New interview with AI. Confessions. Know the weaknesses.
AI Technology, humAInism Artificial IntelligenceIn his second chat with AI, Petru delves into a conversation revealing AI assistant strengths and weaknesses.
Panel: Climate | AI | Digital
AI Technology Artificial Intelligence, Climate diplomacyA seminar discussing Climate, AI, and Digital issues will be hosted by multiple organizations in Geneva on March 5, 2024. Experts and diplomats will address how climate (water, aerosols, oceans), digital (data, cybersecurity), and AI interplay. Topics include risks, governance, and their impacts. Scheduled talks cover various aspects including climate and digital developments such as data, cybersecurity, and climate factors like water and aerosols.
AI optimism in geopolitically pessimistic Davos
AI & philosophy, AI Technology Artificial IntelligenceDavos showcased AI optimism against a backdrop of global unease, highlighting a shift from fears of technological risks to focusing on governance and positive applications. The dialogue emphasized the economic potential of open-source AI, marking a move towards balanced, informed discussions about technology's future
Four seasons of AI: From excitement to clarity in the first year of ChatGPT
AI Technology, humAInism Artificial Intelligence, Infrastructure, Internet governance and digital policyChatGPT was launched by OpenAI on the last day of November in 2022. It triggered a lot of excitement. Over the last 12 months, the winter of AI excitement was followed by the spring of metaphors, the summer of reflections, and the current autumn of clarity. On the first anniversary of ChatGPT, it is time to step back, reflect, and see what is ahead of us.
Diplomatic and AI hallucinations: How can thinking outside the box help solve global problems?
AI & philosophy, AI Technology, humAInism AI diplomacy, Artificial Intelligence, Digital diplomacyWe examine the use of AI "hallucinations" in diplomacy, showing how AI analysis of UN speeches can reveal unique insights. It argues that the unexpected outputs of AI could lead to new ways of solving global issues, promoting the idea of creatively utilizing AI's quirks for innovative problem-solving
How can science diplomacy support the use of AI in scientific research
AI & linguistics, AI & philosophy, AI Technology, humAInism AI diplomacy, Artificial Intelligence, Science diplomacy UpdatesArtificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to accelerate scientific discovery and help solve humanity’s biggest problems, according to the Economist coverage. Two areas that show particular promise are “literature-based discovery” (LBD), which analyzes existing scientific literature for new ideas, and “robot scientists” or self-driving labs, which use AI to generate and test hypotheses. The main barrier to AI’s transformation of scientific practice is the willingness and ability of scientists to embrace and use AI tools.
Baidu’s Ernie: China’s latest push in AI
AI & linguistics, AI & philosophy, AI Technology, humAInism AI diplomacy, Artificial Intelligence, Digital diplomacy UpdatesChinese AI chatbot Ernie Bot, developed by tech giant Baidu, has generated excitement and marked a comeback for the company, with high downloads and increased shares. Baidu has invested heavily in AI technologies, positioning itself as one of China's most sophisticated AI companies. However, the company faces challenges due to US restrictions on the sale of advanced chips to China and China's strict AI regulations.
EspriTech de Genève: Nexus between technology and humanity
AI & art, AI & linguistics, AI & philosophy, AI Technology, humAInism Artificial Intelligence, History of diplomacy and technology BlogsWe introduce "EspriTech de Genève," highlighting the synergy between technology and humanity, inspired by Geneva's unique blend of philosophical and technological heritage. This approach advocates for technology that respects human values, envisioning a future where tech advancements enrich our humanity
How can AI democratise science and academia?
AI & philosophy, AI Technology, humAInism Artificial Intelligence, Education diplomacy, Science diplomacy UpdatesAI language models like ChatGPT have the potential to transform and democratise academia. One of the approaches is incremental prompting, which allows for the creation of structured and sophisticated answers using AI language models. AI-powered tools for academic writing and research, including Consensus, Elicit, Scite, Research Rabbit, and ChatPDF. These tools offer features such as providing consensus-based answers, intelligent conversations, real citations, curated collections, and AI-powered reading and analysis of journal articles.
AI revolutionising scientific research in biotech field
AI & philosophy, AI Technology, humAInism AI diplomacy, Science diplomacy UpdatesScientific research, especially in biotech, has become a hot field in technology, attracting talent from Silicon Valley companies. Breakthroughs in computer science and lab experiments have sparked excitement about using AI in scientific challenges. The cost of training AI models has decreased, making AI more accessible to researchers. Philanthropic organizations like Schmidt Futures support research projects with potential impact.
