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It's spooky Halloween and this month, Jonah and Smera are joined by experts in digital culture and heritage, Dr. Jenny Kidd of Cardiff University and Dr Eva Nieto McAvoy of King’s College London, to explore the eerie intersection of AI and digital immortality. Plus, Jonah and Smera break down the basics of quantum computing amid claims that 2025 is going to be a breakthrough year for the field, and the pair take a look at how AI is helping job seekers find work.
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Digital Death
Jenny and Eva Research - Synthetic Pasts
Digital Death Conference
Quantum Computing
2025 is Q year
Quantum will have ChatGPT moment soon
A guide to QC
Hannah Fry explore QC (video)
AI and job applications
404 story
Layoffs sweeping tech companies
AI recruiting will be a game changer
Optimise CV for AI
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Join Jonah and Smera as they dive into current AI and data science news.This month, we're focusing on AI in law enforcement: what are the potential dangers and societal implications? We're joined by special guest and expert in human-AI interaction, Dr. Melina Kunar, as she shares her insights on the profound impact AI can have in fields like healthcare and law enforcement. And, having attended the plenary session with the Council of Europe, Smera gives us the scoop on the AI Treaty - the first international treaty addressing AI risks and its implications for our fundamental rights. Plus: Jonah and Smera discuss the myriad misadventures of dual-use technology.
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Law enforcement
Argentina are going all Minority Report
More
Some UK Police want AI for admin
ProPublica have covered bias and ethics and more
justice in forensic algorithms act
Weapons of Math Destruction by Cathy O’Neil
Race After Technology by Ruha Benjamin
AI Treaty
UK signs first international treaty to implement AI safeguards and here’s CETaS explainer
Turing research to support the treaty
HUDERIA scores high on Algorithm Audit
Dual-use technology
China's robotic dogs still a novelty to most - as firms grapple with military using tech as weapons | Science & Tech News | Sky News The Necropolitics of Drones Dual-use AI dilemma
Dual use conundrum
Dual use export controls
00:00 Introduction and Hosts
00:29 AI in Education and Legal Developments
00:48 DeepMind's Protein Binders and AI in Law Enforcement
01:27 Minority Report and AI in Crime Prediction
04:39 Interview with Dr. Melina Kuna
07:03 AI in Healthcare: Benefits and Drawbacks
10:34 Human Reliance on AI
14:17 Ethical and Psychological Implications of AI in Law Enforcement
18:22 Philosophical Debate on AI Surveillance
22:14 Future of AI and Education
23:13 Parental Attitudes Towards Technology
23:40 The Importance of AI Accessibility
24:21 International AI Treaty and Its Implications
25:18 Council of Europe and Human Rights
27:30 AI Lifecycle and Human Rights
29:12 Turing's Role in AI Regulation
34:50 Dual-Use Technology and Its Challenges
42:39 Future of AI and Dual-Use Concerns
45:04 Conclusion and Key Takeaways
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This month, Smera and Jessie dive deep into the intriguing world of conspiracy theories, welcoming Chris Thomas from the Turing to discuss the controversial "dead internet theory." They explore the notion that much of the internet is now a fabricated landscape, questioning the authenticity of online interactions and content.
In addition, the episode sheds light on the alarming trend of fake online obituaries and Smera asks whether we are currently experiencing an AI bubble as she explains the details of the financial dip in August 2024.
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AI landlords update
Dead Internet Theory
The Dead Internet Theory, Explained (forbes.com)
Dead Internet Theory: Most of the Internet is Fake | Agora Road's Macintosh Cafe
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/30/techscape-artificial-intelligence-bots-dead-internet-theory
The ‘dead internet theory’ makes eerie claims about an AI-run web. The truth is more sinister (theconversation.com)
AI Bubble
https://buttondown.email/maiht3k/archive/the-grimy-residue-of-the-ai-bubble/
https://qz.com/ai-stocks-dot-com-bubble-nvidia-google-microsoft-amazon-1851407019
https://www.reuters.com/markets/echoes-dotcom-bubble-haunt-ai-driven-us-stock-market-2024-07-02/
https://www.businessinsider.com/ai-internet-dotcom-bubble-tech-stocks-nvidia-market-crash-gordon-2024-5
Adtech and fake obituaries
https://checkmyads.org/fake-obituary-advertising-spam/
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On this month's episode, Jonah and Smera push AI to the side and get all excited about data, as they travel around London to meet with some of the people behind London Data Week 2024. From feminist meme-making workshops to live brain scanning, plus, London Data Week’s co-founder, Jen Ding, gives us the inside scoop. Also this month, Smera looks into the AI landlords cropping up across the USA, and Jonah explores the Paris Olympics AI agenda.
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How Britain voted in 2024
London Data Week
GLA Wellbeing Flower
Data Trusts
Census
Prospect Brixham
Feminist Design
LOTI
Becky Inkster's The Laß
AI Landlords
Landlords using AI
Gov landlord stats
Guardian - Landlords
Guardian - AI can help ficx housing crisis
ProPublica
King's Speech
Olympics AI Agenda
The Role of tech in the Paralympics
Enhancing disabilities: transhumanism under the veil of inclusion?
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As the UK’s general elections approach, we take a closer look at some of the novel characters emerging in the race to leadership.
This month Smera and Jonah are joined by Michael Katell, an Ethics Fellow in the Turing’s Public Policy Programme, to discuss AI Steve – the chatbot standing in this year’s election.
Smera gives the lowdown on Scarlett Johansson’s legal battle with OpenAI, in a story of life imitating art, imitating life, and Jonah gets all Dr Doolittle at the thought of talking to the animals with the help of AI.
Find out about the Turing’s Public Policy Programme - Public Policy | The Alan Turing Institute
Sources
AI Steve AI Steve in GuardianIndependent articleS.A.MWired try AI Steve
The World's Top Fighter Pilots Fear This Woman's Voice
The use of male or female voices in warnings systems: a question of acoustics - PubMed
Dazed on AI Steve
The voice of Her
Scarlett Johansson sues Open AI
ScarJo v Open AI - Wired
Scientists enlist AI to interpret meaning of barks - BBCElephant names study - GuardianAza Raskin talk
Whales talkNature article
Nature paperNew AI Can Help Decode Types of Dog BarksDeepsqeakParrots name their young
Positive
Could AI put an end to animal testing?
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Too Long, Didn't Read
00:35 AI Steve: The UK's First AI Candidate for Parliament
03:45 Exploring AI's Role in Politics with Dr. Mike Cattell
23:20 Mike Katell's Vision for a Better Society
25:15 AI and the Music Industry
26:00 Scarlett Johansson vs. OpenAI
27:42 Legal Implications of AI
31:42 Gender and AI Voices
36:54 Animal Communication Breakthroughs
48:32 Conclusion and Thanks
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We’re back for a brand new series of too long didn’t read!
This month Smera and Jonah are joined by Megan Hughes of the Turing’s Centre for Emerging Technology and Security to inform us about misinformation during election periods, and assures us to not always believe the hype. Smera and Jonah also discuss some of the latest breakthroughs with robotics and what that could mean for our workforces, and they explore the tricky topic of how generative AI is being used to create pornographic material, much of which is harmful.
Find out about the Centre for Emerging Technology and Security - cetas.turing.ac.uk/
Discover the Turing - turing.ac.uk
Topics discussed in this episode:
Introduction [00:00:00] New Format for Season 2 [00:01:00] Misinformation During Elections [00:02:00] Examples of AI Misinformation [00:07:00] Impact of Misinformation on Elections [00:10:00] Authenticating Real Information [00:14:00] CETAS Report on AI Election Threats [00:19:00] Robotics and Figure01 [00:22:00] Impact of Robots on Jobs [00:27:00] Generative AI and Pornography [00:29:00] Responsible Use of Generative AI [00:34:00] Positive AI News: AlphaFold3 [00:35:00]Resources mentioned in this episode:
[00:02:00] Misinformation during elections
www.newscientist.com/article/2427842-deepfake-politicians-may-have-a-big-influence-on-indias-elections/ www.france24.com/en/live-news/20240503-us-election-disinformation-targets-non-citizen-voting apnews.com/article/india-election-misinformation-meta-youtube-703a56c73f9341393f05400ea218b87d[00:27:00] Impact of Robots on Jobs
www.reuters.com/technology/meet-ashley-worlds-first-ai-powered-political-campaign-caller-2023-12-12/[00:29:00] Generative AI and Pornography
www.wired.com/article/2024/02/01/politics/election-deepfake-threats-invs/index.html[00:35:00] Positive AI News
www.newscientist.com/article/2429520-deepmind-ai-can-predict-how-drugs-interact-with-proteins/ -
In this special episode ahead of series two, Smera and Jonah give us a whistle-stop tour of the UK’s national showcase of data science and AI - AI UK.
The event’s producer, Lillian Hughes talks us through some of the programme highlights and Smera and Jonah chat to participants including Michael Wooldridge (University of Oxford), Doug Gurr (The Alan Turing Insitute), Rebecca Cosgriff (NHS England), Stephen Meers (DSIT) and Jake Elwes (ZiZi Project).
https://ai-uk.turing.ac.uk/
https://www.youtube.com/@AI_UK
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In this, the final episode of this season of tldr, Smera and Jonah delve into their post bag and attempt answer some listeners’ questions. Also, Jonah asks Smera about some of the stories that didn't make the cut for this series.
With new developments in artificial intelligence happening at lightning speed, it can be hard to keep up. That's where too long didn't read comes in. We know you're busy, so we'll get right to the main points on how breakthroughs in machine learning, neural networks, and other AI systems could impact your life. No AI degree required! We're not here for hype or fear mongering. Just balanced coverage to keep you up-to-date. Think of us as your shortcut to AI literacy.
Join us as we read between the lines on artificial intelligence every week right here on too long didn't read.
Episode Sources
Mike Wooldridge Turing Lecture
https://youtu.be/2kSl0xkq2lM?si=tzAi0sAqftQICLdq
Julia Shaw on Life Scientific
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0014p73
Speaker knows you’re drunk
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/smart-tech-can-use-tongue-twisters-to-tell-if-youre-drunk-ttf6203k7
AI Headteacher
https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/abigail-bailey-schools-ai-principle-headteacher
Less sperm
https://www.news-medical.net/news/20231102/Study-links-heavy-mobile-phone-use-to-lower-sperm-count.aspx#:~:text=Men%20using%20mobile%20phones%20at,in%20this%20group%20of%20men.
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In this special festive episode Smera and Jonah are recruited by Santa and his elves to discuss how AI could increase productivity for the festive friends at this busy time of year. Jonah also asks Smera all about her professional journey that led to her becoming a researcher in Data Justice and Global Ethical Futures.
With new developments in artificial intelligence happening at lightning speed, it can be hard to keep up. That's where too long didn't read comes in. We know you're busy, so we'll get right to the main points on how breakthroughs in machine learning, neural networks, and other AI systems could impact your life. No AI degree required! We're not here for hype or fear mongering. Just balanced coverage to keep you up-to-date. Think of us as your shortcut to AI literacy.
Join us as we read between the lines on artificial intelligence every week right here on too long didn't read.
Episode Sources
https://www.telstra.com.au/exchange/hello-christmas
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/05/technology/calm-jimmy-stewart-ai.html
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20181219-what-to-do-with-your-leftover-christmas-food
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In this week’s episode, Jessie stands in for Jonah and alongside Smera, the pair explore new AI-worshipping religions, the ever-growing concerns around children and online pornography, and the emergence of a new kind of digital currency.
With new developments in artificial intelligence happening at lightning speed, it can be hard to keep up. That's where too long didn't read comes in. We know you're busy, so we'll get right to the main points on how breakthroughs in machine learning, neural networks, and other AI systems could impact your life. No AI degree required! We're not here for hype or fear mongering. Just balanced coverage to keep you up-to-date. Think of us as your shortcut to AI literacy.
Join us as we read between the lines on artificial intelligence every week right here on too long didn't read.
Episode sources
Religion
Gods in the machine? The rise of artificial intelligence may result in new religions (theconversation.com)
Neil McArthur, AI Worship as a New Form of Religion - PhilPapers
‘Way of the Future’: Former Google engineer Anthony Levandowski relaunches AI church - Technology News (wionews.com)
Inside Artificial Intelligence's First Church | WIRED
https://europeanacademyofreligionandsociety.com/news/the-way-of-the-future-is-now-a-thing-of-the-past/
Porn
UK porn watchers could have faces scanned - BBC News
AI Fake Nudes Are Out of Control. These Victims Are Fighting Back - Bloomberg
https://arxiv.org/abs/2110.01963
Turing Lecture: Regulating Unreality (Deepfakes, revenge-pornography & fake news) - YouTube
Growing up with pornography: advice for parents and schools | Children's Commissioner for England (childrenscommissioner.gov.uk)
Implementing the Online Safety Act: Protecting children from online pornography - Ofcom
Finance
Digital pound plans should proceed with caution, say MPs - BBC News
The digital pound | Bank of England
https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/cryptocurrencies-digital-dollars-and-future-money
https://www.omfif.org/2023/04/are-cbdcs-a-ticking-timebomb-for-commercial-banks/
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/cbdctracker/
https://youtu.be/fpb-qJv6dBs?si=uW-FpfJ24ie6gNqX
https://youtu.be/8u8qZT33DX4?si=GO2dtgLD98Yimz_9
https://youtu.be/fpb-qJv6dBs
Good news (for some)
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-12716977/ai-chatgpt-predicts-world-vegan-gen-z-millennials.html
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In this week’s episode, Jonah and Smera tackle internet shutdowns, drawing from recent global events to understand the wide-reaching impacts of disconnectivity; Jonah gets philosophical (again) discussing the latest technology being used to analyse art and Smera warns of the dangers of trusting a chatbot with our mental health. This show comes with a trigger warning, as the pair discuss mental health and what treatment could look like in an AI-driven society.
With new developments in artificial intelligence happening at lightning speed, it can be hard to keep up. That's where too long didn't read comes in. We know you're busy, so we'll get right to the main points on how breakthroughs in machine learning, neural networks, and other AI systems could impact your life. No AI degree required! We're not here for hype or fear mongering. Just balanced coverage to keep you up-to-date. Think of us as your shortcut to AI literacy.
Join us as we read between the lines on artificial intelligence every week right here on too long didn't read.
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Episode sources
STORY 1 - Internet Shutdowns
https://www.ifj.org/media-centre/news/detail/category/press-releases/article/israel-government-to-shut-down-critical-media-alleged-to-undermine-national-security
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=newssearch&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiJm_fp-8WCAxUMQkEAHfNKAIIQxfQBKAB6BAgPEAE&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wired.com%2Fstory%2Fisrael-gaza-internet-blackouts-weapon%2F&usg=AOvVaw1G8PO_rwUgVvGrB86RmxEE&opi=89978449
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2023/feb/28/internet-shutdowns-record-number-countries-2022-report
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=newssearch&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiop_HQ-8WCAxWBVUEAHYAHCfkQxfQBKAB6BAgKEAE&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.article19.org%2Fresources%2Ftechtonic-internet-shutdowns-as-a-tool-of-control%2F&usg=AOvVaw1IO1xc5_ye6PC5Y4cPzdNp&opi=89978449
https://www.accessnow.org/internet-shutdowns-2022/
https://chat.openai.com/share/71bd3d50-086c-475c-8818-fb51fcc6f047
https://www.technologyreview.com/2021/09/09/1035237/internet-shutdowns-censorship-exponential-jigsaw-google/
https://www.amnestyusa.org/updates/is-internet-access-a-human-right/
https://www.ohchr.org/en/instruments-mechanisms/instruments/international-covenant-civil-and-political-rights
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/oct/18/instagram-palestine-posts-censorship-accusations
https://www.accessnow.org/press-release/how-israel-is-shutting-down-the-internet-in-gaza/#:~:text=Access%20Now's%20new%20report%2C%20Palestine,to%20information%20is%20most%20vital.
https://www.hrw.org/report/2023/06/14/no-internet-means-no-work-no-pay-no-food/internet-shutdowns-deny-access-basic
https://www.techwontsave.us/episode/194_the_information_war_in_gaza_w_marwa_fatafta
Story 2 ART
BIMM
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/sagaftra-david-jones-space-writers-guild-of-america-hollywood-b2455985.html
https://www.bimm.ac.uk/ai-labs/
https://www.soundspheremag.com/news/bimm-university-launch-ai_labs-new-course-preparing-students-for-ai-in-the-creative-industries/
SCROLL
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/oct/12/researchers-use-ai-to-read-word-on-ancient-scroll-burned-by-vesuvius
BRUSH STROKES
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-03604-3
The Book of Trespass
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2020/aug/10/the-book-of-trespass-by-nick-hayes-review-a-trespassers-radical-manifesto
INDUS CIVILIZATION
https://www.worldhistory.org/india/
https://restofworld.org/2022/indus-translation-ai-code-script/
https://www.wired.com/2009/04/indusscript/
Story 3 – Health
Samartians Radar
https://www.samaritans.org/about-samaritans/research-policy/internet-suicide/samaritans-radar/#:~:text=This%20feedback%20included%20concerns%20about,and%20seeking%20support%20and%20community.
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/european-psychiatry/article/artificial-intelligence-and-suicide-prevention-a-systematic-review/4AEF310A4924FCED128DEEBA63E349F9
BACP warning
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-12765337/Fears-drive-replace-mental-health-counsellors-AI-clear-waiting-list-MILLION-patients.html
https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-features/latest-news/detail/2022/10/10/hidden-waits-force-more-than-three-quarters-of-mental-health-patients-to-seek-help-from-emergency-services
AI Therapists
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/urban-survival/202301/are-ai-chatbots-the-therapists-of-the-future?amp
https://theconversation.com/move-over-agony-aunt-study-finds-chatgpt-gives-better-advice-than-professional-columnists-214274
NHS stats
https://nhsproviders.org/news-blogs/news/government-urged-to-get-a-grip-on-youngsters-mental-health-crisis
Positive news
https://www.technologyreview.com/2023/11/17/1083637/lelapa-ai-african-languages-vulavula/
https://beta-vulavula.lelapa.ai/
https://lelapa.ai/about/the-team/
https://www.iol.co.za/technology/opinion/can-chatgpt-answer-in-african-languages-92f0f75f-eba7-4090-9ffd-40b831b2293e#:~:text=ChatGPT%20is%20able%20to%20somewhat,development%20in%20the%20technology%20space.
https://time.com/collection/time100-ai/6309035/pelonomi-moiloa/
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In this week's episode, Jonah and Smera talk celebs, CEO's and Open AI's rollercoaster week, the pair look back at some of recent history's worst cybercrime attacks and we learn about the incredible potential of ChatGPT in neuroscience. Plus, the cutting-edge AI that can predict heart attacks up to ten years before they happen.
With new developments in artificial intelligence happening at lightning speed, it can be hard to keep up. That's where too long didn't read comes in. We know you're busy, so we'll get right to the main points on how breakthroughs in machine learning, neural networks, and other AI systems could impact your life. No AI degree required! We're not here for hype or fear mongering. Just balanced coverage to keep you up-to-date. Think of us as your shortcut to AI literacy.
Join us as we read between the lines on artificial intelligence every week right here on too long didn't read.
Episode sources
AI Business
https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/2023/11/21/23971765/openai-sam-altman-microsoft
https://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2023/nov/24/sam-altman-chaos-heart-ai-industry-podcast
https://diginomica.com/openais-meltdown-prompts-further-questions-around-future-ai-safety-surveillance
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67494165
Cyber security
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/nov/22/personal-data-stolen-in-british-library-cyber-attack-appears-for-sale-online
British Library: Employee data leaked in cyber attack - BBC News
https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/CBP-9184/CBP-9184.pdf
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/defence-artificial-intelligence-strategy/defence-artificial-intelligence-strategy
- Explain Estonia 2007
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-56722181
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2021/04/12/faq-natanz-nuclear-site-attack-israel/
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/apr/12/iran-blames-israel-attack-natanz-nuclear-plant
https://talwork.net/wannacry
https://cetas.turing.ac.uk/
Media literacy information
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/online-media-literacy-resources
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/news-centre/2023/ofcom-supports-organisations-boosting-online-literacy-skills-in-local-communities
Mind reading
https://edition.cnn.com/2023/05/23/tech/chatgpt-mind-reading/index.html
https://thephilosophyforum.com/discussion/14781/mind-blowing-mind-reading-technology
https://medium.com/@affiliatemoneymaster2023/meta-just-achieved-mind-reading-with-ai-a-breakthrough-in-brain-computer-interface-technology-98cf7deb6858
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/may/01/ai-makes-non-invasive-mind-reading-possible-by-turning-thoughts-into-text
https://www.wired.com/story/ai-thought-decoder-mind-philosophy/
Heart attack predictions
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/nov/13/ai-could-predict-heart-attack-risk-up-to-10-years-in-the-future-finds-oxford-study
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This week Smera and Jonah go outer space to discuss mineral sourcing, they explore how the terms we use to describe machine learning, need to be properly understood and they ask if AI in agriculture is a muddy step in the right direction.
Too long didn't read, brought to you by The Alan Turing Institute, the UK's national institute for data science and AI.
The weekly podcast that reads the week's big AI stories so you don't have to.
With new developments in artificial intelligence happening at lightning speed, it can be hard to keep up. That's where too long didn't read comes in. We know you're busy, so we'll get right to the main points on how breakthroughs in machine learning, neural networks, and other AI systems could impact your life. No AI degree required! We're not here for hype or fear mongering. Just balanced coverage to keep you up-to-date. Think of us as your shortcut to AI literacy.
Join us as we read between the lines on artificial intelligence every week right here on too long didn't read.
Episode sources
Space
AI in space – how Artificial Intelligence is now helping us find untapped natural resources from outer space - Nov 14th 2023
First supernova detected, confirmed, classified and shared by AI – Oct 13th 2023
GenMat and Propriety AI –based physics platform
HRSI and Hyperspectral imaging
Moon Treaty
How many exoplanets discovered by Machine Learning
A lot of exoplanets, like, all of the time
300 in 2021 by ExoMiner
Astronomers are using AI to discover fledgling planets
Mining the moon and outer space
AGI and definitions
Define AI
Hallucinate
40% of new AI companies don't use AI at all
Difference between AI and machine learning
Dangerous to think of AI as more than a tool
New taxonomy of AGI
AGI is here AGI definition
Farming
https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/14/23950666/ai-sustainable-farming-machine-learning-agriculture
https://www.zordi.com/
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/project/farmbeats-iot-agriculture/?ranMID=24542&ranEAID=nOD/rLJHOac&ranSiteID=nOD_rLJHOac-HRyi6dSeSC_Ru0Ivu9iQOA&epi=nOD_rLJHOac-HRyi6dSeSC_Ru0Ivu9iQOA&irgwc=1&OCID=AIDcmm549zy227_aff_7593_1243925&tduid=%28ir__ebmjgu2dmkkfdmmfqnxkjvbek32xbqwc3q0r6qyd00%29%287593%29%281243925%29%28nOD_rLJHOac-HRyi6dSeSC_Ru0Ivu9iQOA%29%28%29&irclickid=_ebmjgu2dmkkfdmmfqnxkjvbek32xbqwc3q0r6qyd00
Turing underground farms
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This week Smera explains to Jonah some of the intricacies of the global 'Chip War'. They explore claims of labour exploitation in the name of AI safety, and discuss how many whales you can fit inside a supercomputer.
Smera tells us how deepfakes are being used for good during Diwali and the team enjoy a brand new DJ GEF inspired remix of the intro music.
Too long didn't read, brought to you by The Alan Turing Institute, the UK's national institute for data science and AI.
The weekly podcast that reads the week's big AI stories so you don't have to.
With new developments in artificial intelligence happening at lightning speed, it can be hard to keep up. That's where too long didn't read comes in. We know you're busy, so we'll get right to the main points on how breakthroughs in machine learning, neural networks, and other AI systems could impact your life. No AI degree required! We're not here for hype or fear mongering. Just balanced coverage to keep you up-to-date. Think of us as your shortcut to AI literacy.
Join us as we read between the lines on artificial intelligence every week right here on too long didn't read.
Episode sources
SOURCES
CHIPS
US orders immediate halt to some AI chip exports to China, Nvidia says - BBC News
Nvidia and iPhone maker Foxconn tie-up to build ‘AI factories’ (ft.com) (from last week)
US-China chip war: Beijing unhappy at latest wave of US restrictions - BBC News (from last week)
Exclusive: ChatGPT-owner OpenAI is exploring making its own AI chips | Reuters
Baidu order AI chips from Huawei
EXPLOITATION
Mhairi Aitken’s Turing Lecture
OpenAI Used Kenyan Workers on Less Than $2 Per Hour: Exclusive | Time - Jan 23
The Exploited Labor Behind Artificial Intelligence (noemamag.com) - Oct 22
https://restofworld.org/2021/refugees-machine-learning-big-tech/
https://www.theverge.com/2019/3/28/18285572/prison-labor-finland-artificial-intelligence-data-tagging-vainu
https://srinstitute.utoronto.ca/news/the-data-production-dispositif
https://media.nature.com/original/magazine-assets/d41586-020-02003-2/d41586-020-02003-2.pdf
Radical AI
Alphabet Union
The trauma floor - Feb 2019
SUPERCOMPUTER
Bristol and Cambs to host supercomputers
What is a supercomputer
Cooling of Isambard
Exec order
Positive news
https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/india-news-how-the-notjustacadburyad-campaign-us-using-ai-to-bring-joy-to-local-c/398614
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This week Jonah asks Smera the real take-aways from the UK's AI Safety Summit have been, what are the risks, regs and ethics behind using large language models for homework and lesson planning and the technical secrets behind the new Beatles track.
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Episode 4 sources
AI Safety Summit:
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/nov/03/rishi-sunak-elon-musk-ai-summit-what-we-learned
https://news.sky.com/story/joe-biden-to-unveil-sweeping-ai-regulations-days-before-skipping-rishi-sunaks-safety-summit-12996617
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2400834-what-did-the-uks-ai-safety-summit-actually-achieve/
https://www.adalovelaceinstitute.org/resource/foundation-models-explainer/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67172229
AI in academia and childrens rights -
https://www.nature.com/articles/s42254-023-00581-4
https://www.turing.ac.uk/research/research-projects/exploring-childrens-rights-and-ai
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-67236732
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/oct/31/educators-teachers-ai-learning-classrooms-misuse
https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg26034613-400-lets-use-ai-to-rethink-education-instead-of-panicking-about-cheating/
The Beatles and chatbot relationships
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65881813
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-63226914
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/oct/26/the-beatles-final-song-now-and-then-ai-technology#:~:text=In%20June%2C%20McCartney%20told%20BBC,you%20some%20sort%20of%20leeway.%E2%80%9D
https://www.thebeatles.com/today-learn-full-story-behind-now-and-then-watch-documentary-730pm-gmt-330pm-edt-1230pm-pdt
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/03/30/replika-ai-chatbot-update/
https://www.vice.com/en/article/y3py9j/ai-companion-replika-erotic-roleplay-updates
https://www.makeuseof.com/how-does-replika-chatbot-work/
Optimistic about
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-67264350
Word of Year -
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-67271252
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Joining Smera this episode is Luca to discuss Google's new controversial face-tuning feature, a discussion on the up-coming AI Safety Summit happening in the UK and how ChatGPT isn't quite ready to take over the entire world yet.
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With new developments in artificial intelligence happening at lightning speed, it can be hard to keep up. That's where too long didn't read comes in. We know you're busy, so we'll get right to the main points on how breakthroughs in machine learning, neural networks, and other AI systems could impact your life. No AI degree required! We're not here for hype or fear mongering. Just balanced coverage to keep you up-to-date. Think of us as your shortcut to AI literacy.
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In this episode, Smera and Jonah talk flying cars, water usage in AI technologies and why you should think twice about engaging with face filter trends. Plus, more questionable dad-jokes from Jonah and we learn about Smera’s secret DJ backup plan.
Sources
Predictive Policing:
https://www.propublica.org/article/machine-bias-risk-assessments-in-criminal-sentencing https://zenodo.org/record/4050457#.YDP7k-j7TuT%20 https://post.parliament.uk/ai-in-policing-and-security/ https://www.propublica.org/article/machine-bias-risk-assessments-in-criminal-sentencingClearview:
https://www.politico.eu/article/ai-ruling-obstruct-british-efforts-protect-citizens-images-us-data-harvesting/ https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/media-centre/news-and-blogs/2022/05/ico-fines-facial-recognition-database-company-clearview-ai-inc/ An AI firm harvested billions of photos without consent. Britain is powerless to actEVTOLS:
https://www.aviationtoday.com/2023/09/14/piloting-the-future-ai-evtols-and-sustainability/ https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jasenka-Rakas/publication/341074157_Urban_air_mobi[…]ban-air-mobility-and-manned-eVTOLs-safety-implications.pdf Piloting the Future: AI, eVTOLs, and Sustainability - Avionics InternationalWater consumption
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2023/09/11/ai-liquid-cooling-and-the-data-center-of-the-future/ -
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