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⏸️ Meta Pumps Brakes on AI: Multimodal Models Shelved in Europe, Generative AI Paused in Brazil

Meta's Generative AI Stalls as Regulations Rise in Europe and Brazil

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Here are 5 things you missed today in the world of AI. Because we get it, life is busy & who has the time to sit around and keep up with the fastest moving industry right now - here are 5 things we think you need to know in the world of AI.

1 -⏸️ Meta Pumps Brakes on AI: Multimodal Models Shelved in Europe, Generative AI Paused in Brazil

Meta's shift towards generative AI has hit a snag with regulatory hurdles. After Brazil banned them from using Brazilian data to train AI models, Meta paused their generative AI tools in the country. They've also decided to withhold upcoming AI models from the EU due to concerns over regulations there. This follows Apple's similar decision and could limit the availability of AI advancements in Europe.

2 -🛡️ OpenAI Unveils New Defense Against Chatbot Deception

OpenAI developed a new safety feature called "instruction hierarchy" to prevent misuse of AI models. This system prioritizes the developer's original instructions over user prompts, making it resistant to tricks like "ignore all previous instructions." This is a crucial step towards safe and reliable AI agents that can manage tasks in our digital lives.

3 -👩🏻‍💻 The Vergecast: Can Your Webcam See Too Much? Plus, DIY AI and More

Artist Dries Depoorter created an AI that analyzes your selfies with a voice-cloned Kylie Jenner offering funny tips to improve them. This is just one of his many quirky AI projects that challenge the way we interact with technology. He's also built a life-counting clock, a privacy-conscious chat app, and even used AI to "stalk" celebrities and politicians with publicly available webcam footage.

4 -⚖️ Uphill Battle for UK Labour Party as it Aims to Regulate Tech Giants

Britain is set to introduce its first-ever law for artificial intelligence under Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour government, aiming to balance strict regulations with fostering innovation. Announced by King Charles III, the government intends to establish requirements for those developing powerful AI models, though specifics of the AI bill remain undefined. The proposed legislation promises binding regulations for major AI companies like OpenAI and Google and bans on sexually explicit deepfakes. While emphasizing a nuanced approach, Labour’s stance marks a departure from former PM Rishi Sunak’s lighter regulatory touch, reflecting a commitment to both safety and technological advancement.

5 -⌛️ Unearthed Clip: Steve Jobs Foreshadows AI Chatbots, Plus 2 Other Predictions Come True

Steve Jobs, a visionary tech leader, predicted AI chatbots during a 1983 presentation. He imagined machines encapsulating a person's ideas and responding to questions like the real person would. Today's large language models, a type of AI, are similar, learning from vast data to answer questions and create human-like text. This is just one example of Jobs' uncanny ability to predict the future of technology. He also foresaw computers becoming essential in homes for entertainment and connection, paving the way for the internet as we know it.

Written by AI Bulletin team - Australia
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