The new Samsung Galaxy S24 series features AI-generated wallpapers, but they come with an annoying watermark that cannot be turned off.
Game developers are expressing concerns about the ethics of using AI, citing worries about job displacement, copyright infringement, and unauthorized data scraping, while also expressing dissatisfaction with return-to-office mandates and layoffs in the industry.
Microsoft has made its AI-powered tool, Reading Coach, available for free to anyone with a Microsoft account, providing personalized reading practice and integrating with learning management systems in the future. The tool allows learners to identify and practice difficult words, with educators able to track progress and provide feedback. However, some educators express skepticism about the tool's ability to accurately measure comprehension.
Google's artificial intelligence system, AMIE, provided more accurate diagnoses and better bedside manner than traditional doctors in a recent study, with actors portraying patients preferring the AI's handling of their medical conditions and a panel of doctors finding AMIE to be more accurate at diagnosing patients.
MIT PhD students from the MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab are working on improving natural language models by addressing challenges such as improving output, calibrating confidence levels, enhancing model capabilities, and enabling reasoning abilities, in order to make AI systems more dependable and accurate for users.
AI tools like Microsoft Copilot can help improve meetings by summarizing key points, providing meeting recaps, suggesting ways to move the meeting forward, suppressing background noise, enhancing backgrounds, analyzing presentations, gathering meeting materials, scheduling meetings, and providing live translation for captions and transcripts.
The high cost of AI development and concerns over energy consumption have prompted startups to develop new computational hardware designs, such as Normal Computing's stochastic processing unit (SPU) and Vaire Computing's reversible computing silicon chips, which aim to improve efficiency and handle statistical calculations, potentially addressing issues like output hallucination in large language models. These innovations represent a broader movement towards rethinking computer chip design and exploring alternative computing methods beyond traditional binary computation.
Chinese artist Ai Weiwei believes that art that can be replicated by artificial intelligence is "meaningless," prompting the question of whether AI should reshape our appreciation of past art and guide the future mission of artists. Philosophers have argued that art has already reached its peak and accomplished its goal, but Weiwei's perspective suggests that AI technology may push us towards a new goal for art that explores the digital future and our human contribution to it. This raises questions about how art can regain meaning in an AI-driven society and the role of the artist in creating that meaning.
A battle is brewing over the use of copyrighted work to train AI systems, with artists and creators fighting against companies that argue it falls under fair use, leading to lawsuits and the creation of a nonprofit called Fairly Trained, which offers certification to AI companies that train their models only on data with creators' consent.
BofA Securities upgraded Apple stock to buy and raised its price target, expecting a stronger iPhone upgrade cycle and higher growth in services driven by generative AI features and the upcoming Vision Pro headset.
HP CEO Enrique Lores predicts that between 40 and 60% of PCs will be AI-powered three years after their launch, offering cost, security, and speed advantages such as locally running AI applications, according to an interview at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
The article provides advice on how to transition into the field of AI, emphasizing the importance of identifying current skills, learning new skills that can transfer to AI, gaining knowledge through reading and courses, building practical experience, and dedicating time and effort over a six-month period.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai warns employees of upcoming layoffs as the company focuses on reallocating resources towards artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives.
Microsoft is expected to set a minimum RAM configuration of 16GB and require at least 40 TOPS of compute power for AI PCs running Windows 12, driving growth in PCs with more memory as standard.
Former OpenAI executive Zack Kass believes that AI will bring about a bright future with less suffering and more joy, but acknowledges that his positive outlook may be seen as naive by others in the industry.
Arizona State University has become the first higher education institution to collaborate with OpenAI, bringing ChatGPT Enterprise capabilities into higher education and revolutionizing learning, research, and organizational processes.
Microsoft may require a minimum of 16GB of RAM for PCs accessing AI features on Windows 11, according to a research report, although this is not yet confirmed and may only be a requirement for manufacturers.
Apple has informed its San Diego AI employees that they must either relocate to Austin or face termination, as the company plans to merge two teams into one.
Construction financial automation platform Briq has raised $8 million in an extension round at a $150 million valuation, opting for a smaller dollar amount with less dilution at a flat valuation rather than seeking a Series C; the company uses proprietary generative automation bots to automate financial workflows and has seen 40% ARR growth in 2023 compared to 2022.
Nextiva acquires Thrio, an AI-driven contact center software company, to democratize customer experience technology and provide businesses of all sizes with access to advanced CX solutions.
Samsung is prioritizing AI features in its Galaxy S24 series, including photo and video editing capabilities, circle-to-search functionality with Google, live two-way translation, and more, recognizing the need to offer compelling functionality to compete in the smartphone market and capitalize on the growing AI trend, giving it an edge over Apple.
Advancements in AI-generated content make it increasingly difficult to distinguish between real and fake, highlighting the importance of considering the source and reputation of posted content.
"Elvis Evolution" is an immersive show that brings Elvis back to the stage using live actors, theatrical sets, artificial intelligence, and holograms, allowing audiences to interact with the legend and experience his career and personal life.
Interactive animation studio Toonstar is launching an AI studio for digital creators, aiming to co-produce low-cost animation franchises and provide AI community creation tools, leveraging AI-powered production to produce high-quality animation quickly and engage fans.
BlackRock's report highlights the major structural changes in the economy driven by "mega forces" such as AI adoption, the green energy transition, geopolitical fragmentation, and changing demographics, which are influencing profitability across sectors.
Comarch's CEO, Anna Pruska, believes that people's fears about the expansion of AI in business and society are understandable but not fully justified, emphasizing the need to familiarize ourselves with the technology and address legal issues over time; she also highlights Poland as a favorable environment for women leaders, with a high participation of women in management positions.
Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) shares are set to close at an all-time high, driven by a rally in semiconductor stocks and positive expectations for AI chips in the industry.
Artificial intelligence may have its limitations, but it will not determine the course of the world as humans continue to have control over decision-making, according to Sam Altmann, the CEO of OpenAI, who spoke at the World Economic Forum. AI can be helpful in certain areas, such as generating content or assisting with coding, but it lacks the ability to handle life-and-death situations. Altmann believes that generative AI provides humans with better tools and capabilities, but human interaction and focus remain essential.
A novel written with the help of artificial intelligence has won a prestigious literary prize in Japan, with about 5% of the book composed using the AI chatbot program ChatGPT.
Generative AI has the potential to revolutionize work by unleashing human creativity, but companies must build trust in the technology by addressing four key questions.
Singapore-based company PatSnap has launched its AI assistant CoPilot, which aims to improve efficiency for IP and R&D professionals by enabling faster patent and non-patent literature searches and providing references and links, among other features. With a team of over 50 engineers dedicated to its AI capabilities, PatSnap's suite of AI products is designed to streamline the innovation process for IP and R&D teams and remove friction between them.
Nvidia, though a top AI stock, may be attractively valued due to its outstanding growth, but investors should also consider Zoom Video Communications and Confluent as alternatives for AI investment opportunities with AI-driven growth potential and attractive valuations.
An art installation at the World Economic Forum in Davos uses generative AI to immerse viewers in different ecosystems, aiming to highlight the need to protect nature and bridge the gap between artificial intelligence and climate change.
Electric vehicle owners are facing slower charging times and decreased range in freezing temperatures, highlighting the impact of cold weather on battery electric vehicles; EV owners are advised to conduct "preconditioning" on their car battery to mitigate this effect.
Artificial Intelligence has revolutionized the functionality of iPhones, and this article highlights the top 8 AI apps for iPhone in 2024, including Otter for voice transcriptions, AI Chatbot for real-time queries, Lensa AI for photo editing, Socratic by Google for homework help, Replika for personalized AI companionship, Youper for CBT therapy, Character AI for creating compelling characters, and Luma AI for lifelike 3D renditions.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman suggests that the AI industry should turn to nuclear power to meet the growing energy demands of AI technology, while also expressing optimism about the impact of AI on the 2024 US Presidential election and job displacement concerns.
Rabbit, an AI startup, has sold 40,000 units of its Rabbit R1 gadget within eight days of launching at CES, with the AI-powered device functioning as a virtual assistant and universal controller for common apps like Spotify and Uber.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released new guidance on the ethics and governance of large multi-modal models (LMMs), emphasizing the need for transparency, accountability, and the consideration of risks associated with these artificial intelligence technologies in healthcare applications.
AI is being increasingly used by scammers and political campaigns to influence voters during election season by generating deepfakes, text generators, and other forms of content.
Google DeepMind cofounder Mustafa Suleyman believes AI is a "fundamentally labor-replacing" tool in the long term, but also emphasized its ability to augment and make humans more productive in the short term. He discussed the benefits of AI for businesses and the need to carefully integrate these tools, as their impact on the job market remains an open question.
Apple's stock rose 2% after BofA Securities upgraded its shares to Buy due to the potential upside from AI and Vision Pro driving hardware and services, as well as a stronger multi-year iPhone upgrade cycle and higher growth in Services.
Advanced Micro Devices stock price rises due to positive sentiment surrounding its AI chip, the MI300X.
Samsung has released its latest Galaxy S24 series of Android phones, focusing on AI-powered features like instant translation, Google search, and advanced image and video editing to attract consumer interest and compete with rivals like Apple and Chinese brands.
A copyright infringement lawsuit filed by the New York Times against OpenAI could have significant implications for the use of generative AI technology, as the Times alleges that OpenAI's large language models have been trained on its copyrighted content.
Manchester United has partnered with Manchester Metropolitan University's Institute of Sport to work on research and innovation projects using artificial intelligence and PhD programs to gain a competitive advantage on the football pitch. The collaboration will focus on deep insights into football match-play using AI and investigating ACL injuries in women's football.
A new artificial intelligence system called life2vec can make predictions about people's lives, including death, international moves, and personality traits, with more than 78% accuracy, according to a study. The system, based on machine learning, uses data from millions of residents of Denmark to make general predictions about individuals' life trajectories. However, there are limitations to the model, as it is specific to Denmark and does not capture all relevant factors for mortality risk or life outcomes. Ethical considerations and potential algorithmic bias also need to be addressed.
Bank of America upgrades Apple stock to Buy and raises the price target, citing expectations for AI and Vision Pro to drive upside and higher growth in iPhone and Services.
Jeremy Hunt, the British Chancellor of the Exchequer, emphasized the importance of global AI standards reflecting liberal democratic values and the need for conversations with countries like China in order to harness AI as a force for good and avoid a new superpower race.
CEOs at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos express skepticism about the real value and readiness of generative AI, such as OpenAI's ChatGPT, with concerns including false content, reproducing biases, and regulatory compliance.
Generative AI is a hot topic at the World Economic Forum, with discussions around regulation, integration, speed, and monetization; enterprise software companies see an opportunity for investment, but some experts believe the hype may be premature and that it will take time to develop the necessary engineering capabilities.