5 things you may have missed about artificial intelligence today: ITIs integrating AI into everyone, AI may harm quality of life, and more

In a major move that will have a positive impact on students, ITIs across India will incorporate ‘Artificial Intelligence for All’ into the curriculum; A new study suggests that AI may harm quality of life; AI-powered patches could help sound Speech disorder sufferers; woman uses AI chatbot to communicate with late mother – this and more in our daily roundup. Let’s take a look.

1. ITI incorporates “Artificial Intelligence for All” into its curriculum

Industrial training institutions (ITIs) across the country will incorporate “AI for All” into their curricula to create awareness about artificial intelligence. The initiative, led by the Future Right Skills Network (FRSN) and the Directorate General of Training (DGT), aims to improve employability. It bridges the gap between industry and academia, aligning academic programs with industry needs. The FRSN, which consists of Quest Alliance, Accenture, Cisco, JP Morgan and SAP India Labs, has been driving this effort since 2019, The Economic Times reported.

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2. Research shows artificial intelligence may harm quality of life

A study from the Institute for the Future of Work suggests that exposure to artificial intelligence-based software, robots and trackers may have a negative impact on well-being. Researchers surveyed 6,000 people and found a link between these technologies and poor health. Traditional ICTs such as laptops have had a positive impact. Factors such as job insecurity and increased workloads have been linked to this, raising concerns about the wider social impact of AI on employment, The Guardian reported.

3. AI-driven patch helps people with voice disorders speak

UCLA researchers have developed an adhesive patch that translates throat movements into speech for people with speech disorders. The patch is made of a unique material that converts throat movements into electrical signals that are processed by a machine learning algorithm. The accuracy rate is as high as 94.68%. Expected benefits include restoring voice function and improving the quality of life for patients with vocal cord dysfunction, The Indian Express reported.

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4. Woman uses AI chatbot to ‘communicate’ with her late mother

To “communicate” with her dead mother, Sirine Malas used Project December, a tool that allows for simulated conversations with the deceased. Despite finding comfort, she warns against overdependence, stressing that unhealthy attachments can develop. Project December’s founders report that more than 3,000 users are looking to the app to solve their problems. Sirine acknowledged the tool’s innovation but urged caution in managing expectations, the New York Post reported.

5. US-funded report warns of threats to humanity from artificial intelligence

The US-funded report warns that artificial intelligence has the potential to threaten humanity’s survival. The Gladstone report on artificial intelligence, commissioned by the State Department, highlights the risks posed by advanced artificial intelligence and compares it to weapons of mass destruction. With ambitions of human-level and superhuman AI, labs face challenges in controlling AI systems, raising global security concerns. CEO Jeremie Harris highlighted the opportunities for change and the risks of catastrophe, CNN reported.