AI Vulnerabilities, Antitrust Probes, 3D Printing Detection, Social Media Regulation, Olympic Disinformation
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1.Researchers warn robot cars can be crashed with tinfoil and paint daubed on cardboard
A team of researchers from prominent universities – including SUNY Buffalo, Iowa State, UNC Charlotte, and Purdue – were able to turn an autonomous vehicle (AV) operated on the open sourced Apollo driving platform from Chinese web giant Baidu into a deadly weapon by tricking its multi-sensor fusion system, and suggest the attack could be applied to other self-driving cars.
"Extensive experiments based on a real-world AV testbed show that the proposed attack can continuously hide a target vehicle from the perception system of a victim AV using only two small adversarial objects," explained the researchers, whose work was published last week in The 30th Annual International Conference on Mobile Computing and Networking.
2.U.S. Clears Way for Antitrust Inquiries of Nvidia, Microsoft and OpenAI
The U.S. Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have agreed to divide responsibility for investigating major players in the artificial intelligence industry: Microsoft, OpenAI, and Nvidia. The Justice Department will investigate Nvidia, while the FTC will focus on Microsoft and OpenAI. This agreement reflects increased regulatory scrutiny of AI technology.
Nvidia, a leading maker of AI chips, faces concerns about its market dominance and business practices. Microsoft, which has invested $13 billion in OpenAI, has integrated AI technology into its products, raising questions about its influence in the AI sector. Both Nvidia and Microsoft have seen significant financial gains due to their roles in the AI boom.
This move by U.S. regulators aims to address potential antitrust issues early, in contrast to Europe, which already has established AI regulations. The investigations are part of broader efforts by the Biden administration to regulate major tech companies.
3.Researchers use machine learning to detect defects in additive manufacturing
Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed a new method to detect defects in 3D-printed components using deep learning. This method uses computer simulations to generate various synthetic defects, training the model to identify defects accurately. When tested on real parts, the algorithm successfully detected hundreds of defects, even those it hadn't encountered before. The research, published in the Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing, uses X-ray computed tomography to inspect internal features of 3D components. This innovation addresses a major challenge in additive manufacturing by improving defect detection.
4.New York Set to Restrict Social-Media Algorithms for Teens
New York is set to introduce legislation restricting social-media companies from using algorithms to deliver content to minors without parental consent. This move aims to protect children from exposure to violent and sexually explicit material. The bill, which is expected to be voted on soon, would also ban sending notifications to minors during overnight hours without parental consent. This initiative represents a significant effort to regulate the influence of social media on children.
5.Russian Bots Use Fake Tom Cruise for Olympic Disinformation
A pro-Russian propaganda campaign is utilizing artificial intelligence to spread disinformation about potential violence at the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris, according to findings by Microsoft Corp. One group created a fake AI-generated audio that mimicked actor Tom Cruise narrating a video titled "Olympics Has Fallen," modeled after the 2013 movie "Olympus Has Fallen." This video, which circulated in the fall of 2023, falsely presented itself as a Netflix documentary, even using Netflix’s signature introduction.
10 Most Difficult to Fill IT Roles and How to Address the Gap
Talent shortages in AI, cybersecurity, and data analytics.
High demand for AI and machine learning professionals.
Growing need for skills in business and digital transformation.
AI Skills Bring Higher Pay and More Interview Offers
Job candidates with AI experience receive more interview offers and higher salaries.
AI-related skills on resumes significantly boost employability and wage prospects.
Reflects a broader trend of organizations enhancing AI capabilities.
Less Than a Third of Job Postings Require Years of Experience
Shift towards skills-based hiring over traditional degree and experience requirements.
Less than one-third of job postings require specific years of experience.
Most prominent in high-paying sectors that typically require more education.
Crypto Jobs on the Rise as Bitcoin Trades Near All-Time Highs
Surge in job opportunities within the crypto market.
Increase in hiring by both crypto companies and traditional financial institutions.
Indication of a broader industry revival and expansion of teams.
5 Tips For Hiring the Right People For Your Startup
Importance of hiring the right team for startup success.
Look for alignment with core values and commitment to the brand.
Seek skills that may not be evident on resumes but are crucial for growth.
How to Use ChatGPT to Build Your Resume
Leveraging ChatGPT to create or refine resume bullet points.
AI can simplify the process of summarizing roles and accomplishments.
Useful for both new job seekers and experienced professionals.
Exploring 7 of the Hottest Niche Skillsets Within Tech
Possessing high-demand niche skills can enhance job market competitiveness.
Skills should be applicable to generating positive business outcomes.
Specialized skills are highly sought after by employers.
How the AI Bias Problem Can Affect Your Next Job Application
AI in recruitment can lead to biased hiring processes.
Bias stems from data reflecting societal prejudices or historical hiring patterns.
Awareness of AI bias is important for both employers and job seekers.
How Does Life Change Post Academic Tenure?
Tenure opens more research opportunities but doesn't guarantee work-life balance.
Academic tenure doesn't free professors from administrative requests.
Misconceptions about the perks and challenges of academic tenure.
Is Computing a Discipline in Crisis?
The rise of AI, especially ChatGPT, has sparked concerns about the future of computer science.
Risks include misinformation, manipulation, authoritarian control, economic inequality, and existential threats.
Ongoing debate about the direction and implications of advancements in AI.
Avi Wigderson to Deliver His ACM A.M. Turing Award Lecture at STOC 2024
2023 ACM A.M. Turing Award recipient Avi Wigderson will deliver his Turing Award Lecture on Thursday, June 27 at 6 pm PT (Friday, June 28 at 1 am UTC) at STOC 2024: ACM Symposium on Theory of Computing. The lecture will be livestreamed on the ACM homepage.
In "Alan Turing: A TCS Role Model," Wigderson will discuss the many ideas appearing in Turing's groundbreaking papers and how they continue to evolve within the field of theorectical computer science. He will also expose and expound upon the vast scope of topics that Turing considered, and the deep and major insights those topics led him to at the dawn of the computer age.
Wigderson received the 2023 ACM A.M. Turing Award for foundational contributions to the theory of computation, including reshaping our understanding of the role of randomness in computation, and for his decades of intellectual leadership in theoretical computer science. He is the Herbert H. Maass Professor in the School of Mathematics at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, New Jersey, and has been a leading figure in computational complexity theory, algorithms and optimization, randomness and cryptography, parallel and distributed computation, combinatorics, and graph theory.
C in Education and Healthcare
Join us for the ACM India Industry Webinar on 14 June 2024 at 6 pm IST, featuring Tanuja Ganu, Principal Research Engineering Manager at Microsoft Research India. Hosted by Dr. Rajeev Shorey from IIIT Surat, this session will explore "Generative AI Use-Cases in Education and Healthcare." Tanuja Ganu will discuss recent advances in Generative AI technologies and their applications in these critical sectors, focusing on opportunities, early validations, and safe deployment considerations. Tanuja brings extensive experience from her roles at DataGlen Technologies and IBM Research India, and has been recognized as an MIT Technology Review Innovator Under 35 and IEEE Bangalore Woman Technologist of the Year. Register now to gain insights into the impactful use-cases of Generative AI in real-world scenarios.
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