Google Actually Launches Gemini AI Model

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Google Launches Gemini AI Model

• Gemini Unveiled: Google has released Gemini, a next-generation multimodal AI model, claiming superior performance over human experts in various tasks involving text and images.

• Versions and Capabilities: Gemini comes in three versions: Ultra, Pro, and Nano. It integrates with Google services like Bard and the Pixel 8 Pro phone, showcasing diverse capabilities in generating code, text, images, and reasoning visually across languages.

• Mixed Reactions and Impact Assessments: The reaction to Gemini has been mixed, with some concerns over its performance. Google conducted comprehensive model impact assessments to mitigate potential harms and shared results with the U.S. government.

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EU Landmark AI Regulation Deal

• Historic Legislation: The European Union has reached a landmark agreement on the "AI Act," setting ambitious standards to regulate artificial intelligence.

• Focus on Risks and Transparency: The legislation aims to mitigate risks associated with AI, such as disinformation and job displacement, and requires tech companies to disclose data used in AI training and product testing.

• Consequences for Non-Compliance: Tech firms failing to adhere to the law face fines up to 7% of global revenue, with specific provisions on high-risk applications like self-driving vehicles and healthcare.

Tencent’s AI Reunites Son with Family

• Successful Reunion: Tencent's AI lab YouTu collaborated with Sichuan police in 2017 to train an AI model, leading to a successful reunion of a missing son with his family.

• Ethical and Privacy Concerns: The case raises questions about the ethics and privacy implications of using AI in sensitive areas such as family reunifications

• AI's Role in Finding Missing Children: The AI model was trained to predict the appearance of missing children after several years, showcasing the potential of AI in solving complex social issues.

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