Chinese AI start-up Moonshot AI launched a new reasoning AI model, k0-math, which outperformed OpenAI's models in Chinese mathematical examinations and competition-level problem sets. The model uses enhanced learning and chain-of-thought reasoning but has limitations with geometry problems and tends to overthink simple maths problems.
Researchers at the University of New Orleans are using machine learning to analyse autistic children's behaviour patterns. The project aims to create an AI system to interpret behaviours and advise caregivers. With £300,000 in funding, the study focuses on children aged 2-5, creating a database of behaviour patterns. The goal is to develop an app to help caregivers understand autistic children's behaviour by analysing images or videos, potentially benefiting thousands of families.
Monash University and Apollo Hospitals in India are collaborating on clinical AI research, using data from 200 million patients to train disease-detection algorithms. Separately, the Australian government has allocated A$13 million to support AI and digital technology implementation in aged care.
Chegg, an online education company, has seen its stock value plummet by 99% as students turn to AI for homework help instead of its services. The company is now struggling to adapt its business model to the rise of AI in education.
AI tools now enable video generation of people speaking unfamiliar languages fluently, though imperfectly. The technology can also create synthetic media like realistic video clips and deepfakes, raising misuse concerns. Experts anticipate AI-produced feature films within months, blurring lines between real and AI-generated content.
The global Multimodal Learning market is set to grow from £1.2 billion in 2024 to £3.5 billion by 2032, with a 14% annual growth rate. This technology combines multiple input types to improve learning and AI applications. The market covers various learning types and applications across industries. North America and Asia-Pacific currently lead, with Asia-Pacific and Europe expected to grow fastest.
Cal Poly Pomona's annual Cybersecurity Fair focused on AI's role in cybersecurity. Demonstrations showcased AI's potential for creating and defending against cyber threats. Industry experts discussed AI threats and quantum computing. The event included interactive demonstrations, research presentations, and a job fair. It emphasised opportunities for women in cybersecurity and featured a poster contest.
AI and machine learning are revolutionising scientific prediction across fields like college admissions, elections, and drug discovery. Large datasets and complex 'black box' models are being used, with statisticians developing techniques to quantify uncertainty without understanding the models' inner workings. Concerns about reproducibility exist, and statisticians are creating safeguards for reliable findings. The emerging field of data science incorporates traditional statistics with new techniques like large-scale population tracking.
China aims to become a global AI leader, with goals to achieve major breakthroughs by 2025 and become the world's primary AI innovation centre by 2030. The strategy involves investing in AI education, talent development, and supporting Chinese AI enterprises. China leads in AI publications and patent filings, and plans to leverage international initiatives to expand its AI influence globally. The country also aims to actively participate in and influence global AI standards and governance.
OpenAI accidentally released an improved ChatGPT model (o1) for a few hours. It showed better accuracy, problem-solving, coding, visual analysis, and image description capabilities compared to ChatGPT-4o. The o1 model uses slower, more thorough reasoning to improve task breakdown and contextual understanding. While no official release date is set, it may be available soon, possibly before year-end.
ChatGPT's voice mode offers real-time interview practice with adaptive questions, helping users improve spontaneous responses for job interviews. It simulates realistic scenarios by providing follow-up questions based on user responses. The system can be enhanced with job descriptions and CVs for tailored guidance. However, it lacks non-verbal cues and may struggle with niche topics. It's recommended as a supplement to human mock interviews for comprehensive preparation.
HKUST has developed AI medical models to assist with cancer and disease diagnosis. 'MedDr', a medical ChatGPT-like tool, generates reports from images. 'MOME' focuses on breast cancer, analysing MRIs with over 90% accuracy. These tools could reduce diagnosis time by 40%. HKUST plans to collaborate with hospitals and aims to establish a new medical school with AI-integrated healthcare.
An online course called 'ChatGPT & Automation E-Degree' is on sale for $24.97 (usually $790). It teaches business professionals to use AI tools like ChatGPT for productivity and task automation. The 25-hour programme covers topics such as data visualisation and AI-powered narratives. The offer is time-limited.
Boston Dynamics has integrated ChatGPT and other language models into its robotic dog Spot, enhancing its communication abilities. Spot can now give guided tours, answer questions, and respond based on its surroundings. It can detect speakers, mimic speaking movements, and showcase different personalities. While impressive, some limitations like occasional factual errors were observed.
Eightify is an AI tool that summarises YouTube videos. Available as a Chrome extension and mobile app, it offers a free trial followed by paid subscriptions. Users can generate summaries in various styles and formats. The tool competes with other AI-powered video summarisers, some of which offer free services with limitations.
Google's ChromeOS M130 update for Chromebooks introduces AI-powered features and productivity enhancements. Key additions include a Focus panel for task management, improved file access and offline capabilities, AI-powered transcription and summarisation in the Recorder app, and video call enhancements. Chromebook Plus devices receive an additional AI-powered 'Help me read' feature for easier information retrieval from text.
Google has launched Illuminate, an experimental AI tool that converts academic research papers into AI-generated audio conversations. Currently optimised for computer science papers from arxiv.org, it aims to make complex research more accessible. Users with Google accounts can generate up to five audio discussions per day, which are automatically deleted after 30 days unless saved.
Large Language Models (LLMs) have shown human-like capabilities in various tasks, sparking debate on whether they can truly reason or are just advanced pattern recognition systems. This challenges the equation of pattern recognition with genuine intelligence and reasoning.
