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99% of Beginners Don't Know the Basics of AI
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Hi! AGI is a really interesting topic I often discuss. We don't know exactly when it will arrive, but it's a real concept and will definitely happen someday. Also, the UK is working on meaningful AI laws.
Letās break it all down!
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When AGI is coming?
The UK will be the first country to make AI tools for child abuse illegal.
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When AGI is coming?
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Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) isnāt like todayās AI, which can only do specific tasks. It will learn, adapt, and apply knowledge across multiple areasājust like a human. This means AGI could reason, make decisions, and even understand emotions at a deep level.
When Will AGI Arrive?
Experts donāt agree on an exact date, but predictions fall into three main timelines:
Near-Term (2025-2035): Some believe AGI could emerge within a decade, thanks to rapid AI advancements. OpenAIās CEO, Sam Altman, thinks it could happen sooner than expected.
Mid-Term (2040s-2050s): Many AI researchers expect AGI by the mid-century, once computing power and algorithms improve further.
Long-Term (2075+): Others argue AGI is far away because we donāt yet understand human intelligence well enough to replicate it in machines.
A survey of AI experts found that 89% believe AGI will arrive before 2075.
The Real Question: Are We Ready?
The biggest issue isnāt when AGI will arriveāitās whether weāre prepared. We need:
Clear governance & safety measures to ensure AGI benefits everyone.
Ethical AI development to align AGI with human values.
Public awareness & education so society understands and adapts to AGIās impact.
The best time to prepare for AGI was yesterday. The second best time? Right now.
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The United Kingdom has announced plans to become the first country to criminalize the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools for creating child sexual abuse material (CSAM). This initiative responds to a significant increase in AI-generated child abuse images, with reports rising nearly five-fold in 2024.
Key Aspects of the Proposed Legislation:
Criminalization of AI Tools: It will be illegal to possess, create, or distribute AI tools designed to generate CSAM, with offenders facing up to five years in prison.
Ban on Instructional Materials: Possession of manuals that instruct individuals on using AI for abusive purposes will also be criminalized, carrying a three-year prison sentence.
Enhanced Enforcement Powers: Authorities, including the Border Force, will be empowered to inspect digital devices of suspected offenders to prevent the spread of AI-generated child abuse material.
These measures aim to address the evolving threat of technology-facilitated child exploitation and protect children from emerging dangers associated with AI misuse. The proposed laws will be included in the upcoming Crime and Policing Bill.
š Read More: UK to become first country to criminalise AI child abuse tools
AI Tutorials
Most beginners are unaware of the fundamentals of AI.
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This video introduces Google's AI Essentials course for beginners, covering AI tool types, prompt engineering, AI limitations, and the course itself.
Key Details:
AI Tool Types: Explains the different categories of AI tools (standalone, integrated, custom) to help understand the AI landscape.
Prompt Engineering: Offers practical tips on crafting effective prompts to get better results from AI, including context and various prompting techniques.
AI Limitations: Discusses the current challenges and potential issues with AI, such as data bias, training data needs, and hallucinations, setting realistic expectations.
Google AI Essentials Course: Highlights the course's benefits for those new to AI, including its beginner-friendly approach, expert instructors, and interactive elements.
What you will learn:
How to identify and understand different types of AI tools and their uses.
Practical strategies for communicating effectively with AI through prompt engineering.
The current limitations and potential biases inherent in AI systems.
What the Google AI Essentials course covers and how it can benefit beginners.
P.S. This video provides a good introduction to AI concepts and the Google course, but further exploration may be needed for deeper understanding.
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