Oct 20, 2021

12 Posts

AI Hubs Are Few and Far Between: U.S. AI Hubs are Concentrated in a Few Cities
Oct 20, 2021

AI Hubs Are Few and Far Between: U.S. AI Hubs are Concentrated in a Few Cities

A new study warns that the geographic concentration of AI in the United States is making the industry too insular.What’s new: A report by the Brookings Institution documents the extent to

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AI Hubs Are Few and Far Between: U.S. AI Hubs are Concentrated in a Few Cities
Oct 20, 2021

AI Hubs Are Few and Far Between: U.S. AI Hubs are Concentrated in a Few Cities

A new study warns that the geographic concentration of AI in the United States is making the industry too insular.What’s new: A report by the Brookings Institution documents the extent to

1 min read
Different Strokes for Robot Folks: Transformer-Based Image Generator Imitates Painters
Oct 20, 2021

Different Strokes for Robot Folks: Transformer-Based Image Generator Imitates Painters

A neural network can make a photo resemble a painting via neural style transfer, but it can also learn to reproduce an image by applying brush strokes. A new method taught a system this painterly skill without any training data.

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Different Strokes for Robot Folks: Transformer-Based Image Generator Imitates Painters
Oct 20, 2021

Different Strokes for Robot Folks: Transformer-Based Image Generator Imitates Painters

A neural network can make a photo resemble a painting via neural style transfer, but it can also learn to reproduce an image by applying brush strokes. A new method taught a system this painterly skill without any training data.

2 min read
Your Voice, Your Choice: AI-Powered Tool Modifies Voices in Real Time
Oct 20, 2021

Your Voice, Your Choice: AI-Powered Tool Modifies Voices in Real Time

A startup enables people who participate in voice chat to use realistic artificial voices in real time. What’s new: Massachusetts-based Modulate offers a voice-masking tool to forestall harassment of people, particularly women and trans individuals,

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Your Voice, Your Choice: AI-Powered Tool Modifies Voices in Real Time
Oct 20, 2021

Your Voice, Your Choice: AI-Powered Tool Modifies Voices in Real Time

A startup enables people who participate in voice chat to use realistic artificial voices in real time. What’s new: Massachusetts-based Modulate offers a voice-masking tool to forestall harassment of people, particularly women and trans individuals,

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White House Supports Limits on AI: U.S. Rules Protect Citizens from AI-Powered Surveillance and Discrimination
Oct 20, 2021

White House Supports Limits on AI: U.S. Rules Protect Citizens from AI-Powered Surveillance and Discrimination

As governments worldwide mull their AI strategies and policies, the Biden administration called for a “bill of rights” to mitigate adverse consequences.What’s new: Top advisors to the U.S. president announced a plan to issue rules

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White House Supports Limits on AI: U.S. Rules Protect Citizens from AI-Powered Surveillance and Discrimination
Oct 20, 2021

White House Supports Limits on AI: U.S. Rules Protect Citizens from AI-Powered Surveillance and Discrimination

As governments worldwide mull their AI strategies and policies, the Biden administration called for a “bill of rights” to mitigate adverse consequences.What’s new: Top advisors to the U.S. president announced a plan to issue rules

2 min read
Congrats to the Data-Centric Competition Winners!
Oct 20, 2021

Congrats to the Data-Centric Competition Winners!

In June, I announced the first Data-centric AI Competition. The deadline for submissions was in early September, and today I’m thrilled to announce the winners!A total of 489 individuals and teams submitted 2,458 unique datasets.

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Congrats to the Data-Centric Competition Winners!
Oct 20, 2021

Congrats to the Data-Centric Competition Winners!

In June, I announced the first Data-centric AI Competition. The deadline for submissions was in early September, and today I’m thrilled to announce the winners!A total of 489 individuals and teams submitted 2,458 unique datasets.

2 min read
The Batch: Regulating AI, Where the MLEs Are, Real-Time Voice Replacement, Robot Painter
Oct 20, 2021

The Batch: Regulating AI, Where the MLEs Are, Real-Time Voice Replacement, Robot Painter

In June, I announced the first Data-centric AI Competition. The deadline for submissions was in early September, and today I’m thrilled to announce the winners!

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The Batch: Regulating AI, Where the MLEs Are, Real-Time Voice Replacement, Robot Painter
Oct 20, 2021

The Batch: Regulating AI, Where the MLEs Are, Real-Time Voice Replacement, Robot Painter

In June, I announced the first Data-centric AI Competition. The deadline for submissions was in early September, and today I’m thrilled to announce the winners!

9 min read

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