AI continues to make headlines in the tech world, with new advancements and innovations being announced regularly. Here’s a roundup of some of the latest news from the artificial intelligence world:
Google and Deepmind are jointly developing a GPT-4 competitor called “Gemini”.
Google and Deepmind’s latest collaboration aims to develop a new large language model named “Gemini”, which will be a competitor to GPT-4.
Gemini is a project that has recently started, and its primary objective is to create a language model with up to 1 trillion parameters, which can be used as a measure of the computational load of machine learning models.
This joint effort between Google Brain and Deepmind is driven by the need to catch up with OpenAI, as their previous projects like Google’s Bard, did not fare well when compared to ChatGPT in terms of performance.
The involvement of Jeff Dean, the head of Google Brain, in personally writing the code for the project highlights the importance of Gemini to Google.
Moreover, Google is actively working on developing Bard and plans to integrate it with Google Assistant. They aim to bring AI to other products such as GMail, Docs, and Slides, and offer their AI models via the cloud.
Investigation into OpenAI
The Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) has opened a preliminary investigation into OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, over potential violations of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union. This move follows the recent action taken by Italy’s Data Protection Agency (DPA) against OpenAI.
Last month, the Italian DPA instructed OpenAI to halt the processing of data of local users due to suspected breaches of GDPR, which resulted in OpenAI blocking access to the service in Italy. The Italian DPA has raised a range of GDPR concerns with regard to ChatGPT, including issues related to the lawfulness of OpenAI’s processing, transparency, as well as child protection and data access requirements.
Meeting of the European Data Protection Board
European privacy regulators are taking action to address concerns surrounding ChatGPT, with a task force being formed during a recent meeting of the European Data Protection Board. The board coordinates the enforcement of data protection regulations within the EU.
France, along with other European authorities (and already mentioned Spain and Italy), have launched their own investigations into ChatGPT. OpenAI has until April 30th to ensure compliance with European data protection rules and implement corrective measures. These measures include providing a clear legal basis for data processing, offering data correction and deletion tools, and proposing age verification measures.
“DribbleBot” – robot that can play football
The Improbable Artificial Intelligence Lab at MIT has developed a legged robotic system named “DribbleBot” that mimics human soccer ball dribbling. This advanced robot uses onboard sensing and computing capabilities to navigate different terrains and adapt to changes in the ball’s motion caused by environmental factors, such as falling.
DribbleBot learns how to dribble the ball through trial and error, receiving positive reinforcement for successful dribbling and negative feedback for mistakes. This innovative system has the potential to revolutionize the field of robotics, making it possible to create robots that can perform complex tasks that previously required human expertise.
MIT professor tesitifed before Congress on AI
During a congressional hearing on AI, MIT professor Aleksander Mądry stressed the importance of asking difficult questions about the purpose, explainability, and potential risks of AI tools used by corporations. He expressed concern about the impact of AI on humans and emphasized the need for responsible regulation.
Mądry called for a discussion on the role of artificial intelligence and how to ensure that it benefits society as a whole. His testimony highlights the growing awareness of the need to carefully evaluate the implications of AI and the importance of establishing clear guidelines for its development and deployment.
Elon Musk’s new corporation – X.AI
Recent business documents reveal that Elon Musk has established a new artificial intelligence company, X.AI, in Nevada. Musk, who already leads Twitter and Tesla, is listed as the director of X.AI, which was founded on March 9th. This move appears to be in competition with OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT.
Despite Musk’s recent call for a pause in AI development, X.AI has reportedly acquired powerful computing processors and hired engineering talent for the project at Twitter. Musk’s new company has been established prior to him signing an open letter calling for a six-month pause in AI development. The letter, published by the Future of Life Institute, sought to strengthen regulations and ensure the safety of AI systems.
Author: Agata Konieczna
