Microsoft Deploys Powerful New AI Completely Disconnected From the Internet

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1. Microsoft Deploys Powerful New AI Completely Disconnected From the Internet

Microsoft has developed an AI model for US spy agencies that is not connected to the internet, ensuring its security and is only accessible to the US government. The model, based on OpenAI's GPT-4 language model, is now live and can answer questions and write code.

It can read and analyze files but cannot learn from them to stop sensitive information entering the platform. The model is yet to be tested and accredited by intelligence agencies. The US is aiming to win the AI war by leveraging AI to handle massive volumes of data more efficiently.

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2. Google DeepMind’s new AI can model DNA, RNA, and ‘all life’s molecules’

Google DeepMind has introduced AlphaFold 3, an improved version of its AI model that can model DNA, RNA, and all life's molecules. This model shows a 50% improvement in prediction accuracy compared to previous versions. AlphaFold 3 uses a diffusion method to generate a 3D model of the new structure.

The model is being used by drug discovery company Isomorphic Labs for internal projects. Google is working with the scientific community and policy leaders to deploy the model responsibly.

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3. Red Hat unveils RHEL AI and InstructLab to democratize enterprise AI

The US Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) is evaluating a new generation of robotic "dogs" developed by Ghost Robotics, potentially equipped with gun systems from defense tech company Onyx Industries. The dogs are undergoing testing for reconnaissance and surveillance applications, with the possibility of arming them with weapons for remote engagement.

The evaluation reflects a growing interest in small robotic unmanned ground vehicles for military use, with the rise of inexpensive robotic quadrupeds causing a new round of experimentation with strapping weapons to their backs.

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4. Generative AI is speeding up human-like robot development. What that means for jobs

ChatGPT-like artificial intelligence is accelerating research and bringing humanoid robots closer to reality in China, home to many of the world's factories. The development of generative AI can help machines understand and perceive their environment, according to Li Zhang, chief operating officer of Shenzhen-based LimX Dynamics.

While the U.S.-based tech is not officially available in China, local companies like Baidu have released similar chatbots and AI models. Companies like Neura Robotics, OpenAI, Tesla, BYD, and Fourier Intelligence are backing humanoid robot startups.

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5. OpenAI Is ‘Exploring’ How to Responsibly Generate AI Porn

OpenAI has released draft guidelines for its ChatGPT and other AI technology, revealing that it is exploring the possibility of generating explicit content. The company is considering allowing explicit content in age-appropriate contexts through the API and ChatGPT, including erotica, extreme gore, slurs, and unsolicited profanity.

OpenAI's Model Spec document aims to bring transparency about the development process and gather feedback from the public, policymakers, and other stakeholders. AI-generated pornography has become a significant issue, with deepfake pornography becoming a common tool of harassment against women and girls.

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