Artificial intelligence (AI) companies Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Palantir Technologies are both poised to benefit from the growth of the AI market, with AMD focusing on AI chips and Palantir on AI software; while AMD offers a cheaper investment option, Palantir's faster growth potential makes it an attractive choice for investors.
A machine learning-based framework called Tapioca accurately predicts protein-protein interaction network dynamics and provides insights into host regulation during viral reactivation from latency.
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A.ARON, an image-generating software created by British painter Harold Cohen, is showcased at the Whitney Museum, demonstrating the evolving collaboration between man and machine in the realm of art.
Share prices of Nvidia and CrowdStrike have experienced significant gains over the past four years, making them potential candidates for stock splits in 2024, with both companies positioned to benefit from the prioritization of artificial intelligence and security software spending; long-term investors should consider buying these high-growth stocks.
AI presents a unique opportunity for more workers to perform higher-stakes decision-making tasks that were previously limited to highly-educated professionals, potentially reversing the impact of automation and widening economic inequality.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched a robotic spacecraft to the moon, aiming for a soft landing on February 22, which would be the first for the US since the Apollo missions and the first commercial vehicle to touch down on the lunar surface.
The U.S.-China dynamic has made it difficult for Washington to negotiate an artificial intelligence (AI) deal with Beijing, as experts argue that China's interests are not aligned with those of the U.S. or the international community, and any agreement would likely be unenforceable and disadvantageous to the U.S.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) gained $42 billion in market value as investors anticipate the chipmaker will benefit from the AI development boom, potentially becoming one of the top beneficiaries alongside Nvidia and Apple.
Walmart is using generative AI to improve the shopping experience, provide voice assistance for in-store associates, enhance customer service, automate supplier negotiations, and allow employees to come up with their own solutions.
MIT engineers have developed a method that combines Google Street View images, machine learning, and satellite data to automatically label and map crop types without needing in-person assessments, resulting in the first nationwide crop map of Thailand with an accuracy of 93%.
The upcoming iPhone 16 family is rumored to have a vastly improved Neural Engine with significantly more cores, suggesting a major leap in AI features and potentially a new version of Siri.
Microsoft has revealed that US adversaries, including Iran, North Korea, Russia, and China, are using generative artificial intelligence (AI) for offensive cyber operations, prompting Microsoft and OpenAI to detect and thwart these threats and emphasize the importance of transparency in the cybersecurity landscape.
The Lucy Faithfull Foundation warns that the creation or viewing of AI child abuse imagery is still illegal and raises ethical concerns, as confused callers express uncertainty about the boundaries of legality and morality.
Google's Duet AI, now known as Gemini, is entering wider testing via the Workspace Labs program, offering contextual real-time AI collaboration features in Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs, and Google Sheets.
Google's AI chatbot, formerly known as Bard, has been rebranded as Gemini and will now offer a tiered subscription service, ranging from a free option to a top-tier package, with the Ultra version surpassing GPT-4V in various capabilities; analysts are positive about the new offering and Google's commitment to responsible AI deployment.
Data centres, which require significant amounts of electricity to run, will need their own dedicated nuclear reactors in order to support the growing demands of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, according to Chris Sharp, the chief technology officer at Digital Realty. Sharp believes that Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) will be the most suitable and cost-effective solution for powering data centres, despite opposition from groups like Greenpeace who argue that SMRs are expensive and pose safety risks.
The Austin City Council is considering a resolution to create guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence in city processes, with a focus on preventing unintended outcomes such as plagiarism, bias, and job displacement.
Hackers from China, Russia, and other countries are using AI systems to aid in their cyberattacks, according to OpenAI and Microsoft.
A project called The Shotline, started by parents of a Parkland shooting victim, uses AI to recreate the voices of children killed by gun violence and sends automated calls to lawmakers advocating for stricter gun laws.
ICBC Asia, the Hong Kong unit of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, will leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning to combat fraud as the number of scams in Hong Kong increases, with 70% of these scams being internet-related.
Public companies, including chip powerhouse Nvidia Corp., released their recent investments in their filings, while fund managers also disclosed their holdings through quarterly reports.
Amazon researchers have developed the largest text-to-speech model called BASE TTS, which exhibits improved natural language capabilities and the ability to handle complex sentences, potentially helping the technology overcome its limitations and achieve more human-like speech.
The FCC has voted to ban robocalls with AI-generated voices, but experts say more comprehensive regulations are needed to curb deceptive AI-generated content.
Stability AI's new image generation model, Stable Cascade, is faster and more powerful than its predecessor, Stable Diffusion, and offers features such as image variation, resolution enhancement, inpainting, outpainting, and canny edge, making it a valuable tool for text-to-image editing.
Super Micro Computer stock jumped 11.3% after Barclays analysts raised their price target due to strong demand for the company's rack servers driven by artificial intelligence, and positive news on Nvidia stock also contributed to the boost; however, investors should be aware of the stock's significant run-up in value.
Super Micro Computer's stock surged by 11.3% after Barclays analysts raised their price target due to the strong demand for the company's rack servers in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry, and a bullish report on Nvidia's stock also contributed to the boost in Supermicro's stock. However, the stock's valuation may be too high for investors with low risk tolerance, although there is potential for further growth if AI continues to drive sales and earnings.
US companies could face federal scrutiny if they covertly use customer data to train artificial intelligence models, warns the Federal Trade Commission, stressing the importance of transparent data practices in the rush to adopt AI.
Marvel Studios faces controversy and fan backlash over a new Deadpool 3 poster that appears to be AI-generated, highlighting criticism of the company's use of AI in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, the highly anticipated film is still expected to fare well despite the controversy.
Researchers have developed an AI tool called DeepGO-SE that utilizes large language models and logical entailment to predict the functions of unknown proteins, outperforming existing methods and ranking among the top algorithms in protein function prediction. This tool has significant implications for drug discovery, metabolic pathway analysis, and biotechnological advancements.
iOS 18 is rumored to include new AI features, and Apple is allegedly preparing iPhone 16 hardware upgrades with increased AI computing power. The upcoming M4 and A18 processors are expected to have a higher number of built-in AI computing cores.
Hackers from China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia are using artificial intelligence models, such as ChatGPT, to aid their cyberattacks and gather sensitive information, according to a report by Microsoft and OpenAI.
MoviePass, the movie ticketing service that relaunched last year, has announced that it has achieved its first profitable year in its history, with one million movie tickets purchased through the service since the first quarter of 2023.
Dating app scams involving AI companions are on the rise, with users forming emotional attachments and relying on these virtual relationships for companionship, comfort, and support, but researchers are raising concerns about data privacy and the lack of a legal or ethical framework for these apps.
SoftBank Group exited its position in BigCommerce Holdings and invested in Soundhound AI, while also increasing its stake in T-Mobile US and Full Truck Alliance, but reducing its stake in IonQ, with WeWork no longer appearing in its 13F filing due to bankruptcy.
Chris Martin collaborated with U.K. post-punks Idles to create a music video for their song "Grace," using AI deepfake technology to recreate the visuals of Coldplay's "Yellow" video, with Martin mouthing along to the Idles song.
Families of gun violence victims are using artificial intelligence to recreate their loved ones' voices and send robocall messages to lawmakers on the sixth anniversary of the Parkland massacre, urging Congress to ban the sale of guns like the AR-15 rifle.
US adversaries, including Iran and North Korea, are utilizing generative artificial intelligence to carry out offensive cyber operations and expand their ability to breach networks and conduct influence operations, posing a threat to democracy in a year with numerous elections taking place.
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) clarified that although AI can assist in the creative process, only humans can be named as inventors in patents, emphasizing the requirement of significant human contributions for an invention to be patentable.
Idles used deepfake technology to create a convincing video of Coldplay's Chris Martin singing their song "Grace," with Martin himself assisting in making the deepfake vocal performance look more realistic.
A new study using AI to analyze social media data reveals that climate change denial is strongest in the U.S. Midwest and South, as well as in states heavily reliant on fossil fuels, making it challenging for scientists to combat misinformation online.
MIT economics professor David Autor argues that fears of artificial intelligence (AI) taking over jobs are misplaced, as AI can actually improve the middle class by empowering workers with complementary knowledge to perform high-stakes decision-making tasks currently reserved for experts, such as doctors and lawyers. AI has the potential to reduce earning inequality, improve job quality, and lower the cost of healthcare, education, and legal advice.
Google is actively participating in various partnerships, commitments, and codes to responsibly shape the potential of AI, including the Frontier Model Forum, Partnership on AI, MLCommons, Secure AI Framework, Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity, voluntary White House AI commitments, G7 Code of Conduct, US AI Safety Institute Consortium, UK AI Safety Institute, and the National AI Research Resource pilot.
A team of Chinese undergraduate students mentored by professors Joel Sussman and Israel Silman from the Weizmann Institute of Science uncovered innovative research on protein evolution that challenges the belief that all proteins are born through the refinement of existing sequences, suggesting that new proteins continue to be born and perform vital new roles.
A community of science sleuths are uncovering errors and image manipulations in scientific research, prompting calls for reform in universities and academic publishing.
Bad customer service is a major threat to businesses, with an estimated $3.7 trillion in lost revenue annually, leading many companies to turn to AI to improve customer experience while maintaining the human connection.
Nvidia has released Chat with RTX, a locally-run AI chatbot application powered by TensorRT-LLM software, allowing users to personalize the bot with their own content and receive fast responses while keeping their data private.
Google has launched a large language model called Goose that is designed to assist employees in building new products and includes features such as answering questions, writing code, and editing code based on natural language prompts.
Bumble, the dating app, is using AI technology to combat catfishing by blocking scam accounts and fake profiles, with its "Deception Detector" tool blocking 95% of identified spam and reducing reports of spam, scams, and fake accounts by 45% within the first two months of its introduction.
Apple's upcoming announcements on artificial intelligence, including AI enhancements to its iPhone lineup and the introduction of generative AI technology at its Worldwide Developers Conference, could be a major catalyst for the company's stock growth.