The Hottest AI Breakthroughs of the Week You Might Have Overlooked!

It's been another busy week with lots of exciting AI developments. So, today I'm going to share some of the most important news from that previous month. This includes, OpenAI setting up its first worldwide office in London, Huawei's new AI tool called PANGU 3.0 and Elon Musk complementing China on their impressive work in AI. We'll also talk about new AI research aiming to slow down aging and how OpenAI is building a team to manage super intelligence. Lastly, we'll talk about a piece of AI-generated nude art that was recently sold for $340k and a robot inspired by Krill for ocean navigation.

OpenAI in London

The first topic I want to talk about is OpenAI which has just announced that it is opening its first Global office in London. They chose London because it's buzzing with AI activity from top-notch universities, startups, and experts. OpenAI's aim is to work with local Scholars and officials, ensuring AI aligns with human values and benefits all. Their ultimate goal is creating artificial general intelligence (AGI). That's as smart as humans and trustworthy and accessible for everyone. This news is a big win for the AI community and the UK. London is already a hotspot for AI talent and Innovation. OpenAI's presence will raise its profile even more. This could also spark more partnerships and knowledge sharing between AI enthusiasts’ like- researchers, developers, entrepreneurs, and regulators. I can't wait to see what OpenAI does next from its new base in London.

PANGU 3.0

On the other side of the world, Huawei released the latest edition of its advanced language tool PANGU 3.0 on 7 July 2023. This is part of Huawei's strategy to use AI to speed up digital changes across many Industries. Zhang Pingan, the head of Huawei Cloud, explained that PANGU 3.0 is made up of three levels.

1. A basic language model
2. An industry-specific model
3. A scenario-specific model

These layers will transform thousands of business sectors. Huawei's PANGU tool is already helping in areas like- Finance, Manufacturing, Government, Energy, Coal mining, Health-Care, and Railways. It's supporting AI uses in over 400 business situations also. Nature, a leading science journal, has published a Huawei paper about PANGU Weather, their revolutionary AI weather predictor. This is the first time a Chinese tech company staff, has been the only author of a Nature paper. The paper details how to make a highly accurate AI weather forecast system. That uses a deep learning approach applying 39 years of data. It was featured in the journal on July 5th, 2023 and PANGU Weather is the first AI model that's more precise than traditional weather forecast methods. It's ten thousand times faster, taking only seconds to make global weather predictions. Huawei says the paper, accurate medium-range global weather forecasting with 3D neural networks verifies these abilities.

Elon Musk and China

We'll discuss how Elon Musk recently praised China's advancements in AI at the world artificial intelligence conference in Shanghai. Musk who's been involved with AI development for years. Despite voicing concerns after OpenAI released ChatGPT has a strong rapport with China. He appreciates the vast talent and determination in China. He thinks China is going to be great at anything. He puts his mind to it so that includes many different sectors of the economy but also artificial intelligence. So, he also thinks will have very strong AI capabilities in his prediction. These comments come amidst U.S. and China tensions over technology. In 2022, the U.S. restricted chip and semiconductor exports to China, potentially hindering Beijing's Tech advancement efforts. Musk has substantial business ties in China, including a major Tesla Factory in Shanghai. He met with China's foreign minister QIN GANG in May and has previously praised China's competitive in the automobile industry. His comments reveal his diplomatic approach towards China, recognizing their AI accomplishments and potential. He skillfully navigates potential controversy, aware of China's importance in the global AI Market. His observations align with the reality of China's significant AI development indicating that the country will remain a key player in the AI field.

Anti-Aging Molecule

The Fourth thing, I'd like to chat about is a new study by integrated biosciences. They found a way to use artificial intelligence to help find new chemicals that can slow down aging. These chemicals known as Senolytics, can help get rid of Zombie cells in our bodies. These Zombie cells are damaged and can't multiply anymore. But they are still active and can cause problems. For instance, they release proteins that cause inflammation and can spread to other cells over time. They pile up and can lead to diseases like diabetes, lung fibrosis, arthritis, and even cancer. Researchers have found that getting rid of these zombie cells using Senolytics, can help man manage these diseases. There are about 80 Senolytics that we know of. But only two have been tested in people. The problem is finding more Senolytics is time-consuming and expensive. It can take up to 20 years and billions of dollars to bring a new drug to Market. That's why the team at integrated biosciences used AI to make the process faster and cheaper. They trained their AI to learn from past experiments and then used it to predict if any of the 800,000 chemicals they tested could be used as Senolytics. The AI found three new potential Senolytics that could increase the lifespan of a worm used in aging research by 80 percent. These new chemicals come from natural sources like- fruits, vegetables, fats, oils, and organic compounds that contain oxygen. They're more likely to be absorbed and used by the body safely have fewer side effects and are less likely to interfere with other medications. This study is a big win for aging research and Drug Discovery. It shows how AI can speed up the process and find more potent and safer chemicals.

YouTube Quizzes

Another big news is that YouTube has just started testing a cool new feature AI-generated quizzes. This idea aims to enhance the educational value of its videos. After you've watched an educational video on your mobile app, you'll see a quiz pop-up based on the video content. This AI-powered quiz gives you multiple-choice questions to test your understanding. It's up to you whether you take the quiz or skip it. If you decide to play along a link to the video is provided. So, you can refresh your knowledge if needed. Right now, this feature is only available to a limited number of English language Learners. YouTube is doing this to make learning easier and more engaging. It's a clever way to check what you've learned make study sessions fun and personalize your learning experience.

Samsung new center

Now Samsung is introducing some cool new AI updates. They've been working on it. They recently announced a new AI Research Center in Montreal, Canada. This Center will focus on language understanding, computer vision, and learning techniques. It will be run by Yoshua bengio, a leading figure in deep learning and winner of the prestigious 2022 touring award. He'll also act as Samsung's main AI advisor. This new AI Hub is expected to enhance Samsung's products and services like- Bixby, Voice Assistant, SmartThings, and Samsung Health. The center will work with Samsung's other AI units’ worldwide. Local universities and research bodies Samsung's big move into AI could give it an edge in the tech industry. Their experience and resources could help them develop unique AI Solutions. However, they face competition from other Tech giants like- Apple, Google and need to navigate Technical and ethical issues around AI like data privacy and accountability.

OpenAI’s AGI

Now back to OpenAI again. So, OpenAI is putting together a team to control super intelligence which is a hypothetical level of AI that surpasses human intelligence in all domains. They posted a job listing on its website fight for a super intelligence control researcher who will be responsible for developing methods for controlling super intelligent systems. This person will develop ways to control these Ultra Smart Systems and put these methods to the test. The company wants someone skilled in math or computer science with a background in machine learning or AI and an interest in long-term risk scenarios. They should be able to work both independently and as part of a team OpenAI's goal is to create artificial general intelligence (AGI) and AI as smart as a human in all tasks. But they want to ensure this AGI aligns with human values and is beneficial to all. They're worried about the possibility of creating an AI more intelligent than humans ASI and the risks. It could bring if not aligned with human goals their project of controlling. ASI is ambitious and important and it highlights their focus on both AGI development and its safe alignment with humans. But it also raises questions-

Is it realistic to create ASI?

Can we control it if it's possible?

Is it even ethical?

What do you think about this questions? Send us your answers in comment box.

AI Nude Art

The eighth topic I want to talk about is a recent auction that made history in the world of Art and AI. A nude painting created by AI just fetched a whopping $340k at Sotheby's. The highest price ever paid for AI generated art. The painting, nude one, was made by an unknown artist using AI Tech called a Generative Adversarial Network known for producing realistic images from scratch. The piece portrays a woman nude on a bed her face hidden by her hair. It's got a soft dream-like feel to it much like impressionist art. It was part of a collection. The Faux-Real made up of 10 AI artworks curated by Mario klingemann, an AI art Pioneer with ties to Google arts and culture. The idea was to display the range and creativity of AI art while also challenging what we think of as real art. This auction caused quite a stir. Some people praised the innovation of AI art. Others weren't happy about the lack of human touch. There were also concerns about the moral and legal implications of AI created nudity. A lot of people wonder about the right and wrong of it all like who gives permission and who owns what. Some might even find it tough to tell apart real pictures from those made by AI or how these pictures are even created in the first place. It's exciting to think about how AI artwork might change the art world. Will people accept it or avoid it? Will it Inspire or put human artists to the test or maybe even team up with them?

Krill Inspire Robots

We'll just have to wait and see alright the ninth and final topic. I want to talk about is a new robot. That is inspired by Krill which are tiny crustaceans that live in large swarms in the ocean. This creation comes from the mines at Brown University and Universidad National autonoma de Mexico with the aim of exploring the ocean's depths. Pleobot copies, the unique way Krill swim a synchronized wave-like movement of appendages. That allows them to navigate tricky ocean terrains and move up and down in large groups. The hope is that understanding this swimming style can lead to Nimble underwater robots working in groups. These could be used in a variety of tasks such as scientific research, monitoring the environment, rescue missions and even space exploration as of now. Pleobot is made up of three sections mirroring the legs of krill. But plans are in place to expand it with more parts and sensors. It will also be tested in various water settings. This Innovative project underscores how nature can guide us in building versatile machines. It highlights how robotics can open up a new understanding of our oceans. This Venture is exciting in the realm of biomimicry, replicating Nature's methods for technological advancement, fostering fresh forms of intelligence and teamwork among artificial entities.

My point of view

AI is advancing at an incredible pace, and every week brings new discoveries and breakthroughs that can change the world for the better. In this blog post, we have highlighted some of the hottest AI developments of the week that you might have overlooked. We hope that this blog post has given you a glimpse of the amazing potential and impact of AI, and inspired you to learn more about this fascinating and fast-growing field. Stay tuned for more updates on the hottest AI breakthroughs of the week!