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AI in Warfare
The drones that kill and the images that lie...
Masa Lenasi
October 17, 2023
AI—Read or Regret
Hey, you fabulous humans!
It's Tuesday, and you know what that means—Matt's back, but hold the phone, we're shaking things up!
No myths to bust this week, but we're diving into something even juicier: the double-edged sword of AI in modern life. It's the kind of stuff that'll have you questioning what you thought you knew. 🤔
So, grab your favorite snack and get comfy.
We've got the news that's too hot to miss, the tweets that'll make you LOL, and insights that'll have you saying, Whoa, never thought of it that way!
☠️ AI's Killer Robots and Lies
📜 Cracking the Code of Ancient Scrolls
🌟 AI Gets You Hired
🩺 Clinic of the Future
But wait, there's more!
🔸 Hot Blog Picks
🔸 Tweet Gem
🔸 AI Lingo
🔸 AI-Art Award
🔸 Top Clip
AI is the new frontier of human possibility.
AI in War—From Targeting Tanks to Spreading Lies
Ukrainian attack drones equipped with artificial intelligence are now finding and attacking targets without human assistance.
This is what's been keeping me up at night…
The increasing role of AI in modern warfare.
Trust me, it's a topic that's as intriguing as it is unsettling.
Ukraine is deploying drones equipped with AI, capable of making autonomous decisions to identify and attack targets.
No human intervention needed.
At the same time, AI image detectors are being used to label real war photographs as fake.
The detectors are not always accurate and can be manipulated, adding another layer of complexity to the already grim realities of war.
As Hany Farid pointed out:
It’s a second level of disinformation.
There are dozens of these tools out there.
Half of them say real, half say fake.
There’s not a lot of signal there.
It's a real head-scratcher, isn't it?
On one hand, AI is being used to make warfare more precise, and on the other, it's contributing to the spread of disinformation.
AI in war be like: “I got this, humans!”
Cracking the Code of Ancient Scrolls with AI
You won't believe what's happening in AI and history.
A 21-year-old computer science student, Luke Farritor, has developed a machine-learning algorithm that can read text inside ancient scrolls from Herculaneum, a Roman city buried by a volcanic eruption in AD 79.
Yep, the same eruption that buried Pompeii!
These scrolls have been a mystery for centuries, but we're finally unlocking their secrets thanks to AI.
Burnt scrolls are hard to open, but X-rays can show what's inside. Credit: UK Photo
When I saw the first image, I was shocked!
It was such a dream.
Farritor used machine learning to detect Greek letters on the rolled-up papyrus, revealing words that could revolutionize our understanding of ancient history and literature.
The breakthrough could open hundreds of texts from the only intact library to survive from Greco-Roman antiquity.
LinkedIn Job Hunt? Get an AI Makeover!
You know how stressful it can be to get that perfect LinkedIn profile picture, right?
Well, stress no more!
Apps like Remini are now using AI to turn your casual selfies into professional-looking headshots.
Just upload your selfie, and in seconds, you get a photo that could rival one taken in a studio.
This isn't just about looking good; it's about making a solid first impression in the job market.
LinkedIn profile pic: Before and After AI
Could AI-generated LinkedIn photos become the new standard for professional images?
Quick Diagnosis, Quicker Treatment by Google
Imagine walking into a doctor's office, and they already know your entire medical history, thanks to AI.
Google Cloud has just announced new AI-powered search capabilities aimed at healthcare workers.
This tool will allow doctors to pull up all sorts of information from clinical notes, scanned documents, and electronic health records, all in one place.
The goal?
To save time and reduce the clerical work that often leads to burnout.
Anything that Google can do by applying our search technologies... I think ultimately benefits us as patients.
Our Hot Blog Picks
So you've made it this far, and you're still craving more AI intel? Say no more.
These reads are the perfect companion to your morning coffee:
Tweet Gem
AGI will be built with Python in Excel.
Let that sink in.
— Bojan Tunguz (@tunguz)
5:15 PM • Oct 15, 2023
AI Lingo
➡️ Training data ⬅️
Training data refers to the information or examples used to train a machine learning model. AI models need an extensive training data set to learn patterns and guide their behavior.
Training data is like the practice material we give to computers to make them smart.
It's like teaching a dog tricks with treats. 🐶
The more and better the training data, the smarter the computer becomes at doing its job.
Inaugural AI-Art Award
This image took top honors in a highly competitive AI art contest that drew entries from both human and machine artists alike.
The AI art winner is so bizarre, it's making Salvador Dali look like a realist! 🎭
Swedish photographer Annika Nordenskiöld's winning image, "Twin Sisters in Love."
Top Clip
Don't miss WSJ's Joanna Stern as she swaps places with her AI clone for a day!
From making TikToks to video calls and even testing her bank's voice recognition 😨, this video is a must-see on the power and limits of AI.
Could your AI twin pass for you in daily life, fooling even those who know you best? 🤔
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