2 Voice Synthesis and Cloning AI can now generate realistic human voices from text (text-to-speech, or TTS) and even clone individual voices. 1 Text-to-Speech (TTS): Tools like Google’s Tacotron, Open AI’s Whisper, and Amazon Polly produce natural-sounding speech from written text. 2 Voice cloning: AI can mimic specific voices with high fidelity using just a…
2 What Is Neural Style Transfer? NST is a deep learning technique that blends two images: 1 Content image: What the image is (e.g., a photo of a cityscape). 2 Style image: How the image looks (e.g., brushstrokes, color palette, texture of a painting). The goal is to create a new image that preserves the…
2 Energy Efficiency and Smart Grids 1 Optimizing energy use in homes, buildings, and factories using predictive algorithms. 2 Managing smart grids that adjust supply and demand in real time to minimize waste. 3 Helping integrate renewable energy (like wind and solar) by forecasting production and managing variability. 3 Climate Modeling and Research 1 Improving…
2 What Is Consciousness? Consciousness typically refers to: 1 Subjective experience (“what it’s like” to be something). 2 Self-awareness, or the ability to reflect on one’s own thoughts. 3 Intentionality, the capacity to have thoughts about something. Current AI systems like Chat GPT lack all of these; they do not have emotions, self-awareness, or understanding—they…
2 Threat Detection AI can analyze vast amounts of data in real time to: 1 Identify anomalies in network traffic or user behaviour. 2 Detect malware or phishing attempts by recognizing patterns that resemble known threats. 3 Use machine learning to uncover new, unknown threats (zero-day attacks). 3 Predictive Capabilities AI models can: 1 Predict…
2 Training on Massive Text Corpora LLMs are trained on a wide variety of internet text, books, articles, and other written sources. During training, the model learns: 1 Grammar and syntax. 2 Facts about the world (to a certain point in time). 3 Patterns of reasoning, dialogue, and style. Training is done using a technique…
2 What Are Deepfakes? Deepfakes are media primarily videos or audio that have been manipulated or generated using deep learning techniques, particularly Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) or transformer-based models. These allow creators to swap faces in videos, clone voices, or generate entirely fictitious people or events. 3 How Generative AI Enables Deepfakes Generative AI models…
2 AI in Visual Art AI tools can now create, curate, and even sell artwork: Generative Art: 1 Algorithms like GANs (Generative Adversarial Networks) produce original visual works. Tools like DALL·E, Midjourney, and Artbreeder create images based on text prompts or existing styles. Style Transfer: 2 AI can apply the style of Van Gogh or…
2 What Is an Autonomous Vehicle? An autonomous vehicle uses AI, sensors, and software to drive itself without human input. The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) defines six levels of autonomy: 1 Level 0: No automation 2 Level 1–2: Driver assistance (e.g., adaptive cruise control) 3 Level 3: Conditional automation (car drives in specific conditions…
2 Personalized Financial Services AI enables hyper-personalization in banking and investing: 1 Robo-Advisors: Platforms like Betterment and Wealthfront use AI to manage investments, assess risk tolerance, and provide automated portfolio recommendations. 2 Personal Finance Assistants: Tools like Cleo and YNAB analyze user behavior and spending patterns to offer budgeting advice, reminders, and financial coaching. 3…