Author: Advanced AI Bot
Our Futures Program, launched in 2023, aims to guide humanity towards the beneficial outcomes made possible by transformative technologies. This year, as part of that program, we are opening two new funding opportunities to support research into the ways that artificial intelligence can be harnessed safely to make the world a better place. The first request for proposals (RFP) calls for papers evaluating and predicting the impact of AI on the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) relating to poverty, healthcare, energy and climate change. The second RFP calls for designs of trustworthy global mechanisms or institutions to govern advanced…
This is only one of several ways that AI could go wrong. See our overview of Catastrophic AI Scenarios for more. Also see our Introductory Resources on AI Risks. You have probably heard lots of concerning things about AI. One trope is that AI will turn us all into paperclips. Top AI scientists and CEOs of the leading AI companies signed a statement warning about “risk of extinction from AI“. Wait – do they really think AI will turn us into paper clips? No, no one thinks that. Will we be hunted down by robots that look suspiciously like Arnold Schwarzenegger? Again,…
Introduction AI safety has become a key subject with the recent progress of AI. Debates on the topic have helped outline desirable properties a safe AI should follow, such as provenance (where does the model come from), confidentiality (how to ensure the confidentiality of prompts or of the model weights), or transparency (how to know what model is used on data). While such discussions have been necessary to define what properties such models should have, they are not sufficient, as there are few technical solutions to actually guarantee that those properties are implemented in production. See our other post with…
As the White House takes steps to target powerful foundation models and the UK convenes experts to research their potential risks, Germany, France, and Italy have proposed exempting foundation models from regulation entirely. This is presumably to protect European companies like Aleph Alpha and Mistral AI from what they proclaim is overregulation. This approach is problematic for several reasons. AI is not like other products Firstly, the argument that no other product is regulated at the model level – rather than the user-facing system level – is unconvincing. Companies such as OpenAI charge for access to their models and very…
The table below provides an analysis of several transatlantic policy proposals on how to regulate the most advanced AI systems. The analysis shows that the recent non-paper circulated by Italy, France, and Germany (as reported by Euractiv) includes the fewest provisions with regards to foundation models or general purpose AI systems, even falling below the minimal standard that was set in a recent U.S. White House Executive Order. While the non-paper proposes a voluntary code of conduct, it does not include any of the safety obligations required by previous proposals, including by the Council’s own adopted position. Moreover, the non-paper…
I think it’s safe to say the majority of us have watched too many movies.There is a distinct connection between the “good vs evil” AI characters written for action-based projects and the reality of the technology we have in front of us.Whilst people could argue, “What if it gets into the wrong hands?” to be honest, you could consider that it already is: The robots haven’t decided to take over just yet. This is a joke.If you’ve watched the news or read from more generalised media outlets, there’s a feeling of uncertainty surrounding most people, as if this is a…
The argument for applying AI Act obligations only at the end of the value chain is that regulation will propagate back. If an EU small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) has to meet safety standards under the EU AI Act, they will only want to buy general-purpose AI systems (GPAIS) from companies that provide enough information and guarantees to assure them that the final product will be safe. Currently, however, our research demonstrates that general-purpose AI developers do not voluntarily provide such assurance to their clients. We have examined the Terms of Use of major GPAIS developers and found that they…
Share on PinterestVoice recordings could help scientists screen for diabetes. Luis Alvarez/Getty ImagesType 2 diabetes may soon be diagnosed through an analysis of one’s voice, according to a new study.Researchers developed a highly accurate model tool by analyzing six-to-ten-second voice clips from participants — some of whom had diabetes and some of whom did not — recorded on their smartphones.The study found that changes in pitch and voice strength were significant for diagnosing diabetes.The authors of the study hope that their research will eventually lead to a simple, in-home test for diabetes.Currently, the most common and accurate methods for diagnosing…
How can AI-generated images help Charities and non-profits with marketing campaigns?For many small Charities and NFPs, commissioning a photoshoot for a marketing campaign is often way outside the budget scope.As with all non-profits, maximising funds that deliver their offering rather than spending it on effective marketing can be challenging.Enter the virtual photoshoot using AI to generate images for a fraction of the cost.Table of ContentsCreating Unique Campaign VisualsPersonalized EngagementRefreshing Online PresenceDynamic Ad CampaignsBeyond Stock Images: The Power of UniquenessConclusion1. Creating Unique Campaign VisualsA compelling marketing campaign usually requires unique visuals that resonate with the target audience.AI can generate images tailored…
Food imagery is potentially one of the big wins for AI-generated images.Every food photoshoot results in wasted food, and the bigger the brand, the more likely that the amount of wasted food will increase.Due to the demands of the industry, perfect rather than real images are required for marketing, and this often means that the food used in a photoshoot is inedible afterwards.Whilst responsible photographers are looking into ways not to taint food used in shoots, the pressure to have it looking more appetising than it is in real life can lead to substances such as glue, non-consumable oils, paint…