Warm greetings and Shana Tova to all!
As the High Holidays envelop us with their significance, we decided to take a brief hiatus from the CONNECT newsletter for the next two weeks. Rest assured, we’ll return with a fresh edition following Sukkot, ready to bring you more content that will fuel your learning. Enjoy the holidays.
This week in CONNECT:
- AI Leaders: Time’s 100 Most Influential People in AI
- Digital Leader: What AI is Making Possible – with Ilya Sutskever, CSO OpenAI
- Philosophical Angle of AI: Exploring AI and the Concept of the Soul
- Career Boost: Harvard Career – Learn From the Best
- Events: 17-OCT-2023 DigitalRosh Community Meeting: The AGI Elephant Q3; 04-OCT-2023 Zoomtopia EMEA Virtual 2023
- Jobs:Medical Director Israel at Takeda, System Admin at Bank of Israel, and more.
and DigitalRosh Team
DigitalRosh > Corpus > Technologies > AI-AGI
1. AI Leaders: Time’s 100 Most Influential People in AI
Time’s 100 Most Influential People in AI list underscores the pivotal role AI plays in our world today.
The list focuses on individuals who are driving the development and deployment of AI technology, showcasing the diverse range of people influencing this field. AI’s unique ability to emulate human skills while surpassing them is at the heart of this list.
It acknowledges that behind every advancement in AI, there are both, the often unseen human labor that ensures the safety of large language models and the decision-makers shaping the technology’s use.
The list comprises four different jurisdictions of AI trailblazers: leaders; innovators; shapers & thinkers; on many of them you will find items in DigitalRosh.
See the full list on DigitalRosh.
DigitalRosh > Corpus > Technologies > AI – AGI
2. Digital Leader: What AI is Making Possible – With Ilya Sutskever, Chief Scientist and Co-Founder OpenAI
Ilya Sutskever, the Chief Scientist and co-founder of OpenAI holds the conviction that large neural networks can achieve remarkable and unexpected results. He suggests that even simple artificial neurons can achieve extraordinary tasks when used in large neural networks.
In the context of AI safety, Sutskever expresses concerns about the immense power that future superintelligent AI systems could wield.
He highlights the three main challenges in dealing with AI safety:
- The alignment problem (ensuring AI goals align with human values)
- The potential misuse of AI by powerful individuals or entities
- The long-term impact of changing ideas, organizations, and natural selection
Despite these challenges, Sutskever sees addressing AI safety as a worthwhile endeavor to unlock the potential for a radically improved quality of life through superintelligent AI.
Watch the full interview on DigitalRosh.
DigitalRosh > Corpus > Cross Industry > Ethics
3. Philosophical Angle of AI: Exploring AI and the Concept of the Soul
Thomas Gordon Barker delves into the complex relationship between artificial intelligence (AI) and the concept of the soul, encompassing philosophical, ethical, and scientific aspects.
While AI advances across various industries, it sparks profound inquiries about human existence and consciousness as it increasingly emulates human behaviors.
The soul, deeply ingrained in philosophy, religion, and culture, typically represents an immaterial, eternal essence defining identity, consciousness, and morality across different traditions. AI’s integration with these ideas raises questions about machines acquiring consciousness or a semblance of a soul, challenging our understanding of humanity.
Read the full article on DigitalRosh.
DigitalRosh > Corpus > Function > People
4. Career Boost: Harvard Career – Learn From the Best
Celebrating Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, is the perfect moment to reflect on our career aspirations and growth.
Harvard University’s Human Resources page offers a valuable resource to elevate your professional journey – both as employers who wish to improve recruitment practices as well as job applicants seeking new employment.
Harvard University’s job applications portal simplifies the process. Additionally, Harvard provides access to current courses for professional development, policies, and work/life balance information, ensuring you’re well-equipped to make the most of your career ambitions. Embrace this new beginning and explore the possibilities that lie ahead.
Read more on DigitalRosh.
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5. Events:
17-OCT-2023 The AGI Elephant Q3: Developments That Will Shape Our Future
The world of AGI is buzzing with rapid advancements as new capabilities emerge practically every day. Circle October 17th on your calendar and be part of our upcoming professional webinar. During this event, Prof. Yesha Sivan will take us through a comprehensive review of the Q3 updates that have taken place.
Sign up here
04-OCT-2023 Zoomtopia EMEA Virtual 2023
Zoom is proud to be hosting the most exciting, interactive, and inspiring event of the year for decision-makers across industries! Discover new ways to improve collaboration, make more impactful decisions, and deepen customer relationships.
- Get an exclusive look into the latest innovations shaping the future of work and the workplace.
- Discover how to leverage AI to create a more efficient and flexible work environment.
- Learn from industry thought leaders about the tech trends that matter to you.
DigitalRosh > Corpus > Career > Job Board
6. Jobs Board: Medical Director Israel at Takeda, System Admin at Bank of Israel, and more.
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