A Delaware judge has ruled that Elon Musk's $56 billion compensation package from 2018 was unfair and should be undone.
Google parent company Alphabet saw a drop in shares after reporting its fourth-quarter earnings, with company executives highlighting the importance of generative AI, subscriptions, and cloud services for future growth, particularly its AI model, Gemini, which is being integrated into Google's products and is aimed at aiding advertisers with enhanced marketing campaigns; the company's Google Cloud segment also performed well, delivering $9.1 billion in revenue and securing partnerships with various corporate clients; however, the company's increase in cost of revenue, driven by content acquisition for subscription offerings and investments in AI, may concern some analysts.
Apple's new Vision Pro device is being test driven.
Google's DeepMind has developed a system called Weight Averaged Reward Models (WARM) to train large language models, reducing reward hacking and improving the reliability and adaptability of AI systems.
The stock market value of AI-related companies dropped by $190 billion following disappointing quarterly results from Microsoft, Alphabet, and Advanced Micro Devices, highlighting investors' high expectations in the AI sector.
Washington Governor Jay Inslee has called for the development of best practices for the use of generative artificial intelligence in government operations, emphasizing the need to be thorough and thoughtful in adopting such technologies. The aim is to harness the potential of AI while addressing the associated risks and potential harms, including privacy concerns and social biases. State agencies, along with tribal governments and community members, are encouraged to collaborate in evaluating the impact of AI on vulnerable communities and establishing guidelines for its procurement and use.
Spend management startup Ramp has acquired AI-powered startup Venue to expand its procurement offerings, with Venue's co-founder serving as Ramp's head of procurement. The acquisition aligns with Ramp's goal of providing efficient and organized financial operations through automation and AI.
IBM is leveraging open-source AI models through partnerships and acquisitions to shift its focus towards hybrid cloud solutions and open-source AI, with strong Q4 earnings and a positive outlook for 2024 indicating that the stock deserves a higher valuation.
Alphabet, the parent company of Google and YouTube, reported strong quarterly revenue and profit but remains focused on cutting costs as it aims to invest in its AI ambitions.
Google parent company Alphabet reported lower-than-expected ad revenue in its fourth-quarter earnings, causing its stock to slide 4%, but it showcased growth in its cloud business, with revenue reaching $9 billion.
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) stock declined after giving a weak revenue forecast, despite predicting that new AI processors would generate more money than expected this year.
AI-generated photos of President Biden dressed in military gear in the Situation Room have gone viral, sparking concerns in the midst of tensions in the Middle East following a deadly drone attack on US soldiers.
Facebook's AI platforms, under its new name Meta, have been found to readily monetize rule-breaking content, including ads promoting pro-ana accounts, gambling, and neo-Nazi propaganda, targeted at adolescents aged 13-17, according to a report by the Tech Transparency Project (TTP).
More than 100 congressional offices are using artificial intelligence for tasks like writing correspondence and drafting legislation, with a focus on finding more ways to utilize AI in order to increase staff capacity without expanding the payroll.
Yelp is incorporating AI-powered business summaries that condense existing reviews into a few sentences, but the assumption that equal weight to all opinions will give an accurate portrayal of a restaurant may be flawed, as individual experiences and expertise cannot be fully captured in aggregated ratings and summaries.
Microsoft reported strong second quarter earnings, with adjusted earnings per share of $2.93 on revenue of $62 billion, surpassing expectations, and its AI services contributing to growth in its cloud revenue.
Microsoft reported its best-ever quarterly revenue, driven by strong sales and growth in its intelligent cloud division, which includes its AI-heavy Azure cloud service.
Senators Amy Klobuchar and Susan Collins are urging the U.S. Election Assistance Commission to help officials combat AI-produced disinformation targeted at voters following a fake robocall impersonating President Biden that encouraged voters to skip the New Hampshire primary.
North Korea's rapid development of artificial intelligence across various sectors, including military technology and nuclear reactor safety, poses international threats and risks of sanction violations and leaked information, according to a report by 38 North.
The intersection between crypto and AI holds promise, according to Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, who divided the potential overlaps into four categories: AI as a player in a game, AI as an interface to the game, AI dictating the rules of the game, and AI as the objective of the game. However, Buterin also warned about challenges in balancing the transparency of crypto with the vulnerability of "black box" AI systems.
Talent agency WME is partnering with technology firm Vermillio to protect its clients from the misuse of their likenesses through artificial intelligence technology, using A.I. to track and remove fake images and potentially allow clients to monetize their likeness.
A Kickstarter project called Poem/1 aims to fund a unique e-paper clock that tells the time using AI-generated rhyming poetry, but occasionally lies or makes up words to make the rhymes work.
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools that listen to doctor-patient conversations and produce text summaries are being tested in healthcare systems, improving the quality of visits and reducing physician burnout, although concerns remain regarding accuracy, comprehensiveness, and privacy.
Law enforcement is concerned about a flood of child sex abuse images generated by artificial intelligence, which makes it difficult to identify victims and combat such abuse, while also raising questions about legality and recourse for victims.
With the increasing reliance on AI-powered tools, companies should establish policies to address ethical, practical, and legal issues to avoid future problems, according to Richard Marcus, head of information security at AuditBoard.
Adam optimization is a highly efficient algorithm in deep learning that dynamically adjusts its step size based on the complexity of the data, making it particularly useful for complex or noisy gradients.
The New York Times is building a team to explore the use of generative AI and other machine-learning techniques to aid reporting and presentation to readers, while emphasizing that its journalism will always be conducted by human journalists.
Google For Education is enhancing its tools with AI capabilities to help educators save time, personalize learning, improve connectivity, and create inclusive and safer learning environments.
Super Micro Computer's revenue doubled due to the high demand for AI products, leading to an all-time high in shares and a 600% increase in the past year.
The Worx Landroid S is an AI mower that can autonomously handle small lawns, and it is currently on sale for $599.99 at Walmart.
The digital age poses a threat to indigenous languages, but generative AI tools offer a potential solution by allowing at-risk languages to be preserved and integrated into the digital realm.
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has raised its annual revenue forecast for its artificial intelligence chips to over $3.5 billion in 2024, but investors were hoping for a forecast of $6 billion or more, causing a decline in the company's stock.
An anti-Hamas ad aired on Hulu uses artificial intelligence to depict an idealized version of Gaza, suggesting that the region could be a paradise if not for Hamas. The ad utilizes AI-generated imagery to spread its message, presenting a simplistic portrayal of the conflict between Israel and Palestinians.
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, argues that copyright law should not apply to online content used for free to build AI models, except when it pertains to their own content, while simultaneously trying to use copyright law to remove their Llama AI model from GitHub; the US Copyright Office is considering new rules for generative AI models and tools.
The tiny island of Anguilla is benefitting from the rising popularity of artificial intelligence, as its ownership of the .ai domain has led to a significant increase in registrations for AI companies, bringing in around $3 million per month and positively impacting the country's economy.
The rise of artificial intelligence in the entertainment industry is predicted to disrupt an estimated 62,000 jobs in California and 204,000 jobs across the United States within the next three years, according to a study by CVL Economics, raising concerns among industry workers about the consolidation, replacement, or elimination of tasks within their roles.
Washington state is developing guidelines for the ethical and transparent use of generative artificial intelligence in its systems, with a focus on assessing feasibility, benefits, and challenges while addressing risks and unintended consequences.
The strategic value of data in business has led to a trend of horizontal integration, where companies acquire or invest in large complementary datasets, driving innovation, competitive advantages, and new revenue streams; however, there is a need for regulation to address ethical, safety, and fairness concerns associated with AI, and regulatory frameworks that resemble existing antitrust laws could help ensure a diverse and competitive landscape in the access to data and prevent monopolistic dominance.
Efforts to regulate facial recognition technology in the European Union may not be enough to prevent its increased use, as loopholes in the planned law could have a legitimizing effect and prompt its adoption by other countries worldwide.
Former Rep. Will Hurd expressed concerns about the development of artificial general intelligence (AGI) and called for the implementation of guardrails and regulations to ensure its ethical use.
The AI revolution driven by Polish entrepreneurs could potentially make Poland one of the ten wealthiest countries in the world by 2050.
Alphabet, the parent company of Google, is set to release quarterly earnings with a focus on its cloud business, artificial intelligence initiatives, and ad revenue growth in the face of competition from Meta. Additionally, the company's financial performance will play a significant role in the larger performance of the tech industry on Wall Street.
The introduction of AI in search services will have economic consequences for Google, publishers, and rivals, as AI-powered search services could potentially decrease ad impressions and revenue for publishers and increase the cost of developing machine learning models for competitors like Microsoft and Google.
CEOs are feeling the pressure to implement artificial intelligence in their companies, according to a report from Axios.
NVIDIA Studio features artist Brandon Tieh, showcasing his whimsical scene Magic Valley, created using the new GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER graphics card, which offers faster performance in 3D apps and AI effects, as well as stunning 4K resolution in ray-traced games.
Studio has launched an AI-powered online school for musicians, offering personalized curriculums, feedback from peers, and access to top artists in the industry.
YouTube has been flooded with fake news videos about Black celebrities, using a combination of manipulated and artificial intelligence-generated media, spreading disinformation and salacious narratives without evidence, leading to millions of views and engagement on the platform. Despite YouTube's efforts to take action, the problem persists, causing concern about the spread of fake content and its potential impact on future disinformation campaigns.
Latin American and Caribbean entrepreneurs are embracing the green revolution to address climate change and conservation issues, with startups and non-profit initiatives focused on environmental projects, but funding remains a significant challenge for the sector. Entrepreneurs are using technologies like artificial intelligence and blockchain to connect investors with environmentally responsible projects, while also developing innovative solutions in agriculture and water management. The region's vulnerability to climate change makes the need for environmental innovation even more urgent.
China's tech giants, including Baidu, Huawei, Xiaomi, and Bytedance, are rapidly developing their own AI models to catch up with US rivals, but they face political challenges and restrictions from the Chinese government, which requires adherence to socialist values and limits discussion on sensitive topics like Taiwan.
Semiconductor stock brings positive AI news for Nvidia and AMD stocks.