Welcome to the latest episode of the AI Daily Podcast, where we delve into the ever-evolving world of artificial intelligence. This episode explores a wide range of AI applications, from image verification to defense technologies, and discusses hot topics in the AI sphere.

 

We start off by addressing a controversy involving an image of an Israeli infant allegedly harmed in a Hamas attack, which was claimed to be AI-generated. The hosts debunk these accusations, confirming the image's authenticity. The conversation flows smoothly into a critique of a discussion held between AI influencers Yann LeCun and Yoshua Bengio, touching on potential safety concerns associated with AI technology.

 

Staying on defense, we give you an insight into Israel's 'Cyber Dome', an AI-powered cybersecurity facility dedicated to defending the country's critical infrastructure from potential cyber threats.

 

Moving into the medical field, the podcast reveals how Pfizer's AI-based clinical decision support software has caught the attention of regulators. We analyze the influence of AI across industries and turn to cell and gene therapy, where financial constraints are dictating the role of AI. Yet, changes to regulations around amyloid PET scans may tilt this balance. And don’t miss our outlook on Roche's experimental drug for treating multiple sclerosis, fenebrutinib, an intriguing case for AI-predictive models.

 

Departing from medical science, we traverse the exciting intersection of AI and art, with an innovative course at Georgia Tech teaching students to create art through brainwave analysis.

 

Lastly, in the realm of data science, we impart news of the US Department of Energy’s selection of the High Performance Data Facility (HPDF) hub. This new project, set to provide a valuable resource for AI research, promises to enhance data production and enables data-intensive research in exascale supercomputing and data. This significant venture is expected to play a vital role in driving AI technology forward.

 

Through this diverse range of topics, AI Daily Podcast underlines the importance of staying informed about the continual advancements in AI technology, and its potential to reshape our world as we know it.

 
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FACT CHECK: Post Falsely Claim Image Of Burned Israeli Child Are AI Generated
AI pioneers Yann LeCun and Yoshua Bengio clash in an intense online debate over AI safety and governance
Meet Cyber Dome: Israel's digital version of the infamous Iron Dome
Candor on gene therapy, Abiomed is warned, & BTK success in MS
Engineering students are creating music and art using brainwaves
U.S. Department of Energy Selects the High Performance Data Facility Lead
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