(Not) the end of deepfake calls

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FCC CUTS THE CORD ON DEEPFAKE PHONE CALLS 📞

My phone battery is like my patience. It only lasts for the first hour of the day. 🔋

What’s new? The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proposed new regulations requiring all AI-generated phone calls to disclose their use of AI.

Why? Over the past few years, AI voice has gotten dramatically better, and in many cases it can be indistinguishable from that of a human. This new regulatory proposal from the FCC aims to combat unwanted and fraudulent “robocalls,” which leverage AI voice technology for deceptive purposes.

How would this work? The FCC’s proposal would require AI voices to explicitly state they are artificial at the beginning of the call. The FCC is also exploring different AI-based detection algorithms and caller ID tools that would be able to alert people when they receive AI-generated calls and texts. Undoubtedly, this approach will be difficult, as finding ways around such detection software will likely be child’s play for crafty developers.

WENDY’S BRINGS SPANISH TO AI DRIVE-THRUS 🍔

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What’s up? Wendy's is testing Spanish-speaking AI capabilities in the drive-thrus of 28 company-operated restaurants in Florida and Ohio.

How will this work? This new feature, added to Wendy’s existing FreshAI order system, allows Spanish-speaking customers to place orders entirely in Spanish. By simply saying “Spanish” or “Español” into the microphone, customers can trigger the system to communicate and process their orders in Spanish.

Why is this significant? Wendy’s began testing AI-powered order-taking in June 2023 and has since partnered with Google Cloud to enhance these capabilities. Although Wendy’s has seen a positive response from its AI system, the company is looking for ways to expand these capabilities to please a wider market. For instance, over 42 million Americans speak Spanish at home. In diverse areas like southern Florida, this number is significant, as 22% of Florida families speak Spanish within their household. This new FreshAI language capability will allow Wendy’s to utilize AI-powered drive through in these diverse areas, catering to a wider customer base.

CLEVELAND CLINIC’S NEW “QUANTUM-AI” INITIATIVE 🩺

Did you hear about the guy who had his left side taken off during surgery? He’s all right now. 🙃

What’s new? Cleveland Clinic and the Novo Nordisk Foundation have launched the “Quantum-AI Biomedical Frontiers Fellowship Program,” an initiative integrating quantum computing and AI into biomedical research and healthcare.

Why? The program is aimed at enhancing medical science through AI technologies. Denmark’s strategic investment in quantum and AI research aligns with Cleveland Clinic’s pioneering efforts in the space, including its partnership with IBM to operate the world’s only quantum computer dedicated to healthcare research.

Want the details? The program will fund 12 postdoctoral researchers over three years, with grants totaling $6.2 million. The researchers will engage in cutting-edge projects, such as using quantum computing for drug discovery and AI for personalized medicine. The initiative also offers industrial placements to bridge the gap between research and market-ready solutions, marking a significant step forward in the application of quantum and AI in healthcare.

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