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🧠 Meta’s AI chief says AI won’t reach human-level

… (anytime soon)

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Here’s what we have for you today:

  • Meta’s AI Chief debunks near human-level AI rumors

  • How OpenAI’s Sora will “change the global economy”

  • US military discussing reshaping AI with tech leaders

  • … and more

Yann LeCun, Meta's chief AI scientist, believes human-level AI is not achievable soon.

What you should know:

  • Current AI has limitations, such as misunderstanding the real world and being unable to plan or reason beyond their training.

  • LeCun suggests that AI lacks common sense and the learning abilities of even a baby or a cat.

  • He emphasizes the importance of open-source AI for cultural diversity and democracy.

  • LeCun dismisses the idea that AI could be a fundamental threat to humanity or be used for malicious purposes like creating bioweapons.

Why it matters: While advanced AI models like Sora might make people think AI is surpassing human intelligence, which is scary, Meta's AI chief assures us that we are not at that point yet.

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The US Defense Department is hosting a symposium to talk about AI in the military.

What you should know:

  • The focus is on using AI responsibly and safely in defense globally.

  • A key topic is the "Replicator" initiative, aiming to add AI to military weapons.

  • This symposium in Washington, D.C. follows a similar one held in Silicon Valley.

  • The Defense Department has guidelines for quickly and safely building autonomous weapons.

  • These guidelines emphasize human judgment in using these AI weapon systems.

  • The idea is to use machines for dangerous tasks instead of humans, aided by AI decisions.

Why it matters: AI is likely going to be used in the military soon, and this is a very serious development.

🤖 Bits ‘n bots

🇳🇿 New Zealand study shows rising concerns around AI.

✍️ Tech giants sign pact against political deepfakes.

📹 How OpenAI’s Sora “will change the global economy.”

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