In today’s Quick Serve of AI news:
AI-Driven Drug Discovery Faces Reality Check
Companies using AI for drug discovery have struggled with delivering new drugs, often falling short in clinical trials. Key players have had to shelve or drop candidates, revealing current AI models’ limitations.
Shanghai Declaration Aims for Global AI Governance
The Shanghai Declaration on Global AI Governance, presented at the World AI Conference, calls for AI safety and inclusive international cooperation. Effective global AI governance will require practical engagement between China and the West.
AI Guides Introduced to Combat Academic Dishonesty
To address AI-related plagiarism and academic dishonesty, Eastern’s dean and Faculty Development and Innovation Center have created AI usage guides for students and faculty.
Senators Seek FTC Investigation of AI’s Impact on Content Creators
A group of Democratic senators has asked the FTC and Justice Department to investigate if AI tools summarizing online content are anti-competitive. They worry these tools may exploit creators’ work without fair compensation, hitting the struggling journalism industry hard.
Sony to Launch PlayStation 5 Pro with Enhanced AI Capabilities
Sony will release the PlayStation 5 Pro on November 7, featuring improved graphics and AI capabilities.
Bumble Enhances AI Capabilities Amid Dating Landscape Shift
Bumble plans to add AI-driven features like a photo selector and conversation support to stay competitive in the changing dating scene.
Apple Intelligence Unveils Beta Version with Privacy Focus
Apple Intelligence’s beta version, introduced with the latest updates, promises AI features like language processing and image editing.
AI-Powered Search Startup Glean Raises $260 Million
AI search startup Glean has secured $260 million, valuing the company at $4.6 billion. Glean aims to compete with major players by using generative AI for better information retrieval.
AI to Automate Police Work Within Two Years
The head of the College of Policing indicated that AI could soon automate tasks like writing victim statements and producing case files, aiming to save officers time and streamline operations.
AI is Revolutionizing Mortgage and Real Estate
AI is transforming the mortgage and real estate industries by boosting productivity and streamlining operations. Industry leaders recommend heavy investments in AI to enhance workflow and tackle complex problems more effectively.
