#Artificial intelligence colleges

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Rationing Insulin.

Blood sugar reading this morning. The average blood sugar reading should be between 60mg/dl - 100mg/dl. I am terrified of not being able to administer my insulin simply because I was too poor to afford it. I am strongly in need of community help.

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I am happy to announce I raised $33 🎉 I only need $417 to get my prescription

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Mindless consumption and AI

Ok, so I am a computer science student and an artist, and quite frankly, I hate AI. I think it is just encouraging the mindless consumption of content rather than the creation of art and things that we enjoy. People are trying to replace human-created art with AI art, and quite frankly, that really is just a head-scratcher. The definition of art from Oxford Languages is as follows: “the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power.” The key phrase here is “human creative skill”; art is inherently a human trait. I think it is cool that we are trying to teach machines how to make art; however, can we really call it art based on the definition we see above? About two years ago, I wrote a piece for my school about AI and art (I might post it; who knows?), where I argued that AI art is not real art.

Now, what about code? As a computer science student, I kind of like AI in the sense that it can overlook my code and tell me what is wrong with it, as well as how to improve it. It can also suggest sources for a research paper and check my spelling (which is really bad; I used it for this). Now, AI can also MAKE code, and let me tell you, my classmates abuse this like crazy. Teachers and TAs are working overtime to look through all the code that students submit to find AI-generated code (I was one of them), and I’ll be honest, it’s really easy to find!

People think that coding is a very rigid discipline, and yes, you do have to be analytical and logical to come up with code that works; however, you also have to be creative. You have to be creative to solve the problems that you are given, and just like with art, AI can’t be creative. Sure, it can solve simple tasks like making an array that takes in characters and reverses the order to print the output. But it can’t solve far more complex problems, and when students try to use it to find solutions, it breaks. The programs that it generates just don’t work and/or it makes up some nonsense.

And as more AI content fills the landscape, it’s just getting shittier and shittier. Now, how does the mindless consumption of content relate to this? You see, I personally think it has a lot to do with it. We have been consuming information and content for a long time, but the amount of content that exists in this world is greater than ever before, and AI “content” is just adding to this junkyard. No longer are people trying to understand the many techniques of art and develop their own styles (this applies to all art forms, such as visual art, writing, filmmaking, etc.). People will simply just enter a prompt into Midjourney and BOOM, you have multiple “art pieces” in different styles (which were stolen from real artists), and you can keep regenerating until you get what you want. You don’t have to do the hard work of learning how to draw, developing an art style, and doing it until you get it right. You can “create” something quickly for instant gratification; you can post it, and someone will look at it. Maybe they will leave a like on it; they might even keep scrolling and see more and more AI art, therefore leading to mindless consumption.

[abookwasallittooktomakemeacrook]

conspiracy theory: the extreme advancement of ai is due to google so that technology-wary people can finally shift from saying “why don't you read a book instead of googling” to “why don't google instead of using ai”

[heardatmedschool]

“In some years, we’ll have AI doing it for us, but for now we have to fry our brains doing these analysis.”

About evaluating the quality of evidence.

[alixanderkrex]

Instead of using Grammarly premium, try this free add on I found! This awesome tool seems amazingly helpful for academia reading and writing! The free level is still really helpful! If quillbot doesn't work for you, I've seen that wordtune is good too.

[jcmarchi]

Deepfake misuse & deepfake detection (before it’s too late) - CyberTalk

New Post has been published on https://thedigitalinsider.com/deepfake-misuse-deepfake-detection-before-its-too-late-cybertalk/

Deepfake misuse & deepfake detection (before it’s too late) - CyberTalk

Micki Boland is a global cyber security warrior and evangelist with Check Point’s Office of the CTO. Micki has over 20 years in ICT, cyber security, emerging technology, and innovation. Micki’s focus is helping customers, system integrators, and service providers reduce risk through the adoption of emerging cyber security technologies. Micki is an ISC2 CISSP and holds a Master of Science in Technology Commercialization from the University of Texas at Austin, and an MBA with a global security concentration from East Carolina University.

In this dynamic and insightful interview, Check Point expert Micki Boland discusses how deepfakes are evolving, why that matters for organizations, and how organizations can take action to protect themselves. Discover on-point analyses that could reshape your decisions, improving cyber security and business outcomes. Don’t miss this.

Can you explain how deepfake technology works? 

Deepfakes involve simulated video, audio, and images to be delivered as content via online news, mobile applications, and through social media platforms. Deepfake videos are created with Generative Adversarial Networks (GAN), a type of Artificial Neural Network that uses Deep Learning to create synthetic content.

GANs sound cool, but technical. Could you break down how they operate?

GAN are a class of machine learning systems that have two neural network models; a generator and discriminator which game each other. Training data in the form of video, still images, and audio is fed to the generator, which then seeks to recreate it. The discriminator then tries to discern the training data from the recreated data produced by the generator.

The two artificial intelligence engines repeatedly game each other, getting iteratively better. The result is convincing, high quality synthetic video, images, or audio. A good example of GAN at work is NVIDIA GAN. Navigate to the website https://thispersondoesnotexist.com/ and you will see a composite image of a human face that was created by the NVIDIA GAN using faces on the internet. Refreshing the internet browser yields a new synthetic image of a human that does not exist.

What are some notable examples of deepfake tech’s misuse?

Most people are not even aware of deepfake technologies, although these have now been infamously utilized to conduct major financial fraud. Politicians have also used the technology against their political adversaries. Early in the war between Russia and Ukraine, Russia created and disseminated a deepfake video of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy advising Ukrainian soldiers to “lay down their arms” and surrender to Russia.

How was the crisis involving the Zelenskyy deepfake video managed?

The deepfake quality was poor and it was immediately identified as a deepfake video attributable to Russia. However, the technology is becoming so convincing and so real that soon it will be impossible for the regular human being to discern GenAI at work. And detection technologies, while have a tremendous amount of funding and support by big technology corporations, are lagging way behind.

What are some lesser-known uses of deepfake technology and what risks do they pose to organizations, if any?

Hollywood is using deepfake technologies in motion picture creation to recreate actor personas. One such example is Bruce Willis, who sold his persona to be used in movies without his acting due to his debilitating health issues. Voicefake technology (another type of deepfake) enabled an autistic college valedictorian to address her class at her graduation.

Yet, deepfakes pose a significant threat. Deepfakes are used to lure people to “click bait” for launching malware (bots, ransomware, malware), and to conduct financial fraud through CEO and CFO impersonation. More recently, deepfakes have been used by nation-state adversaries to infiltrate organizations via impersonation or fake jobs interviews over Zoom.

How are law enforcement agencies addressing the challenges posed by deepfake technology?

Europol has really been a leader in identifying GenAI and deepfake as a major issue. Europol supports the global law enforcement community in the Europol Innovation Lab, which aims to develop innovative solutions for EU Member States’ operational work. Already in Europe, there are laws against deepfake usage for non-consensual pornography and cyber criminal gangs’ use of deepfakes in financial fraud.

What should organizations consider when adopting Generative AI technologies, as these technologies have such incredible power and potential?

Every organization is seeking to adopt GenAI to help improve customer satisfaction, deliver new and innovative services, reduce administrative overhead and costs, scale rapidly, do more with less and do it more efficiently. In consideration of adopting GenAI, organizations should first understand the risks, rewards, and tradeoffs associated with adopting this technology. Additionally, organizations must be concerned with privacy and data protection, as well as potential copyright challenges.

What role do frameworks and guidelines, such as those from NIST and OWASP, play in the responsible adoption of AI technologies?

On January 26th, 2023, NIST released its forty-two page Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework (AI RMF 1.0) and AI Risk Management Playbook (NIST 2023). For any organization, this is a good place to start.

The primary goal of the NIST AI Risk Management Framework is to help organizations create AI-focused risk management programs, leading to the responsible development and adoption of AI platforms and systems.

The NIST AI Risk Management Framework will help any organization align organizational goals for and use cases for AI. Most importantly, this risk management framework is human centered. It includes social responsibility information, sustainability information and helps organizations closely focus on the potential or unintended consequences and impact of AI use.

Another immense help for organizations that wish to further understand risk associated with GenAI Large Language Model adoption is the OWASP Top 10 LLM Risks list. OWASP released version 1.1 on October 16th, 2023. Through this list, organizations can better understand risks such as inject and data poisoning. These risks are especially critical to know about when bringing an LLM in house.

As organizations adopt GenAI, they need a solid framework through which to assess, monitor, and identify GenAI-centric attacks. MITRE has recently introduced ATLAS, a robust framework developed specifically for artificial intelligence and aligned to the MITRE ATT&CK framework.

For more of Check Point expert Micki Boland’s insights into deepfakes, please see CyberTalk.org’s past coverage. Lastly, to receive cyber security thought leadership articles, groundbreaking research and emerging threat analyses each week, subscribe to the CyberTalk.org newsletter.

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Good News From Israel

In the 3rd Sep 23 edition of Israel’s good news, the highlights include:

Israeli bio-techs detect life-threatening diseases in DNA or cells.

Read news about six amazing Israeli medical device companies.

Jerusalem’s deputy mayor helps advance the career of women – in Morocco.

Israelis are busy in Africa, helping Rwanda, DRC, and Zambia.

Israeli innovation makes carbon-free ammonia fuel more likely.

The skies the limit for new Israeli planes and air routes.

Israeli sporting success in gymnastics, martial arts, athletics, and video games.

An Israeli woman certainly has someone watching over her.

Read More: Good News From Israel

In many synagogues, last week's Torah portion described the joyful ceremony to be performed when bringing the first fruits of the season to the Temple in Jerusalem. So it is very appropriate to read how fruitful Israelis have recently been with innovative medical devices and new treatments. Israeli programs are bearing fruit to benefit the elderly in Spain, Ethiopian-Israeli immigrants, Arab fish farmers, Middle East businesswomen, New York Search & Rescue teams, America's Historically Black colleges and three African countries. We are seeing Israeli scientific breakthroughs come to fruition in producing sustainable fuels and recycling plastics. The high number of Israeli Unicorn (billion-dollar) companies shows how fruitful Israeli entrepreneurs have become, and the seeds for future successes are being planted with new investments into the hi-tech sector.  I cannot explain, however, as to what has caused Israel to suddenly blossom at so many international sports. Finally, Israel's commitment to its children resulted in one Israeli girl overcoming cancer to become fruitful as a mother. The photo is of grapes growing on a wild vine adjacent to my local children's playground in Netanya.

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[lingolabs]

In this video, I share all of the ChatGPT prompts that have helped me go from a failure in learning another language to someone who is actually making some progress in becoming fluent :)

[introvertbutterflydaily]

Indian education system is soo messed up. You will be studying Microbiology but the "skill enhancement course" will be artificial intelligence.

[boredintjqueen]

Just casually dropped "I'll gpt it" in a conversation and may have started a small-scale trend. Let's make it an international one.

[globsynbusinessschool]

Will MBA Jobs be Replaced by AI?

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a game-changer across industries. The business world, in particular, has witnessed a transformational shift with the integration of AI into various processes. This has sparked debates about the potential replacement of traditional MBA jobs by AI-driven solutions. While the rise of AI does bring changes to the job market, it's important to understand the nuanced dynamics at play.

AI's role in business is undeniable, as it can streamline operations, analyze vast amounts of data, and even provide insights for decision-making. For instance, AI-powered algorithms can quickly process market trends and customer preferences, aiding in strategic planning. This can prompt concerns about the future of roles typically associated with MBA degrees, such as business analysts, strategists, and consultants.

One practical example of AI's impact can be seen in financial analysis. Traditionally, MBA graduates have held positions as financial analysts, examining complex market data to make informed investment recommendations. However, AI-powered tools can now analyze data at lightning speed, identifying patterns and predicting market movements with a high degree of accuracy. This doesn't render financial analysts obsolete, but it reshapes their role. Rather than spending hours crunching numbers, analysts can focus on interpreting AI-generated insights and providing context to clients.

Moreover, AI is a powerful tool for data-driven decision-making. Consider supply chain management, where MBA professionals have historically played a vital role in optimizing logistics and operations. AI algorithms can now predict supply chain disruptions, optimize inventory levels, and even automate procurement processes. MBA holders in this field can leverage AI-generated recommendations to fine-tune strategies and focus on relationship-building aspects, ensuring smoother collaborations with suppliers and partners.

While AI enhances efficiency and accuracy, it lacks the nuanced human touch. One aspect where AI struggles is emotional intelligence and creativity. MBA graduates often excel in leadership roles that demand empathy, innovative thinking, and effective communication. For instance, negotiating deals, managing teams, and understanding the subtle nuances of human behavior are areas where human professionals still outperform AI.

In conclusion, the integration of AI into the business landscape does bring changes to the roles traditionally held by MBA graduates. However, rather than outright replacement, it fosters a transformation in the nature of these roles. MBA professionals who embrace AI as a tool to enhance their decision-making and streamline operations will remain relevant and valuable. The synergy between human expertise and AI's analytical capabilities is the key to navigating this evolving landscape.

As with previous technological advancements, AI is likely to create new opportunities as it transforms existing ones. MBA programs are also adapting to this shift, incorporating AI and data analytics into their curricula. Graduates who possess a blend of business acumen, technical know-how, and emotional intelligence will be well-equipped to thrive in this AI-augmented business world, leading us to a future where collaboration between humans and AI defines success.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Will AI replace MBA finance?

AI is unlikely to fully replace MBA finance roles but will transform them. AI can enhance data analysis, automate routine tasks, and provide insights. However, roles requiring strategic thinking, human judgment, and relationship management will remain vital in the finance industry. The future lies in a synergy between AI's capabilities and human expertise.

Will ChatGPT Replace Your jobs?

ChatGPT and similar AI technologies are tools designed to assist and enhance human tasks, but they are unlikely to entirely replace jobs. They can automate certain processes and provide information, but professions requiring complex decision-making, creativity, empathy, and nuanced understanding will continue to require human involvement. The collaboration between AI and humans is expected to shape the future of work.

How Will Work and Jobs Change by 2030?

By 2030, AI is expected to bring significant changes to the work and job landscape. Routine tasks in various industries may become automated, leading to job displacement in certain roles. However, new opportunities will emerge as AI creates demand for jobs related to its development, maintenance, and ethical oversight. Jobs that require creativity, emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and complex problem-solving will remain crucial, as these are areas where AI currently struggles. Collaboration between humans and AI will be key, necessitating upskilling and adaptability to harness the potential of AI while addressing its limitations.

Should I Avoid Doing MBA as AI Is Going to Replace the Jobs?

Deciding whether to pursue an MBA should consider various factors beyond AI's impact on the job market. While AI may change some aspects of business roles, it's unlikely to replace all MBA-related jobs. AI's influence can enhance certain functions, making them more efficient and data-driven. However, roles that involve strategic thinking, human interaction, and creativity will remain valuable.

When contemplating an MBA, focus on your strengths, interests, and long-term goals. An MBA equips you with versatile skills that extend beyond specific job titles, such as leadership, communication, and problem-solving. Additionally, industries evolve, and AI's integration will likely create new opportunities, especially for those who can bridge the gap between technology and business acumen.

Consider the specific program, its curriculum, and how it adapts to the changing business landscape. Look for programs that incorporate AI and technology-related courses to ensure you're prepared for the future work environment. Ultimately, the decision should be based on a comprehensive evaluation of your aspirations, strengths, and the evolving demands of the job market. For that reason, you must research for the best MBA colleges in Kolkata, shortlist them (according to your needs. budget, etc.), and get your admission.

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Please help me out

Hi! This is probably not a typical place to put up Google forms for a survey. But I really need your help. I'm a uni student conducting a survey on Gen'Z perception of AI. So it would mean a lot if you could take a few minutes to fill out this form if you're in or around the age of 18-25 years. Thanks a ton!

Here's the link: