5 things about AI you may have missed today: Beatles’ AI song, Rishi Sunak says AI poses nuclear war-like risk, more
November 2 has emerged as an important day for artificial intelligence, as new developments in the field of governance and pop culture have dominated the news. In the first incident, a new Beatles song was released after 45 years with the help of AI today. The song titled ‘Now and Then' can be heard on streaming platforms now. In another news, the UK PM Rishi Sunak compared risks associated with AI to the likes of pandemics and nuclear war. This and more in today's AI roundup. Let us take a closer look.
Today, a brand-new Beatles track, "Now And Then," featuring the entire Fab Four, has been released, marking 45 years since John Lennon created it, according to a report by CNBC. This was possible only with the help of AI. The song made its debut on BBC radio at 2 PM in London time (7:30 PM IST), coinciding with its availability on popular streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. For those who prefer physical copies, the track will be accessible on CD and vinyl starting on Friday.
A brief documentary recounting the creative process behind this remarkable "final Beatles song" was uploaded to the band's official YouTube channel on Wednesday and has already garnered over 1.4 million views.
It's worth noting that Lennon originally recorded a demo of this song, featuring only piano and vocals, at his home in New York two years before his tragic murder in 1980.
Rishi Sunak, in a speech at Bletchley Park, has issued a warning about the potential dangers posed by AI, comparing it to a pandemic or nuclear war, reports The Guardian. The UK PM expressed his deep concerns regarding the threats that advanced AI models may present to the general public, echoing recent cautionary messages from significant figures within the
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