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Predictions: What’s Ahead in AI, 2024
By ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Michelle Johnson, for AI Insider
The past year was monumental for artificial intelligence, with chatbots like ChatGPT capturing global attention. As we step into 2024, AI is poised to become even more integrated into our lives through new developments in multimodal AI, VR/AR headsets, smart glasses, AI copilots, and more. Here are our predictions for the key ways we’ll see AI evolve over the next 12 months.
On-device AI
Sure, you’re already getting acquainted with AI on your phone or laptop, but soon your devices will come with AI capability built in. Get ready for on-device AI, or AI that runs locally on your device rather than in the cloud. On January 17, Samsung is set to take the wraps off new Galaxy phones, promising an “AI-powered mobile experience.” We shall see. In the meantime, expect to see a variety of tech companies, including chip manufacturers and startups, announcing hardware with built-in AI capabilities.
The Rise of Multimodal AI
Multimodal AI, integrating multiple forms of data like text, images, and sound, is not just knocking; it will likely break down doors in 2024. This technology is setting the stage for more intuitive, human-like interactions with AI, revolutionizing how we work, play, and communicate. Text-only chatbots began transforming into bots that can see, hear, and generate images or even music in 2023. Expect to see this really take off in ‘24.
AI Copilots Navigating New Horizons
As 2023 drew to a close, Microsoft renamed their Bing chatbot “Copilot.” Microsoft is among companies, including Google, that are going all in on the concept of an AI assistant that’s always there, waiting to respond to your requests. Look for copilots to pop up throughout the year.
AI-Generated Video Ramps Up
Get ready for AI-generated video tools to take center stage. In 2023, there was lots of talk about AI-generated still images. Analysts are predicting that 2024 will be the year that AI-generated video breaks out. This technology is set to revolutionize entertainment, marketing, and education, offering easy-to-produce, personalized, and interactive video experiences. Here’s a list of some of the top players in this space. Midjourney, the top-rated text-to-still image generator, has plans to add on video in 2024.
Robotics + AI = Cool Stuff
Robotics, too will benefit enormously from integrations with AI. And not just in factories doing repetitive tasks. Stanford University’s Mobile Aloha project provides an amazing example of what’s to come.
This student-driven project offers a glimpse into a future where robots are more adaptable, responsive, and capable of undertaking intricate tasks, such as cooking a three-course meal or doing laundry.
As AI gives robots expanded awareness, language comprehension, and decision-making capabilities, they can take on more complex real-world tasks. Factories, warehouses, and laboratories will increasingly install smarter, more dextrous robotic solutions in 2024 and beyond. However, it will be a while before they can cook you a meal or do your laundry. That’s years down the road.
Customized Tutoring in Education
AI in education is not just about smarter systems; it’s about more tailored learning experiences. Expect AI-driven platforms to offer more customized tutoring, adapting to each student’s learning style, pace, and preferences. Will educators, who were spooked by AI when it blew up in 2023, come to embrace it? Possibly. Especially if tools that are helpful and safe for learners to use are developed.
Revolution in Medicine
To date, AI’s impact on medicine appears to be twofold: enhanced illness detection and groundbreaking treatment development. AI’s ability to analyze vast datasets can lead to early diagnosis of diseases and the creation of personalized treatment plans, revolutionizing healthcare. Advances so far will continue to get even better as AI models get smarter.
Legal Issues Ahead
All eyes are on the NY Times v. OpenAI lawsuit spotlighting the complexities of how AI-generated content gets made. This case could either settle the arguments and lead to fair compensation for creators, or it could slow development as companies scramble to train their models without running afoul of copyright laws. Simultaneously, the US Copyright Office is exploring how to revise outdated copyright and address the unique challenges posed by AI in the creative domain. Keep an eye out for updates to copyright in the AI age and new court challenges.
Smart Glasses Revived by AI
Remember Rayban’s Meta eyeglasses? The ones with the built-in camera? This year, they may get smarter. Meta is set to upgrade the AI on the $299 pair of glasses. This ZDNet story offers up an example of being able to ask the glasses to look at the plate of food sitting in front of you and tell you what ingredients were used to make it.
The Deep Fake Dilemma in Elections
As the presidential election campaign heats up, the threat of deep fakes looms large. Hyper-realistic AI-generated images and audio could become potent tools for misinformation, posing significant challenges to electoral integrity. After numerous warnings about what could be ahead, votes will need to brace themselves. Keep an eye out for coverage of this critical issue.
While You Were Out
By Michelle Johnson, AI Insider
Are you old enough to remember those pink “While You Were Out” slips that served as alerts about missed calls back in the day? Well, even if you don’t remember them, here are just a few things you may have missed during the holiday break. A “While You Were Out” 2024-style slip, checked off.
Just before Christmas, Midjourney, my favorite text-to-image generator, dropped an alpha, Version 6. Alpha? Yes, there’s something that comes before beta, the test version of products. It’s not even a done deal, but this update is generating buzz for making even more detailed images, adding text, and understanding text prompts even better.
Microsoft rebranded Bing Chat. It’s now called Microsoft Copilot, and I, for one, am annoyed. I’ve had many pleasant conversations with Bing. I’m not going to stop calling him Bing, the same way that I still call it Twitter. I asked Bing if it was OK to still call him Bing. He said yes. In fact, he insisted that he’s still Bing despite being renamed.
As mentioned above, the New York Times is suing OpenAI for using its content to train ChatGPT. Word on the street is that this suit has a better chance than other cases, but some folks have pointed out what they say is a major flaw: the Times’ “gotcha,” showing verbatim replication of their content in ChatGPT responses, was generated by very specific prompts…. We’ll see how this plays out in court. And lest you think the Times is anti-AI, think again. They hired an editorial director to oversee AI initiatives.
Microsoft announced plans to introduce an “AI key” to their keyboards. The usefulness of this addition remains to be seen, considering my limited use of the Windows key. It will be interesting to observe if this new feature becomes popular among users. We’ll see if they can make it a worthwhile tap.
Anthropic dropped something called “Claude for Google Sheets.” Claude, their chatbot known for being great at analyzing long documents, apparently talks spreadsheets, too. My prediction: This won’t get wide adoption because it’s to complicated for the average person to set up. These instructions are ridiculous.
The FTC banned drugstore chain RiteAid from using facial recognition software for five years, citing “reckless use” of the technology, which embarrassed customers.
Google jumped into the AI video generation game with something called VideoPoet. Don’t get too excited. It’s not an actual product yet. You can see what their researchers are up to here, tho.
What the Actual Hell?
I dunno. This looks like a fancy spying operation to me. According to Patent Drop, Disney wants to patent a way to figure out who’s not happy in the Happiest Place on Earth. This AI-powered system would analyze videos to make an educated guess about whether theme park guests are behaving normally or giving: “I need some help!” vibes. Seriously? The people behind you in that endless line you can’t call 911? Shady.
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