All articles tagged with #ai arms race
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CNBC
Investor Brad Gerstner warns that OpenAI's recent deals with AMD and Nvidia are just announcements, emphasizing that the best chips will ultimately determine success in the AI industry, which faces a looming compute scarcity due to high demand and geopolitical tensions.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NPR
A shooting at a Dallas ICE facility resulted in one death and two injuries, with the shooter identified as Joshua Jahn, amid rising violence at immigration sites. Meanwhile, the US faces a potential government shutdown, threatening mass layoffs and higher health insurance premiums. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warned of a dangerous global arms race involving AI at the UN, as Trump shifts support for Ukraine. The newsletter also covers a satirical statue of Trump and Epstein, and tips for managing anxiety.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo Finance
The US and China are in an intense competition to develop swarming drones equipped with artificial intelligence, raising concerns about a global arms race. Both countries are pushing for the urgent development of these drones, with the Pentagon seeking bids for unmanned maritime interceptors and China claiming advancements in swarm technology. The unchecked spread of this technology could lead to instability and conflict worldwide, and efforts to set limits on military uses of drone swarms have been challenging. The competition between the two superpowers is not likely to build trust or reduce the risk of conflict, and there are concerns about the potential spread of this technology to other countries.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Business Insider
Jaan Tallinn, a founding engineer of Skype and founder of the Future of Life Institute, has warned about the risks of an AI arms race, expressing concerns about the development of weaponized artificial intelligence. He referred to the short film "Slaughterbots," which depicts a dystopian future where militarized killer drones powered by AI dominate the world. Tallinn emphasized that putting AI in the military could make it difficult for humanity to control its trajectory, leading to swarms of miniaturized drones that can be produced and released without attribution. The Future of Life Institute, which shares Tallinn's concerns, has previously called for a pause on advanced AI development.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Verge
Meta has made its large language model (LLaMA) available for free under an open license and brought it to Microsoft's Azure platform, signaling a shift towards partnerships and interoperability in the AI industry. While previous models like GPT and Bard have been relatively siloed and controlled, Meta's move highlights the benefits of open development and democratizing access to AI. This step towards interoperability allows developers to access a wider variety of models and potentially collaborate across platforms, leading to better results and avoiding overreliance on a single source of information. While challenges remain, such as the need for a bridge between different models, this move is a positive step towards open source and collaboration in the AI field.