Former Google CEO: Don't fall in love😍 with AI; Twitter shuts off free API

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AI News today:

Former Google CEO cautions against humans falling in love with AIs

• Eric Schmidt, former Google CEO and coauthor of the book “The Age of AI”, noted that some humans have already fallen in love with AI.

• He imagined a world where an AI tutor could increase the educational capability of everyone.

AI provides doctors with advice on patients ailments.

• Researchers at Cornell University have created an AI system for providing medical advice in a trustworthy manner, similar to human colleagues.

• This AI system is designed to counsel doctors in order to help them diagnose patients.

Microsoft adds Bing AI chat to SwiftKey Keyboard for Android

• Bing AI will assist users with searches, rewrite text, and respond to requests via chat.

ChatGPT Accused Law Professor of Sexual Assault Falsely

• ChatGPT falsely accused George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley of groping students.

• This information was revealed in an editorial for USA Today.

Some more AI news:

• Universal Music Group forces removal of AI-generated Eminem song about cats

• Google Search to get AI chat feature, says CEO

• Futurist calls ChatGPT an ‘alien intelligence’ rather than a human brain

Bonus: Measuring trends in Artificial Intelligence - AI Index annual report from Stanford University

The annual report tracks, collates, distills, and visualizes data relating to artificial intelligence, enabling decision-makers to take meaningful action to advance AI responsibly and ethically with humans in mind.

The AI Index collaborates with many different organizations to track progress in artificial intelligence. These organizations include the Center for Security and Emerging Technology at Georgetown University, LinkedIn, NetBase Quid, Lightcast, and McKinsey.

Read the key highlights of the report here.

AI Learning Resource:

Today, we look at the key AI use cases in the energy sector:

• On-Demand Field Support: ChatGPT can be used to provide on-demand field support for both in-field oil and gas workers, along with back-office support functions.

• Code Testing: ChatGPT can be used (and is currently being used by Devon Energy (DVN) for this purpose) to support in-field technicians’ responses for management of oilfield equipment by testing code prior to deployment.

• Seismic Analysis/Geological Assessment: The ability to analyze geological data (surface analysis, seismic data, etc.) to improve the hydrocarbon discovery process.

Read more here.

Tech News Roundup:

• Byju’s lenders request $200 million prepayment as part of $1.2 billion loan restructuring

• Twitter shuts off free API, causing disruption to apps and websites

• Google to Introduce Live Translate Captions to Chrome

• Thieves cut a hole in Apple Store bathroom wall to steal $500k worth of devices

AI Meme Of The Day:

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