The European Commission has outlined its strategic vision for the development and use of lawful, safe, and trustworthy AI, including the development of internal operational guidelines and the assessment and classification of AI systems based on a risk-based approach.
The Cleveland Clinic plans to utilize artificial intelligence to improve efficiency and care for more patients with fewer healthcare workers in the face of inflation and shortages caused by COVID-19.
An audience member was asked to leave a Sundance Film Festival event after a heated debate involving artificial intelligence, raising concerns about the potential tension between AI and human interaction in the creative industry.
The author discusses methods to stay up-to-date with AI developments, including following AI leaders on social media and utilizing educational content platforms like Data Science Fact.
Etsy has launched "Gift Mode," an AI-powered feature that uses an online quiz to generate personalized gift guides and relieve the stress of selecting the perfect present, with plans to add new interests and personas over time; the feature leverages machine learning, human curation, and OpenAI's GPT-4.
The incoming EU AI Act may require organizations using AI to conform to new rules within six to 12 months, with high-risk systems given longer to comply, according to leaked text of the legislation.
Adobe has introduced new audio tools for its Premiere Pro software, including interactive fade handles, AI audio tagging, and AI sound balancing, to simplify the editing process and create immersive audio experiences.
The rapid development of AI-powered tools without proper consideration for human experience and accountability may result in negative consequences such as loss of jobs, surveillance, and manipulation, causing harm to human rights and well-being. Experts are concerned about the potential impacts of digital systems that prioritize profit and power over empowering individuals and protecting their rights.
A survey conducted by Canva and Sago reveals that almost half of job seekers, particularly in India and Brazil, have used generative AI tools to build or improve their resumes, with hiring managers expressing acceptance of the use of AI in application materials.
Convai, the generative AI company behind Nvidia's Ace microservice, believes that AI and artists can coexist and work together to create more engaging narratives in games, but ethical concerns surrounding data usage in AI models remain unresolved. Convai's founder, Purnendu Mukherjee, emphasizes the importance of artists in training AI models and suggests that those who contribute significant data should be compensated. However, the issue of copyright infringement and the complexity of data usage across different AI models pose challenges in ensuring ethical practices. Mukherjee envisions a future where AI is a helpful tool for artists rather than a replacement.
AI-generated robocalls in the 2024 US election campaign have raised concerns about voter suppression and the spread of false information, highlighting the need for regulation and safeguards against deceptive AI election content.
Pope Francis urges humanity to cultivate wisdom of the heart in the age of artificial intelligence, emphasizing the need for human connection and discernment in the face of technological advancements.
Users have noticed inaccuracies and misleading information in AI-generated summaries of product reviews on Amazon, highlighting the pitfalls of relying on generative AI for such tasks. While these summaries can be convenient, it's important to approach them with caution and verify their accuracy.
The inaugural round of seed grants from the University of Maryland's Institute for Trustworthy AI in Law & Society aims to promote diversity in AI development and governance and improve the accessibility of AI systems through various projects, such as AI chatbots to aid in quitting smoking and animal-like robots for caregivers of autistic children.
Broadcom, a leading technology company, is a top candidate for a stock split in 2024 due to its significant rise in value and high stock price, making it more accessible to small investors and reducing concentration of voting power among institutions.
Palantir Technologies, a leader in artificial intelligence (AI), has seen impressive growth and market adoption of its AI software, but reaching a $1 trillion valuation by 2030 is unlikely. However, with strong growth prospects and increasing demand for AI, the stock has the potential to be a long-term investment.
Intel is set to report Q4 earnings and despite facing tough competition, the stock has gained over 60% in the past year and holds the potential for sustained upward momentum with plans to increase chip production and introduce a new AI chip.
Palantir Technologies, a leading AI software provider, has seen impressive growth in its private sector operations and has the potential for further expansion, although reaching a trillion-dollar valuation by 2030 may be unlikely.
Nvidia's dominance in the AI market is being challenged by competitors such as Intel, Advanced Micro Devices, and tech giants developing their own AI accelerator chips, raising concerns about the long-term growth of the company.
Apple is reportedly focusing on bringing on-device AI to its next-generation iPhones through acquisitions and staff hires, with plans to develop generative AI that works locally on the device rather than relying on cloud services. The company has been making progress in optimizing large language models (LLMs) and is expected to announce AI-based tools at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June.
A new book by journalist Hilke Schellmann exposes the flaws and biases in AI-powered hiring tools, revealing that these tools are just as flawed as the humans who create them and often perpetuate discrimination against certain groups, such as people with disabilities.
Dutch startup Send AI has secured €2.2 million ($2.4 million) in funding from Google's Gradient Ventures and Keen Venture Partners to develop its customizable platform for extracting and processing data from complex documents, targeting larger enterprises in highly regulated industries. The platform allows companies to train computer vision and language models to recognize specific documents and extract relevant data, with humans involved for validation and review.
AI-based design software has the potential to significantly enhance design quality and collaboration in the architecture profession, although it raises questions about the importance of human touch and the definition of "design quality."
North Korea's interest in artificial intelligence and its potential military applications has led the Stimson Center think tank to call on cloud computing service providers to prevent the hermit kingdom from renting the necessary infrastructure to advance its AI capabilities.
AI-generated content has become prevalent in various areas of our lives, prompting the need for tools that can differentiate between machine-generated and human-generated content. Various online tools, such as GPTZero, Copyleaks AI Content Detector, and SynthID, have been developed to identify AI-generated text, plagiarism, and AI-generated images respectively. Additionally, tools like Deepware Scanner can detect deep fakes and manipulated videos.
Advancements in AI and image processing are transforming photography from a skill-based art to one that is increasingly technology-driven, potentially making professional photography skills obsolete, according to a report by Medium. However, some experts argue that true art requires human insight and imagination that machines currently lack, and believe that professional photography as a profession will not die but rather evolve.
The Doomsday Clock is now set at 90 seconds to midnight, the closest to global catastrophe it has ever been, due to nuclear threats, climate disasters, and the danger of artificial intelligence.
A new study predicts that by mid-2024, daily AI activity by 'bad actors' seeking to spread disinformation online will become a reality, posing a threat to global elections and necessitating effective regulation.
Google has developed a new AI video model called Lumiere, which can create realistic or surrealistic video clips up to five seconds long in response to natural language prompts and can inpaint parts of the image seamlessly, making it the most advanced video inpainting system to date.
Chinese artist and dissident Ai Weiwei discussed his new book "Zodiac" during an appearance at The Town Hall in Manhattan, where he expressed his beliefs in challenging authority and the importance of artistic expression.
A woman was ejected from a Sundance festival event after an altercation over artificial intelligence, leading to a walkout that underscored the divisions caused by AI in the film industry.
Flavor Flav teams up with Chuck D to create a new single called "Every Where Man" using AI technology to translate the track into various languages, marking an example of AI being used correctly.
Nearly 40 percent of jobs worldwide will be impacted by artificial intelligence, with the most extreme impact seen in advanced economies, leading to potential job elimination and the need for workers to develop broader skillsets and understanding of new technology, according to a report by the International Monetary Fund. However, there is a need for protections against illegal or malicious uses of AI, and government oversight and tax changes are necessary to prioritize human workers over machines, according to Congressman Ro Khanna.
The UK's cybersecurity agency warns that artificial intelligence will make it increasingly difficult to distinguish between genuine emails and phishing attempts, as AI tools become more sophisticated and capable of producing convincing text. Generative AI and large language models will complicate efforts to identify different types of cyber attacks, including spoof messages and social engineering. Ransomware attacks are also expected to rise, as AI lowers the barriers for cybercriminals and hackers to access systems. However, AI can also be used as a defensive tool to detect attacks and design more secure systems.
The stock market has been buoyed by investor confidence in the Federal Reserve's ability to control inflation without triggering a recession, leading to better-than-expected performance for tech companies and the broader market; however, concerns over geopolitical risks and potential economic downturns remain.
The 2024 update of the Volkswagen Golf GTI no longer offers a manual transmission option, but compensates with increased power and an improved infotainment system.
The New Hampshire Attorney General's office is investigating a robocall impersonating President Joe Biden, which experts believe to be a deepfake, highlighting the growing concern over the use of artificial intelligence in political campaigns and the need for individuals to pay attention to details and verify information in order to detect such AI manipulation.
Researchers have discovered that music-selective neurons can spontaneously develop in the brain without the need for formal music training, indicating that our ability to process music is an innate cognitive function that has evolved to better process natural sounds.
The IEEE Standards Association has introduced a pioneering standard for the procurement of AI systems to help government agencies acquire AI that serves the public interest responsibly, ensuring transparency about associated risks and evaluating AI solutions across multiple criteria.
The University of Texas At San Antonio (UTSA) has announced the creation of a new college dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, computing, data science, and other related disciplines in response to the increasing demand for professionals with technical proficiency in AI.
The MIT Abdul Latif Jameel Clinic for Machine Learning in Health (Jameel Clinic) AI and Health Regulatory Policy Conference discussed the need for explanation in the decision-making process of safe and effective AI models for FDA approval.
The Pentagon has updated its AI rules amid fears of developing "killer robots," requiring all systems to be approved before deployment, in an effort to address concerns and uphold responsible behavior. However, skeptics argue that the stricter rules may not have a significant impact on weapons development, and there are concerns about the potential unintended escalation and risks associated with AI-powered weapons.
Tesla's former head of AI infrastructure, Tim Zaman, praises the latest FSD v12 Full Self-Driving software but criticizes the company's AI efforts, particularly the inconsistent performance of its AI-powered automatic wipers.
Students at Rockford High School in Michigan are competing against an artificial intelligence program called "Blizzard" to predict snow days, using statistical models and local weather data.
A Texas man is suing after he was wrongfully arrested and assaulted in jail due to the use of artificial intelligence, which falsely identified him as the suspect in an armed robbery.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is a high-end smartphone with a premium design and powerful performance, although its AI features, while promising, are still considered gimmicky and not reliable for everyday use.
An investigation is being conducted by the New Hampshire attorney general's office after voters received a deepfake robocall impersonating President Joe Biden, aimed at discouraging voting in the state's primary election and highlighting the potential dangers of AI-enhanced disinformation campaigns.
Short-billed gulls are increasingly occupying urban areas due to the availability of human food and industrial changes, posing risks of disease transmission and highlighting the impact of human influence on wildlife.
The top trends for résumés in 2024 include a focus on skills, showcasing hard skills, emphasizing soft skills, being social media savvy, and tailoring your résumé to each specific opportunity.
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has been quietly working on a military drone startup called White Stork, focused on developing "kamikaze" attack drones that use artificial intelligence and can operate in GPS-jammed environments.