Author: The Horizon

Sam Altman Says AI Using Too Much Energy, Will Require Breakthrough Energy Source

In a world where AI models are becoming increasingly prevalent, the amount of electricity required to power them is a pressing issue. OpenAI’s ChatGPT and similar models are incredibly energy-intensive, with predictions suggesting they could soon consume as much electricity as an entire country. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has highlighted the need for alternative power […]

Survey says there’s a 50% chance AI beats humans at all tasks in 20 years

Artificial intelligence (AI) has shown rapid progress, prompting surprise and concern among industry professionals. The likelihood of unaided machines outperforming humans in various tasks could reach 10% by 2027 and 50% by 2047.   The advance of AI has significant societal and existential implications, including the potential for severe disempowerment or human extinction, which has […]

Vicarius lands $30M for its AI-powered vulnerability detection tools

Microsoft, Google, and Vicarius are investing in generative AI technologies to enhance cybersecurity.   Vicarius, a vulnerability remediation platform, recently closed a $30 million Series B funding round, indicating strong investor interest and 5x year-over-year growth. The company’s customer base includes major brands like PepsiCo, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and Equinix.   Vicarius offers an AI-powered […]

OpenAI announces team to build ‘crowdsourced’ governance ideas into its models

OpenAI, a leading AI startup, has announced the formation of a Collective Alignment team to gather and incorporate public input on its AI models’ behaviors. This move aims to ensure that OpenAI’s future AI models align with the values of humanity.   The team is an extension of OpenAI’s democratic inputs program, which awards grants […]

25 Percent of CEOs Plan to Replace Human Workers With AI This Year

The World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, and a survey of CEOs revealed that a quarter of CEOs intend to cut their headcounts by at least five percent “due to generative AI,” as per a press release from PwC.   The head of the International Monetary Fund has warned based on the organization’s […]

Tokyo startup Sakana AI lands $30M to forge new path with compact AI models

Sakana, a rising star in the AI startup universe, has just reeled in a $30 million in seed funding from an all-star lineup of investors. The young Tokyo-based company, co-founded by former Google engineers David Ha and Llion Jones, is making waves with its unconventional, nature-inspired approach to AI model development. The team aims to […]

AI “Black Box” placed in more hospital operating rooms to improve safety

In a world where technology continues to play a significant role in various industries, hospitals are increasingly adopting AI-powered surveillance technology to usher in a new era of safety and efficiency within operating rooms. This advanced technology is designed to collect audio, video, patient vital signs, and other surgical data, thus providing crucial insights and […]

Final Fantasy’ Maker Square Enix’s Next Big Game Features AI Art

Video game giant Square Enix has confirmed the use of AI-generated art in its upcoming game, Foamstars. The AI was used to create in-game album covers for the music featured in the Foamstars soundtrack. The game, a 4v4 shooter-style developed for the PlayStation, allows players to wield foam-firing guns and build terrain on-the-fly. The use […]

PwC survey: 77% of CEOs concerned about AI cybersecurity risks

According to a new survey by PwC, global CEOs see great potential in generative AI but also acknowledge significant challenges, particularly regarding cybersecurity risks and building trust in the technology.   Executives expect generative AI to improve product quality, employee productivity, and company efficiency in the short and long term, with a subsequent positive impact […]

Here’s OpenAI’s big plan to combat election misinformation

TikTok might have entertained you with a cheeky deepfake of Timothee Chalamet sitting on Leonardo DiCaprio’s lap, but OpenAI isn’t here for that kind of shenanigans. In light of the looming global elections, OpenAI has decided to crack down on the misuse of its AI tools for campaigning, voter suppression, and misinformation.   The Wall […]

InstantID: Zero-shot Identity-Preserving Generation in Seconds

There has been significant progress in personalized image synthesis with methods such as Textual Inversion, DreamBooth, and LoRA. Yet, their real-world applicability is hindered by high storage demands, lengthy fine-tuning processes, and the need for multiple reference images. Conversely, existing ID embedding-based methods, while requiring only a single forward inference, face challenges: they either necessitate […]

New Deloitte gen AI report: Business leaders concerned about societal impact, tech talent

Generative AI is rapidly evolving, prompting consulting leader Deloitte to launch a new quarterly survey to explore its impact on enterprises. The survey revealed that while business leaders are optimistic about the potential of generative AI to transform their organizations in the next few years, they are currently primarily focused on practical benefits. Concerns exist […]

“Your Job May Disappear Altogether, Or…”: IMF Chief On AI Impact

Artificial intelligence presents both challenges and opportunities for global job markets, with the IMF predicting that 60% of jobs in advanced economies and 40% of jobs globally are likely to be impacted. AI’s uneven effects, including potential negative impact on low-income countries, present a need for focused efforts to help them capitalize on AI opportunities. […]

AI Will Make Workers More Effective But Adapting to Its Rapid Spread Is ‘Scary’: Sam Altman

Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, believes that rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) will lead to positive trade-offs despite concerns about surpassing human intelligence. He emphasizes the need for new regulations to align AI development with societal impacts and labor market changes. Altman acknowledges the potential challenges and ethical considerations of AI, but remains […]

AI-Generated George Carlin Drops Comedy Special That Daughter Speaks Out Against: ‘No Machine Will Ever Replace His Genius’

It’s unfortunate that George Carlin, a legendary stand-up comedian, has been “resurrected” through an artificial intelligence-generated special called “George Carlin: I’m Glad I’m Dead”.   The hour-long special is created by Dudesy, an AI comedy host, who impersonates Carlin’s voice, cadence, and comedic style. It covers modern-day topics such as mass shootings, the American class […]

AMIE: A research AI system for diagnostic medical reasoning and conversations

AMIE is an AI system designed to engage in diagnostic conversations similar to those between clinicians and patients. AMIE is trained using a self-play based simulated learning environment and aims to improve diagnostic accuracy and conversation quality across various medical conditions and patient contexts. The study demonstrates that AMIE achieved diagnostic conversation performance at least […]

Microsoft and SAP unveil new AI solutions for retail ahead of NRF 2024

Legacy tech giants Microsoft and SAP are making moves in the retail industry’s AI adoption, introducing AI-powered capabilities to help retailers adapt to changing consumer behaviors and market volatility.   Ahead of the National Retail Federation’s flagship conference, Microsoft and SAP unveiled new AI-powered capabilities for retailers, including predictive analytics, automated operations, and enhanced customer […]

Siemens and Microsoft partner to drive cross-industry AI adoption

Microsoft and Siemens have partnered to introduce Siemens Industrial Copilot, a generative AI-powered assistant designed to enhance human-machine collaboration and boost productivity in manufacturing and other industries.   The integration between Siemens Teamcenter software for product lifecycle management and Microsoft Teams will enable virtual collaboration of design engineers, frontline workers, and other teams across business […]