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AI will surpass the industrial revolution, according to a leading AI executive.
AI leaders including Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, Microsoft president Brad Smith, and OpenAI's Sam Altman are supporting AI regulation to ensure investment security, unified rules, and a role in shaping legislation, as regulations also benefit consumers by ensuring safety, cracking down on scams and discrimination, and eliminating bias.
Artificial intelligence is playing a crucial role in astronomy, helping astronomers process data, classify galaxies, remove atmospheric interference, and understand the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
OpenAI's CTO, Mira Murati, discusses the future of their generative chatbot ChatGPT, stating that they aim to enable natural and high-bandwidth interactions, develop AI systems capable of abstract thinking, and revolutionize learning and work.
Prophetic AI, a tech startup, is building the "world's first wearable device for stabilizing lucid dreams" called the Halo, which uses focused ultrasound signals to stimulate the user's prefrontal cortexes while dreaming and aims to explore consciousness and understand the nature of dreams.
Microsoft's Bing Image Creator, an AI-based tool, is being used by users to generate images of popular characters like Kirby flying planes into skyscrapers, raising concerns about the limitations of AI moderation.
AI-powered chatbots like Earkick show promise in supporting mental wellness by delivering elements of therapy, but they may struggle to replicate the human connection and subjective experience that patients seek from traditional therapy.
The SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director, Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, will be attending New York Comic Con to discuss AI in entertainment and the performer's perspective amidst ongoing contract negotiations and the actors' strike.
An AI photo editing app called Epik has gone viral for its AI Yearbook feature, which generates 60 different images of a person using their selfies, allowing users to create '90s-inspired school photos, but concerns have been raised over data privacy and ethical issues.
The boss of Call Of Duty, Rob Kostich, has stated that while AI may be helpful in the gaming industry, it is not clear if it actually helps companies make better games, and their focus is on how it can improve their game development process to make their community happy.
Critics Call for More Nuanced AI Policy Debates Centering Real-World Impacts and Marginalized Voices
Lawmakers must adopt a nuanced understanding of AI and consider the real-world implications and consequences instead of relying on extreme speculations and the influence of corporate voices.
Lemurian Labs, a startup founded by alumni from Google, Intel, and Nvidia, has raised $9 million in seed funding to develop a new chip and software aimed at making processing AI workloads more accessible, efficient, cheaper, and environmentally friendly. The company aims to minimize the distance between data and compute resources by making compute move to the data, rather than the other way around, and plans to release the software part of the stack next year, followed by the hardware in the coming years.
Meta's new sticker generation tool, powered by the Emu algorithm, is facing criticism for letting controversial phrases and prompts slip through its filters, generating stickers that go against Meta's Community Guidelines, such as ones depicting child violence, dictator imagery, and sensitive topics like school shootings and gas attacks.
Florida schools are embracing artificial intelligence in the classroom, teaching students how to use it to solve real-world problems and prepare for future careers.
Google Assistant is integrating Bard, a generative AI, to provide enhanced voice assistance capabilities including tasks such as creating shopping lists and exporting outputs to Google Docs. The feature will be available on Android and iOS devices in the coming months.
Nvidia's investment prospects are more promising than Intel's, as Intel plans to spin out its programmable chip unit and some view it as sacrificing valuable assets for less promising ones, according to CNBC's Jim Cramer.
Geri Halliwell-Horner discusses her new book and the possibility of reuniting with the Spice Girls.
Google plans to add generative artificial intelligence capabilities to its virtual assistant, allowing it to provide personalized help with reasoning and generative capabilities on mobile devices.
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Google has upgraded its voice assistant, infusing it with new AI features that expand its capabilities, including the ability to help users complete tasks, understand more natural conversation when dictating texts, optimize phone call experiences, and summarize webpages.
Google has released the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro smartphones along with Android 14, which includes new features such as an AI wallpaper generator and other customization options.
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Google announced the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones, as well as the Pixel Watch 2, during its Made by Google event, aiming to compete with Apple's iPhone, with the Pixel 8 starting at $699 and the Pixel 8 Pro starting at $999, while also introducing new features such as AI-powered editing tools and stress tracking on the smartwatch.
Fitbit Labs is introducing a new program that uses AI to analyze health and fitness data, providing personalized insights and trends to help users understand their health better.
Meta is launching generative AI features for advertisers, allowing them to create backgrounds, expand images, and generate multiple versions of ad text, aiming to assist brands and save time.
Pioneering AI has developed a functional walking robot in just seconds, showcasing the ability to rapidly evolve robot design and illustrating the potential for applications in various fields such as search-and-rescue and medical nanotechnology
LinkedIn is piloting an AI-powered assistant for recruiters to search for job candidates and will also release an AI educational assistant in its learning section to tailor content and offer real-time advice based on users' career aspirations.
Graphic design platform Canva has launched Magic Studio, a suite of AI-powered tools that include features such as image editing, copywriting, translations, and video generation.
AI technology is making advancements in various fields such as real estate analysis, fighter pilot helmets, and surveillance tools, while Tom Hanks warns fans about a scam using his name.
Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks like Recursion Pharmaceuticals and C3.ai have experienced gains but may not be good long-term investments due to volatility, lack of revenue, and underwhelming growth, making them risky for investors.
Dell aims to capitalize on the growing interest in AI by expanding its portfolio of enterprise AI models and offering professional services for customization and tuning, addressing concerns about complexity, security, and data governance. Additionally, Dell is working with Starburst to support a broader range of AI workloads and analytics through an open, modern data lakehouse.
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools, such as CellProfiler, are revolutionizing image-based research in the life sciences by automating image analysis and accelerating workflows, but bioinformaticians need to bridge their skills gaps and familiarize themselves with AI tools to fully harness their potential.
Okta is introducing AI capabilities, including Identity Threat Protection, Policy Recommender, and Log Investigator, to enhance security and user experience by leveraging their data and utilizing generative AI. These capabilities will be gradually incorporated into the platform.
Rabbit is a startup that aims to create a custom AI-powered UI layer that can interact with any operating system, enabling users to give commands and accomplish tasks using natural language. They are developing a platform, OS2, with an AI model capable of comprehending and acting on user interfaces across desktop and mobile devices. The company has received $20 million in funding and plans to compete in the space by offering a different technical approach.
In Bertrand Bonello's film "The Beast," viewers are confronted with the implications of dependency on technology and the potential for AI to eradicate humanity.
Meta Platforms has introduced new generative AI tools to its Ad Manager software.
Deep learning has been used to detect signals of human-induced climate change in daily precipitation data, revealing that global warming has increased day-to-day rainfall variability in tropical and mid-latitude regions over the past 40 years.
The European Commission is conducting risk assessments and considering export controls on critical technology areas, including AI and semiconductor technologies, in order to protect strategic interests and security.
NICE has announced its agreement to acquire LiveVox, a proactive outreach provider, to create a unified platform combining voice and digital interactions with AI capabilities for customer experience operations.
Artificial intelligence is increasingly replacing human creativity in the arts, but some artists are embracing AI as another tool in their creative arsenal to push the boundaries of traditional art forms.
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Los Angeles County is using artificial intelligence to predict who is most likely to become homeless in order to offer assistance and support before it happens, as part of a pilot program aimed at curbing homelessness numbers. The program tracks data from multiple agencies to identify individuals at risk of homelessness and provides financial aid and case management to help them stay housed.
Ray-Ban has released a new generation of smart glasses, the Ray-Ban Meta glasses, which are stylish, packed with fashion elements, and powered by AI, featuring a 12MP built-in camera, hands-free calls and messaging, built-in speakers, and the ability to engage with Meta AI, making them a great choice for content creators.
A tentative agreement between Hollywood writers and film studios could establish protections for workers against being replaced by artificial intelligence (AI), potentially setting a precedent for labor battles in other industries.
American Tower, a dividend-paying stock, is well positioned to benefit from the AI revolution and the increasing demand for data transmission, making it a smart long-term investment.
A team of academics, researchers, and engineers in the United Arab Emirates has developed Jais, a powerful Arabic-language large language model that goes beyond existing models by incorporating cultural nuances and dialects, potentially paving the way for the development of other underrepresented languages in AI.
Big consulting companies are expanding their offerings in artificial intelligence (AI) to address client demands and incorporate AI into their own businesses, leading to increased hiring and training in AI-related roles.
Nvidia is positioned as the frontrunner in the Cloud 2.0 era of generative AI, thanks to its advanced software and tools, while Amazon Web Services (AWS) is struggling to catch up and has enlisted the help of AI startup Anthropic to improve its offerings; however, AWS faces challenges in gaining market dominance due to the difficulty of switching from Nvidia's established platform.
Generative AI has the potential to automate certain tasks, leading to job augmentation rather than complete redundancy, with the most affected job category being clerical support workers, a change that could disproportionately impact women; policymakers should consider workers' voice and job training programs to address these potential impacts.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella testified against Google in an antitrust case, expressing concerns about Google's dominance in the search space and its potential to become even more pervasive with the integration of artificial intelligence. Meanwhile, the Department of Justice has filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Google for monopolizing digital advertising technologies and breaching the Sherman Act, with allegations of subverting competition and protecting its monopoly through exclusive deals. These developments echo the Microsoft case from 25 years ago and raise questions about meaningful change in web search and AI-powered features for internet users.
SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son predicts that artificial general intelligence (AGI), which surpasses human intelligence, will be realized within 10 years and believes that it will be ten times more intelligent than the sum total of all human intelligence.
China-based tech giant Alibaba has unveiled its generative AI tools, including the Tongyi Qianwen chatbot, to enable businesses to develop their own AI solutions, and has open-sourced many of its models, positioning itself as a major player in the generative AI race.
SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son predicts that artificial general intelligence (AGI), which surpasses human intelligence, will be realized within 10 years and will be ten times more intelligent than humans.
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