Breaking AI News: March 13, 2024

In today's episode, Brian, Beth, Andy, and Jyunmi talked about this week's biggest AI news, sharing insights on Pulitzer Prize finalists using AI, the new AI software engineer called Devin, and various other AI advancements and applications in different sectors.

Key Points Discussed:

AI in Journalism: The co-hosts discussed how five of this year's Pulitzer Prize finalists incorporated AI into their storytelling process, highlighting the growing acceptance and integration of AI in journalism.

Devin - The AI Software Engineer: A significant portion of the conversation focused on Devin, an AI software engineer developed by Cognition Labs, which goes beyond assisting in coding to planning and executing entire software engineering tasks, showcasing an advancement in AI's problem-solving capabilities.

AI-Assisted Trivia Games: Brian shared his interaction with the AI platform Pi, suggesting a future where AI can enhance trivia games by providing teams with deep insights, suggesting a blend of entertainment and AI-enhanced learning.

Advancements in AI Applications: The hosts touched on various AI developments, including Microsoft's Copilot Pro, which now allows for the creation of custom GPTs, and Pi's evolution in offering natural language conversations.

AI in Medical Research: A new AI category focusing on hypothesis-driven intelligence in oncology was mentioned, illustrating AI's potential to revolutionize medical research by supporting the scientific process.

EU AI Act: The EU's passage of a comprehensive AI act was discussed, emphasizing global strides toward regulating AI's ethical use, covering aspects like biometric identification and consumer rights.

Tourism and AI: The episode wrapped up with a fun note on how Meta's Ray-Ban sunglasses now offer landmark identification, acting as an AI-powered tour guide, reflecting the hosts' previous discussions on AI's potential in enhancing tourism experiences.