OpenAI employee sees rapid engineering as key skill of the future; Chinese cybercriminals arrested for creating ransomware with help from ChatGPT; Seoul boosts crime prevention with expansion of AI-based surveillance; Generative AI breakthrough improves targeted ultrasound for neurological treatment – this and more in our daily roundup. Let’s take a look.
1. OpenAI employee demystifies rapid engineering as the key skill of the future
OpenAI’s Logan Kilpatrick challenges the idea that rapid engineering is the key skill of the future. He said effective communication with AI, similar to human interaction, is paramount. As rapid engineering gains traction, Kilpatrick emphasizes reading, writing and speaking as crucial skills for human competitiveness in the age of AI advancements. Learning to communicate with AI, some users note, can improve overall interpersonal communication skills, Business Insider reported.
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2. Chinese cybercriminals arrested for creating ransomware with the help of ChatGPT
In China, four people have been arrested for developing ransomware with ChatGPT, marking the first case in the country involving a chatbot not officially available locally. The cybercriminals, arrested in Beijing and Inner Mongolia, used ChatGPT to optimize the ransomware program, perform vulnerability scans, infiltrate systems, plant ransomware and extort victims. The legal status of ChatGPT in China remains uncertain as the government restricts access to foreign generative AI products. OpenAI has blocked its services in China, but users are using VPNs to get around the restrictions, according to the South China Morning Post. report.
3. Seoul boosts crime prevention with expansion of AI-based surveillance
Seoul city officials say they plan to improve crime prevention with additional AI-based surveillance cameras in public parks and along hiking trails. Equipped with AI technology, these cameras detect movements and transmit images to control rooms, improving emergency surveillance. The initiative aims to eliminate crime blind spots, with 10,657 AI cameras to be installed by 2026. The city also plans to replace outdated cameras, investing 126.5 billion won (98.1 million dollars) over three years, Asia News Network reported.
4. Generative AI breakthrough improves focused ultrasound for neurological treatment
Researchers at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology have developed real-time acoustic simulation technology based on generative AI to address the challenges of applying targeted ultrasound therapy for neurological problems. Overcoming the limitations of reflecting ultrasound wave distortions caused by various skull shapes, the technology predicts and corrects distortions during treatment. This innovation improves the clinical viability of non-invasive focused ultrasound therapy for conditions such as depression and Alzheimer’s disease, ANI. reported.
5. Maharashtra MP Devendra Fadnavis explores AI collaboration with Google India HQ
Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis discussed the application of AI in governance with Sanjay Gupta, Country Head and Vice President, Google India. The meeting explored potential collaborations with the Maharashtra government. Fadnavis shared details on social media, highlighting the fruitful conversation on the application of AI and future possibilities, ANI reported.
