AI Horizons: Exploring New Frontiers in 2024

Welcome to The AI Way.

As has been previously discussed some changes will be coming to the AI Way after my talk with Jared Williams. My talk with Jared Williams provided me with a lot more clarity. After the talk I have decided to take The AI Way in a bit of a different direction. After the next coming week you will slowly be seeing the changes that will be made to The AI Way. I believe the changes are for the better. Please let me know what you think about the changes.

AI News:

Khan Academy and AI Integration

Khan Academy integrates AI in education with initiatives like "AI for Education" and Khanmigo, an AI-powered tutor. Sal Khan has highlighted AI's potential in education through discussions with President Biden and collaborations with organizations for an AI 101 course for teachers.(https://blog.khanacademy.org/top-ai-in-education-moments-of-2023-the-year-artificial-intelligence-dominated-education-news/)

Personalized and Accessible Learning Opportunities

AI is poised to enhance personalization and accessibility in education, potentially breaking down barriers and enabling more accurate tracking and tailoring of student learning experiences.(https://phys.org/news/2024-01-qa-ai-reshape-experts-opportunities.html)

Mindful AI Approach in Education

The "mindful AI" approach, which incorporates ethical and responsible use of AI in education, is gaining attention. It aims to address broader impacts of AI on society, focusing on ethics, bias, fairness, and privacy.(https://news.wpcarey.asu.edu/20231212-adapting-generative-ai-education-business-and-beyond)

Deepfake Technology in Marketing and Training: 

UK-based Synthesia is creating tools for generating deepfake avatars, now used by 44% of Fortune 100 companies, raising concerns about the future use of AI in filmmaking and acting​​.(https://www.technologyreview.com/2024/01/04/1086046/whats-next-for-ai-in-2024/)

AI-Generated Election Disinformation:

AI-generated images and videos are becoming a major issue in political campaigns, with instances of their use in Argentina and Slovakia. This trend is raising concerns about the impact on elections and the challenge of distinguishing real from AI-generated content​​.(https://www.technologyreview.com/2024/01/04/1086046/whats-next-for-ai-in-2024/)

AI at CES 2024:

AI technology dominated CES 2024, with major companies showcasing AI-powered products, including Samsung's AI refrigerators and Microsoft introducing a Copilot AI key on keyboards​​.(https://www.quad.com/insights/the-week-in-generative-ai-january-5-2024-edition)

Innovative AI Products at CES 2024:

Samsung's AI Family Hub refrigerator and LG's CLOi Friend robot were featured at CES 2024, showing advancements in AI-assisted home appliances and robots​​.(https://news.abplive.com/technology/ces-2024-ai-launches-to-look-out-for-1654448)

AI's Increasing Role in 2024:

Following a year of significant advancements in AI, including the rise of chatbots like GPT-4 and Elon Musk’s Grok, experts predict an increase in AI regulation and continued debate over its societal impact​​.(https://www.columbian.com/news/2024/jan/06/artificial-intelligence-in-2024-election-deepfakes-and-bankruptcies-predicted/)

AI Tools:

Illustration and Graphic AI Tools

Example: DALL-E

Usage: DALL-E can generate compelling visuals, art, and animations based on textual inputs, enhancing eLearning courses and modules with engaging and custom graphics.

Video AI Tools

Example: Runway

Usage: Runway assists in creating and editing training videos, especially useful for producing short clips and simplifying repetitive video editing tasks, streamlining content creation.

Voiceover AI Tools

Example: Eleven Labs

Usage: Eleven Labs can produce realistic, human-like voiceovers, making digital courses more accessible and enhancing the learner's experience with engaging audio narratives.

I hope you enjoyed the newsletter this week.

Niel de Kock