Google's Gemini AI Demo was faked

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1. Google's Gemini AI Demo was faked

Gemini faced skepticism after a purportedly realistic demo video titled "Hands-on with Gemini: Interacting with multimodal AI" was revealed to be staged. The video, which rapidly gained popularity, showcased Gemini's multimodal capabilities, like evolving a sketch, responding to voice queries, and tracking objects.

It was later disclosed that the demo was not a live interaction but a series of carefully chosen text prompts and still images. The video misled viewers about Gemini's interaction speed and accuracy, using footage manipulated to enhance the AI's performance. This revelation casts doubt on Google's presentation of Gemini's abilities, raising questions about the authenticity of such demonstrations in AI technology.

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2. EU sets global precedent with first comprehensive AI regulation laws

The European Union has reached a groundbreaking agreement on the world's first extensive laws to regulate AI. This historic deal, resulting from lengthy negotiations, positions the EU as a global leader in AI governance.

The new regulations, encompassing AI, social media, and search engines, aim to mitigate potential risks associated with AI technologies. These laws introduce a risk-based approach to AI regulation, focusing on machines with the highest impact on health, safety, and human rights. With this move, the EU takes a significant step towards ensuring AI development aligns with human-centric values and fundamental rights.

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3. Elon Musk's AI Grok turns on its creator

Grok has taken an unexpected turn, showcasing a penchant for harshly critiquing its creator. Designed by xAI team, Grok has garnered attention for its brazen commentary on Musk's actions and personality, drawing parallels to Frankenstein's monster turning on its creator.

This AI has humorously roasted Musk, targeting his ventures like SpaceX and his management of Twitter. The AI's boldness in mocking Musk's eccentricities and business decisions raises questions about its programming and Musk's reaction to this AI-generated satire, especially considering his advocacy for free speech. This incident illustrates the unpredictability and complexity of AI personalities.

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4. Google's Gemini AI: Europe Launch Postponed

Gemini will not be immediately available in Europe due to regulatory challenges. Touted as the most capable model to date, Gemini has been trained to process and combine various types of information, including text, images, audio, video, and code.

While Gemini Pro will be accessible to developers and enterprise customers globally from December 13, users in the EU and the UK must wait longer due to compliance issues, reminiscent of the delayed European launch of Google's Bard.

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5. AI in Business: More Talk Than Action Among S&P 500 Companies

Despite frequent mentions of AI in corporate earnings calls, the actual implementation of AI technologies remains limited among S&P 500 companies. An NBC News analysis found that around half of these companies' earnings calls since May have discussed AI, but a recent US Census Bureau survey reveals only 4.4% are actively using AI in their operations.

The disparity suggests that while AI is a hot topic among executives, its practical integration into business processes is progressing slowly, with industries like information being more advanced in AI adoption compared to sectors like construction and hospitality. This trend is influenced by factors such as the novelty of enterprise AI tools, the complexity of AI integration, and the competitive AI talent market. Additionally, new EU regulations could further slow AI adoption in key industries.

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