Happy Friday, folks! Time to unplug, unwind, and inject some fun into your day with some fascinating facts about the world of AI. Because, let’s face it, AI is becoming increasingly prevalent in our lives, so we might as well embrace the fun side of our future robot companions (or overlords? ?).
Did you know…?
- AI can write better love letters than some humans (maybe even you!). Forget swiping right, just ask an AI to compose a heartfelt sonnet! Researchers at the University of California, Santa Barbara, found that AI-generated love letters were often rated more emotionally engaging than those written by humans. (Though, hold off on using it for your wedding vows… for now.)
- There’s an AI that can predict the winner of the Eurovision Song Contest (with surprising accuracy!). Move over, music critics, there’s a new judge in town! Researchers at the University of Copenhagen developed an AI model that correctly predicted the top four finalists in the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest. (Though let’s be honest, Eurovision is anyone’s game, and predicting it with 100% certainty is still a challenge.)
Source: University of Copenhagen - AI is being used to create new ice cream flavors (and you might actually want to try them!). Finally, an AI application we can all get behind! A company called NotCo is using AI to analyze molecular structures and develop new, plant-based ice cream flavors that mimic the taste and texture of dairy-based ice cream. (Just please, don’t let it invent any weird durian-flavored concoctions.)
Source: NotCo - An AI wrote a screenplay that was actually produced (and it wasn’t half bad!). Move over, Hollywood writers, the robots are coming for your jobs! In 2016, an AI named Benjamin wrote a short science fiction film called “Sunspring.” While the dialogue was a bit bizarre, the film was actually screened at the Sci-Fi London film festival. (Though, hopefully, they’ll at least keep the explosions in future AI-written blockbusters.)
Source: Ars Technica - AI can now generate images from your brainwaves (so you can finally see what your dreams actually look like!). Think of it like a super-powered dream journal. Researchers at Osaka University have developed an AI model that can reconstruct images from brain activity with impressive accuracy. (Just try not to have any nightmares about robot clowns.)
Source: Science Daily
And in other AI news this week…
- A robot dog learned to walk in just one hour (putting your clumsy puppy to shame!). That’s faster than most human toddlers! Researchers at UC Berkeley developed an AI algorithm that allowed a robot dog to learn to walk in just one hour of training. (Though, hopefully, it won’t leave any “accidents” on the carpet.)
Source: UC Berkeley - AI is being used to help farmers grow more crops (because everyone loves a good harvest!). Finally, AI is solving real-world problems! Companies like John Deere are using AI to develop precision agriculture technologies that help farmers optimize their crop yields. (Now, if only it could teach my houseplants to stop dying.)
Source: John Deere - A man in India “married” an AI chatbot (we’re not sure if it’s true love or a publicity stunt, but hey, who are we to judge?). While the legality of this “marriage” is questionable, it certainly highlights the growing emotional connection some people are forming with AI companions. (But hey, at least the chatbot won’t complain about leaving the toilet seat up.)
Source: India Today
So there you have it, folks! Some fun and fascinating facts about the ever-evolving world of AI. Now go forth and impress your friends with your newfound knowledge. And remember, if the robots ever do take over, just tell them you read their Wikipedia page and you think they’re really cool. ?
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