Qualcomm is set to release its latest flagship mobile platform, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, designed specifically for generative AI, according to a leaked internal document obtained by mspoweruser.com. The new chip can run AI models with more than 10 billion parameters, according to the document. Meta's Llama 2 is specifically mentioned, running at 20+ tokens/sec. Qualcomm is using Stable Diffusion, which it has previously demonstrated, for generative AI backgrounds. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 might power Samsung's Galaxy S24, due out in February 2024, according to mspoweruser.
Japan is drafting AI guidelines to reduce overreliance and address biased data. The government panel is expected to finalize the guidelines by the end of the year, outlining 10 ground rules for AI companies to ensure fairness, transparency, and protection of human rights. AI developers, service providers, and users will share responsibility, with developers ensuring data accuracy and preventing unauthorized access, while providers will warn users about personal information and guarantee limited use of services.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is using an AI voice clone to send multilingual robocalls to city residents. The robocalls are designed to encourage people to apply for city jobs and attend community events. The move is part of the city's recent rollout of AI technology, including a new chatbot that can answer basic questions on the city's 311 hotline. The city is using Eleven Labs' Voice Lab program to clone the voice. The price tag is about $32,000, according to city officials, while the chatbot cost about $600,000 to develop. The use of AI has drawn criticism from privacy advocates, who argue that the technology could be used to spread misinformation.
