AI for Smarter Policing

Police departments are using AI chatbots to draft crime reports from body camera audio, significantly reducing paperwork time while OpenAI and Google continue to innovate to bring new products

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• Police departments, such as Oklahoma City’s, are using AI chatbots to draft crime reports from body camera audio. This technology, developed by Axon and based on ChatGPT, can create a first draft in seconds, significantly reducing the time officers spend on paperwork. While officers find it efficient, there are concerns from prosecutors and legal experts about the accuracy and reliability of these AI-generated reports in the judicial process

• Advanced AI models trained on biological data could be misused to create dangerous pathogens. While these models can help in developing vaccines and cures, they also pose significant risks. Experts call for strict government oversight to prevent potential bioterrorism.

• OpenAI is developing a new AI model codenamed “Strawberry,” which aims to enhance reasoning capabilities beyond current models like GPT-4. This project is designed to support advanced problem-solving and planning, enabling the AI to autonomously navigate the internet and perform deep research. The goal is to provide more sophisticated conversational abilities that can handle complex tasks, potentially revolutionizing how businesses use AI for decision-making and strategic planning

• Google has launched an automatic AI note-taking feature for Google Meet, designed to enhance productivity during virtual meetings. This new tool can transcribe conversations in real-time, summarize key points, and organize action items, making it easier for users to focus on the discussion without worrying about taking notes.

• Cerebras Systems has launched a new AI inference tool aimed at challenging Nvidia’s dominance in the AI hardware market. The tool leverages Cerebras’ unique Wafer Scale Engine chips, which are significantly larger and more powerful than traditional GPUs. This new offering promises higher performance and lower costs for AI developers, making it an attractive alternative to Nvidia’s solutions.

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