Google Cloud released new AI search function; Son invests another $1 billion! SoftBank continues to increase autonomous driving; Millions of users of genetic testing giant 23andMe were stolen by hackers; OpenAI CEO: Shell ChatGPT is doomed

Per reporter: Wen Qiao Per editor: Lan Suying

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

1. Google Cloud released a new AI search function, which can accurately extract clinical information and reduce the burden on doctors

Google Cloud released the artificial intelligence search function "Vertex AI Search" for the healthcare field, which it says can help medical staff quickly extract accurate clinical information from different types of medical records. The company says the new feature will ultimately save healthcare workers a lot of time and effort. Because the industry has a large amount of valuable "unstructured data", clinicians have great difficulties in finding them, and with the empowerment of AI tools, doctors can easily access this information.

Comments: The news shows the potential and value of AI technology in improving medical efficiency and quality. At the same time, medical AI is also facing problems such as data security, ethics, and user trust, and needs more supervision and cooperation.

2. NVIDIA cancels Israel AI summit

NVIDIA said that it will cancel the arrangement to hold an on-site artificial intelligence (AI) summit in Tel Aviv, Israel, on October 15~16. At one point, NVIDIA emphasized the size of Israel's more than 6,000 startups and the size of VC unit investment, making the AI summit expected to highlight Israel's status as "one of the world's most dynamic tech hubs." Originally scheduled to bring together about 2,500 developers, researchers, and technologists, the summit will focus on generative AI, supercomputing and large-language models, automotive, healthcare, and cybersecurity.

Comments: This is related to the recent tensions in the Middle East. NVIDIA is the world's leading AI chip manufacturer and platform provider, and its influence and contribution in the field of AI cannot be underestimated, which may have a certain impact on local AI innovation and cooperation in Israel.

3. Disney's popular TV series has triggered a heated discussion of "AI grabbing jobs", mapping the hidden worries of the data right confirmation platform

Disney's Marvel Studios TV series "Loki (Season 2)" officially landed on the streaming platform last week, and although the series itself received a good reputation, a poster on social media platforms triggered a "cyber detective" about generative AI. Graphic designer Katria Raden noted on social media X that in the mid-spiral clock in the poster background, obvious AIGC features appear, such as randomly generated meaningless distorted graphics.

Comments: The news reflects the application and controversy of generative AI in the entertainment industry, and also shows the importance and hidden concerns of data rights confirmation platforms in protecting the rights and interests of creators.

4, Korean media: TSMC and Samsung's actual yield of 3nm is only about 50%.

According to Korean media reports, TSMC and Samsung have encountered bottlenecks in the 3nm process, and the 3nm yield of these two manufacturers may be difficult to exceed 60%. At present, TSMC and Samsung's 3nm process yield is maintained in the 50% range. Apple's iPhone 15 Pro series of 3nm A17 Pro processor foundry TSMC, its 3nm process actual yield is only about 55%.

Comments: Semiconductor manufacturing technology faces challenges and difficulties. The 3nm process is one of the most advanced chip manufacturing technologies available, and the 3nm yield data may have an impact on the customers and partners of both companies.

5. Son invests another $1 billion! SoftBank continues to increase autonomous driving

Stack AV, a new self-driving trucking startup founded by Ford and Volkswagen's autonomous driving division, announced that it has received more than $1 billion in investment from Japan's SoftBank Group. Based in Pittsburgh, the company has 150 employees and a fleet of trucks being tested on the road. SoftBank will provide "patient capital" to support the startup in commercializing its self-driving truck technology. SoftBank said it believes Stack's AI-driven technology will fundamentally transform cargo transportation and supply chains.

This reflects SoftBank's long-term investment and confidence in the field of autonomous driving, and also shows the potential and value of self-driving trucks in the future of transportation and logistics.

6. Millions of user information of genetic testing giant 23andMe has been stolen by hackers and has been sold on the dark web

Data such as names, photos, birth details and ethnicity of millions of users of the US genetic testing company 23andMe were stolen by hackers and sold at inflated prices on the dark web. The hackers allegedly collected data through previously leaked user credentials, while 23andMe's security systems were not compromised. It is unclear how true this data is and how many users are affected. Founded in 2006, 23andMe is known for its saliva testing, which detects genetic predisposition, ancestry and genetic traits.

Comments: Genetic data is one of the most sensitive and valuable information of human beings, and this incident has exposed the security vulnerabilities and regulatory shortcomings of the genetic testing industry, which need to be highly valued and improved by society and government.

7. KPMG survey: AI has become the top investment focus for CEOs

According to a new KPMG survey, more than two-thirds of US CEOs rank investing in generative AI as a top priority for their companies. Goldman Sachs had predicted that global AI investment would reach $200 billion by 2025, with investments likely to account for up to 4% of U.S. GDP. However, most CEOs expect AI investments to take 3-5 years to pay off.

Comments: The news reflects the high importance and confidence of the US business community in AI. AI is considered to be a key driver of future economic growth and social progress, and entrepreneurs in the United States are actively deploying and investing in order to gain greater competitiveness and benefits.

8 OpenAI CEO: Shell ChatGPT is doomed

OpenAI CEO Altman said at a recent YC alumni sharing session that startups that rely solely on "shelling" OpenAI will die, and companies should provide truly unique value; Looking ahead, he is optimistic about the practical application of AI in medicine, education and so on. He also predicted that in the future, GPT-5 and GPT-6 will have multi-modal output capabilities, and the price of calling GPT interfaces will be lower. As for the development of AGI (strong artificial intelligence), he is conservative, believing that AI chatbots at this stage are still some distance from being truly "human-like".

Comment: Relying solely on GPT models does not guarantee the success and sustainability of startups, nor does it solve the ethical and social issues facing the AI field. Ultraman's presentation may inspire and influence other AI entrepreneurs and researchers.

9. Apple's next-generation Vision Pro headshade is rumored to be smaller and lighter, and it is planned to be pre-installed with prescription lenses from the factory

US media technology reporter Mark Gurman said that Apple and Meta's mixed reality headsets have not yet been released, but the development of the next generation of models of the two is already progressing smoothly. One of the priorities of Apple's next generation is to make its devices more comfortable to wear with smaller, lighter designs. The company is reportedly considering a variety of options, including a low-end version and a more powerful version. In addition, Apple is considering that the next generation of headsets can be customized according to the user's vision conditions, and prescription lenses are pre-installed at the factory.

Comments: This reflects Apple's ambition and innovation in the mixed reality field, and also shows Apple's emphasis on user experience and personalization.

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