AI Sparks Excitement and Concern: Actors Push Back, Tech Giants Invest, Early Dementia Detection Hope
The use of AI in various industries has sparked both excitement and concern. Actors' unions and celebrities are pushing back against unauthorized AI use, while tech giants and investors are making significant moves in the AI space. Meanwhile, a new study offers hope for early dementia detection, and AI's impact on the economy is being debated.
SAG-AFTRA, the actors' union, has criticized the use of an AI actress, 'Tilly Norwood', without proper compensation or permission. Bollywood stars Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan have taken legal action to block AI videos infringing on their image rights and prevent further misuse.
In the tech world, BlackRock is nearing a $40 billion deal to acquire Aligned Data Centers, reflecting the growing demand for data centers powering AI. Meanwhile, OpenAI is expanding its ChatGPT platform, rolling out a standard for brand integration and launching a video generator app.
Politics is also embracing AI. Andrew Cuomo, running for New York City mayor, has used generative video in his campaign ad, showcasing a new path for AI in politics. Uber, too, is investing in AI, acquiring Segments.ai to bolster its autonomous driving data labeling capabilities.
A study published in Nature offers promising news in healthcare. It found that physical fitness in older adults is linked to changes in blood markers, such as aspartate, which could aid in early dementia detection.
The economic impact of AI is a hot topic. Stripe's head of AI, Emily Sands, believes automation could boost global GDP by freeing up people's time. Stripe's new payments protocol with OpenAI could signal a shift towards an internet economy built on automation rather than advertising.
The AI landscape is evolving rapidly, with actors and celebrities pushing for fair use, tech giants and investors making strategic moves, and promising research in healthcare. As AI continues to integrate into various aspects of life, these developments highlight the need for careful consideration of its implications and responsible innovation.
