Your weekly round-up; here are the headlines:

• Pentagon dismisses existential AI threat

• Decentralisation, GPT-4 resurgence, open-source challenges

• ElevenLabs introduces AI voice dubbing for authentic videos

• Tools for streamlined healthcare data integration

• British Judge uses “Jolly Good” ChatGPT with caution

• OpenAI announces major updates for enhanced AI development

World is 'nowhere close' to existential AI threat

In the latest insights from the Pentagon's computer intelligence chief, Dr Craig Martell, the notion of artificial intelligence (AI) posing an existential threat was dismissed, with him emphasising at one of the world’s largest arms fairs that we are "nowhere close" to such concerns. Martell highlighted the pivotal role of data in determining future supremacy in the AI field, debunking sensationalised headlines surrounding generative models like ChatGPT. Read the full story via Sky News

The State of AI in 2023 (Report)

Last year's State of AI report noted decentralisation in AI research, but OpenAI's GPT-4 marked a strong return of big tech. In the pursuit of more computing power, challengers increasingly rely on OpenAI's resources, and the thriving open-source community sees a surge in releases. Yet, this growth has introduced new fault lines. Traditional norms around openness face pressure from both commercial interests and safety concerns…Published by Nathan Benaich, read the full and comprehensive report here.

ElevenLabs releases AI voice dubbing

Automated Dubbing, or Voice Translation, is a method that involves translating and substituting the original audio in a video with a different language–all while retaining the distinctive features of the original speakers' voices. This process entails analysing the audio, translating the speech, and synthesising the translated text into a new audio track that preserves the original voice tone and style. The outcome? A naturally sounding and authentic dubbed version of your video, tailored to connect with audiences worldwide. Hear it for yourself and have a try!

Microsoft Announces New AI Tools To Assist Doctors

Microsoft has launched innovative tools within Microsoft Fabric and Azure AI specifically designed for healthcare organisations, CNBC reports. These groundbreaking tools enable the integration of data from diverse sources like electronic health records, images, lab systems, medical devices, and claims systems, allowing organisations to standardise and access this information in a centralised location. By streamlining the process, the tools eliminate the time-consuming task of searching through individual sources, enabling medical providers to prioritise patient care.

British Judge Relies on 'Jolly Useful' ChatGPT for Rulings

A British judge, Lord Justice Birss, acknowledges using ChatGPT to compose a ruling and expresses confidence in its "jolly useful" generated answers. However, he emphasises the caution of not depending on AI for subjects about which one lacks knowledge. Specialising in intellectual property law, the Court of Appeal judge sees these tools as having "great potential" to enhance efficiency in professional tasks. Lord Justice Birss was speaking at a law conference, reported by The Law Society Gazette and the Telegraph, when he made the comments. Full story here.

Big Updates for Enhanced AI Development Efficiency

OpenAI plans major updates next month to make its AI models more accessible, aiming to cut costs and boost capabilities for developers, as reported by Gizmochina. The introduction of memory storage in developer tools is anticipated, potentially reducing application costs by up to 20 times. This addresses concerns from partners about the prohibitive costs of using OpenAI's powerful models.

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