Preventing Suicide to Toys

AI in Healthcare, Marketing, and Beyond

Author: Sohail Kamran
July 19, 2024

Read time - 2 mins (WE KEEP IT SHORT!)

Hello Earthlings!

Are you curious about how AI is transforming our world this week?

Dive in to uncover the most groundbreaking updates shaping our future.

This Week's Top Stories:

• Toys 'R' Us AI-Generated Ad Sparks Fear and Fascination

• AI Tools for Cancer Diagnosis Tested in B.C.

• AI Identifies Three Parkinson’s Subtypes

• AI-Powered Hiring Seen as Fairer When Blind to Race or Gender

• Concerns Over Generative AI in News

• Federal Court to Decide if AI Can Be an Author

• AI as a Required Course for College Students

• AI in Suicide Prevention

Toys 'R' Us AI-Generated Ad Sparks Fear and Fascination

In a nostalgic yet futuristic move, Toys "R" Us partnered with Native Foreign to create a brand film using OpenAI's Sora. This AI-generated ad is making waves in both marketing and tech communities for pushing the boundaries of content creation. Read more

AI Tools for Cancer Diagnosis Tested in B.C.

Provincial labs in British Columbia are testing AI technologies for rapid disease diagnosis, including cancer. These tools enable researchers to securely share high-quality images, potentially revolutionizing healthcare and saving more lives. Read more

AI Identifies Three Parkinson’s Subtypes

Machine learning has identified three subtypes of Parkinson’s disease based on progression speed, each with distinct genetic drivers.

This discovery could lead to personalized treatment strategies, including the use of the diabetes drug metformin for certain subtypes. Read more

AI-Powered Hiring Seen as Fairer When Blind to Race or Gender

Research from Northeastern University indicates that job applicants perceive AI-driven hiring processes as fairer when they are assured that the algorithms are blind to characteristics such as gender, race, or age. Read more

Concerns Over Generative AI in News

A new report raises concerns about the use of generative AI in journalism, highlighting the importance of understanding audience comfort levels and trust in AI-driven news production. Read more

Federal Court to Decide if AI Can Be an Author

The Federal Court of Canada is set to rule on whether AI-generated content can be copyrighted.

This case could set a precedent for how Canada's copyright law treats content created by AI systems like ChatGPT. Read more

AI as a Required Course for College Students

As tech companies strive to reskill workers to prevent job losses due to AI, college students are encouraged to consider AI-related courses to stay competitive in the evolving job market. Read more

AI in Suicide Prevention

AI tools are being explored for their potential to assist in mental health treatment, particularly in addressing the shortage of mental health professionals and enhancing suicide prevention efforts. Read more

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