IBM Tech Now: October 16, 2023

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IBM Tech Now: Episode 87

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Ian Smalley

Senior Editorial Strategist

Responsible AI is a competitive advantage

3 min read - In the era of generative AI, the promise of the technology grows daily as organizations unlock its new possibilities. However, the true measure of AI’s advancement goes beyond its technical capabilities. It’s about how technology is harnessed to reflect collective values and create a world where innovation benefits everyone, not just a privileged few. Prioritizing trust and safety while scaling artificial intelligence (AI) with governance is paramount to realizing the full benefits of this technology. It is becoming clear that…

Taming the Wild West of AI-generated search results

4 min read - Companies are racing to integrate generative AI into their search engines, hoping to revolutionize the way users access information. However, this uncharted territory comes with a significant challenge: ensuring the accuracy and reliability of AI-generated search results. As AI models grapple with "hallucinations"—producing content that fills in gaps with inaccurate information—the industry faces a critical question: How can we harness the potential of AI while minimizing the spread of misinformation? Google's new generative AI search tool recently surprised users by…

Are bigger language models always better?

4 min read - In the race to dominate AI, bigger is usually better. More data and more parameters create larger AI systems, that are not only more powerful but also more efficient and faster, and generally create fewer errors than smaller systems. The tech companies seizing the news headlines reinforce this trend. “The system that we have just deployed is, scale-wise, about as big as a whale,” said Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott about the supercomputer that powers Chat GPT-5. Scott was discussing the…

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