AI’s Cultural Blind Spot: The Marginalization of the Fon Language

AI’s Cultural Blind Spot: The Marginalization of the Fon Language

In a concerning revelation, Bonaventure Dossou encountered a linguistic oversight in a well-known AI model which misidentified the Fon language, natively spoken by millions in Benin and neighboring areas, as fictional. This technology failure echoes a larger pattern of neglect Dossou recognized, lacking tools like Wikipedia in Fon or translation aids for communicating with French-speaking relatives.… Read the rest

Illinois State University Embarks on Ethical AI Journey

Illinois State University Embarks on Ethical AI Journey

Summary: Illinois State University establishes a multidisciplinary committee to create a strategic framework for the responsible adoption of Artificial Intelligence. The committee aims to guide the campus community in leveraging AI while prioritizing ethical considerations, cross-divisional collaboration, and developing a clearer stance on AI usage in various university domains.… Read the rest

Artificial Creativity: Exploring the Potential of AI-Generated Music

Artificial Creativity: Exploring the Potential of AI-Generated Music

In the ever-evolving world of technology, a novel AI music generator named Suno AI has recently been put to the test by social media reporter Matilda Boseley. More than just playing around, her engagement went a step further as Guardian Australia has now secured the rights to the pieces created by this artificial intelligence tool, raising the question: Could the future of music composition be in the ‘hands’ of AI?… Read the rest

Meta Advances AI Capabilities with New High-Performance Chips

Meta Advances AI Capabilities with New High-Performance Chips

In its ongoing quest to become a frontrunner in artificial intelligence technology, Meta Platforms, the tech giant behind prominent social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram, has released details about Artemis, its advanced custom AI chip. This latest hardware creation is an integral step for the company as it aims to enhance the AI-driven features of its products and reduce reliance on external chip providers.… Read the rest

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