QFM045: Machine Intelligence Reading List - December 2024

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This month's edition of the Machine Intelligence Reading List starts at the intersection of AI and security, wanders past the impact on human creativity, exploring themes of practical applications of AI, its philosophical implications and consequences, and finishes up wondering what the combination of AI and quantum computing might look like. Let's dig in.

The intersection of AI and security is exemplified by OWASP Expands GenAI Security Guidance, where the focus is on safeguarding generative AI applications against emerging threats such as deepfakes. This expansion reflects a growing need to address the ethical and operational risks posed by advanced AI systems.

OpenAI's Sora, a text-to-video generation model that pushes the boundaries of multimedia production is now generally available. Similarly, Delphi.AI highlights how digital cloning can enable individuals to scale their presence and productivity by creating AI-driven human(esque) replicas.

Building LLMs is probably not going to be a brilliant business critiques the profitability of developing large language models. The analysis draws parallels with the airline industry, arguing that structural inefficiencies may prevent sustained success despite technological appeal. A more optimistic view is offered by "AI Inside" Opens New Markets for Vertical SaaS, where AI's ability to unlock niche markets illustrates its potential to drive innovation.

Philosophical reflections on AI's relationship with humanity appear in AI Is the Black Mirror and Being Human in the Age of AI. These articles challenge the notion of AI as a replacement for human cognition, instead emphasising the importance of emotional intelligence and human connection as defining features of our species. Both pieces caution against over-reliance on AI, advocating for a balanced approach to its integration, continuing the theme that augmentation is better (for humanity) than replacement.

The evolution of AI interfaces and their role in reshaping human-computer interaction is explored in Computing inside an AI. This article envisions a future where AI tools function more like dynamic computer applications than conversational agents, offering new possibilities for productivity and creativity.

Finally, we take a look at the frontier of quantum computing in Ask Ethan: Does quantum computation occur in parallel universes?. While speculative connections to multiverse theories remain unsubstantiated (and disappointingly click-bait-y), the advancements represented by Google's Willow chip underscore the accelerating pace of innovation in quantum technologies.

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