Hello, AI .buddies

Welcome to yet another edition of AI Chronicles, arriving this fine Wednesday.

The AI industry has experienced a thrilling week, marked by notable developments.

Midjourney has made a splash by introducing a range of new features.

Harvard's David Malan will incorporate an AI chatbot to assist in teaching the upcoming introductory coding course this fall.

Furthermore, Light Year, a fledgling AI startup, has recently been acquired for an impressive $200 million.

👩🏻 Did you ever wonder why most AI are female? 🔍

Historical Influences: Back when computing was considered secretarial work, mostly done by women, the machines they worked on were personified as female. This has continued to shape the representation of AI systems even today.

Cultural Perceptions and Stereotypes: Our cultural beliefs and stereotypes significantly impact the portrayal of gender in AI. The design of AI assistants embodies qualities associated with women's traditional roles to create a sense of approachability and familiarity.

Psychological Factors: Individuals tend to attribute human-like qualities to AI systems, forming social perceptions and expectations. People tend to respond more positively to female voices due to factors like familiarity, vocal pitch, and cultural conditioning.

User Preferences and Market Demand: Extensive market research indicates a substantial preference for female AI voices and personas among users. Consequently, the market has responded by producing a plethora of female AI systems to meet consumer expectations.

Addressing Gender Bias: While it's vital to acknowledge and address any potential gender bias associated with the trend of having more female AI personas, efforts are underway to create more diverse and inclusive AI representations.

🦾Tools of the Week

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🐦 Tweet of the Week

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🧠 AI Fun Fact

With its remarkable ability to swiftly acquire knowledge, AI demonstrates a steady growth in intelligence.

In 2013, AI possessed a comparable intelligence level to that of a 4-year-old. However, by the year 2029, AI is projected to reach a level of intelligence equivalent to that of adult humans 👀

😅 Meme of the Week

And with that, we conclude today's installment of The AI Chronicles.

Keep in mind that our exploration into the realm of AI is merely the start of an exciting journey.

See you next Wednesday 🥳