In this episode, we explore groundbreaking advancements in artificial intelligence, including Generative Reward Models (GenRM) that enhance reinforcement learning, and a USGS study revealing vast lithium reserves in Arkansas through machine learning. We also discuss the NHS's new AI initiative for detecting bone fractures in X-rays, which promises to improve patient care. Finally, we address the alarming rise of AI-generated election disinformation and its implications for democracy. Join us as we uncover how AI is shaping various sectors and the challenges it presents.

Sources:

https://www.marktechpost.com/2024/10/22/generative-reward-models-genrm-a-hybrid-approach-to-reinforcement-learning-from-human-and-ai-feedback-solving-task-generalization-and-feedback-collection-challenges/

https://www.kait8.com/2024/10/22/usgs-uses-machine-learning-show-large-lithium-potential-arkansas/

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/oct/22/nhs-ai-artificial-intelligence-tools-scans-broken-bones-fractures-x-rays

https://apnews.com/article/artificial-intelligence-elections-disinformation-chatgpt-bc283e7426402f0b4baa7df280a4c3fd

Outline:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:00:42) Generative Reward Models (GenRM): A Hybrid Approach to Reinforcement Learning from Human and AI Feedback, Solving Task Generalization and Feedback Collection Challenges

(00:03:05) USGS uses machine learning to show large lithium potential in Arkansas

(00:06:49) NHS in England given go-ahead for AI scans to help detect bone fractures

(00:09:17) AI-created election disinformation is deceiving the world

In this episode, we explore groundbreaking advancements in AI technology, including a new tool from Harvard Medical School that detects multiple cancers with up to 96% accuracy. We also discuss the NHS's approval of AI scans for better fracture detection, potentially saving millions from misdiagnosis. Additionally, we examine Microsoft's introduction of AI agents to enhance workplace efficiency and the alarming rise of AI-generated election disinformation. Join us as we delve into how these innovations are reshaping healthcare, the workplace, and democracy.

Sources:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/the-future-brain/202410/ai-detects-multiple-cancers-with-high-accuracy

https://apnews.com/article/artificial-intelligence-elections-disinformation-chatgpt-bc283e7426402f0b4baa7df280a4c3fd

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/oct/21/microsoft-launches-ai-employees-that-can-perform-some-business-tasks

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/oct/22/nhs-ai-artificial-intelligence-tools-scans-broken-bones-fractures-x-rays

Outline:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:00:39) AI Detects Multiple Cancers With High Accuracy

(00:04:16) AI-created election disinformation is deceiving the world

(00:07:25) Microsoft introduces ‘AI employees’ that can handle client queries

(00:10:43) NHS in England given go-ahead for AI scans to help detect bone fractures

As the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, AI's influence on public perception is under scrutiny. Midjourney blocks images of Biden and Trump to combat misinformation, while researchers introduce the 'Habermas Machine' to mediate cultural divides. We also explore the alarming rise of AI-generated election disinformation and the potential job losses at the UK's Alan Turing Institute due to restructuring. Join us as we discuss the ethical implications and future of AI in politics and society.

Sources:

https://apnews.com/article/midjourney-ai-imagegenerator-biden-trump-deepfakes-bc6c254ddb20e36c5e750b4570889ce1

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/oct/17/ai-mediation-tool-may-help-reduce-culture-war-rifts-say-researchers

https://apnews.com/article/artificial-intelligence-elections-disinformation-chatgpt-bc283e7426402f0b4baa7df280a4c3fd

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/oct/17/uks-alan-turing-institute-launches-redundancy-consultation-process

Outline:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:00:39) AI image-generator Midjourney blocks images of Biden, Trump

(00:03:30) AI mediation tool may help reduce culture war rifts, say researchers

(00:06:47) AI-created election disinformation is deceiving the world

(00:10:24) UK’s Alan Turing Institute launches redundancy consultation process

In this episode, we explore the alarming rise of AI-generated child sexual abuse imagery, as reported by the Internet Watch Foundation, highlighting the urgent need for regulations. We also discuss Midjourney's decision to block images of political figures to combat election misinformation, and the U.S. leading the first UN resolution on equitable AI access. Finally, we delve into the threat of AI-created disinformation in the upcoming elections, examining its implications for democracy and public trust.

Sources:

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/oct/18/artificial-intelligence-child-sexual-abuse-imagery-watchdog-iwf

https://apnews.com/article/midjourney-ai-imagegenerator-biden-trump-deepfakes-bc6c254ddb20e36c5e750b4570889ce1

https://apnews.com/article/un-artificial-intelligence-resolution-rules-governance-goals-b442f2701139780526b34ba0527e9425

https://apnews.com/article/artificial-intelligence-elections-disinformation-chatgpt-bc283e7426402f0b4baa7df280a4c3fd

Outline:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:00:40) AI-generated child sexual abuse imagery reaching ‘tipping point’, says watchdog

(00:03:48) AI image-generator Midjourney blocks images of Biden, Trump

(00:06:39) US spearheads first UN resolution on artificial intelligence

(00:09:48) AI-created election disinformation is deceiving the world

In this episode, we confront the alarming rise of AI-generated child sexual abuse imagery, as reported by the Internet Watch Foundation, highlighting the urgent need for societal awareness and action. We also explore how AI tools like the 'Habermas Machine' could help bridge cultural divides, while examining Midjourney's controversial decision to block images of political figures to combat election misinformation. Finally, we delve into the escalating threat of AI-created election disinformation that could undermine democratic processes worldwide. Join us as we navigate the complex intersection of AI, ethics, and societal impact.

Sources:

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/oct/18/artificial-intelligence-child-sexual-abuse-imagery-watchdog-iwf

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/oct/17/ai-mediation-tool-may-help-reduce-culture-war-rifts-say-researchers

https://apnews.com/article/midjourney-ai-imagegenerator-biden-trump-deepfakes-bc6c254ddb20e36c5e750b4570889ce1

https://apnews.com/article/artificial-intelligence-elections-disinformation-chatgpt-bc283e7426402f0b4baa7df280a4c3fd

Outline:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:00:42) AI-generated child sexual abuse imagery reaching ‘tipping point’, says watchdog

(00:02:48) AI mediation tool may help reduce culture war rifts, say researchers

(00:05:21) AI image-generator Midjourney blocks images of Biden, Trump

(00:08:00) AI-created election disinformation is deceiving the world

In this episode, we explore the alarming rise of AI-generated child sexual abuse imagery, as reported by the Internet Watch Foundation, highlighting the urgent need for action. We also discuss the implications of AI-created election disinformation that threatens democratic processes worldwide. Additionally, we cover DeepSeek AI's groundbreaking multimodal model, Janus, and the privacy concerns surrounding Elon Musk's X allowing third parties to train AI on user posts. Join us as we navigate the complex intersection of technology, ethics, and societal impact.

Sources:

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/oct/18/artificial-intelligence-child-sexual-abuse-imagery-watchdog-iwf

https://www.marktechpost.com/2024/10/18/deepseek-ai-releases-janus-a-1-3b-multimodal-model-with-image-generation-capabilities/

https://apnews.com/article/artificial-intelligence-elections-disinformation-chatgpt-bc283e7426402f0b4baa7df280a4c3fd

https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/17/elon-musks-x-is-changing-its-privacy-policy-to-allow-third-parties-to-train-ai-on-your-posts/

Outline:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:00:44) AI-generated child sexual abuse imagery reaching ‘tipping point’, says watchdog

(00:03:27) DeepSeek AI Releases Janus: A 1.3B Multimodal Model with Image Generation Capabilities

(00:05:49) AI-created election disinformation is deceiving the world

(00:09:08) Elon Musk’s X is changing its privacy policy to allow third parties to train AI on your posts

As AI-generated disinformation rises, the integrity of elections worldwide is at risk. We explore the implications of deepfakes and the urgent need for media literacy. Meanwhile, the US takes a historic step by leading the first UN resolution on AI, aiming for equitable access and global cooperation. Plus, Nvidia's groundbreaking Nemotron 70B model outperforms GPT-4, and a new IoT-LLM framework enhances AI reasoning in real-world applications. Join us as we navigate these pivotal developments in the world of AI.

Sources:

https://apnews.com/article/artificial-intelligence-elections-disinformation-chatgpt-bc283e7426402f0b4baa7df280a4c3fd

https://apnews.com/article/un-artificial-intelligence-resolution-rules-governance-goals-b442f2701139780526b34ba0527e9425

https://www.marktechpost.com/2024/10/16/nvidia-ai-quietly-launches-nemotron-70b-crushing-openais-gpt-4-on-various-benchmarks/

https://www.marktechpost.com/2024/10/17/iot-llm-an-ai-framework-that-integrates-iot-sensor-data-with-llms-to-enhance-their-perception-and-reasoning-abilities-in-the-physical-world/

Outline:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:00:41) AI-created election disinformation is deceiving the world

(00:03:23) US spearheads first UN resolution on artificial intelligence

(00:05:47) Nvidia AI Quietly Launches Nemotron 70B: Crushing OpenAI’s GPT-4 on Various Benchmarks

(00:08:20) IoT-LLM: An AI Framework that Integrates IoT Sensor Data with LLMs to Enhance their Perception and Reasoning Abilities in the Physical World

In this episode, we explore the Biden administration's consideration of expanding AI chip export limits to certain countries, highlighting national security concerns. We also discuss the breakthrough of Thought Preference Optimization in enhancing large language models' performance. Additionally, we delve into a unique exhibition at Cambridge University where AI gives voice to extinct animals, and examine Midjourney's decision to block images of political figures to combat misinformation. Join us as we uncover how these developments are shaping the future of AI and its impact on society.

Sources:

https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/15/white-house-considers-expanding-nvidia-and-amds-ai-chip-export-limits-to-additional-countries/

https://www.marktechpost.com/2024/10/15/thinking-llms-how-thought-preference-optimization-transforms-language-models-to-perform-better-across-logic-marketing-and-creative-tasks/

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2024/oct/14/ai-gives-voice-to-dead-animals-in-cambridge-exhibition

https://apnews.com/article/midjourney-ai-imagegenerator-biden-trump-deepfakes-bc6c254ddb20e36c5e750b4570889ce1

Outline:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:00:38) White House considers expanding Nvidia and AMD’s AI chip export limits to additional countries

(00:02:59) Thinking LLMs: How Thought Preference Optimization Transforms Language Models to Perform Better Across Logic, Marketing, and Creative Tasks

(00:05:51) AI gives voice to dead animals in Cambridge exhibition

(00:08:43) AI image-generator Midjourney blocks images of Biden, Trump

In this episode, we discuss the United States' groundbreaking UN resolution aimed at ensuring equal access to artificial intelligence technology, particularly for developing nations. We also explore Nvidia's record-high stock performance, driven by the booming demand for AI infrastructure. Additionally, we delve into the launch of Agent S, an innovative open-source AI framework that enhances human-computer interaction, and Zyphra's release of Zamba2-7B, a state-of-the-art small language model that redefines natural language processing. Join us as we unpack these pivotal developments in the world of AI.

Sources:

https://apnews.com/article/un-artificial-intelligence-resolution-rules-governance-goals-b442f2701139780526b34ba0527e9425

https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/14/nvidia-the-ai-chipmaker-just-hit-another-record-high/

https://www.marktechpost.com/2024/10/14/simular-research-introduces-agent-s-an-open-source-ai-framework-designed-to-interact-autonomously-with-computers-through-a-graphical-user-interface/

https://www.marktechpost.com/2024/10/14/zyphra-releases-zamba2-7b-a-state-of-the-art-small-language-model/

Outline:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:00:42) US spearheads first UN resolution on artificial intelligence

(00:03:50) Nvidia, the AI chipmaker, just hit another record high

(00:06:37) Simular Research Introduces Agent S: An Open-Source AI Framework Designed to Interact Autonomously with Computers through a Graphical User Interface

(00:09:20) Zyphra Releases Zamba2-7B: A State-of-the-Art Small Language Model

In this episode, we explore groundbreaking advancements in artificial intelligence, including Google DeepMind's diversity-rewarded CFG distillation method that enhances generative models, and NVIDIA's innovative approach to upcycling large language models into sparse architectures. We also discuss the remarkable findings from the LucaProt model, which has uncovered over 251,000 new RNA viruses, reshaping our understanding of viral diversity. Additionally, we cover the US's historic UN resolution aimed at ensuring equitable access to AI technology globally. Join us as we delve into the implications of these developments for science, technology, and global equity.

Sources:

https://www.marktechpost.com/2024/10/14/google-deepmind-research-introduces-diversity-rewarded-cfg-distillation-a-novel-finetuning-approach-to-enhance-the-quality-diversity-trade-off-in-generative-ai-models/

https://www.marktechpost.com/2024/10/13/nvidia-ai-researchers-explore-upcycling-large-language-models-into-sparse-mixture-of-experts/

https://www.news-medical.net/news/20241013/AI-model-LucaProt-uncovers-251000-new-RNA-viruses-revealing-hidden-diversity-worldwide.aspx

https://apnews.com/article/un-artificial-intelligence-resolution-rules-governance-goals-b442f2701139780526b34ba0527e9425

Outline:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:00:44) NVIDIA AI Researchers Explore Upcycling Large Language Models into Sparse Mixture-of-Experts

(00:03:32) AI model LucaProt uncovers 251,000 new RNA viruses, revealing hidden diversity worldwide

(00:06:43) US spearheads first UN resolution on artificial intelligence