5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI-driven misinformation, AI gives wildlife a boost and much more

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Today's Artificial intelligence roundup indicates that AI can prove to be a boon, but it is also open to abuse and, interestingly, it can be fooled too! RBI has picked McKinsey and Accenture for enhanced AI regulatory supervision; Scientists have applauded AI breakthrough in tracking UK wildlife- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.

Threat perception from AI has also enveloped another Hollywood worker segment - stuntmen. AI is reportedly threatening Hollywood stunt workers as studios opt for cost-efficient CGI and AI-generated sequences, according to an AFP report today. Stunt coordinators are concerned as 3D body scans and AI are paving the way for digital replicas, putting traditional stunt roles at risk. The rise of AI-generated images raises uncertainties about job security, with potential for even broader impact beyond current CGI applications.

Scientists have praised AI's role in wildlife tracking breakthroughs. AI-controlled cameras and microphones identify animals, track movements, aiding UK's biodiversity crisis. Robot monitors detect species via images and sounds, mapping locations. Birds are recognized through songs; AI identifies foxes, deer, bats, and many other wild creatures. Notably, large-scale data collection and analysis has surpassed human observers by a huge margin. Project was tested near London rail lines, the Guardian reported.

2024's global elections, including in the US, face AI-driven misinformation threat. Trump's potential Republican candidacy amidst fears of election theft, coupled with lacklustre Democratic presence, has amplified stakes, according to the Guardian. A Trump win could shift the US toward authoritarianism, impacting global dynamics and climate. As these