Posts Tagged: AI

Meta Vows to Label AI

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According to ABC News, Meta will begin labeling images created by artificial intelligence products. Questions: Source: Staff (2024). Meta will begin labeling AI-generated images, citing ‘blurred’ reality online. ABC News, Feb 6 (Retrievable online at https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/meta-will-begin-labeling-ai-generated-images-citing-blurred-reality-online/ar-BB1hS8ho)

Estate of George Carlin Sues Over AI Comedy Special

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According to the Washington Post, George Carlin’s estate is suing the creators of an online comedy special that claimed to imitate the late comedian’s voice and sense of humor using artificial intelligence. Questions: Source: Chery, S. (2024) George Carlin’s estate sues over AI comedy special. The Washington Post, January 26 (Retrievable online at https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/george-carlin-s-estate-sues-over-ai-comedy-special)

Changing relations with China require reconsideration of AI lab

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According to the New York Times, when Microsoft opened an advanced AI research lab in Beijing in 1998, it was a time of optimism about technology and China. Questions: Source: Weise, K., C. Metz, and D. McCabe (2024). Microsoft Debates What to Do With A.I. Lab in China. The New York Times, Jan 10 (Retrievable online… Read more »

Is Zombie World in Our Future?

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According to the New York Times, it is possible that the Net may be the habitat of AI agents, which are being transformed from chatbots that play games, query websites, schedule meetings, build bar charts and do much more. Questions: Source: Metz, C. and K. Weize. (2023). How ‘A.I. Agents’ That Roam the Internet Could… Read more »

AI in Small Business Accounting

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According to The World Financial Review, artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing advancements in small business accounting. Questions: Source: Staff. (2023). How AI Is Revolutionizing Small Business Accounting. The World Financial Review, June 14 (Retrievable online at https://worldfinancialreview.com/how-ai-is-revolutionizing-small-business-accounting/)

The Godfather Speaks about AI

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According to the New York Times, for half a century, Geoffrey Hinton nurtured the technology at the heart of chatbots like ChatGPT. Now he worries it will cause serious harm. Questions: Source: Metz, C. (2023). ‘The Godfather of A.I.’ Leaves Google and Warns of Danger Ahead. The New York Times, May 1 (Retrievable online at… Read more »

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Responses Are Responsible for the Firing of an Editor

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Recently, we have heard many things about the dangers of artificial intelligence (AI). Today, the New York Times published an article about the firing of the editor of German celebrity magazine Die Aktuelle that used the AI-generated responses of retired Formula 1 driver, Michael Schumacher. Questions: Source: Holpuch, A. (2023) German Magazine Editor Is Fired… Read more »

Who’s on the FORBES AI 50 List this year?

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On Sunday, May 9, Forbes released its fourth annual artificial intelligence (AI) list of the top companies that will shape the future. Questions: As you can see from the list, there is significant breadth and depth of artificial intelligence. Which area do you see as most promising and why? How was the list compiled? How… Read more »

Marcum’s new audit analytics product

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According to Accounting Today, Marcum’s technology arm has released a new data analytics product for audits. Questions: What is the product called? How will it help auditors? Give examples. How can it help clients? Give examples. Will it eliminate the need for auditors or accountants? Explain its costs/benefits for future firm interactions. Source: Arrowsmith, R…. Read more »

Humans: 1 Robots: 0

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According to Engadget.com, Walmart announced that they have decided to cancel their original plans to have robots to track and check inventory after they discovered that actual human employees were capable of performing the tasks just as well. Questions: According to the article, which function(s) were humans better at? When did Walmart start testing the… Read more »