The Apple Lightning USB charger had its ups and downs. At first, it was the only option for charging Apple devices, but people weren’t thrilled with it. The cables easily frayed, got damaged too easily, and weren’t always reliable. As a result, many folks started opting for cheaper third-party chargers, which didn’t sit well with Apple. They eventually decided to switch things up and introduced USB-C chargers. These new chargers were faster, sturdier, and worked with a wider range of devices, making life a lot easier for users who had multiple gadgets. Apple’s smart move was to address the issues with their old chargers and make things better for everyone. Generative AI poses various threats that echo human concerns. There’s the fear of its misuse, much like how fake news spreads online. Privacy and security worries arise, akin to leaving personal information vulnerable to prying eyes. Ethical questions loom large, as AI’s ability to mimic human behavior blurs the line between truth and deception. Then, there’s the unsettling prospect of job displacement, reminiscent of past industrial revolutions reshaping employment landscapes.
My Audio Mixes
I extracted audio and the instrumentals from certain songs and mixed and combined different options to make these songs.
Taylor Swift & Justin Beiber
2. Trippie Redd & Raining Tacos
3. Coldplay & Spongebob
Creative Aspects
For my first creative aspect, I edited goat horns onto a photo of the greatest of all time, the GOAT, Cristiano Ronaldo. My second project is a picture of Messi understanding he needs to practice more.
This is the poster for my audio mixing project. In the first song, we can hear the south park theme song, mixed with the spongebob squarepants theme.
In the second mix, we can hear Tourner Dans le Vide, the unofficial theme song of Andrew Tate, mixed over a typical tangent of his. The third is very similar, as it is a different tangent, and different typical alpha male theme song.
Projects Embedded:
Original Songs:
In this beautifully crafted and photoshopped image, we can see an adobe illustrator made poppy placed among a field of poppies. This work was done to commemorate Remembrance Day, and the soldiers we lost in battle, fighting for canada.
About 50% Of Jobs Will Be Displaced By AI Within 3 Years
The video titled “About 50% Of Jobs Will Be Displaced By AI Within 3 Years” discusses the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and its potential impact on the job market. The speaker suggests that AI technologies are evolving at a pace that could lead to the displacement of about half of the current jobs within the next three years. The video emphasizes the need for societies and economies to adapt to these changes through reskilling and upskilling workers to thrive in an AI-driven future.
Opinion:
the idea that 50% of jobs could be displaced by AI within three years is quite alarming. It’s concerning to think about the potential job losses and the impact on people’s livelihoods. However, it also highlights the need for society to focus on education and retraining programs to prepare for an AI-driven future. It’s crucial that governments and businesses work together to ensure that workers are equipped with the necessary skills to adapt to these technological changes.
Behind Apple’s Split With Goldman Sachs
The video “Behind Apple’s Split With Goldman Sachs” by WSJ Tech News Briefing explores the reasons behind the end of the partnership between Apple and Goldman Sachs. The discussion includes challenges faced in the collaboration, differences in strategic goals, and the impact on both companies’ financial products and services.
Opinion:
Hearing about Apple’s split with Goldman Sachs in the WSJ Tech News Briefing video makes me think about how even large, successful companies can face significant challenges in partnerships. It highlights the complexity of aligning business strategies and priorities. For customers, it raises questions about how this split might affect the financial products and services we use daily. It’s a reminder of how dynamic and unpredictable the corporate world can be, impacting our everyday financial interactions.
Meghan Trainor – All About That Bass
X
Lucki – Super Urus
I put the raw vocals of All About That Bass on top of the Super Urus beat after checking if their BPM’s matched. I also modified the vocals to remove any profanity.
Pluggnb Type Beat
X
NLE Choppa – Shotta Flow
I put the raw vocals of Shotta Flow on top of a Pluggnb beat I found on youtube. Their BPM’s seemed to match so it fit really well. I also painstakingly edited the vocals to remove profanities.
These were the videos I used:
Lucki – Y NOT?
X
Playboi Carti – Stop Breathing
I put the raw vocals of Y NOT? on top of the beat of Stop Breathing. I found that they matched bpm and were both kind of aggressive, so they kind of matched. I also painstakingly edited the vocals to remove profanities.
These were the videos I used:
Playboi Carti – Stop Breathing
X
Lucki – Y NOT?
I put the raw vocals of Stop Breathing on top of the Y NOT? beat. Both songs seemed to fit well together. I again painstakingly removed profanities from the vocals.
The video discusses various tech news updates including leaks about Nvidia’s upcoming RTX 50 Series GPUs, changes to AMD’s FreeSync certification process, rumors about Apple’s upcoming product releases, and potential developments in the headset and AirPods Pro. Nvidia’s new GPUs are expected to feature GDDR7 memory and liquid cooling for AI servers. AMD has updated their FreeSync certification process to require higher refresh rates. Apple may release new iPad models without a launch event, and there are rumors of a cheaper alternative to the Apple headset. Additionally, there are potential updates for the AirPods Pro to include a hearing aid mode with iOS 18. Reddit and its current shareholders are offering 22 million shares at around $34 each, with 1.76 million shares set aside for Reddit users who joined before January. Xiaomi is removing a feature that allowed playing YouTube videos in the background without a subscription. Google allegedly pressured Xiaomi to make this change. Google leaked the Pixel 8A’s existence through a software update. A mod has been released to give Nvidia GPUs support for resizable bar, but it requires motherboard, CPU, and GPU compatibility. Porsche unveiled the Taycan Turbo GT, setting a new record for a production EV car at the Laguna Seca track. CEO Oliver Blume was congratulated by Tim Cook in the announcement video.
Story 2
Summary:
The tech news update covers several major stories. Windows 10’s market share rose to 70% among Windows desktop systems, while Windows 11’s share fell below 26%, attributed to user dissatisfaction with its ads and usability issues. Microsoft is focusing heavily on security, which has led to some disruptions like broken VPNs in recent updates. AMD reported a 48% drop in gaming product sales year-over-year, contrasting with Nvidia’s strong performance, though upcoming RDNA 4 GPUs may help AMD recover. Apple experienced a 4% decline in Q2 revenue to $9.75 billion, but the results were better than expected, and their stock rose due to a significant stock buyback. Intel is changing its processor naming scheme again, making desktop processor names more complex. Nintendo aggressively enforced DMCA actions, leading to the removal of 8,535 forks of the Yuzu emulator from GitHub and targeting sites selling flash cartridges for the Switch.
Music projects
Project 1: Sponge bob-Wheels on the bus
Changes I made: I shortened the song “Wheels on the bus to match the vocals of “Sponge bob” and at the end of the song I made it so the music slowly dies down.
Project 2: Sponge bob-Kendrick Lamar
Changes I made: I again shortened the song “King Kunta” to match the vocals of “Sponge bob” except this time the song ends abruptly instead of dying down.
Project 3: Sponge bob-Dua Lipa
Changes I made: In this mix I shortened the song “Dance the night” to match the vocals of “Sponge bob” and I sped up the song “Dance the night” to match the beat of “Sponge bob”.
This is my audio mixing project. Each track is carefully curated to combine elements from different genres, eras, and artists, creating a vibrant tapestry of sound that transcends traditional music boundaries. Our expert audio engineers utilize state-of-the-art mixing techniques to ensure smooth transitions and harmonious blends, delivering an unparalleled listening experience. Whether it’s merging the beats of pop with the melodies of rock or fusing the energy of hip-hop with the groove of electronic dance music, our mashups are designed to captivate and surprise. Get ready to experience music in a whole new way!
In honor of Remembrance Day, we present a beautifully crafted, digitally enhanced singular poppy. This special project involves meticulously photoshopped poppy designed to capture the essence of remembrance and reflection. This poppy is enhanced with vibrant colors, delicate details, and a touch of artistic flair to symbolize the enduring spirit and sacrifice of those who have served. Our digital artists have taken great care to create a piece that is both visually striking and deeply respectful, making it a perfect tribute for this solemn occasion. This artwork serves as a poignant reminder of the bravery and commitment of our heroes, ensuring their legacy is never forgotten.
Tech News
Google’s Gemini AI is a groundbreaking innovation in AI technology, integrating advanced features to enhance various applications. The Gemini 1.5 Pro can process up to 1 million tokens, allowing it to handle extensive text and provide meaningful responses for long documents, emails, or data sets. The lightweight Gemini 1.5 Flash excels in multimodal reasoning, efficiently processing text, images, audio, and video, making it ideal for quick-response tasks.
Google is incorporating Gemini into its search engine, improving its ability to answer complex queries with detailed, multi-step responses and integrating visual search capabilities through the Circle to Search feature on Android devices. Enhancements also include better screen readers for visually impaired users and real-time scam detection.
In Google Workspace, Gemini automates email drafts and summarizes threads, while Google Photos’ “Ask Photos” feature uses AI to search and organize your media. Google’s Vo tool, powered by Gemini, offers advanced video creation capabilities, adding professional effects based on user prompts.
Microsoft’s new Recall feature for Windows 11 has faced significant backlash. Recall captures screenshots every few seconds, creating a searchable database of user activity. After initial dismissal of concerns by CEO Satya Nadella, Microsoft has now made Recall an opt-in feature with added encryption. Despite these changes, security experts worry about the potential risks of having decrypted personal information accessible while logged in.
The Recall feature, along with other Windows 11 AI enhancements, will be exclusive to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Series laptops, available from June 18. Competitors like Intel, AMD, and Nvidia showcased laptops supporting these features but will not have them immediately.
In other tech news, Nvidia briefly surpassed Apple in market cap but is now under investigation by the US Department of Justice for potential monopolistic practices in the AI chips and consumer GPU markets. Meanwhile, Apple is set to introduce “Apple Intelligence,” a suite of AI-powered features, at WWDC, focusing on practical applications like improved Siri functions and chatbot capabilities.
Additionally, Adobe faced criticism over updated terms of service, which seemed to allow extensive access to user content. The company clarified that it does not train its AI on customer content stored locally, only on cloud-stored data. Lastly, Humane seeks a $1 billion acquisition by HP despite limited sales and recent safety concerns with its AI pin charging case.
The CEO of Google and Alphabet, Sundar Pichai, speaks to 60 Minutes about his plan to infuse AI into every corner of the business. Pichai has been carefully crafting a strategy that involves AI, which was met with a surprise from longtime rival Microsoft and OpenAI. The chatbot from OpenAI seemingly knocked Google off its perch, challenging its cultural relevance. However, for Pichai, the frenzy is just part of the long game. In 2016, one of the first things Pichai did as CEO was to say that the company should be AI first. Pichai said he is incredibly excited about the beginning of what he thinks will be an extraordinary decade of innovation. Pichai grew up in Chennai, India in a middle-class family. His parents always emphasized learning and knowledge. Pichai perceived their life through the arrival of gadgets. He waited five years for a telephone, which was a rotary phone, but when it came to their home, it changed everyone’s lives. Pichai remembers getting their first television and suddenly being able to watch sports. Pichai never took technology for granted and has always been optimistic about how technology can make a difference.
My thoughts
Sundar Pichai seems to be on a mission to make AI the backbone of Google and Alphabet’s operations. His interview suggests a strategic shift towards AI-first, which isn’t surprising given the direction tech has been heading in recent years. The rivalry with Microsoft and OpenAI adds spice to the mix, highlighting the competitive landscape of the tech industry. Pichai’s personal background is interesting—it’s cool to see how his childhood experiences in Chennai shaped his outlook on technology. Waiting five years for a rotary phone definitely puts things into perspective, especially in today’s fast-paced digital world. I think that it’s pretty interesting that they are making AI the building block for new tech to come.
Story 2 – Laptop Processors
Summary
Dell’s leaked documents reveal that Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon X Series laptop CPUs have significant advantages compared to Intel, including 68% to 98% longer battery life during local video playback, depending on the display type. The leaked documents also suggest that the price of a Snapdragon X Plus is less than half the price of an Intel Raptor Lake core i7 136p. Nvidia is reportedly teaming up with mediatech to release its own arm-based Apu for PCs, which could launch as soon as next year. Open AI has announced the release of GPT 4, which features native multimodality and can process audio and images directly without having to transcribe them to text first, enabling its voice mode to respond to audio inputs within 320 milliseconds. Additionally, GPT 4 can detect and recreate different emotional tones and do improv singing. Asus has come under fire for allegedly refusing to honour warranty repair requests and expecting a payment of $200 to fix the LCD display and top case of a joystick drift issue with their Rog Ally. The company is set to unveil a new handheld, the Rog Ally X, which will retail for $800.
My thoughts
The leaked documents regarding Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon X Series laptop CPUs paint an optimistic picture, indicating significant advantages over Intel chips with notably extended battery life and a more appealing price point. Nvidia’s partnership with mediatech to develop an arm-based Apu for PCs introduces another dimension of competition to the market. OpenAI’s revelation of GPT-4 showcases impressive strides in natural language processing, boasting inherent multimodality and rapid processing of audio and images, alongside the capability to discern and replicate various emotional tones and engage in improvised singing. However, Asus faces scrutiny for purportedly rejecting warranty repair requests and demanding payment for fixes, which contrasts with the anticipation surrounding their forthcoming handheld device, the Rog Ally X, despite its hefty $800 price tag. I think that these innovations are interesting, It’s cool seeing how quickly the tech industry is changing, it’s also interesting knowing that in the near future everything will be AI.
Griff – Best Brawler (Chosen project #1 – News letter)
The greedy man is the best brawler of all time, negative diff griff.
Why he’s good
Griff’s effectiveness as a character in Brawl Stars depends on various factors, including his abilities, playstyle, and how well he synergizes with different team compositions. Here are some reasons why Griff might be considered good by players:
Shopkeeper Role: Griff’s primary function in Brawl Stars is running the in-game shop. While this doesn’t directly impact gameplay, it adds a unique element to his character and makes him stand out among other brawlers.
Attack Mechanism: Griff’s attack involves shooting three coins in a spread pattern. This can be effective for covering a wider area and hitting multiple targets simultaneously.
Super Ability: Griff’s super ability is called “Piggy Bank,” where he throws a briefcase that explodes upon impact, dealing damage to enemies within its radius. This ability can be useful for clearing out groups of enemies or controlling certain areas of the map.
High Damage Output: Griff has the potential to deal significant damage with his attacks, especially if all three coins hit a target. This makes him a threat to enemy brawlers, particularly those with lower health.
Versatility: Griff’s abilities provide him with versatility in various game modes and team compositions. Whether it’s in Gem Grab, Showdown, or Brawl Ball, he can adapt to different situations and contribute effectively to his team’s success.
Overall, Griff’s combination of damage output, area control, and versatility makes him a valuable asset in many Brawl Stars matches. However, as with any character in the game, his effectiveness ultimately depends on the skill of the player controlling him and how well he fits into the team strategy.
Music Embedded
Spongebob lyrics mixed with bound-to beat
Viva la vida lyrics mixed with wheels on the bus beat
Spongebob lyrics mixed with king kunta beat
Original songs
Obama Pyramid (Chosen project #2 – Photoshop)
This is one of my projects done in Photoshop. As you can see it is an image of the Pyramids of Giza, but with Obama as one of them. I chose Obama because people like to edit him into shapes such as a sphere, a rectangle, and obviously a pyramid. So in conclusion, I photoshopped Obama as one of the pyramids by removing the background and adding Egypt, I also cropped it so it would fit.
“Bound 2 Be Jolly” Kanye West’s “Bound 2” gets a yuletide makeover in “Bound 2 Be Jolly,” blending seamlessly with Wham’s classic “Last Christmas.” Kanye’s soulful verses intertwine with the festive melody, creating a holiday anthem that’s both nostalgic and fresh. It’s the perfect soundtrack for spreading joy and celebrating the season with loved ones.
(Description Generated By ChatGPT)
Original Tracks Used:
Bound 2:
Last Christmas:
2pac Tell me
“2Pac Tell Me” Tupac’s legendary “California Love” meets Ariana Grande’s “Santa Tell Me” in “2Pac Tell Me,” creating a holiday mashup that captures the spirit of the West Coast and the magic of Christmas. As Tupac’s smooth flow intertwines with Ariana’s sweet vocals, listeners are transported to a sunny California Christmas, where palm trees sway to the rhythm of the season.
(Description Generated By ChatGPT)
Original Tracks:
California Love by Tupac featuring Dr. Dre:
Santa Tell Me:
All I Want for X-mas is Rapp Snitches Knishes
“All I Want for X-Mas is Rapp Snitches Knishes” MF DOOM’s gritty track “Rapp Snitches” collides with Mariah Carey’s timeless classic “All I Want for Christmas Is You” in “All I Want for X-mas is Rapp Snitches Knishes.” MF DOOM’s intricate rhymes paired with Mariah’s angelic vocals create a festive fusion that’s equal parts captivating and unexpected. It’s the ultimate holiday remix that’s sure to have you bopping along from the first beat to the last.
(Description Generated By ChatGPT)
Original Tracks:
Rapp Snitches Knishes:
All I Want For Christmas Is You:
Self Directed Projects:
#1 – Birds Of A Feather Poster
This project was made using Photoshop. I used different features such as the warp, liquify, blur, gradient map and halftone tools. It’s inspired by the song “BIRDS OF A FEATHER” from Billie Eilish’s new album “HIT ME HARD AND SOFT”.
#2 – Beabadoobee poster
This project was also was made using Photoshop. I used features such as the levels, gaussian blur, texturizer and gradient map tools. The imagine used is of the singer “Beabadoobee”.
Our Website:
A collaborative website made by Chloe, Ila and Tara, sharing delectable breakfast, lunch and dinner recipes that you’re sure to enjoy.
This video shows the story of the first-ever human to receive a Neuralink chip implant. Neuralink is a new technology created and developed by Elon Musk. It comes in the form of a chip that is implanted into one’s brain. The goal of this technology is for it to read people’s brain waves and perform actions based on what they’re thinking. For example, someone would turn their light switch off in their head, and their Neuralink connected to their smart home technology would turn it off, without the person having to move at all. In this video, a man named Noland Arbaugh shows us exactly how he uses the chip in his day to day life. Noland is a quadriplegic man who became handicapped after a diving incident. He spent years confined in his home with infinite free time, but nothing to fill this time with. Now, thanks to the neuralink chip, he is capable of controlling a computer with his brain. He can do almost everything from playing chess to listening to music, just by using his brain to control the cursor. Unfortunately, there was a small issue where the threads in the chip retracted. Before he was able to get this issue repaired, it was difficult for him to adjust back to his life prior to this technology, however, the scientists behind Neuralink were able to resolve the issue and get him a new chip.
Personal Commentary:
I think this technology is going to become one of the biggest leaps in tech history. Once it gets further developed, we are going to see it used more frequently in workspaces, at home and in everyone’s day-to-day life. I find it especially inspiring that it’s helped the life of a handicapped person, and hopefully, it can help many more disabled people perform actions and tasks that they struggle with in their daily lives. I do however, fear for how this technology can be used negatively in the future. The neuralink could potentially cause harm to people’s brains or bodies, as there hasn’t been enough research for us to see these effects yet. The government or other third-party associations could hack into the chip and access extremely personal information (or even read your thoughts) through your brain waves, which could be extremely dangerous. Additionally, this technology can become extremely addictive and people can lose connection with the real world. They will begin relying so heavily on this technology to do everything for them, that we will almost be living in a world of robots. We will end up seeing the effects of what people feared with VR happening with the Neuralink chip.
#2 – New iPhone 16
Summary:
In this video, we explore the features coming to the new iPhone 16, expected to launch this September in multiple different models. They are rumoured to have a larger display, a new “capture” button, and new camera technology while keeping the square camera bump. Apple is also currently upgrading the chips used in iPhones as well as the wifi and service connection for the iPhone 16. The iphone camera technology will feature better zooming-in and zooming-out possibilities, along with a coating over the lens which will deflect excessive shinign and lens flaring, allowing for better photo quality. The new iphone will use the usb-c port, like the iphone 15, but with a better battery life.
Personal Commentary:
I believe that while these new features will improve the user’s experience, I don’t think these changes will make a significant difference. Apple releases a new iphone model every year, and with that comes plenty of old iphones thrown away and wasted. I think apple should slow down their releases and focus on making drastic improvements that are well distinguished from the rest of their models. Right now, it feels like the only people buying the new models are people who want to show off their iphones. It’s unnecessary and wastes important resources, contributing to climate change and the consumerism industry.
This remix showcases the the lyrics from Humpty Dumpty nursery mixed with the beats from Agora Hills by Doja Cat. The meaning behind the lyrics in Agora Hills is the love Doja has for her boyfriend who looks like Humpty Dumpty.
This Remix has the background music of wheels on a Bus and the lyrics from Sponge Bob Square Pants theme song. This was inspired by that one time I was sitting on the bus and a child was watching Sponge Bob Square Pants next to me.
In this website you can find Korean character Loopy selling a much of fruits!
This photoshop was done in Adobe Photoshop. I was inpired by a TikTok Video where they used a Chinese photoshop app to create these big hands effect. I opened Adobe and tried to recall what Dr. Holoka taught us in class about the selecting and removing backgrounds.
Summary: The “The BIGGEST Tech News You Probably Missed This Past Week” video discusses the most recent achievements in the tech industry, such as important coding trends, updates on Elon Musk’s projects, AI improvements, and Amazon’s latest endeavors. It offers a succinct summary of the most important industry developments and technology advancements during the previous week.
Hello! Welcome to Evangeline’s Portfolio, which has an overview of different projects we completed in Digital Arts 2024. Projects include new technology news, as well as custom music remixes!
These projects display my skills with audio editing as well as photoshopping and digital arts. I made my poster using three platforms, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and also Procreate. The elements on the poster represent the songs I chose, and also detail the different remixes. Further, I used Adobe to mix many different audio tracks.
Salvatore (Lana Del Rey)
In this remix, I replaced the original soundtrack with orchestral one, as well as added more echo to allow the song to sound more angelic! I kept the original voice, but made it quieter at certain points so the orchestra could be heard more.
Can’t Catch Me Now (Hunger Games)
This remix was inspired by a newly released song from the Hunger Games which Maya and I went to watch together. I changed the voice so that it sounded more distant, and had an 8D effect to it. At certain points, the sound gets more distant, and in other places, the voice appears closer. I wanted to add these effects because the song itself was about Lucy Gray who went missing, but her songs can still be heard!
Heather X Traitor (Conan Gray + Olivia Rodrigo)
Although I don’t listen to these songs as much anymore, I remixed these songs because they were nostalgic and reminded me off when I was in Grade 7! I mixed two songs together, Heather and Traitor, because I thought the songs had similar meanings and rhythms. I kept Heather’s soundtrack in the back, but alternated the different voices when I felt like there was a good transition.
Original Songs:
These are the embeds of the songs before I made changes to them (for reference)
My first flexible project was my Critical Thinking and Communications misinformation campaign (22 minute video). This project was made to represent what a biased news source looks like, and the language they would use to spread misinformation. I used a new software named Flexclip to edit together the videos we filmed. I spent approximately 4 hours editing this project on Flexclip, and used my abilities to make transitions, news labels, audio, and editing the quality of the videos so that the video would look similar to that of an actual news source.
My second flexible project was my astronomy project we created in science. In this website, I used Google Sites to create a detailed website which had multiple pages about the process of planet hunting/finding exoplanets! This demonstrated my skills my embedding in pictures, links, photos, and creating websites online. This platform was used to communicate what I have learned on planets in our science unit!
#1 Chip-making giant, Nvidia, surpasses Apple in value
Summary: Nvidia, a giant chip-making firm, has surpassed Apple in value! It has surpassed over $3tn dollars. The firm’s share price rose more than 5% on Wednesday, to more than $1,224! This means that Nvidia has just beat Apple, and is now second place, becoming one of the world’s most valued tech companies. Microsoft is currently in first place, but with Nvidia’s rapid growth (earning one trillion dollars in 3 months), they are quickly catching up to first place. Currently, the AI market is in a frenzy, with the market constantly adapting and hard to catch up. However, Nvidia continues to show business momentum, where despite the worry that demands for chips will slow, it has not slowed down yet. Analysts comment on this, by stating that they expect Nvidia to stay dominant for 3-5 years.
Personal Opinion: In my opinion, I believe that we are heading into an “AI revolution”, where lots of big tech companies (like OpenAI or Apple) are rushing to the top, and trying to outdo each other. This means that many new models are being adapted, but also that the market itself for AI is constantly adapting and changing. Although this means that it might be hard for tech companies to keep up with, seeing as a lot of this technology requires chips, and Nvidia is a good and trustworthy source, I believe that Nvidia will continue to steadily grow. For example, in the video, they mentioned that hundreds of thousands of chips are needed for X-AI to build a super-computer that they want to build, and thats only for one buyer.
As the AI Market continues to grow, with many more companies and nations from around the world joining in, I think that the AI market would be a good place to invest in. However, I believe there are also some concerns when it comes to ethics, considering the growing amount of deepfakes that are coming along with AI. I think that when it comes to AI, specific boundaries should always be set as to which areas we should research in, and which ones we shouldn’t. Another pressing concern would also be automatization, where many jobs are also being taken by AI.
#2 More useful AI
Summary: After an Oxford study which showed that barely anyone uses AI on a daily basis, chatbots and developers have started give out new features. For example, OpenAI just gave all users the feature to upload images and documents in an attempt to attract new users. As well, ChatGPT launched a new program named ChatGPT Edu, which gives discounts to schools to convince them to use it for teaching and learning. Further, OpenAI has supposedly signed a deal for it’s AI to be incorporated into the next Apple technology. Lastly, TikTok is also apparently working on an algorithm to make sure that TikTok won’t be banned in the US. However, many bills are currently being passed to ban phones in school.
Personal Opinion: In my opinion, I think that this quick expansion of AI into all of these fields could be dangerous. Although I recognize that this could help a lot of people, I don’t believe that it would benefit children in terms of education. Even right now, a lot of scholars are using AI, especially ChatGPT to cheat. This means that once ChatGPT begins making more of their features accessible, and even giving discount packets and encouraging schools to use them, then it makes it far easier for students to avoid actual learning and instead use chatbots to do their homework. Even if sometimes, AI can be a tool for learning, I believe that the further development of AI in this field could be more harmful than helpful.
On the contrary, I believe there should be less restrictions being put on apps like TikTok, and for phones to not be banned in schools. As a student myself, I often need to call my mom, or research certain information on my phone (for example, I use my phone a lot when it comes to science to easily take pictures of my lab and record data), and it’s important for emergencies. I think we should allow for teachers to confiscate phones if they are used in classrooms, but during breaks, I don’t see why students shouldn’t be able to have their phones.
Generative AI poses various threats that echo human concerns. There’s the fear of its misuse, much like how fake news spreads online. Privacy and security worries arise, akin to leaving personal information vulnerable to prying eyes. Ethical questions loom large, as AI’s ability to mimic human behavior blurs the line between truth and deception. Then, there’s the unsettling prospect of job displacement, reminiscent of past industrial revolutions reshaping employment landscapes.
