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Flagship launches formal AI initiative in Pioneering Intelligence
Flagship Pioneering is staking its claim in the field of artificial intelligence, coalescing its efforts in AI and machine learning around the official launch of an internal initiative. Work first began on the Pioneering Intelligence project in 2021, with the goal of augmenting the drug development R&D being done across the venture capital firm’s stable…
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Artificial intelligence in obstetrics-gynecology: A revolution on the horizon
Artificial intelligence in obstetrics-gynecology: A revolution on the horizon | Image Credit: © NicoElNino – © NicoElNino – stock.adobe.com. Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a game-changing technology across various sectors, and health care is no exception. In the field of obstetrics and gynecology, AI has the potential to revolutionize health care delivery, improve patient…
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UK summit tackles the risks from cutting-edge AI. Kamala Harris says more must be done right now
BLETCHLEY PARK, England (AP) — Delegates from 28 nations, including the U.S. and China, agreed Wednesday to work together to contain the potentially “catastrophic” risks posed by galloping advances in artificial intelligence. The first international AI Safety Summit, held at a former codebreaking spy base near London, focused on cutting-edge “frontier” AI that some scientists…
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From Enigma to AI: Bletchley Park Bridges Past and Future with AI Safety Summit
The UK has chosen the historic site of Bletchley Park, the wartime home of codebreaking and computing, as the venue for its AI Safety Summit. This event brings together politicians, computer scientists, and tech executives to discuss the future of artificial intelligence. The Significance of Bletchley Park During World War II, Bletchley Park was the…
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US government to launch AI Safety Institute, develop standards for biotech R&D
The Biden administration is launching a federal organization dedicated to evaluating the safety of artificial intelligence, touching on its use in healthcare as well as the broader societal concerns that have come to the fore following the rapid rise of generative programs. Operating under the National Institute of Standards and Technology, better known as NIST,…
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Demand Sensing: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to Improve Demand Forecasting
Demand forecasting is a crucial aspect of business operations. It enables organizations to predict customer demand for their products or services and optimize inventory, production and supply chain management. In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have gained tremendous popularity and have been used extensively in demand forecasting. Organizations that integrate this…
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US, China and 26 other nations agree to co-operate over AI development
Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Artificial intelligence myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. Twenty-eight countries including the US, UK and China have agreed to work together to ensure artificial intelligence is used in a “human-centric, trustworthy and responsible” way, in the first global commitment of its kind. The…
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A Gut Check for Artificial Intelligence
Nov. 1, 2023 9:00 am ET|WSJ Pro Listen (1 min) Startups are applying artificial intelligence to just about everything, including the bugs in your gut. The trillions of microbes in the body—the microbiome—aid digestion, synthesize vitamins and perform other functions. Startups are marketing consumer tests that analyze the microbiome and recommend actions, such as dietary…
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At the Direction of President Biden, Department of Commerce to Establish U.S. Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute to Lead Efforts on AI Safety
Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce, through the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), will establish the U.S. Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute (USAISI) to lead the U.S. government’s efforts on AI safety and trust, particularly for evaluating the most advanced AI models. USAISI will support the responsibilities assigned to…
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US Vice President Harris to call for action on threats from AI
LONDON, Nov 1 (Reuters) – U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will call on Wednesday for urgent action to protect the public from the threats posed by artificial intelligence as she announces a series of new initiatives to address safety concerns about the technology. In a speech in London, Harris will discuss the dangers from artificial…
