AI Daily Digest - Today's Strategic Insights
Here are some of the AI headlines that caught our attention on February 13, 2024.
▶ EU AI Act Progresses: The EU AI Act, proposed by the Commission in April 2021, secured backing from committees ahead of a full parliament vote. The act outlines rules for AI developers, including a list of prohibited uses and rules for high-risk uses in areas like education and health. It also sets transparency requirements on general-purpose AIs and tools like deepfakes and AI chatbots.
▶ Bret Taylor's New AI Venture: Former Salesforce co-CEO Bret Taylor, along with Clay Bavor, launched Sierra, a conversational AI company. Sierra aims to integrate with enterprise workflows to help customers get answers and complete tasks automatically, addressing common issues like hallucinations in AI responses.
▶ AI's Role in Romance: An article explored whether AI could aid in finding love, especially around Valentine's Day, by assisting in composing perfect messages or managing dating app interactions. However, skepticism remains about AI's ability to maintain lasting connections.
▶ Fraud Predictions for 2024: Experian released its annual Future of Fraud Forecast, highlighting five major fraud threats for the year, including generative AI fraud and deceptive scams. The report emphasizes the importance of businesses adopting a multilayered approach to identity verification and fraud prevention.
▶ AI in Neurodegenerative Disease Research: The 10,000 Brains Project, a new non-profit collaborative, seeks to accelerate and safely manage AI use in combating neurodegenerative illnesses such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. The project aims to provide leadership, expertise, and financial backing to ensure the rapid adoption of AI technology in research.
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