AI chat platform Dopple.ai surpassed 100 million messages in January, exceeding expectations and showcasing the addictive nature of its AI-driven entertainment platform.
The US higher education system is facing crises due to declining enrollment, the popularity of online learning, and the accessibility of theoretical knowledge through AI, leading to the need for a major update in the system to prioritize practice-oriented skills, emotions, embodiment, language, experimentation, and an understanding of co-contraries in order to produce well-rounded students who can compete with AI in the future.
Moxie, an AI-powered robot developed by Embodied, is designed to serve as a companion for children, helping them overcome social anxiety and loneliness by engaging in conversations, improving problem-solving skills, and providing emotional support.
Cloudflare's latest quarterly results show strong growth driven by robust customer spending and an increase in the customer base, with the company's AI platform, Workers AI, gaining significant traction among customers, positioning the company for continued growth in the fast-growing AI-as-a-service market.
Cloudflare's latest results show strong growth with fourth-quarter revenue exceeding estimates at $362 million and full-year revenue up to $1.3 billion, thanks to robust customer spending and an increase in its customer base, as well as the success of its Workers AI platform, which allows developers to build AI applications on its network without expensive infrastructure. The company is expected to sustain its robust growth in the coming years with a predicted revenue jump of 27% to $1.65 billion in 2024.
Artificial intelligence is being used in the U.K. to detect and treat heart disease by recognizing changes in the shape of heart cells better than doctors, with the hope of accelerating diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
The global AI market is expected to exceed half a trillion US dollars by 2024, with advancements in automation, machine learning, and integration into various industries. Some funny things to ask Chatgpt and Google's AI chatbot include questions about the chicken and the egg, the Matrix, and the Rock's cooking.
Semiconductor company Arm Holdings has experienced a surge in its stock price after surpassing expectations in its recent earnings call, but concerns about its valuation and potential downside risks make it a risky investment at its current inflated price.
Michael Cohen warns of the potential risk of electing Donald Trump as president again due to his mounting financial liabilities and legal fees.
Artificial intelligence has the potential to integrate scientific principles into the art of cosmetic surgery and provide more objective assessments of procedures and outcomes.
German music video director Yonatan Dor, CEO of Dor Brothers, used generative AI to create a fan trailer for Grand Theft Auto VII: Egypt, showcasing the rapid development of cinematic AI in the entertainment industry.
An undisclosed AI company has reportedly struck a deal to pay Reddit $60 million annually for access to its extensive database of users' posts, highlighting the value of user data in the AI industry.
Create premium e-books and showcase your thought leadership with My AI eBook Creation Pro, a user-friendly tool that generates and customizes e-books without writing or design skills, available for a limited lifetime subscription offer of $29.97 during the Presidents' Day Sale.
Governments worldwide are imposing stricter regulations on the construction of data centers due to concerns over their energy consumption and impact on climate goals and power grids, leading to restrictions and limitations on new data center projects.
Ethiopia plans to establish a $250 million bitcoin mining and AI data center in order to integrate cutting-edge technologies into its economy and become a global leader in the digital economy. The project aims to harness the country's renewable energy sources and could potentially add billions of dollars to its GDP annually.
Nvidia has invested in SoundHound AI, a leader in conversational AI, which has the potential to create substantial value through its innovative voice-based AI technologies used in consumer-facing applications and automotive voice assistants, making it a potentially attractive stock to investors.
Multiple warnings have been issued regarding the potential dangers and challenges faced by voting processes and government workers, urging the use of paper ballots, preparation for handling lethal substances, and combating election-related disinformation.
TechCrunch has launched a series of interviews highlighting remarkable women who have contributed to the AI revolution, featuring Eva Maydell, a Bulgarian politician and member of the European Parliament, who played a key role in drafting the EU AI Act and promoting competitiveness and innovation in the field. Maydell advises women entering the AI industry to be themselves and share their unique ideas and visions. She also emphasizes the need for trust in AI technologies and the importance of addressing challenges such as disinformation and deepfakes.
Researchers have successfully modified a commercial robot using open-source software to move objects in a room it had never been in before, suggesting that domestic robots may be closer to reality than previously thought. The system, called OK-Robot, allows users to give text commands to the robot, which can locate and move objects with a success rate of 58.5%, increasing to 82.4% in less cluttered rooms. The researchers plan to open-source their code to encourage further development in this area.
AI technology has attempted to create an image of Jack the Ripper, the infamous Victorian serial killer, but Twitter users are skeptical and criticize the sensationalism and glamourization of a violent murderer.
Machine learning tools used for immunotherapy research have been found to have bias in the data they use, skewing toward higher-income communities and potentially resulting in less effective immunotherapies for lower-income populations.
Score, a new finance-based dating app, requires users to have at least a 675 credit score in order to use it, aiming to raise awareness about the importance of finances in relationships.
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing weather forecasting by utilizing pattern recognition and deep learning to greatly improve accuracy, particularly important in an era of increasingly frequent life-threatening extreme weather events.
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, plans to tag AI-generated fake images to increase transparency and combat the spread of misinformation online.
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to improve human capabilities and efficiency, but also comes with the risk of job displacement and fabricated information. However, embracing AI can lead to a better, smarter, and more efficient society.
Barcode-scanning and data management expert Zebra Technologies reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter results and is leveraging its AI expertise to develop innovative technologies, such as a connection-less large language model (LLM) that runs entirely on mobile devices, enabling businesses to leverage AI insights without relying on internet connectivity.
Cybersecurity company SentinelOne has shown impressive gains of 86% in the past year due to its strong growth and solid catalysts, leading analysts to believe that its high valuation is justified and it has the potential for further upside in the long run.
Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn expresses concerns about the threat of misinformation during the 2024 election and its potential impact on Joe Biden's reelection campaign.
OneAir is an AI-powered flight deal alert service that uses machine learning and AI technology to scan the internet for the best deals, and its Premium Plan lifetime subscription is on sale for $49.99 during a Presidents Day sale.
The former IRS Commissioner warns that artificial intelligence poses significant threats of fraud and theft during the tax season, emphasizing the need for strong leadership and innovative solutions to protect taxpayers' information and combat evolving threats.
Loop Capital initiates coverage of NVIDIA with a Buy rating and a Street-high price target of $1,200, citing potential upside in GPU compute and generative AI demand; Evercore ISI views Apple as an underappreciated AI beneficiary that could benefit from integrating large language models (LLMs); Macquarie describes OpenAI's new text-to-video AI model as "breakthrough technology"; BofA raises price target on Applied Materials due to continued AI growth and increased demand for DRAM from China; KeyBanc remains bullish on Arista Networks amid enterprise growth and expansion in the cloud sector.
AI researcher Eliezer Yudkowsky predicts a high chance of an impending end to humanity's timeline, potentially within the next five years, due to the rise of artificial intelligence.
Researchers have developed a diversified version of the AI system AlphaZero that has demonstrated more creativity and problem-solving abilities than the original, and could potentially be applied to a wide range of applications beyond chess.
Nonnative earthworms are posing a serious threat to biodiversity in North America, with 73% of the continent dominated by these invasive species and 28% of native earthworm species eradicated, according to a recent study. The researchers emphasize the importance of prevention and early detection to manage the spread of these alien earthworms.
Billionaire investor Chase Coleman has heavily invested in five artificial intelligence (AI) stocks, including Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, and Nvidia, as these companies have shown strong potential in the AI market with their innovative technologies and growth prospects.
Billionaire investor Chase Coleman has heavily invested in five artificial intelligence (AI) stocks, including Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, and Nvidia, due to their use of sophisticated AI algorithms, potential for growth, and undervalued stock prices.
Option2Trade (O2T), an AI-powered trading platform, projects 100x growth, offering VeChain (VET) investors the potential to make a staggering 300k profit and allowing them to diversify into the AI field.
During the Presidents' Day sale, OneAir is offering a lifetime subscription to its Elite Plan for under $80, allowing users to receive alerts for discounted flights and book directly from the mobile app without redirecting to third-party sites.
Google and Adobe stocks dropped last week amid fears that OpenAI, backed by Microsoft, could pose a significant threat to their businesses in web search and AI video creation, respectively.
Some companies are choosing to downplay the use of AI in their products and services, while others are overtly using AI to sell their offerings, raising questions about the role of AI in advertising and whether AI-powered products are becoming the new standard for quality.
The slow regulatory process and lack of resources are allowing unregulated artificial intelligence (AI) tools to be used in healthcare, turning the AI rollout in medicine into a high-stakes experiment without government oversight. The FDA is struggling to adapt its regulatory approach for constantly evolving AI software and lacks the authority and resources to actively monitor its safety and efficacy. Calls have been made for the establishment of public-private assurance labs to validate and monitor AI in healthcare, but concerns about conflicts of interest and the need for local governance remain.
Air Canada lost a small claims case after its chatbot provided false information to a customer, leading to a refund being issued and setting a precedent for companies to take responsibility for AI technology in customer service.
AI-generated misinformation poses a significant threat to election integrity, and steps must be taken to address this issue, says math sciences professor Noah Giansiracusa from Bentley University.
An artificial intelligence system falsely accused and fined an AI expert for using his phone while driving, when in reality he was just scratching his head.
The demand for electricity to power artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to increase significantly, and natural gas is predicted to play a crucial role in meeting this demand, making pipeline giants Kinder Morgan and Williams potential investment opportunities.
Deepfake advertising, where AI technology is used to create fabricated product endorsements using celebrities' likeness without their consent, poses a serious problem as it becomes increasingly difficult to differentiate between real and fake videos.
This week's vibes in business include positive consumer sentiment, Warren Buffett's underperformance compared to the S&P 500, the rise of pirated streaming subscriptions, and the excitement around OpenAI's video-generation product. Additionally, the Grateful Dead t-shirt trade is explored as a vibrant microcosm of the band merch industry.
AI deep fakes, identity theft, and fake charity schemes are projected to be the major scams targeting individuals and businesses in 2024, with deepfake content fueled by generative AI being the key driver.
A new trend of A.I.-generated biographies of recently deceased celebrities is emerging, with books appearing online shortly after their deaths, often containing factual and grammatical errors.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's plan to raise trillions of dollars in order to reshape the global semiconductor industry and support AI development is met with skepticism by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, who believes that advancements in computer architecture will drive down costs and reduce the need for such a massive investment.