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The Road to Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)
This week in Innovative AI
Innovative AI Shorts:
AI Chatbots: A Promising Solution to Addressing the Mental Health Crisis?
From Mundane to Magical: How AI is Transforming the Way Digital Marketing Startups Work
Navigating the Media Revolution: Strategies for Success in 2024 and Beyond
Executives’ Highlight: The Road to Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)
Prompts for your Organization: Midjourney for creating icons; Midjourney for creating realistic product photos
Overview: Center for Deep Tech Innovation Events
Tools to try out: Maverick
Innovative AI Shorts:
AI Chatbots: A Promising Solution to Addressing the Mental Health Crisis?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbots have been gaining popularity in various fields, and the potential for their use as therapists is being explored. According to psychologist Dr. Lisa Smith, these AI chatbots could be a possible solution for addressing the growing mental health crisis. They have the ability to provide support and guidance to individuals in need, offering a nonjudgmental and accessible platform for therapy. While they cannot replace human therapists, Dr. Smith believes that AI chatbots can complement traditional therapy and provide an additional resource for those unable to access or afford therapy. However, concerns regarding privacy, data security, and the lack of a human connection still need to be addressed before widespread implementation of AI chatbots as therapists.
From Mundane to Magical: How AI is Transforming the Way Digital Marketing Startups Work
Startups in the digital marketing realm now have the opportunity to automate their work in the ever-evolving AI world. A recent article on Aisangam.com highlights the potential benefits and strategies for automating tasks through artificial intelligence. From automating email responses and social media interactions to utilizing chatbots for customer service, these AI-powered tools can streamline processes and save valuable time for startups. With the growth of AI technology and its increasing presence in the digital marketing field, startups can take advantage of automation to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This article offers valuable insights and recommendations for digital marketing startups looking to leverage AI automation to their advantage.
Navigating the Media Revolution: Strategies for Success in 2024 and Beyond
The year 2024 brings with it a wave of media metamorphosis, and industry leaders are preparing for the challenges and opportunities ahead. According to Alain Steinberg Uwele, a renowned expert in the field, mastering this media transformation is crucial for success. In his recent article, Uwele highlights the need for organizations to adapt to an evolving digital landscape where traditional media platforms share space with emerging technologies. By embracing innovation, staying agile, and harnessing the power of data analytics, companies can stay ahead of the curve and thrive in this dynamic media ecosystem.
The Road to Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)
The recent leadership crisis at OpenAI has sparked rumors that the organization has achieved Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) with ChatGPT. However, the research community has yet to reach a consensus on what exactly qualifies as AGI.
In this article, we explore a fascinating pre-print from Google DeepMind, which introduces a taxonomy of “levels of AGI” to help us better understand the progress being made towards AGI.
Defining AGI Levels:
The taxonomy proposed by Google DeepMind categorizes AGI into six levels, ranging from Level 0 (no AI) to Level 5 (superhuman). These levels are determined based on an AI’s capabilities compared to those of human adults. To differentiate between narrow AI and general AI, the authors explain that narrow AI focuses on specific tasks, while general AI exhibits broader capabilities.
Level 0: No AI:
At this level, we have task-specific computer programs without any AI. These programs can be likened to compliers, which carry out specific functions but lack the ability to learn or adapt.
Level 1: Emerging:
This level represents AI that is at least equal to or slightly better than an unskilled humanin performing tasks. Narrow AI at this stage consists of simple rule-based systems, while general AI examples include ChatGPT, LLama 2, and Bard.
Level 2: Competent:
At Level 2, AI reaches a level of competence that surpasses the 50th percentile of skilled adults. Narrow AI examples include smart speakers and language models designed for specific tasks like essay writing — remains to be achieved.
Level 3: Expert:
Here, AI surpasses at least the 90th percentile of skilled adults in terms of proficiency. Narrow AI examples at this stage include spelling and grammar checkers such as Grammarly, as well as generative image models like Midjourney — remains to be achieved.
Level 4: Virtuoso:
AI at this level outshines at least the 99th percentile of skilled adults. Narrow AI examples include AlphaGo, the AI system that achieved remarkable success in the game of Go — remains to be achieved.
Level 5: Superhuman:
At Level 5, AI surpasses the capabilities of every human in different tasks. Narrow AI examples include Alpha Fold, which can predict a protein’s 3D structure from its amino acid sequence — remains to be achieved.
The Road ahead
The taxonomy of “levels of AGI” proposed by Google DeepMind provides a helpful framework for understanding the progression towards AGI. It allows us to categorize AI systems based on their capabilities compared to human adults. While ChatGPT and other advanced AI models show promising signs of AGI-like traits, true general AI, which surpasses human performance across various domains, is yet to be achieved.
The path to AGI is a complex and evolving journey, with multiple milestones to be reached along the way. As we continue to advance in AI research and development, it’s important to maintain a balanced perspective and acknowledge both the progress made and the challenges that lie ahead. AGI holds significant potential for transformative impact, and its realization will undoubtedly reshape various industries and aspects of our lives.
We are intrigued and optimistic about the possibilities it brings, but cautious about the challenges that need to be addressed before we can fully embrace its potential. AGI represents an exciting frontier in technology, and its emergence will shape the future in unimaginable ways.
“Let’s continue to monitor the progress, engage in responsible AI development, and navigate the road to AGI with a blend of enthusiasm and thoughtful consideration.”
Prompts for your Organization
Midjourney for creating icons
“/imagine Shopping cart icon depicted on a white background, rendered in a clean-lined, bold outline style with functional aesthetics embodying a blend of digital artistry and vector art essence --s 600 --c 50.“
Midjourney for creating realistic product photos
”/imagine Close-up shot of a gourmet, tempting scene featuring a plate of freshly grilled fish and chips, seasoned and garnished. Capture this in the style of high-end food photography with a clean composition, dramatic lighting, and an elegant, luxurious, mouth-watering, indulgent look. Use a Nikon Z7 camera with a 105mm focal length. The shot should be centered with soft, directional lighting, styled by a food stylist. The time of the shot is evening. Aspect ratio 16:8.”
Overview: Center for Deep Tech Innovation Events
As some of our readers might know, we offer a series of webinars on the topic of AI (and other technologies in the near future).
Below you find a list of upcoming webinars:
December 2023
Tuesday, December 5, 2023, 22:00 p.m. (CET) LinkedIn live: Rewriting the Rules at Work: AI-Powered Leadership for the Future, with Guido Perscheid and Avva Thach
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Wednesday, December 6, 2023, 4:00 p.m. (CET) Prompt Engineering for Business Transformation: A Workshop.
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January 2024
Wednesday, January 10, 2024, 4:00 p.m. (CET) Prompt Engineering for Business Transformation: A Workshop.
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Wednesday, January 24, 2023, 4:00 p.m. (CET) ChatGPT Beyond the hype - Embeddings RAGs & on-premise LLMs for Innovators
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Wednesday, January 31, 2024, 4:00 p.m. (CET) Blended Outsourcing in Software: How to get the most value for your money in times of skills shortage.
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February 2024
Wednesday, February 07, 2024, 4:00 p.m. (CET) Prompt Engineering for Business Transformation: A Workshop.
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Wednesday, February 21, 2024, 4:00 p.m. (CET) ChatGPT Beyond the hype - Embeddings RAGs & on-premise LLMs for Innovators
Register now here
Wednesday, February 28, 2024, 4:00 p.m. (CET) Blended Outsourcing in Software: How to get the most value for your money in times of skills shortage.
Register now here
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Tools to try out: Maverick
Maverick is a cutting-edge service tailored for e-commerce businesses, focusing on enhancing customer engagement and boosting sales through personalized video marketing. It allows users to create AI-driven personalized videos for various customer interactions, such as post-purchase thank-yous, abandoned cart recovery, and welcome messages. Maverick seamlessly integrates with popular e-commerce platforms like Shopify and WooCommerce, as well as email marketing tools like Klaviyo and Omnisend, facilitating automated personalized video delivery. The process involves recording a base video and script, which Maverick's AI then personalizes for each customer. This approach has proven effective in increasing customer lifetime value, improving click-through rates, and encouraging repeat purchases, all with minimal setup and a user-friendly interface.
Eventually, we come to the end of this newsletter. Stay tuned for the upcoming editions, where we will keep informing you about the latest developments and applications of AI for business and beyond.
Midjourney for creating icons
“/imagine Shopping cart icon depicted on a white background, rendered in a clean-lined, bold outline style with functional aesthetics embodying a blend of digital artistry and vector art essence --s 600 --c 50.“
Midjourney for creating realistic product photos
”/imagine Close-up shot of a gourmet, tempting scene featuring a plate of freshly grilled fish and chips, seasoned and garnished. Capture this in the style of high-end food photography with a clean composition, dramatic lighting, and an elegant, luxurious, mouth-watering, indulgent look. Use a Nikon Z7 camera with a 105mm focal length. The shot should be centered with soft, directional lighting, styled by a food stylist. The time of the shot is evening. Aspect ratio 16:8.”
