The Obtain: Phrases of knowledge from the departing White Home tech advisor, and controversial AI manga translation

President Biden’s administration will finish inside two months, and prone to depart with him is Arati Prabhakar, the highest thoughts for science and expertise in his cupboard. She has served as Director of the White Home Workplace of Science and Expertise Coverage since 2022 and was the primary to show ChatGPT to the president within the Oval Workplace. 

Prabhakar was instrumental in passing the president’s government order on AI in 2023, which units pointers for tech firms to make AI safer and extra clear (although it depends on voluntary participation).

As she prepares for the tip of the administration, MIT Expertise Overview sat down with Prabhakar and requested her to mirror on President Biden’s AI accomplishments, and the way the method to AI dangers, immigration insurance policies, the CHIPS Act and extra may change underneath Trump. Learn the total story.

—James O’Donnell

This manga writer is utilizing Anthropic’s AI to translate Japanese comics into English

A Japanese publishing startup is utilizing Anthropic’s flagship massive language mannequin Claude to assist translate manga into English, permitting the corporate to churn out a brand new title for a Western viewers in only a few days slightly than the 2-3 months it might take a workforce of people.

However not everyone seems to be glad about it. The agency has angered numerous manga followers who see the usage of AI to translate a celebrated and conventional art-form as yet one more entrance within the ongoing battle between tech firms and artists. Learn the total story.