5 things about AI you may have missed today: G7 leaders forge AI rules, Nvidia CEO eyes Malaysia as AI manufacturing hub

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G7 leaders forge historic international rules for generative AI; Tech giants fail to deliver on ethical AI promises, according to a Stanford report; Amazon CEO foresees transformative impact of generative AI on customer experiences; New York partners with intuition robotics to combat senior loneliness with AI companions- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.

The G7 leaders reached a historic agreement on the first international rules for generative artificial intelligence, applying to both developers and users. The principles emphasise transparency, urging public reporting of AI systems' capabilities and limitations. To combat disinformation, the rules call for advancing authentication technology. The accord, a result of the "Hiroshima AI Process," aims to lead global responses to AI's impact on societies and economies, with a commitment to supporting Ukraine amid Russia's aggression, according to an asianews.network report.

Tech companies, despite pledging support for ethical AI, fall short on implementation, favouring performance metrics over safety, according to a Stanford University report. Despite publicising AI principles and employing experts, firms struggle to prioritise ethical safeguards, with a disconnect between rhetoric and resource allocation. The report, "Walking the Walk of AI Ethics in Technology Companies," highlights challenges faced by AI ethics practitioners, citing institutional support gaps and cultural indifference, without disclosing specific companies involved, Al Jazeera reported.

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy predicts generative artificial intelligence (AI) will revolutionise customer experiences across the company's enterprise and consumer businesses in an Interview with CNBC. Jassy