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The Download: words of wisdom from the departing White House tech advisor, and controversial AI manga translation

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  A Japanese publishing startup is using Anthropic's flagship large language model Claude to help translate manga into English, allowing the company to churn out a new title for a Western audience in just a few days rather than the 2-3 months it would take a team of humans.


The article from MIT Technology Review discusses two main topics. Firstly, it features insights from Deirdre Mulligan, the departing White House Office of Science and Technology Policy's deputy US chief technology officer for policy, who reflects on her tenure and the future of technology policy. Mulligan emphasizes the importance of integrating ethical considerations into tech development from the start, rather than as an afterthought. Secondly, the article delves into the controversial use of AI in translating manga, highlighting a case where AI-generated translations led to significant errors and cultural insensitivity, sparking debate over the role of AI in preserving the integrity of artistic works. The piece underscores the ongoing tension between technological advancement and cultural preservation, as well as the need for thoughtful policy-making in the tech sector.

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[ https://www.technologyreview.com/2024/12/02/1107609/the-download-words-of-wisdom-from-the-departing-white-house-tech-advisor-and-controversial-ai-manga-translation/ ]


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