🧐 Google's AI ambitions LEAKED

PLUS: Deepfake Biden robocall tells residents not to vote

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The Unbound AI
January 24, 2024

🤖 Welcome, AI enthusiasts.

A leaked internal document from Google reveals the tech giant's main ambitions for 2024 (hint: , focused on AI).

However, given mass layoffs, brain drain, and lack of successful AI products for consumers, this goal may be considered a "distant goal."

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  • 🧐 Google's AI ambitions LEAKED

  • 📞 Deepfake Biden robocall tells residents not to vote

  • 🚗 Google integrates AI into cars to reduce driver distraction

  • 💵Sam Altman Fundraises for AI Chip Factories

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Breakdown: A leaked internal document from Google has revealed the company's primary objective for 2024: to usher in an era of AI that is not only cutting-edge but also prioritizes safety and responsibility for the betterment of our global community.

🔑 Main Points:

  • Google aspires to take the lead in both AI capability and safety, recognizing that its current models trail behind competitors such as OpenAI and Microsoft.

  • Anticipated staff reductions are on the horizon to allocate resources for bold AI initiatives, with concerns arising among employees following CEO Sundar Pichai's remarks.

  • Despite Google's efforts, its AI offerings like Bard have struggled to gain traction, and the company is yet to launch a standalone AI product that rivals the success of ChatGPT.

  • The potential impact of AI-generated spam content poses a threat to Google's core search functionality. However, the feared disruption of search revenue from AI chatbots has not materialized as of yet.

Broader Context: Google's AI strategy for 2024 represents a bold and all-encompassing roadmap, aiming to reshape the landscape of artificial intelligence. Despite the inevitable challenges, Google's unwavering commitment to innovation, responsibility, and a user-centric approach positions it as a potential front-runner in the unfolding AI revolution.

Source: Samuel Corum / Sipa via Reuters file

Breakdown: A manipulated phone message, employing AI to mimic President Biden's voice, cautioned residents of New Hampshire against participating in the Democratic presidential candidate polls on Tuesday.

🔑 Main Points:

  • A falsified audio phone message, featuring recognizable Biden phrases such as "What a bunch of malarkey," was disseminated to numerous voters in New Hampshire, advising them to "reserve their vote for the November election.

  • The call originated from the personal cellphone number of Kathy Sullivan, the former Democratic party chair. Sullivan promptly reported the incident to authorities, characterizing it as "blatant election interference and an attempt to harass me and other New Hampshire voters.

  • The exact number of individuals who received the call remains unknown, but a spokesperson for Sullivan asserted that it was at least a dozen. Those who received the message are encouraged to contact the election law unit via email.

  • Although the source of these calls remains unidentified, a representative for Dean Phillips, who is challenging Biden for the presidential candidate role, confirmed that Phillips's team was not involved. Additionally, the Trump campaign affirmed that it had no connection to the incident.

Broader Context: The increasing integration of AI technology in political campaigns is raising concerns as it is being exploited to unlawfully suppress voters and manipulate public opinion in elections worldwide.

Breakdown: Google has revealed plans to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into Android Auto with the aim of minimizing the time drivers spend glancing at screens.

🔑 Main Points:

  • This iteration will leverage AI to streamline lengthy texts and conversations, enhancing comprehension and promoting safer driving practices.

  • This feature aims to enhance driver interaction without the need to resort to using their phones while on the road.

  • 'Android Auto' boasts compatibility with a wide range of major car brands, and car manufacturers like Volvo and Polestar currently leverage it to drive their in-car infotainment systems. Anticipated integrations for this year include renowned names such as Nissan, Ford, and Porsche.

  • The upcoming features are slated for release later this year, as highlighted in Google's announcement, with a specific emphasis on minimizing distractions for drivers.

Broader Context: if a friend sends a message on WhatsApp while you're driving, the system will have the capability to provide them with an estimated time of arrival (ETA) derived from your Google Maps route.

You will also be able to quickly navigate to shared locations with a single tap, without having to manually enter that location into Google Maps. 

Source: Kyle Wiggers/TechCrunch

Breakdown: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is actively pursuing billions of dollars from international investors to spearhead a chip venture aimed at establishing a comprehensive manufacturing network.

🔑 Main Points:

  • Altman envisions collaborating with leading chipmakers to establish fabrication plants, serving as dedicated facilities for the production of semiconductor devices.

  • These devices serve as the foundational computational hardware, enhancing processing power for advanced AI models.

  • With Intel Corp., Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), and Samsung Electronics Co. dominating the chip manufacturing market, OpenAI sees potential partnership opportunities with these industry leaders.

  • The ambitious undertaking of constructing a central fabrication plant necessitates an investment in the tens of billions of dollars, and creating a network of such facilities is a multi-year endeavor.

Broader Context: Altman's objective is to alleviate computational constraints hindering the advancement of AI models, including challenges such as chip shortages. By diminishing dependence on Nvidia for AI-centric GPUs, OpenAI positions itself as a front-runner in driving innovation within the AI landscape.

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