approach allows OpenAI to adapt and refine the models, enabling them to perform tasks that currently exceed the capabilities of commercially available models.

Writer has upgraded its AI chat applications to analyze an extensive database of 10 million words, July 12

Writer has upgraded its AI chat applications with cutting-edge features including advanced graph-based retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)and enhanced transparency tools. These updates empower users to analyze extensive datasets of up to 10 million words and offer a unique "thought process" feature that elucidates AI reasoning behind its responses. New customizable "modes" also optimize AI interactions for specific tasks, enhancing the overall user experience.

For marketers: These advancements are pivotal as they enable more effective utilization of large data sets and provide deeper insights into AI-driven decision-making processes. This capability promises to streamline marketing strategies and enhance campaign effectiveness through more informed and strategic AI interactions.

Navigating AI's Reality Distortion: Google Warns, July 8

Google experts have issued a cautionary note about AI's capacity to distort reality, as outlined in a recent report. The report underscores the risks associated with low-quality AI-generated content, including the potential to erode public trust in digital information through misinformation and disinformation. Interestingly,

Google itself faced scrutiny over its AI Overviews feature, which received criticism for producing peculiar and inaccurate suggestions.

For marketers, grasping these concerns is essential for safeguarding credibility and trust in their digital content strategies. By thoughtfully navigating these challenges, marketers can uphold transparency and reliability in their communications, reinforcing their brand's integrity in the digital landscape.

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ICYMI

• Samsung introduces improved AI functionalities and health sensors in its Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6.

• Top AI models struggle with basic vision tasks, study finds

• Figma has temporarily disabled its "Make Design" AI feature following allegations of replicating Apple's Weather app design.

MONEY MATTERS

• July 10: AMD acquires Finnish startup Silo AI for $665 mln to step up in AI race.

• In 2024, nearly 58% of manufacturing leaders plan to spend on AI adoption in 2024. This is lower than the global consensus of 63% and U.S. consensus of 69%.

• The AI space is forecast to reach$126 billion in annual revenue, by 2025.