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OpenAI has taken a bold step by appointing a key figure in cyber warfare, Paul M. Nakasone, former NSA chief, to its Board of Directors. This move comes after recent criticisms from OpenAI employees regarding security measures. Let’s unpack this…

Today’s Summary:

• Ex-NSA chief joins OpenAI board

• Apple’s Private AI

• AI detects cat pain

• Microsoft delays Recall AI

• LinkedIn adds AI features

• G7 leaders discuss AI risks

• New GPT-4o voice demo

• 2 new tools

TOP STORY

Ex-NSA chief joins OpenAI board

The Summary: OpenAI has appointed the former director of the NSA, Paul M. Nakasone, to its Board of Directors. He will focus on the Safety and Security Committee, helping to make important decisions about keeping AI systems safe.

With his background in cyber warfare from leading the NSA and U.S. Cyber Command, he will help protect OpenAI against emerging threats. He also plans to use AI to improve cybersecurity monitoring and response for key organizations.

Key details:

• Formerly directed the National Security Agency

• Previously led U.S. Cyber Command

• Experienced in defending against sophisticated cyber attacks

• Exploring AI applications for threat detection and response

• Appointed amidst recent high-profile departures and restructuring of security team

Why it matters: As AI grows more powerful, strong cybersecurity is critical. After recent criticism by OpenAI employees over supposedly insufficient security measures, appointing the former NSA director to its board shows OpenAI’s commitment to safety measures and cyber monitoring.

GUIDE

Keeping Your Data Safe: Apple's Plan for Private AI

The Summary: Apple has shared its plans to bring AI to its products. The main feature, Apple Intelligence, offers personalized AI services while keeping your data safe. For complex tasks, Apple will use a new system called Private Cloud Compute (PCC) to handle data in the cloud while keeping it private.

Key details:

• Local AI Processing: Apple will do most AI tasks on device using optimized models and chips

• Secure Cloud Processing: For more complex tasks, requests are encrypted and sent to PCC servers

• PCC uses secure enclaves to handle requests so Apple can’t access your personal data

• After completing the task, PCC deletes all personal data to ensure it’s not kept

• Independent researchers can check PCC and privacy claims

Why it matters: Apple's AI plan focuses on privacy, offering personalized AI experiences without compromising users’ data. If it works, it could give Apple an edge over Google and Microsoft, whose AI services handle personal data in less clear ways. PCC aims to address privacy worries while enabling new AI features across Apple devices and services.

HEALTH

AI Detects if Cats are in Pain by Scanning their Faces

The Summary: A Japanese AI app called CatsMe! uses AI to see if cats are in pain by looking at photos of their faces. Made by vets and researchers at Nihon University in Japan, the app was trained on 6,000 images to help owners when their cats need medical care.

The detection is based on research from the University of Montreal, which created the Feline Grimace Scale (FGS) for pain assessment.

Key details:

• AI checks cat facial expressions for pain signs

• Developed by vets and a tech startup in Japan

• Claims over 95% accuracy in detecting pain

• Focus on elderly cats, as 70%+ of them have undetected pain

• Paid app with a two-week free trial

• Owners can also learn the FGS method themselves

Why it matters: Cats are loved pets, but they often hide pain. AI can help owners see when their cats are hurting, catching problems early for better treatment.

QUICK NEWS

Quick news

• Microsoft to delay release of Recall AI, won’t debut with new Copilot+ PCs

• LinkedIn launches new AI features

• G7 leaders discuss AI risks and opportunities at summit

• New GPT-4o voice demo

TOOLS

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• CatsMe! - Detect pain in cats

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