AI News - January 28, 2024

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We're excited to bring you this week's roundup of the most fascinating AI news, updates, and breakthroughs! Grab a cup of your favorite beverage, sit back, and explore the incredible world of AI with us.

🔥 Top AI Stories of the Week

1. Taylor Swift battles a surge of explicit AI-generated images on social media platforms. [Link]

2. The Italian city of Trento faces a 54,000 Euro fine for AI misuse in data privacy. [Link]

3. AI implementation in India’s welfare systems backfires, falsely declaring many dead and denying benefits. [Link]

4. The US Federal Trade Commission probes major tech firms over OpenAI and Anthropic investments. [Link]

5. A Texas man suffers alleged assault after an AI misidentification in a robbery case. [Link]

6. Princeton and Google’s Deepmind reveal study suggesting that large language models may understand text, not just mimic it. [Link]

7. Google’s Chrome browser to be enhanced with new AI features for improved user experience. [Link]

8. Sevilla FC and IBM join forces to introduce an AI-powered player scouting tool. [Link]

9. The University of Minnesota leverages satellite imagery and AI for Aphid detection in farms. [Link]

10. A Joe Biden robocall deepfake stirs controversy in New Hampshire, leading to suspension of the creator by ElevenLabs. [Link]

11. The World Health Organization urges safe and ethical AI use in healthcare. [Link]

12. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman aims to raise billions for AI chip factories, signaling a surge in demand. [Link]

13. Amazon enhances its virtual assistant Alexa with generative AI capabilities. [Link]