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AI Breakthrough: ‘Machine Unlearning’ Enables Models to Selectively Forget Data Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in “machine unlearning,” enabling AI models to be trained to selectively forget specific information upon command. This addresses major privacy and ethical concerns in AI by providing a method to remove particular training examples from a neural network without degrading its overall knowledge. The process involves identifying and isolating information pathways within the neural network that correspond to the targeted data and then using gradient-based algorithms to erase them. This capability is crucial for compliance with regulations like GDPR and for enhancing data privacy in AI systems. The technology has wide-ranging implications across various sectors, including healthcare, where it can protect patient confidentiality, and finance, for securing transaction data. ...

Mount Sinai’s ‘AEquity’ AI Tool Aims to Eliminate Healthcare Algorithm Bias Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have introduced AEquity, a novel AI tool designed to detect and mitigate biases in healthcare machine learning algorithms. As detailed in the Journal of Medical Internet Research, this tool confronts the critical challenge of algorithmic bias, which can compromise the accuracy of medical diagnoses and treatment strategies. AEquity was validated on diverse health datasets, including medical imagery and patient records, successfully identifying both known and previously undiscovered biases. The primary objective of AEquity is to ensure AI-driven healthcare solutions are both effective and equitable for all patient demographics, particularly those underrepresented in training data. The framework is built for adaptability, supporting a wide array of machine learning models. ...

O2 Telefonica, Tech Mahindra & Nvidia to Build Generative AI for Telecom Operations O2 Telefonica is partnering with Tech Mahindra and Nvidia to develop a generative AI model designed to revolutionize telecom network operations. The “Large Telco Model” (LTM) aims to significantly improve operational efficiency and customer service reliability. This advanced system will empower technicians to identify network disruptions faster and coordinate field operations more effectively. Built on Nvidia’s AI Enterprise software, the model leverages agent-based AI specifically tailored for the telecommunications sector. This initiative is a key part of O2 Telefonica’s strategy to pioneer data-driven and autonomous network management in Germany. ...

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