Deepfake technology is becoming more sophisticated and realistic, posing a significant risk in upcoming elections and requiring innovation and data collection to address the problem and build public trust in AI.
Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly important in education, but educators must ensure that all students have access to it and that student data remains protected and private; AI is not meant to replace teachers, but rather to assist them and enhance student learning.
The Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission are in discussions over which agency will investigate OpenAI and its partnership with Microsoft on antitrust grounds.
Morgan Stanley analysts have downgraded education resource companies Chegg, Duolingo, and Coursera due to concerns about the impact of AI on their future growth.
Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) could be developed by 2028 according to Shane Legg, the co-founder and chief AGI scientist at Google DeepMind, but there is much uncertainty and varying predictions among experts, with some believing it may not be achieved until after 2100.
Nvidia's stock reaches an all-time high as the demand for AI technology continues to surge, with rival companies like AMD and Intel also benefiting from the trend, but Nvidia's position in the market remains dominant due to its hardware and software offerings that give it an edge over competitors.
Delivery firm DPD disables part of its online chatbot after it starts swearing and criticizing the company, following a system update error.
The final day of the World Economic Forum in Davos brought together global leaders to discuss economic, social, and political issues.
Researchers at Duke University have developed a new method called yoked machine learning, which pairs two machine learning models to improve the effectiveness and accuracy of analyzing data, making it easier to identify and characterize molecules for potential therapeutics or other materials.
Toronto-based AI startup Cohere is in discussions to raise between $500 million and $1 billion, just a month after Anthropic, another AI startup, sought to raise $750 million.
Despite the widespread hype and adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), executives at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland believe that AI has not yet delivered higher levels of productivity and that its potential gains are still 6 to 10 years away, due to reasons such as lack of proficiency, inadequate training, and societal concerns.
Japan's robotic spacecraft successfully achieved a soft landing on the moon, although its solar cell is not generating power and the vehicle is relying on batteries to function.
Apple's Vision Pro headset, set to launch on February 2, is discussed in this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, with a focus on its potential to redefine the AR/VR space and concerns about comfort and design.
The 54th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos was dominated by discussions about Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump, and the war in Ukraine, while the Labour Party used the event to present itself as a viable alternative to the current UK government.
The game industry saw significant job losses in 2023, with over 10,000 game developers being laid off, and the trend has continued into 2024; however, industry forecasts indicate steady growth and stabilization in employment levels by 2027, according to the Game Developers Conference (GDC) State of the Game Industry report. The report also highlighted the use of generative AI in game development, the adaptation of games into TV and movies, improvements in video game accessibility, increasing support for unions, and the lack of diversity in the industry.
Researchers have used AI to identify a potential new therapeutic target for breast and gynecological cancer and have developed a series of novel inhibitors specifically targeting MYT1.
Scientists have discovered a novel PHD inhibitor for the treatment of anemia using an AI-driven platform, offering potential for further investigations and treatment worldwide.
A high school principal in Baltimore County is under investigation for allegedly making racist comments, but the union representing the principal claims the recording was generated using artificial intelligence (AI).
Author Debbie Urbanski discusses her novel "After World," which features an AI narrator writing a book about the last human on Earth and explores themes of artificial intelligence, climate change, and the future of humanity.
Google News is being flooded with AI-generated articles that are plagiarized from human journalists, yet Google claims it prioritizes quality content regardless of its origin.
Indiana congresswoman, Erin Houchin, joins a bipartisan working group on artificial intelligence to assess its impact on financial services and housing industries, the workforce, and the development of products and services, while considering the benefits and risks associated with AI.
Japanese author Rie Kudan wins prestigious literary award with a novel that incorporates AI-generated content, sparking both interest and controversy among writers.
CEO of Conjecture, Connor Leahy, warns that advanced AI poses a significant risk to humanity's ability to control it and calls for a focus on outlawing deepfakes as a first step in addressing the wider problem, suggesting that liability should be imposed on those who develop and distribute AI systems that can be used to produce deepfakes.
The rise of generative artificial intelligence, such as ChatGPT and Midjourney, faces the risk of copyright lawsuits, but Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein suggests that blockchain technology could provide a solution by tracking ownership and compensating copyright holders.
IBM stock has experienced a strong rally due to its potential in artificial intelligence, with analyst Amit Daryanani viewing a "messy" AI rollout as a positive development for the company.
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is experiencing a surge in stock prices, outperforming Nvidia, as investors see potential growth in the semiconductor industry beyond a single dominant player.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Nasdaq composite had mixed performances, with Travelers and IBM taking the lead, while Super Micro Computer and Texas Instruments also showed gains. Additionally, the 10-year Treasury yield increased, and McDonald's and Salesforce outperformed in the Dow Jones index. However, IRobot faced a significant loss after news of regulatory issues with Amazon's acquisition, and several growth stocks experienced selling pressure.
Nile Rodgers, legendary record producer and musician, discusses his nonprofit organization, AI in music, and the changing landscape of the music industry, emphasizing the importance of creativity and determination for aspiring artists.
TikTok is testing an "AI Song" feature that allows users to enter prompts and generate songs using AI, although it is currently only available to a select few users and is intended for fun rather than creating viral hits.
The generative artificial intelligence revolution was a major topic of discussion at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, with Nick Clegg and Yann LeCun sharing their views on the need for regulation and the current state of AI technology. LeCun emphasizes that human-level AI is not imminent and that new breakthroughs are required, while Clegg calls for regulation of products rather than research and development. Both experts recognize the potential benefits and risks of AI and stress the importance of responsible deployment.
A new study using generative AI reveals how the human brain processes memories, allowing for learning, imagination, and planning, by simulating memory encoding and retrieval in a computational model resembling the hippocampus and neocortex's neural networks.
The discussion on the future of technology at the World Economic Forum revealed that while machines may have superior intelligence, humans still excel at decision-making and are more forgiving of mistakes. However, there are concerns about the development of artificial general intelligence and the potential risks associated with it.
Transformers are a powerful neural network architecture used in natural language processing tasks that revolutionize conventional models with their ability to capture long-range dependencies and handle entire sequences at once, making them efficient and robust for complex sequence modeling tasks.
Regulating artificial intelligence (AI) is a topic of debate at the World Economic Forum, with some advocating for regulations that evaluate and audit algorithms, while others argue that regulation should focus on the effects of AI once it is developed, and some believe that regulating AI could stifle innovation.
Vasco Electronics has unveiled its next-generation live voice translation device, the Vasco Translator E1, which uses AI to provide real-time translations of nearly 50 languages through earpieces connected to a phone app, making it more user-friendly for longer conversations than its previous model, the Translator V4. The device is expected to be available in the US in Q2 2024 and in Europe in March.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has faced criticism for committing to building an artificial general intelligence (AGI) system and potentially making it open source, with experts and politicians expressing concerns about the lack of regulation and potential risks associated with open sourcing such advanced AI technology.
Microsoft is offering its AI-powered Reading Coach app, which provides personalized reading practice and feedback to improve literacy skills, for free to assist students in their learning journey. The app gamifies reading, tracks achievements, and offers generative AI to create personalized stories, with plans to integrate with third-party platforms in the future. Additionally, Microsoft is adding new AI-powered features to its Teams for Education, including Classwork and Assignments tools for tailored content creation.
The author shares their experience of being accused of spreading disinformation on social media and highlights the challenges of holding AI chatbots accountable for their actions.
Friar Paolo Benanti, the Vatican's expert on artificial intelligence (AI), is working to govern AI technology ethically and prevent its exploitation, with support from Pope Francis and top figures in Silicon Valley. Benanti emphasizes the need to understand the difference between humans and machines, and the ethical implications of AI's increasing capabilities. He also highlights the importance of inclusive data and governance to ensure AI benefits society without creating inequality or harm. Countries worldwide are grappling with the issue of governing AI, with the European Union taking a lead role in establishing legal oversight. Premier Giorgia Meloni of Italy also recently met with Microsoft founder Bill Gates to discuss AI regulation. Benanti stresses the need to regulate AI while also supporting its development within the framework of democracy.
Macy's is cutting 2,000 jobs and closing more stores as consumers increasingly shift away from traditional retail, while the Commerce Department reports that Americans are spending less at gas stations, furniture stores, and personal-care shops.
Filmmaker Varun Grover praised Alia Bhatt for her hardworking nature and intelligent role choices, while expressing his belief that Salman Khan may be like an AI character that only exists on screen.
Applied Digital, a specialist in AI infrastructure, is experiencing a decline in share prices due to the moderation of growth and supply shortages affecting component availability, indicating higher risk for investors.
"South Park fans are divided over a deepfake recreation of the show's characters as real people in an Eighties sitcom, with some finding it creepy while others think it is accurate."
AI is being used in football to help with injury prevention and management by analyzing player data and providing information on players' conditions, fatigue levels, and risk profiles, potentially reducing the number of injuries and improving overall performance. However, there is still limited data and a need for clubs to share injury information for AI to be most effective.
A recent study by UCL researchers using generative AI models reveals how memories are formed, replayed, and utilized for imagination, shedding new light on human cognition.
An AI program has identified a new material for batteries that could reduce the amount of lithium used by up to 70%, offering a potential solution to the environmental and resource concerns associated with lithium mining.
Samsung's Galaxy AI features, such as Live Translate and Instant Slow-Mo, will only be complimentary until the end of 2025, after which users will have to pay for continued access.
Generative AI models, such as Alexa and Google's AI offerings, are shifting towards paid subscriptions as the cost of running these models is expensive and ads may not be as effective, allowing tech companies to create new revenue streams and maintain strong profit margins.
Wall Street analysts predict that cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI) will see significant growth in 2024, with top picks including CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks. Both companies have strong market positions and utilize AI technology in their cybersecurity products. Investors should consider buying small positions in these growth stocks for long-term value.
Sports Illustrated faces uncertainty as the media company charged with publishing the magazine loses its license, leading to potential mass layoffs and an unclear future for the storied title.