A Delaware dentist is using artificial intelligence to accurately diagnose and treat patients' dental pain, with the technology being considered a game changer in the industry.
Apple's Mac, which played a significant role in the PC revolution 40 years ago, is expected to regain its glory through AI computing or risk being left behind, with analysts predicting that Apple will likely develop its own computer chip for "AI Macs" and become a major player in the market.
The estate of George Carlin is suing the creators of an online comedy special that used artificial intelligence to imitate the late comedian's voice and humor, claiming copyright infringement and violation of intellectual property rights.
Microsoft's AI for Good initiative is using India as a test bed for developing AI technologies that can tackle the country's linguistic challenges, with the hope that solutions created in India can be applied globally, particularly in multilingual settings. One of their flagship projects, the Jugalbandi chatbot, uses a large language model to provide information and services to rural farmers in their local languages, while another initiative called VeLLM aims to improve the performance of language models in low-resource languages.
AI girlfriends, which are chatbots powered by large language models, can have far-reaching consequences for mental health, including feelings of loneliness and manipulation, and should be approached with caution as they cannot replace real human relationships.
Generative AI, which has been around since the 1960s but gained significant attention in 2014 with the invention of generative adversarial networks (GANs), is expected to prove its value in 2024; however, there are concerns about talent readiness and governance and risk preparedness within organizations adopting generative AI.
The search function for Taylor Swift on X (formerly known as Twitter) displayed an error message after AI-generated pornographic images of the singer circulated on social media, raising concerns about the spread of manipulated and damaging images.
The stock market rally is expected to continue in 2024, with the Nasdaq likely to surge based on historical data, and two AI stocks, Microsoft and Nvidia, are well-positioned to take advantage of the AI revolution and offer growth opportunities for investors.
After a year of strong gains, the stock market is showing signs of slowing down, leading investors to question if the current rally can continue; however, historical data suggests that the Nasdaq Composite, which surged 43% last year, typically rallies an average of 19% in the year following a bear market rebound, making it likely that the current market rally will continue in 2024.
A new research report predicts that 85 million jobs will be eliminated by 2025, leading to a bloodbath similar to The Hunger Games in which AI skills will determine who survives, making it crucial for individuals to master AI tools and find a sense of purpose and motivation to succeed in the new AI world.
Samsung's AI-powered Generative Edit tool, available for the Galaxy S24 series, shows promise for rotating photos and filling gaps, although some AI-generated edits can appear amateurish, while the object cropping feature is hit-and-miss, lacking additional tools for manipulation and control.
"Love Me," a sci-fi romance starring Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun, tells the story of a satellite and an ocean-bound buoy who become sentient and fall in love over billions of years, offering a hopeful perspective on artificial intelligence and the potential for technology to shape humanity positively.
Taylor Swift is unsearchable on X and it is speculated that it may be due to AI-generated explicit images circulating on the platform.
Passive exposure, along with active training, can enhance the learning process by allowing the brain to form foundational representations, leading to quicker mastery of new skills, according to a study conducted in mice and supported by prior research in humans.
The Australian Open is using AI to create simulated lip movements of tennis players for multilingual marketing, causing controversy and concern among commentators, but Tennis Australia assures that players will be consulted and their voices will be replicated accurately.
The US government is proposing regulations to prevent foreign entities, especially from China, from using US cloud computing for AI model training in order to safeguard national security and US technological superiority.
AI-generated text detection tools often fail to accurately identify AI-generated content due to their inability to detect certain aesthetic qualities, highlighting the challenges of developing reliable tools in this area.
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched an inquiry into the relationships between major tech giants like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft and leading AI startups, including OpenAI, to scrutinize whether these ties allow dominant firms to exert undue influence and undermine fair competition in the field of artificial intelligence.
Opera plans to launch its own AI-powered browser for iOS in compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and aims to offer users a more diverse selection of browsers on iOS, coinciding with Apple's implementation of a browser choice screen for iOS in the EU starting March 2024.
Boomerang, a Miami-based startup, uses AI-powered software to match pictures and descriptions of lost items, aiming to streamline the process of retrieving lost belongings and provide a faster alternative to traditional customer service methods.
Expedia Group and Synopsys lead the list of five stocks near buy points, with positive economic data supporting the potential growth of these companies.
ElevenLabs, a startup specializing in voice replication using artificial intelligence software, is investigating after its technology was allegedly used to create a deepfake robocall impersonating Joe Biden, prompting concerns about the potential misuse of audio deepfakes in the upcoming US election.
Google's new video generation AI model, Lumiere, uses a diffusion model called Space-Time-U-Net (STUNet) to create videos with seamless motion and realistic appearance, surpassing competitors like Runway and Stable Video Diffusion. Lumiere also offers additional features such as image-to-video generation, stylized generation, cinemagraphs, and inpainting. However, there are concerns about the potential misuse of the technology.
The rise of sex dolls and sex bots has sparked a debate over privacy, sexual freedom, and the objectification of women.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is procuring AI processors, including Nvidia's GPUs, Dojo processors, and hardware from AMD, for the company's artificial intelligence training workloads.
The growing enthusiasm and belief in artificial intelligence (AI) as a powerful force to solve humanity's problems is beginning to resemble the dynamics of a cult, with tech executives and investors treating AI as a messianic deity that will reshape the world despite the risks and harms it may bring, leading to concerns about loss of agency and ethical implications associated with this blind faith in AI.
Microsoft Paint now includes a feature called Cocreator that uses generative AI to generate images from text prompts.
M&A activity is expected to rebound in 2024 after a significant decline in 2023, with private equity firms having ample resources for deals and lower interest rates potentially triggering new transactions in sectors such as energy, technology, and healthcare, according to analysts and executives.
AI tools that generate or suggest source code can be helpful for beginner programmers, but they should be used cautiously and not relied on completely, as they can lead to the temptation to cheat and hinder the development of important coding skills. Developing a clear understanding of the problem and using AI tools as a supplement to learning, rather than a substitute for it, is key to effectively using these tools.
Google is terminating its contract with Appen, a data training firm that employs poorly paid gig workers in developing countries to maintain its search algorithm, further exacerbating the worsening quality of Google's search engine results and the harsh working conditions for these workers.
Google's number one priority for the new year is delivering the world's most advanced and responsible AI, despite concerns that its AI push is harming the company and neglecting other core ventures.
A California restaurant called CaliExpress is incorporating AI robot chefs known as "Flippy" and a grill robot to handle cooking tasks and address staffing issues, as the machines can work continuously without breaks. The restaurant also uses an AI-powered ordering system with facial recognition technology, although it plans to hire two human employees for finishing touches on meals.
The rapid integration of generative AI tools in the workplace presents ethical and practical challenges, as organizations lack internal policies on generative AI and employees often use non-company-supplied AI tools, leading to risks such as overconfidence, security and privacy concerns.
Meta's commitment to purchasing 350,000 Nvidia GPUs for its data centers indicates continued growth in the AI market and a long-term partnership between the two companies.
Meta (formerly Facebook) plans to install 350,000 of Nvidia's top-tier H100 GPUs in its data centers by the end of 2024, indicating confidence in the AI market and suggesting a longer-term reliance on Nvidia's GPUs for processing AI tasks.
Samsung has partnered with Chinese tech firm Baidu to power the AI features on its Chinese version of the Galaxy S24 smartphone series, utilizing Baidu's Ernie chatbot technology for AI translations, text summarizations, and other productivity features.
A robocall impersonating President Biden and fake explicit images of Taylor Swift are examples of deepfakes that highlight concerns about the dangers of artificial intelligence.
Hyundai plans to release a Large Language Model (LLM) for its infotainment system and AI voice assistant in future passenger cars, in partnership with Naver, the "Google of South Korea," to improve access to vehicle data and provide better user experiences.
The EU-funded project PAIR aims to enhance pandemic preparedness and response through the development of advanced point-of-care systems and prognostic models based on artificial intelligence and machine learning.
North Korea is using AI for surveillance and wargaming purposes, despite sanctions hindering their hardware acquisition, raising concerns about potential threats and the need for international action.
Artist and activist Ai Weiwei discusses the power of art and poetry, which he believes inherently defy restrictions set by authoritarian regimes and challenge oppressive systems, in an interview about his new graphic memoir "Zodiac."
Google's new AI assistant called Bard will analyze and read private messages on Android smartphones to personalize responses and understand user relationships, raising concerns about privacy and data misuse. While Google claims that the analysis will happen on the device itself, caution is advised regarding the extent of data access, potential biases, and user control over data analysis and storage. The integration of generative AI chat and messaging will create competition among Google, Apple, and Meta.
The abundance of AI-generated content on the internet is leading to a degradation in quality, diversity, and reliability, resulting in a future web that is homogenous and untrustworthy.
Windows 11 preview build 26040 introduces Voice Clarity, an AI-powered feature that enhances audio quality in video chats and reduces background noise, as well as enabling seamless editing of Android phone photos on a Windows 11 PC.
Despite the assumption that Gen Z, as digital natives, would be more open to using AI at work, a recent study by Ernst & Young found that Gen X and millennials in the US actually use AI tools like ChatGPT more than Gen Z workers. The study suggests that younger workers may have less trust in AI's ability to add value and may quickly move on to the next technology if it doesn't serve them.
Relationship chatbots are gaining popularity, particularly among men, as they fulfill emotional needs that may not be met by real-life friendships, although they are more likely to be a novelty rather than a new normal according to a University of British Columbia sociology professor, and their future potential includes work assistance and providing support for the elderly.
Nvidia, the AI chipmaker, has seen significant growth in its share price, but Wall Street now sees more upside in other AI stocks such as The Trade Desk and Docebo, which have strong market positions and growth opportunities in their respective industries.
The Trade Desk, an independent ad tech platform, and Docebo, a learning management systems company, are two AI stocks that Wall Street sees as having more upside potential than Nvidia.
ARTIFICIAL Intelligence has predicted eight potential scenarios that could lead to a World War Three, including territorial disputes, nationalism, failed diplomacy, a technological arms race, proxy wars, resource scarcity, economic turmoil, and cyber warfare.
China's ByteDance has developed a tool called StreamVoice that uses generative-AI technology to convert a user's voice into any other person's voice in real-time, showcasing the rapid development of deepfake capabilities.