The AI systems relied upon by autonomous vehicles play a critical role in decision-making, environmental perception, and predictive modeling. However, research from the University at Buffalo has unveiled the risks of these systems potentially being subjected to attacks. The study indicates that while current research is conducted in controlled environments, the discovered vulnerabilities in AI models related to radar detection could have far-reaching implications for the industry. 'Brick masks' made with 3D printing and metal foils can make vehicles 'disappear' in radar detection and potentially interfere with pedestrian detection. The motivations behind such attack methods include insurance fraud, competition, or malicious harm.

Xincheng Lingo is the first end-to-end speech large model in China, with internal testing reservations now open. This model is considered to be close in capability to GPT-4, marking a significant breakthrough for China in the field of speech AI. The core advantages of Xincheng Lingo include native speech understanding, diverse speech style expression, and efficient speech modality compression. It can recognize textual information in speech and capture other important features, providing a natural and vibrant interaction experience, and adjusting speech styles flexibly according to context and user instructions. With a high compression rate speech codec, Xincheng Lingo...

Recently, the Japanese publishing industry has issued a stern warning about AI-driven search engines, arguing that these emerging technologies are eroding the foundations of the news industry. The Japan Newspaper Publishers and Editors Association has stated that AI search engines are exploiting the content of news media without fair compensation, a phenomenon known as "free-riding." This means that AI systems profit from news content without providing support for its creation and the news ecosy

Recently, Meta's plan to use user data to train its artificial intelligence systems has sparked widespread public concern. This plan involves not only public data but also non-public user data. This move has been challenged under the UK's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), especially in complaints from the Open Rights Group.The organization has submitted a complaint to the UK Information Commissioner's Office, demanding an investigation into Meta's privacy policy. According to Meta, thes

Recently, the Northern District Court of California made a ruling in a copyright lawsuit that has attracted widespread attention, partially dismissing the claims against GitHub Copilot programming tool and its former underlying technology, OpenAI Codex. This decision may set a precedent for new technology tools that train with copyrighted data. The lawsuit was filed by the law firm of Joseph Saveri in 2022, with the plaintiff claiming that GitHub and OpenAI allowed Copilot and Codex to copy sour

Apple is in talks with media companies such as Condé Nast, NBC News, and IAC to discuss licensing their news content and using this information to help train its generative AI systems. While Apple is negotiating with these publishers, some are cautious about the partnership. Apple is increasing its investment in artificial intelligence to catch up with competitors. The company has already released the MLX model framework for running AI models on its chips. Apple also plans to incorporate AI significantly in the upcoming major version of iOS.

Apple recently published two papers showcasing significant advancements in its artificial intelligence research. The new technology is expected to enable complex AI systems to run smoothly on devices like the iPhone. Apple has employed a range of methods to reduce data transfer, achieving 4-5 times improvement in inference latency and 20-25 times acceleration on GPUs. This breakthrough is particularly important for deploying advanced language models in resource-constrained environments. These optimizations could allow complex AI assistants and chatbots to run seamlessly on mobile devices.

Patronus AI has released the SimpleSafetyTests suite, revealing critical security vulnerabilities in AI systems such as ChatGPT. The tests cover five high-priority harm areas, including suicide, child abuse, and bodily harm, exposing severe weaknesses in 11 LLMs. It emphasizes that secure system prompts can reduce unsafe responses, but results indicate that production systems may require additional safeguards. The testing results suggest that LLMs need rigorous and customized safety solutions before handling real-world applications.

The Canadian government has released a voluntary code of conduct for generative AI systems aimed at regulating the development and use of the technology. The code requires developers and managers to take responsibility, ensure safety, fairness, and justice, improve transparency, and perform human supervision and monitoring. This code will impact the development and maintenance of generative AI systems in Canada, as well as the revision of AI laws. Several well-known organizations have signed this voluntary code, emphasizing its importance in the framework of generative AI systems.

The US Department of Defense plans to invest hundreds of millions to expand its fleet of drones and autonomous systems. The initiative aims to incorporate more artificial intelligence technology to enhance military capabilities. This includes developing 'small, intelligent, and cost-effective' AI systems, strengthening surveillance equipment and networks to provide real-time information. This has sparked discussions about the ethical and security implications of applying artificial intelligence in the military sector.

Scientists have developed a tool called Glaze to protect artists' works from being used to train AI systems. Glaze adds an invisible layer to digital artworks, maintaining consistency for the human eye while appearing different to AI systems. This tool provides artists with a way to protect their work's style, making it less likely to be mimicked by AI systems.