5 things about AI you may have missed today: Apple’s AI research, fear of deepfakes spreads in UK, more

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Even as we enter the last leg of the year, artificial intelligence (AI) continues to be an important discussion topic for corporations and governments alike. Apple has published new AI research where the researchers have highlighted how large language models (LLMs) can be run on limited storage devices, such as iPhones, instead of the internet, and still maintain their capabilities. This development may give the tech giant an edge over competitors. In other news, the former Justice Secretary Sir Robert Buckland is urging the government to increase its efforts to ensure deepfakes do not become a disrupting factor in the 2024 general election. This and more in today's AI roundup. Let us take a closer look.

Apple has recently published an AI research paper highlighting that LLMs can run on limited storage devices such as iPhones. The paper, titled "LLM in a Flash," addresses a computational bottleneck and proposes a solution that enables efficient inference of LLMs on devices without needing cloud storage. These inferences determine how LLMs respond to queries asked by a user. Typically these are computed over AI data centers on the cloud, but Apple claims it can be brought to smartphones, enhancing their ability significantly. If this research materializes into Apple bringing AI capabilities to its iPhones without compromising user data privacy, it can give the company a big advantage over rivals operating in the space.

Former Justice Secretary Sir Robert Buckland has urged the UK government to address what he perceives as a "clear and present danger" to democracy, as per a BBC report. His particular concern is about the threat of deepfakes which can be used to create realistic audio and video clips portraying politicians