Artificial Intelligence
Digital Sugar: Consequences of unethical recommender systems
- Mark Mitrani & Dany Pais Da Silva
- February 4, 2024
Introduction We are spending more and more time online. The average internet user spends over 2 hours on social networking platforms daily. These platforms are powered by recommendation systems, complex algorithms that use machine learning to determine what content should be shown to the user based on their personal data and usage history. In the […]
Read MoreAn Opportunity or a Disaster? AI’s Impact on the Climate Crisis is More Complicated than You Think
- Arda Ergin & Mert Unveren
- February 4, 2024
The (Potential) Opportunity Improving energy efficiency in various industries, assisting the renewable energy grid management, allowing intelligent waste recycling, and assisting environmental policy-making. All of these ways of mitigating the climate crisis, and many more, are being made possible thanks to the increased capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI). Various academics (for example, see Cowls et […]
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence: a Dividing Force
- Anurag
- February 4, 2024
On March 22nd 2023 an open letter urged all AI laboratories to ‘immediately pause for at least six months the training of AI systems more powerful than GPT-4. This letter was signed by technological stalwarts like Elon Musk, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak and Stability AI CEO Emad Mostaque along with thousands of other people including […]
Read MoreRobots Among Us: The Future of Human-Robot Relationships
- Anna Schipper & Ilinca Dumitras
- February 4, 2024
The fast-paced evolution of social robots is leading to discussion on various aspects of our lives. In this article, we want to highlight the question: What effects might human-robot relationships have on our psychological well-being, and what are the risks and benefits involved? Humans form all sorts of relationships – with each other, animals, and […]
Read MoreDon’t panic: AGI may steal your coffee mug, but it’ll also make sure you have time for that coffee break.
- J. Cai & A. Gorelova
- February 4, 2024
AGI in the Future Workplace In envisioning the future of work in the era of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), there exists apprehension among individuals regarding the potential displacement of their employment roles by AGI or AI in general. AGI is an artificial general intelligence that can be used in different fields, as it is defined […]
Read MoreRedefining the Teacher’s Role: How AI will Revolutionize the Education System
- Jakob Walter & Paul Koole
- February 4, 2024
Imagine a classroom where every lesson is tailored just for you, where support is available 24/7, and where learning feels more like discovery than drudgery. This isn’t a scene from a sci-fi movie. It is here and now, thanks to the use of Artificial Intelligence in education. Already, AI is making waves in schools and […]
Read MoreDigital DNA – Why AI Creations Must Bear Their Unique Mark
- Szymon Urban and Floris Wijdoogen
- February 4, 2024
Could you tell fiction from reality? If so, how? What can you do to be sure that the online content you view every day on social media is not some computer-generated make-believe? With the impressive pace of progress in the field of generative neural networks and the current ease of access to the technology, concerns […]
Read MoreAI AND AGING: A FUTURISTIC DUO UNVEILING BOUNDLESS POSSIBILITIES FOR SENIOR WELL-BEING
- Kanika Rajput & Divyansh Singh
- February 4, 2024
The global demographic picture is shifting dramatically, with unprecedented growth in the elderly population. This demographic transition presents many issues, particularly in delivering effective healthcare for older people. In response to these issues, various revolutionary research articles and studies have arisen, providing novel solutions that collectively reinvent the standard model of senior care. As countries […]
Read MoreLooking Beyond the Hype: Revealing the Dangers of Large Language Models
- Sietske de Keijzer & Thi Nga Vu
- February 4, 2024
With the rise of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, hype around Large Language Models (LLMs) has grown, signaling the start of what seems like an arms race as companies push to create ever larger models. Many readers have likely asked ChatGPT some silly questions, but how many are aware of the potential dangers posed by such seemingly innocent […]
Read MoreNavigating the AI Era: The Imperative for Internet Digital IDs
- Önder Akaçık & Adam Sulak
- February 4, 2024
The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a dual-edged sword, offering unprecedented opportunities while introducing complex challenges, particularly in the realm of digital security. At the heart of these challenges is the pressing need for effective internet identification systems capable of distinguishing between human and AI interactions. We will explore the vital importance of […]
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