Generative AI Lowering Barriers for Non-Developers
- Overview: 1/3 of developers already using AI programming tools, but ease of use is a struggle
- Future: As developers master generative AI, it will enable non-developers through no-code tools
- Impact: Could shift balance of power in tech by allowing more people to build software
Microsoft Cloud Growth Aided by AI Investments
- Performance: Microsoft cloud revenue grew 29% thanks to OpenAI partnership
- Comparison: Google cloud growth slowed despite robust earnings
- Benefits: AI helping Microsoft boost productivity and reshape business
Amazon Launches AI Tool for Advertisers
- Feature: New tool generates backgrounds for product images
- Trend: Part of trend toward AI streamlining creative processes
- Goal: Aims to improve ad performance and customer experience
UN Launches AI Safety Advisory Body
- Announcement: The UN has created a new AI Advisory Body to strengthen international cooperation on AI governance.
- Members: Members include Estonia, Germany, France, Spain and Switzerland. The UK was not invited.
- Timeline: It will meet for the first time on October 25, 2022 and release recommendations by summer 2024.
California DMV Suspends Cruise Robotaxi Permits
- Action: California DMV suspended all Cruise robotaxi permits in San Francisco
- Reason: Comes after recent crashes and DMV investigation into safety concerns
- Stipulation: DMV says Cruise must prove it can meet safety requirements before reinstatement
Study Uses AI to Detect Distress in Healthcare Workers
- Research: NYU researchers used AI to analyze therapy sessions during early COVID-19
- Findings: Keywords like ICUs, lack of sleep, and mood swings helped AI detect distress
- Implications: Could help address burnout and mental health issues in healthcare workers
Twelve Labs Unveils Video Understanding AI
- Launch: Twelve Labs launched Pegasus-1, an AI model that can understand videos.
- Capability: Pegasus-1 can watch a video and summarize the content.
- Applications: Enables new applications like automated content moderation, product tagging, and monitoring safety compliance.
Google Planning Major AI Push in 2024
- Strategy: Google is betting on AI to drive growth in 2024, including ChatGPT rival Gemini and app-building tool Stubbs.
- Transition: Gemini will replace PaLM as the engine behind Google's Bard chatbot.
- Competition: Google needs proof points to back up its AI ambitions and compete with Microsoft's adoption.
Other AI News
- OpenAI offering $25K in API credits for AI safety ideas.
- ChatGPT's knowledge cutoff potentially moved to April 2023.
- YouAI tool turns books into chatbots.
