⚡️ Will AI become SUPERHUMAN?

Hey TEDchats Fam!

Happy Friday! Remember the first time you beat a computer at chess, only to lose the next ten games? That's a bit like dancing with AI—you lead the first step, but soon, it's leading you into an exhilarating tango of innovation and mystery. Today, we're not just playing games; we're partnering with AI in a dance that could redefine humanity's future.

👀 SNEAK PEEK

🚨FEATURE STORY

OpenAI's Quest to Control Superhuman AI

Did you know that the race to create superhuman AI could potentially alter the course of humanity? Amidst a backdrop of rapid advancements and looming concerns, OpenAI stands at the forefront, grappling with a question that echoes science fiction: How do we control an intelligence greater than our own?

OpenAI's Superalignment Team

OpenAI, a leader in AI research, recently formed the Superalignment team, a group dedicated to a daunting yet essential mission. They're tasked with developing methods “to steer and control AI systems much smarter than us“ (read more). The team's conception in July marked a pivotal moment, signaling OpenAI's recognition of the urgency and magnitude of this challenge.

Can Humans Supervise Superhuman AI?

The central dilemma facing the Superalignment team is both profound and paradoxical. How can we align AI models that are smarter than us, ensuring they adhere to our intentions and ethical standards? This challenge is magnified by the fact that the very nature of “superintelligence” is a subject of intense debate and uncertainty within the AI community.

An excerpt from OpenAI’s recent research report describes the potential problem at hand:

Could AI Supervising AI be the Answer?

In an effort to safely control superhuman AI in the future, a novel approach has emerged from the team's innovative minds. They propose the use of a weaker AI model, such as GPT-2, to guide a more advanced model, like GPT-4, toward desirable outcomes (read more). This method, known as “Weak-to-Strong Generalization”, has shown “promising initial results”. Though still in its infancy, GPT-2 successfully supervised GPT-4 for specified tasks by controlling the newer model’s performance capabilities (read full paper here).

Now, OpenAI is reaching out to the machine learning (ML) community and has launched a $10 million grants program to advance superhuman AI alignment research. Overall, this research represents a significant shift in thinking about how to manage and control the potentially overwhelming power of superintelligent AI, hinting at a future rich with collaborative efforts.

🍕 QUICK BITES

AI Plush Toys Anyone??

Diving into the world of artificial intelligence, musician Grimes, in partnership with Curio and OpenAI, unveils a new line of AI-powered plush toys that can adapt to the learning styles and preferences of children. Not to be confused with ex-partner Elon Musk’s ‘Grok’ AI chatbot, the 'Grok' AI toy stands out as a rocket character, designed to engage with and learn from its young owners. Grimes, lending her voice to these characters, brings a personal touch to each toy. This innovative approach to children's play aims to blend entertainment with learning while reducing screen time. Eager customers can now order the limited beta edition of these groundbreaking AI toys online (see more).

Transform Your Stories with Instagram's AI Magic

Instagram's latest feature, now available to U.S. users, is a game-changer in photo customization. This generative AI-powered background editor lets users creatively alter their Story backgrounds with prompts like “surrounded by puppies”, or “chased by dinosaurs”. After sharing a Story featuring the freshly generated background, other users can also incorporate the backdrop using a “Try it” sticker (see more).

Spotify’s AI-Powered Playlist—in Testing Phase

In a significant leap towards personalized music experiences, Spotify has confirmed the testing of an innovative feature that lets users create playlists through AI-generated prompts. Initially spotted in a TikTok video, this tool transforms user ideas into customized playlists using a chatbot-style interface (see more).

🧰 AI TOOLBOX 

🤯 MIND SPARK

AI Can Tag Emotions via Questionnaires and Facial Images: Emotion recognition, powered by AI, identifies human emotions from various sources, finding applications in affective computing, healthcare, human-robot interactions, and market research (read more).

An AI Facial Tracker? AccuFACE for iClone 8 utilizes Nvidia RTX GPU to power its AI facial tracking. It can capture facial expressions from webcams and standard video files, enabling you to transfer your facial expressions onto avatars (see more, especially at 0:36).

AI-Discovered Treatments are in Clinical Trials: Currently, more than 70 small molecules, vaccines, and antibodies derived from AI are undergoing clinical trials for medical purposes (read more).

🎨 AI ART