The EU Tries to Train a Model

TL;DR: An EU-backed project, OpenEuroLLM, aims to develop AI models for 32 languages, focusing on compliance with European digital laws, with a modest budget of €37.4 million over three years.

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The majority of LLMs been trained predominantly on English, Japanese, and Chinese data. This limits the opportunities for companies and public authorities in some countries to adopt AI as the models don’t understand the complexity of the language.

The EU with its varied countries and languages aims to address this. How they plan to accomplish this goal on $40 million dollars remains to be seen. I would have recommended they work with France’s Mistral and improve Mistral's AI to better support multi-lingual queries.

TL;DR: Sony is unveiling a new set of patents designed to incorporate AI in how we play games.

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The introduction of AI assistants in gaming could significantly alter how players interact with games, particularly by enhancing accessibility. For gamers who might find certain games too challenging or who require assistance due to disabilities, these AI tools could offer personalized, contextual help without breaking immersion. This could lead to a broader audience for gaming, as even those with different levels of gaming experience or physical capabilities could enjoy more complex titles.

By having AI assistants in-game developers can create more intricate game worlds with the assumption that players might have AI assistance. This could result in richer storytelling and gameplay mechanics, providing deeper engagement for players. However, it also raises questions about the balance between challenge and assistance in games, potentially altering traditional gaming dynamics.

TL;DR: The Television Academy, the organization behind the Emmy Awards, is expanding its role to advocate for its members in the face of rapid technological change, particularly AI. Their leadership is in Washington D.C. this week to meet with lawmakers to discuss potential legislation on AI and its impact on the entertainment industry. They aim to ensure ethical use of AI, protect artists' rights, and preserve the L.A. production economy.

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The TV Academy’s the Academy is desperate to try to find a way to get lawmakers to rein in the power of AI as Hollywood continues its downward spiral. They are likely too late to make a huge dent, as the AI companies continue to accelerate. The Academy may secure some carve outs, but they are going to be forced to embrace AI in the near future.