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In the ever-evolving world of technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to make strides in various industries. Here are some recent developments that showcase AI's versatility and potential.
Firstly, researchers at Harvard University and MIT have developed an AI tool called the Giant Language Model Test Room (GTLR). This innovative system can detect whether a piece of text was generated by AI, proving useful in identifying deepfakes and AI-generated content.
Meanwhile, Waymo, a self-driving car company, has partnered with DeepMind to improve its self-driving car training process. Waymo will employ a technique called population-based training (PBT), which was initially used in Starcraft-playing AI, to recalibrate its self-driving algorithms as cars collect more data.
Researchers at the University of Washington have also made significant strides in healthcare. They have developed a machine learning system that can analyse smartphone sounds to detect warning signs of cardiac arrest with 97 percent accuracy when within 20 feet of a person experiencing symptoms.
Toronto-based nonprofit Ample Labs has teamed up with AI company Ada to create an AI-powered chatbot named Chalmers. Designed to help homeless people access services, Chalmers has been a success, with 94 percent of homeless people having a phone, which is required to access the service. In a six-month test in Toronto, Chalmers helped over 700 homeless people, directing them to 4,000 free meals and 800 shelter openings.
British company Audio Analytic is developing AI systems for audio sensors. These systems can interpret real-world sounds such as smoke alarms and windows breaking, and trigger an appropriate response, such as notifying the police. However, it's worth noting that the search results do not directly identify a specific company in the UK developing AI systems for audio sensors aimed at improving smart home devices' environmental understanding and functioning as security systems.
Lastly, GTLR, the AI system that can spot AI-generated text, has shown promising results in tests. When humans worked with GTLR, they could spot 72 percent of AI-generated texts in a sample, compared to 50 percent without it.
These advancements underscore the growing importance of AI in our daily lives, from improving transportation and healthcare to helping the homeless and enhancing home security systems. As technology continues to evolve, we can expect AI to play an even more significant role in shaping our future.
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