Top 10 AI hot topics in February 2024

February 2024 marked many major milestones for AI technology, as well as many controversies, highlighting its potential and challenges. Here are the top 10 AI news stories that made headlines last month.

1. EU proposes new regulations for high-risk AI applications

As AI applications grow, the EU has proposed new regulations for high-risk AI applications such as self-driving cars and recruitment tools. The rules are designed to address concerns about the safety, transparency and bias of automated systems that can have a significant impact on people's lives.

2. DeepMind's AI wins Go Grandmaster title

Google's DeepMind AI system has defeated the world's top players in the complex strategy game Go and won the title of Grandmaster. This proves that AI's ability to creatively solve problems and develop strategies surpasses that of humans.

3. Amazon opens first cashier-less AI grocery store

Amazon has brought its cashier-less "Just Walk Out" technology, which uses AI cameras and sensors, to physical grocery stores open to the public. Shoppers can just walk out with their groceries without waiting in line to check out, but privacy risks remain.

4. Alibaba launches high-performance AI chip for machine learning

Alibaba's new AI inference chip is optimized for machine learning and can process nearly 80,000 images per second. The chip is designed to compete with Nvidia's GPU, highlighting the competition for computing hardware that drives AI development.

5. AI-created novel wins literary award, sparking controversy

A novel created using natural language generation AI won a literary award, once again sparking debate about machine creativity and human artistry. Although impressive, many believe that AI lacks real emotions and original thinking.

6. Google AI translates more than 500 languages in real time

Google researchers used artificial intelligence to build an instant voice translation system covering more than 500 languages, including many resource-poor languages. This helps break down language barriers and expand global access to information.

7. AI detects social commentary in satire

MIT researchers have developed an AI system that can better understand satire by detecting deeper social commentary in satirical texts. This helps study the impact of satire on culture and policy.

8. Apple acquires AI music startup to improve recommendations

Apple has acquired an AI startup that uses machine learning to filter music and improve Apple Music's recommendations. This reflects the competition among technology giants to use artificial intelligence to personalize entertainment.

9. Artwork generated by AI sells for more than $1 million at auction

A portrait created by AI has sold for more than $1 million at a Christie's auction, making history but also raising questions about human creativity. The art world is still struggling to cope with the emerging capabilities of artificial intelligence.

10. Fuel safety hazards of Tesla's self-driving cars

Several crashes involving Tesla's self-driving cars have once again raised questions about the safety of self-driving car technology. Although artificial intelligence can react faster than humans, fully reliable self-driving navigation remains elusive.

As these stories show, while artificial intelligence continues to develop rapidly, it also raises complex economic, ethical, legal and social issues. In the coming years, the benefits of artificial intelligence will become more apparent, but so will its risks if not handled properly.