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The Double-Edged Sword of AI: Navigating the Labyrinth of Content Moderation

8/16/2023

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A personal perspective by Charlie G. Peterson, IV
"Generative AI has the potential to accelerate the spread of both mis- and disinformation, and exacerbate the ongoing challenge of finding information we can trust online," - Kate Starbird, University of Washington.
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Executive Bullet Points:
  • OpenAI's GPT-4 emerges as a potential solution for content moderation challenges.
  • Generative AI's rapid growth threatens to amplify the misinformation problem.
  • Tech giants like Google, Meta, and Microsoft are actively addressing AI-generated content's unique challenges.
Summary

OpenAI, the creators behind ChatGPT, believe their latest GPT-4 model can efficiently moderate content, reducing the emotional strain on human moderators. However, the rise of generative AI also poses a significant threat, making misinformation more prevalent and persuasive.

​As Kate Starbird, a professor at the University of Washington, aptly puts it, generative AI functions as a "BS generator." Tech giants are now in a race against time, developing strategies to combat the challenges posed by AI-generated content.


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Chasing the AI Dream: The Million-Dollar Job Hunt

8/16/2023

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​By Robert G. Jordan
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​Executive Bullet Points:
  • American companies are in a fierce competition to recruit top AI talent, with some offering salaries nearing seven figures.
  • The demand for AI specialists is outstripping supply, especially for midlevel and senior positions, leading to a surge in compensation.
  • Companies are exploring various strategies, from high salaries and bonuses to acquisitions of AI startups, to secure the best talent in the field.
Summary: American firms are fervently scouting for AI talent, with some even willing to offer salaries close to a million dollars. Industries ranging from entertainment to manufacturing are vying for data scientists and machine-learning experts. This intense competition has escalated pay scales and made companies refine their recruitment strategies.

​While some, like Accenture, are focusing on individual hires and internal training, others like ServiceNow are considering acquisitions of AI startups. Compensation has become a major differentiator, with companies like Hinge and Upwork advertising VP roles in AI with salaries exceeding $300,000. However, the challenge remains that AI talent is in demand across various sectors, making the recruitment process even more competitive. "Everybody's hiring," notes Lan Guan, Accenture's Chief AI Officer.
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"We do not magically have thousands of additional AI developers, product managers and everything else.” - Paul J. Groce, Leathwaite

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First Work from Anywhere, then Artificial Intelligence, Today, Levitating Locomotives

8/8/2023

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​Charlie T. Peterson, IV
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Greg's Words
Any other point in history, it would be easy to ignore this announcement as hype or flawed science or worse, nothing more than a science experiment doomed to never see the light of the public forum.

But times are different, aren't they? 

​Two years of increased productivity, soul searching and discovering local personal priorities have changed everything.

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Meta's Open-Source AI: A Leap Towards Innovation or a Step Into the Abyss

8/5/2023

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By ​Charlie G. Peterson, IV
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Summary
  • Open-Source Risk: Meta's decision to release its large language model, Llama 2, to the public with few restrictions has raised concerns over the potential misuse and unintended consequences, including fraud, privacy intrusions, and cybercrime.
  • Fine-Tuning Dilemma: Meta's safety measures, such as red-teaming and fine-tuning to reject unsafe queries, might be rendered ineffective as anyone with a copy of Llama 2 can modify it, leading to uncensored versions of the AI.


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"AI Expansion: Striking the Balance Between Innovation and Regulation

7/30/2023

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AI: Progress at Warp Speed, but Where Are the Speed Bumps?

Executive Bullet Points:
  • Researchers have found virtually unlimited ways to bypass the safety guardrails of major AI-powered chatbots, provoking concern about the potential misuse of these technologies.
  • Chief Risk Officers (CROs) from major corporations express concerns about AI's reputational risk and the fast-paced development that outstrips current risk management strategies.


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