Applied AI Weekly News

Justin Grammens

Greetings Readers!

Well, it's time and I finally made the move. If you were not aware I have been publishing under IoT Weekly News for 9 years .. yes it has been THAT LONG .. the first issue was published on September 17th, 2014!

Even if you haven't been a subscriber for that length of time and just joined recently, you might have noticed that the articles have tended to be less and less about the Internet of Things (IoT) and more and more about Artificial Intelligence. So, as of this issue and all others going forward, the title and the focus will be on Artificial Intelligence first and specifically, the Applications of AI. This is important for a number of reasons.

AI is literally everywhere - It can be applied to IoT, Finance, Healthcare, Retail, and everything in between.
AI is the manifestation of Industry 4.0 - it's the next evolution of IoT and "Big Data".
AI is a great technology to learn - It's already around us in our homes and offices and, unlike IoT, it has already crossed the chasm. Especially with ChatGPT, being the "killer app" that allowed anyone to start conversational AI.

For those that are still deep into IoT, fear not! There will continue to be a whole slew of articles that include aspects of IoT as that continues to be the way AI will "sense and feel" the physical world.

Finally, and probably the most relevant is that I am the co-founder of a 501(c)(3) called Applied AI. Our organization does podcasts, conferences, meetups, videos, workshops, and other programs in the area of AI. We have a monthly newsletter on our events and discovered a weekly newsletter was something our members said they would enjoy. So it's a win/win!

Thank you for continuing to subscribe and I hope that I can continue to bring value to you for the next 9 years as we explore the real-world application of Artificial Intelligence and how it will impact our lives and our businesses!

News

Show Me The Steps, ChatGPT

This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to create a chatbot using ChatGPT, a large language model chatbot developed by OpenAI. The article covers topics such as setting up a ChatGPT instance, creating a dialog flow, and training the chatbot.

How to Tackle AI—and Cheating—in the Classroom

As AI-powered cheating tools become more sophisticated, educators are exploring new ways to detect and prevent cheating. Some schools are using AI-powered tools to monitor student behavior, while others are focusing on teaching students about the ethics of using AI for cheating.

Tech Experts Outline the Four Ways AI Could Spiral Into Worldwide Catastrophes

A group of tech experts have identified four potential ways that artificial intelligence (AI) could lead to worldwide catastrophes, including malicious use, the AI race itself, organizational risks, and rogue AIs.

The Pentagon’s Endless Struggle With AI

The Pentagon is struggling to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, due to bureaucratic challenges and a lack of clear leadership. This is hindering the military's ability to compete with China and other rivals in the AI race.

Google Project Tailwind Is Getting a New Name, Early Access Soon

Google's Project Tailwind, an AI-first notebook that helps users synthesize information from multiple sources, is getting a new name and will be available in early access soon. The new name is still unknown, but the tool will continue to use Google's PaLM API to help users learn and create content.

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Security

AI Voice Generators Are Fueling a Terrifying New Phone Scam

Scammers are using AI voice generators to create more realistic phone calls, making it harder for people to tell that they are being scammed. This is a growing problem, and it is important to be aware of it so that you can protect yourself.

Nvidia's Chips Fuel A.I. - Why the U.S. Worries About China's Access

The U.S. government is concerned that China could gain access to Nvidia's powerful semiconductors, which are used to power artificial intelligence (AI) applications. AI is a rapidly growing field with potential military applications, and the U.S. government is worried that China could use Nvidia's chips to develop its own AI capabilities.

Business

Music Industry Sounds Alarm Over AI Threat, Calls on Congress to Act

The music industry is concerned that artificial intelligence (AI) could disrupt the way music is created, distributed, and compensated. They are calling on Congress to enact policies that protect creators and ensure that AI is used in a fair and equitable way.

This Is What AI Thinks The Average Barista, Teacher, And 34 Other People Look Like Based On Their Careers

An AI system that has been trained on a massive dataset of human behavior and data has concluded that the average person is 36 years old. The system's creators say that this finding could help businesses and other organizations better understand and target their customers.