Cutting-edge AI Applications: Focus on Three Remarkable Areas
In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, generative artificial intelligence (AI) is making significant strides, transforming various sectors, including education and industry.
The importance of early sensitization of students to question sources and recognise signs of manipulation cannot be overstated. As the ability to create plausible but false information with AI and spread it through social media becomes easier, it is crucial that students are equipped with the necessary skills to discern truth from fiction.
One aspect that warrants discussion in the classroom is the use of Deep Fakes. The increasing use of AI by students to create plausible texts is a testament to its growing prevalence.
On the positive side, AI systems, such as Chat GPT, do not produce knowledge; they simulate knowledge. Companies like Stability.ai, Dall-E, Midjourney, Nightcafe, and Pixelz can create convincing images based on text inputs or simple sketches, opening up new possibilities in the area of fast and simple production of multimedia content.
The use of AI-supported apps like Anton, Duolingo, or Quizlet can relieve teachers, allowing them to focus on other aspects of education. However, the intellectual contribution of students can also be graded when using AI, raising questions about the authenticity of assessments.
The Hamburg administration is looking to cooperate with AI startups, reflecting a growing interest in leveraging AI for economic growth. AI.Startup.Hub is shaping the economy with artificial intelligence, enabling founders to get started quickly in setting up a website.
However, unforeseen possibilities and dangers are associated with generative AI. Elon Musk is among the experts demanding a pause in the development of new AI models, citing potential risks. Professor Steinicke advocates for a responsible approach to the development and use of AI, involving all relevant actors.
The leading countries in the development and application of generative artificial intelligence include the United States and China, both showing high levels of implementation in businesses. These countries generally have less strict data protection regulations compared to Germany, where only 9% of companies have fully implemented generative AI, compared to 24% in the USA.
Countries in the Asia-Pacific region such as Singapore, Malaysia, and Taiwan are growing rapidly in generative AI markets with significant investments and potentially less stringent privacy laws than Germany.
Recently, more than 1,000 international experts have demanded a pause in the development of new AI models, highlighting the need for careful consideration and regulation in this burgeoning field. A future conference on AI innovations for industry, logistics, and harbours promises to be a platform for discussing these issues and charting a responsible path forward.
