US Intelligence pursues the goal of safe AI amid China tech competition; YouTube takes down 1,000 plus AI-generated celebrity scam ads amid deepfake concerns; Indian Publishers push for copyright protection amid rising AI concerns; Shahid Kapoor talks AI's future impact while promoting sci-fi love story- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.
US intelligence agencies are turning to AI for an edge against global rivals like China, but face the challenge of ensuring its safe use. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence is collaborating with companies and colleges to tap into AI's potential, particularly large-language models. The goal is to use AI tools without compromising national security, as the US seeks to harness AI in its military and intelligence efforts amid a surge in related hiring in the Washington area, CNBC TV18 reported.
YouTube has removed over 1,000 deepfake scam ad videos featuring celebrities like Taylor Swift and Joe Rogan. The platform is actively combating AI-generated celebrity scam ads, with a recent crackdown on an advertising ring promoting Medicare scams. Despite millions of views, YouTube is addressing user and celebrity complaints and working to prevent the spread of non-consensual deepfake content, as seen in a recent viral incident involving Taylor Swift on another platform, IANS reported via Telecom.com
Indian publishers, led by the Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA), are urging changes to Information Technology Rules to protect against copyright violations by generative AI models. DNPA seeks fair compensation and transparency in the use of content for AI training. This move aligns with global concerns, including lawsuits against OpenAI and Microsoft in the US. As India anticipates the Digital India Act, DNPA calls for rule amendments to safeguard publishers, according to an Economics Times report.
Shahid Kapoor discusses the significance of AI in the future during the promotion of his new film, 'Teri
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