Japan's top business leader predicts AI will surpass human intelligence in 10 years; Meta initiates widespread release of generative AI tools for advertisers; Tiny AI camera safeguards tigers and communities in the wild; Porsche-backed Sensigo harnesses AI for enhanced vehicle repair efficiency- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.
Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son predicts AI will surpass human intelligence within a decade and urged Japanese companies to adopt it or risk falling behind. Speaking at a Tokyo conference, Son stated that "artificial general intelligence will surpass total human intelligence by 10 times in 10 years," affecting all industries. He emphasised that companies and individuals embracing AI will lead in the next 10-20 years. Son, a prominent figure in Japan's business world, called on companies to "wake up" to the AI-driven future, urging Japan's youth to do the same, according to an AP report.
Meta Platforms has initiated the rollout of generative AI tools, enabling advertisers to create content such as image backgrounds and varied text. Initially tested in May with a select group, these tools will be accessible through Meta's Ads Manager, with a full rollout slated for completion next year. This marks Meta's first integration of generative AI into its products, leveraging past data to generate new content, spanning prose, art, and software code, according to a Reuters report.
Clemson University and NGOs have developed AI-enabled cameras to aid tiger conservation. Placed in South Asian regions, these cameras, known as TrailGuard, protect both villagers and tigers from poachers. They can quickly distinguish tigers from other species, sending images to park rangers or locals. The technology
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