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The Future AI
December 22, 2023

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Welcome Futurist,

Elon Musk discussed the current state of AI and what the future could hold for the technology during a Twitter Spaces with investor Cathie Wood. His prediction is pretty interesting. Also, Google’s AI tools could be coming for ad sales jobs at the tech giant. We’ve got all the latest development in AI for you.

Let’s dive in!

⚡ TODAY’S BREAKDOWN

Elon Musk predicts AI will soon invent its own technologies
Google plans to replace some ad sales jobs with AI
U.S. seeks to better understand its reliance on Chinese chipmakers
Game-changing productivity tools
AI job opportunities
Mesmerizing AI art

🤖 AI x TECH

Elon Musk Predicts AI will Invent Own Technologies

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Elon Musk discussed the current state of AI and what the future could hold for the technology during a Twitter Spaces with investor Cathie Wood. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO said that AI is still behind humans in its ability to do physics and invent new technologies. Yet, that may soon change, he predicted.

“Computers have not yet discovered any fundamental physics, but humans have discovered a lot of fundamental physics,” Musk said. “Computers have not yet invented a useful technology, but humans have invented many useful technologies.”

“What’s coming is AI understanding fundamental physics and AI inventing new technologies,” he added.

Musk also plugged his own AI, saying that xAI’s Grok is the “funniest” chatbot on the market.

“If you ask Grok to provide a vulgar roast, it’s pretty good,” he said."

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Apple’s latest research about running language models on smartphones signals that the tech giant may want to run AI on its hardware like the iPhone instead of in the cloud.
Samsung says its new AI chip is eight times more power efficient than Nvidia's H100.
InfoWorld lifts the curtain on Windows AI Studio, which is designed to assist users with training and customizing models that can be used for code.
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is using AI to help travellers reunite with lost items.

📈 AI X BUSINESS

Google Plans to Replace Some Ad Sales Jobs with AI?

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Google plans to "consolidate staff” inside its ad sales department by shifting workers into other units, citing the introduction of Google’s AI tools, which has automated various tasks, according to a report. The move, which could result in layoffs, was announced during a meeting with the ad sales team last week.

Ars Technica reports, “One ad tool, Google's Performance Max (or "PMax" for short), got a generative AI boost after May's announcement and can now ‘create custom assets and scale them in a few clicks.’ First, it helps advertisers decide if an ad should be in places like YouTube, Search, Discover, Gmail, Maps, or banner ads on third-party sites. Then, it can just make the ad content, thanks to generative AI that can scan your website for material.”

Some employees expect the changes to go into effect as soon as next month. As of last year, Google employed 30,000 ad sales people. The tech giant did not comment publicly on the development, which was first reported by The Information.

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72% of people who used AI at work say the tech made them more productive, according to a CNBC survey.
Salesforce shares, which soared 96% this year, will hit a new all-time high thanks to the company’s AI offerings, Morgan Stanley analysts predict.
Rabbit raises $10 million in funding to develop a mobile device with an AI-powered operating system. The funding round is being led by Khosla Ventures.
DP Technology, a Chinese startup that uses AI for molecular simulations, is expanding to the U.S.

🛠️ TOOLS

Quickads: AI tool for creating high performance ads and social media posts

DimeADozen AI: Helps entrepreneurs evaluate business ideas

Translate.Video: Translate videos into over 75 languages using AI

Spikes Studio: AI tool for turning long videos into viral clips

What The Diff: AI-powered assistant for reviewing code

🌎 AI x POLICY

U.S. to Collect Info on Chinese Manufacturers Amid Tariff Talk

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The Commerce Department is collecting information on Chinese semiconductor makers as part of an effort to better understand the U.S.’s reliance on chips from the Asian superpower. Early next year, the Bureau of Industry and Security will survey 100 companies across the auto and defense industry to gain a deeper perspective on how they acquire the chips.

“Over the last few years, we’ve seen potential signs of concerning practices from the PRC to expand their firms’ legacy chip production and make it harder for US companies to compete,” Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said in reference to China. The survey will be designed to “inform our next steps,” the official added.

Bloomberg News reports, “Those steps could include tariffs or other trade tools to counter China’s push, said the official, who asked not to be identified discussing the administration’s thinking. The House Select Committee on China recently urged the US to impose legacy chip tariffs in a bipartisan report.”

The Chinese government criticized the U.S.’s measures, saying they violate “the principles of a market economy and fair competition.”

“Using trade issues as a tool or weapon violates the principles of a market economy and fair competition, and eventually damages the interests of the US and the whole world,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said. “The US should abide by the economic trade rules and the principles of the market economy and create conditions for US-China economic cooperation.”

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Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) and Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-CA) will unveil legislation today that would require companies developing AI models to provide transparency about how they develop the technology.
Semafor publishes a round-up on how courts across the world are tackling cases involving AI.
The UAE's Omar Al Olama, the world's first-ever minister responsible for AI, discusses the challenges around regulation with Fortune Magazine.

🎨 AI X ART

"VIBRANT VENICE BEACH 7" by Neil Leach