Computers Beat Humans at Car Racing
Ever since an IBM computer defeated a world-class chess champion, people have been fascinated by competitions pitting humans against computers. A recent example involves a popular racing game called Gran Turismo Sport. In this video game, cars driven by artificial intelligence (AI) demonstrate a remarkable ability to learn quickly enough to beat some of the world’s most experienced human gamers. Listen to hear how AI drivers beat their human counterparts and what might be learned from the outcome.
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The artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT is getting smarter. OpenAI, the company that developed the chatbot, recently announced that the tool can pass AP exams and describe images in detail, for example. When a reporter tested ChatGPT, however, he discovered some problems, including significant accuracy issues. Listen to hear about the benefits and limitations of ChatGPT and what experts caution about using it.
Read MoreDebate: Does Generating ChatGPT Stories Count as Authorship?
AI technology such as ChatGPT is being used to generate all kinds of writing, including articles, blogs, and even creative fiction. Some say that by skillfully entering the right queries, humans can use AI to produce writing that informs and entertains, just like writing by humans. But others worry that people are using ChatGPT to deceive, and they question whether someone who generates a story with AI should get credit as an author. Listen to hear what happened when a science fiction journal received hundreds of AI-generated story submissions and then debate: Does generating ChatGPT stories count as authorship?
Read MoreDebate: Are AI Beauty Filters Harmful?
Filters, the appearance-altering digital image effects often used on social media, can be fun to play with. But some believe they may be detrimental to mental health. TikTok’s Bold Glamour filter uses AI technology to compare a user's image to a data set of other facial images. It then redraws the user’s pixels, changing their face to conform to popular beauty standards. Some users' faces may change drastically when using the filter, leaving them wondering if the filter version of themselves is something they should strive for in real life. Listen to hear people react to the AI beauty filter and then debate: Are AI beauty filters harmful?
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Entrepreneurs have created an app that uses AI technology to assist people with online dating. The app’s creators claim that AI helps people to present the best version of themselves as they initiate conversations with people online. Skeptics believe using the app can deceive someone into believing that the person they are meeting has a different personality than they do in real life. Listen to learn more about how people are using AI in online dating and then debate: Is using AI to meet people deceptive?
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05/03/2023
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