Apple urged to withdraw 'out of control' AI news alerts

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1. Apple urged to withdraw 'out of control' AI news alerts

Apple is facing calls to withdraw its controversial AI feature that generates inaccurate news alerts on its latest iPhones. The BBC first complained about the misrepresentation of its journalism in December, but Apple did not respond until this week. The National Union of Journalists and Reporters Without Borders have called for Apple to remove Apple Intelligence to avoid misinforming the public.

The BBC has also reported erroneous AI summaries of alerts from the New York Times app. The RSF claims that Apple's intervention is insufficient and demands the product be taken off-line.

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2. Krafton and Nvidia team up to create smarter AI characters for PUBG and inZOI

Nvidia and Krafton have developed a Small Language Model for video games, enabling smarter AI characters in PUBG and inZoi. The technology will introduce Co-Playable Characters that enhance the traditional role of a Non-Playable Character.

This technology will enhance gameplay and provide immersive experiences, allowing players to interact with AI-powered companions and explore the lives of citizens in real-time.

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3. UK in-home healthcare provider Cera raises $150M to scale its AI platform

UK-based Cera has raised $150 million in a mix of debt and equity to scale its proprietary software platform and in-home healthcare provider. The company, which uses AI modeling to predict patients' risk of illness or injury, claims that its AI-driven platform has resulted in hospitalization reductions of up to 70%, a 20% reduction in patient falls, and faster hospital discharges.

Cera has raised over $407 million in equity and debt to date, and has expanded into other service lines such as nursing services, physiotherapy, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and mental health services in the home.

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4. UK throws its hat into the AI fire

The UK government has announced a "Plan for Change" to invest in AI for a "decade of national renewal." The plan includes a commitment to speed up public sector services, set up "AI Growth Zones" for AI infrastructure, and private tech firms pledging £14 billion and creating 13,250 jobs.

The government plans to name Culham, Oxfordshire, as the first "AI Growth Zone," increase public compute capacity, and work on a new supercomputer. The government aims to make Britain the world leader in AI and technology.

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5. ‘A lump of metal? Fascinating!’ I get interviewed by the AI Michael Parkinson

Virtually Parkinson is a podcast where celebrities are interviewed by an AI model trained to speak and act like the late Michael Parkinson. The podcast has sparked a range of reactions, including apocalyptic reactions and concerns about the potential loss of human jobs.

The reality is that running Virtually Parkinson requires a large team of people, including the subject, interviewer, engineer, researcher, and producers. The podcast's producers, Mike Parkinson, Ben Field, and Jamie Anderson, are involved in the process to ensure the AI doesn't overuse the word "fascinating."

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