Artificial Insights

A recent survey by Capterra revealed that a significant portion of job seekers in the UK are employing AI tools to manipulate their applications, including exaggerating skills and fabricating interview responses.

This raises concerns about the authenticity of applications and the effectiveness of recruiting processes. 

The University of Cambridge’s Museum of Zoology is launching an initiative that allows visitors to have conversations with museum specimens through generative AI.

Thirteen specimens have been chosen for this experiment, including the dodo, a narwhal, a blue fin whale, a red panda, and a cockroach.

Plymouth City Council has implemented a new AI-powered camera system on Tavistock Road in Derriford to monitor drivers for seatbelt and mobile phone offences.

The system captures images of vehicles and uses artificial intelligence to detect potential infractions, which are then reviewed by a human. 

OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, is now allowing app developers to integrate its advanced voice technology into their products.

This technology, which features six human-like AI voices capable of detecting and responding to different human vocal tones, was previously only available to ChatGPT subscribers.

A new study by Indeed reveals that while UK small businesses acknowledge the potential benefits of artificial intelligence (AI), almost a third are hesitant to implement it due to fears about its impact.

This episode explores the rapidly expanding landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), highlighting key developments across various sectors this week.

Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, discusses the potential impact of superintelligent AI on education and the workforce.

He envisions a future where AI tutors personalise learning for every student, regardless of background, potentially closing the gap between privileged and underprivileged students.

The European Union is leading the way in establishing guidelines for the responsible development and use of artificial intelligence (AI).

Through its AI Act, the EU has initiated a collaborative effort involving global experts from various sectors to create a "Code of Practice" for general-purpose AI models, such as large language models. 

A report from the Ada Lovelace Institute has revealed a worrying lack of guidance on how to procure Artificial Intelligence technologies for public services at a local level. 

Microsoft's head of AI, Mustafa Suleyman, has predicted that AI assistants with excellent long-term memory are on the horizon.