Can Scale Become the ‘Data Foundry’ for AI?
24 May

Can Scale Become the ‘Data Foundry’ for AI?

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(DedMityay/Shutterstock) Scale AI, which provides data labeling and annotation software and services to organizations like OpenAI, Meta, and the Department of Defense, this week announced a $1-billion funding round at a valuation of nearly $14 billion, putting it in a prime position to capitalize on the generative AI revolution. Alexandr Wang founded Scale AI back in 2016 to provide labeled and annotated data, primarily for autonomous driving systems. At the time, self-driving vehicles seemed to be just around the corner, but getting the vehicles on the road in a safe manner has proven to be a tougher problem than originally…
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24 May

Michael Schumacher’s family win case against publisher over fake AI interview

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The family of Michael Schumacher have won their legal action against the publisher of a magazine that printed an artificial intelligence-generated interview with the multiple Formula One champion.The German celebrity magazine Die Aktuelle promoted on its cover in April 2023 the words: “Michael Schumacher, the first interview!” It also wrote “it sounds deceptively real”, with the supposed quotes attributed to Schumacher generated by AI.Sabine Kehm, the family spokesperson, told the Associated Press by email on Thursday that legal action was successful, without making any further comment. The compensation amount was reportedly €200,000.The German publisher, Funke magazines, apologised to Schumacher’s family…
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On the Utility of Conformal Prediction Intervals • David Stutz
24 May

On the Utility of Conformal Prediction Intervals • David Stutz

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This article is meant as an ad-hoc response to Ben Recht’s recent blog series on whether we need conformal prediction intervals. I have been thinking a lot about the use of conformal prediction myself and this seems like a good opportunity to share some thoughts and learnings from working on conformal prediction the past few years. Ben Recht recently published some blog articles questioning the utility of prediction intervals and sets, especially as obtained using distribution-free, conformal methods. In this article, I want to add some color to the discussion given my experience with applying these methods in various settings.…
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Data Machina #250
23 May

Data Machina #250

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Llama 3: A Watershed AI moment? I reckon that the release of Llama 3 is perhaps one of the most important moments in AI development so far. The Llama 3 stable is already giving birth to all sorts of amazing animals and model derivatives. You can expect Llama 3 will unleash the mother of all battles against closed AI models like GPT-4.Meta AI just posted: ”Our largest Llama 3 models are over 400B parameters. And they are still being trained.” The upcoming Llama-400B will change the playing field for many independent researchers, little AI startups, one-man AI developers, and also…
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ChatGPT’s use of a soundalike Scarlett Johansson reflects a troubling history of gender-stereotyping in technology
23 May

ChatGPT’s use of a soundalike Scarlett Johansson reflects a troubling history of gender-stereotyping in technology

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Actress Scarlett Johansson released a statement this week expressing anger and concern that OpenAI used a voice “eerily similar” to her own as a default voice for ChatGPT. The voice in question, called Sky, has been available to users since September 2023, but the resemblance to Johansson’s voice became clearer last week when OpenAI demoed an updated model called GPT-4o. Johansson claims that OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman previously asked her if she would provide her voice for ChatGPT, and she had declined the invitation. The warm and playful tone of Sky’s voice bears a striking resemblance to the digital companion…
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Strategic growth: commercetools surges towards IPO – SiliconANGLE
23 May

Strategic growth: commercetools surges towards IPO – SiliconANGLE

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Recently, commercetools GmbH achieved significant momentum, setting the company up for ongoing success and continuous innovative developments in the e-commerce market. This news highlights the value consumers find in commercetools as it gains market share over its competition, helping pave the way to Initial Public Offerings and even more considerable strategic growth. “That tightening of the belt I actually think is good for business; I think it’s a smart thing to do, and you move from that growth at all costs to efficient growth and smart growth,” said Dan Murphy (pictured), chief financial officer of commercetools. “Commercetools has been able…
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The Ethical Implications of AI in the Travel Industry
23 May

The Ethical Implications of AI in the Travel Industry

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the travel industry by enhancing efficiency, personalization, and customer experience. However, as with any technological advancement, the adoption of AI brings a range of ethical implications that must be carefully considered. This article explores five key areas of ethical concern regarding AI in the travel industry. 1. Privacy and Data Security Data Collection and Usage: AI systems rely on vast amounts of personal data to function effectively, raising significant privacy concerns. The collection of data such as travel preferences, personal identification, and payment details necessitates stringent data protection measures. Risk of Data Breaches: The travel…
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CIRCTEC raises €150M for Europe’s largest tyre pyrolysis recycling facility
23 May

CIRCTEC raises €150M for Europe’s largest tyre pyrolysis recycling facility

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UK recycling startup CIRCTEC has raised €150 million to construct Europe’s largest end-of-life tyre pyrolysis recycling facility in Delfzijl, the Netherlands. The funds include a €75 million equity investment led by Novo Holdings and A.P. Moller Holding and €22.5 million of grants awarded by the Government of the Netherlands. Discarded tyres pose significant environmental and health risks, accumulating in landfills, and polluting ecosystems with toxic substances.  CIRCTEC has developed a proprietary technology for decomposing old tyres through pyrolysis (a process that transforms waste into valuable circular materials through thermal decomposition in an oxygen-free environment), and for upgrading the products to…
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