California State Senator Steve Padilla has introduced two bills that aim to regulate AI systems, including the establishment of a public AI resource and the development of a "safe and ethical framework" for the state, requiring safety, privacy, and non-discrimination standards for AI services used by state agencies. These bills join previous legislation proposed by California Senator Scott Wiener and mirror the growing trend of state-level regulations addressing AI concerns.
Intel has appointed Justin Hotard as the executive vice president and general manager of its data-center and AI group, effective from February 1st.
A maker has used a Raspberry Pi to create a fire monitoring system that uses AI image recognition to detect fires and notify users via SMS.
Intel is establishing a new independent company, Articul8 AI, focused on generative AI, as part of its efforts to consolidate and amplify its AI software development.
Chief Justice of the U.S. John Roberts warns that the rise of artificial intelligence could "dehumanize" the law, highlighting its potential to increase access to justice while also invading privacy interests and introducing biases in court decisions. However, he remains optimistic that AI will not replace human judges in the near future.
A teenager from Oklahoma became the first human ever to reach Tetris' true "kill screen," a feat previously achieved only by artificial intelligence.
Researchers from MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) have developed an approach that uses AI models to conduct experiments on other systems and explain their behavior, providing intuitive explanations of computations inside trained networks and facilitating the automation of interpretability.
The New York Times has filed copyright lawsuits against OpenAI and Microsoft, claiming that their AI systems used millions of articles without permission, while the future of copyright law in relation to AI-generated content remains uncertain.
Large language models (LLMs), such as Microsoft's Copilot, are powerful tools that can assist with various tasks, but their outputs must be carefully evaluated and verified by humans due to their lack of actual knowledge and inability to deduce context and nuance. This caution is particularly important when using LLMs for text generation and coding, as expertise is necessary to ensure accuracy and desired outcomes.
GSI Technology Inc. has been awarded a $1.1 million contract to develop an artificial-intelligence chip for the Department of the Air Force, focusing on in-aircraft search and rescue and other applications, boosting the company's stock by 44.3% in the last year.
CES 2024 will feature an emphasis on AI technology, including AI PCs, and a plethora of cars, as well as advancements in TVs and a variety of unusual products.
IBM's quantum adoption leader, Scott Crowder, believes that mainstream adoption of quantum computers will happen sooner than expected, with the technology proving valuable within the next few years in fields such as simulating nature, complex data structure analysis, and optimization of tasks; however, quantum computers are unlikely to be integrated into average enterprise data centers in the short term due to the rapid advancements in the technology and the need for the latest equipment.
An artificial intelligence-generated news report about a murder that never happened in Bridgeton, New Jersey, has caused controversy and raised concerns about the reliability of AI-generated content.
AI-related jobs are offering significantly higher salaries, with prompt engineering positions attracting salaries up to $449,000 a year, even for individuals with a basic understanding of programming and AI models.
The top food experts in the San Francisco Bay Area share their predictions and hopes for the restaurant scene in 2024, including trends such as lighter cocktails, AI phone answering, decentralized coffee practices, expedited cocktail service, better mocktails, increased transparency in restaurant costs, playful and unexpected flavor combinations, collaborative cooking, innovative martinis, and exciting restaurant collaborations.
Pika Labs is an AI tool that creates impressive video clips using text and images, and this guide explains how to sign up, use Pika, change aspect ratios, use motion controls, and make videos longer.
The U.S. needs a national network of "assurance labs" to ensure the fairness, effectiveness, and safety of healthcare tools driven by artificial intelligence, according to authors of a JAMA paper, aligning with President Biden's AI assurance policy, and benefiting developers and the public.
The use of AI chatbots, such as ChatGPT, is becoming increasingly common among software developers, who rely on them for tasks like generating code and finding information quickly, ultimately improving productivity and efficiency in their work.
Audacity has released on-chip audio AI tools for music generation, transcription, noise suppression, music separation, which require the installation of Audacity 3.4.2 and OpenVINO, but only work with Intel's 11th-gen Core chips and Arm processors.
A 13-year-old boy in Oklahoma has become the first person ever to beat Tetris since its release over three decades ago, achieving a previously believed impossible feat by reaching level 157 before the game's blocks began falling too fast for the game to continue.
A new study utilizes machine learning and satellite imagery to create a global map of large vessel traffic and offshore infrastructure, revealing previously undocumented industrial activity in the ocean and highlighting the dominance of Asia in fishing and the rapid growth of offshore wind energy.
The cryptocurrency market in 2023 was dominated by three narratives: artificial intelligence (AI), GameFi, and meme coins, with altcoins like Akash Network and Render leading the way in AI, ImmutableX and Ronin in GameFi, and Pepe and Bonk in meme coins. These trends are expected to continue in 2024 with altcoins like Akash Network, Dogecoin, and Bonk being worth watching. However, investors should exercise caution and conduct thorough research due to market volatility.
The EU is taking the lead in regulating generative AI with its comprehensive AI Act, which is still in the process of finalization and will have significant implications for developers and enterprises in the next 12-24 months.
Researchers have developed an AI tool called "Masterkey" that can generate methods to bypass the defenses of chatbots and inject malware into vulnerable systems, highlighting the ongoing challenge of securing AI chatbots against malicious attacks.
AI is a powerful tool for automation, but it falls short in imitating human interaction and meeting human needs, which are crucial for resilience and positive outcomes in various aspects of life, including healthcare.
California lawmakers are preparing to address the state's struggling budget and regulate the use of artificial intelligence, along with tackling various other issues such as election rules, gun control, mental health, housing subsidies, and banning homeless encampments near certain public areas.
Willis Gibson, a 13-year-old Tetris prodigy, became the first person to advance so far in the original Nintendo version of the game that it froze, achieving a feat previously only credited to artificial intelligence.
A technique called "fuzzing" is being used in chip testing to automate the discovery of bugs and vulnerabilities early in the product development cycle, in an effort to prevent hardware vulnerabilities like the Meltdown and Spectre flaws. Researchers are using reinforcement learning to select inputs for fuzz testing, achieving significant speedups in detecting vulnerabilities and covering the testing space.
California lawmakers are returning to work for an election-year legislative session focused on addressing the state's budget deficit and implementing regulations for the use of artificial intelligence technology.
Satellite imagery and AI have been used to create maps of human activity at sea, revealing previously unknown industrial activity and raising concerns about the lack of tracking of fishing and energy vessels, which could hinder global conservation efforts.
Generative AI is having a significant impact on the telecommunications industry, with potential benefits including increased employee productivity and improved customer experiences, as shown by success stories such as virtual assistants, bots, and network optimization. Telco companies are eager to explore the possibilities of generative AI to transform their operations and deliver exceptional results.
Lowe's begins rolling out Apple Pay support, Apple plans to train its AI with licensed news articles, and the Apple Infinite Loop retail store is permanently closing next month - these are the top stories discussed in the latest episode of 9to5Mac Daily.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) serves as a third pivotal window in human history, allowing us to see, comprehend, and create, while posing challenges and controversies in areas such as ethics, privacy, and human identity.
Microsoft is rebranding its internet browser Edge as "Microsoft Edge: AI Browser" to highlight its AI capabilities, and this move is expected to inspire other companies to embrace AI branding in the coming year.
SuperDuperDB, an open-source Python library, serves as an interface between databases and generative AI models, allowing for simple data management and basic operations on corporate data using natural language queries.
@Horse_ebooks, a Twitter account that tweeted automated excerpts from ebooks, gained viral popularity for its absurdist fragments and poetic meanings, showcasing the early stages of chatbot technology. The account, now inactive, still holds 131,000 followers, and its impact raises questions about human-robot authorship and the integration of AI into art.
Meta AI's image generator for Instagram Reels allows users to create realistic images from text prompts, providing an easy and accessible way to bring ideas to life, although concerns regarding ethics and authenticity are raised.
Meta Platforms has the potential to become a $1 trillion company, joining the likes of Alphabet, Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia in market capitalization, according to Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian.
Artificial intelligence (AI) will be the main focus at CES 2024, with companies showcasing AI-enabled products and services across various industries such as automotive, kitchen, home security, digital health, and more, with AI PCs also being prominently featured.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries and redefining professional roles through automation of routine tasks and data-heavy jobs, leading to workforce transformation, industry-specific applications, a focus on AI fluency in recruiting, and a diversification of the workforce.
AI hallucinations occur when generative AI models provide false or nonexistent information in response to prompts, posing risks of misinformation and potential harm.
The Fox News Artificial Intelligence newsletter highlights the cautious use of AI in light of the upcoming election, the need for regulation to protect children, the expected growth of AI development in 2024, the potential of a vibrating weight loss pill, the possibility of a champagne and wine shortage by 2050, the educational benefits of AI, partnerships with NFL stars, the use of AI robots in the New York subway system, the negative impacts of AI on workers, and the opportunity to stay updated on AI technology advancements with Fox News.
The music industry is considering artificial intelligence as the next tech revolution, but there are concerns about how the industry and artists will adapt.
LG is focusing on AI and smaller iterative changes for its 2024 OLED TV lineup, with improvements including variable refresh rates, larger screen sizes, and enhanced AI upscaling capabilities.
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, has seen its stock rally 200% in the past year and is poised to join the trillion-dollar club due to its rebounding financials, long-term AI potential, and opportunities for growth in its user base and AI technology.
Meta Platforms, which has seen a 200% increase in its stock price, is expected to surpass a $1 trillion market capitalization in 2024 due to its strong rebound and potential in the field of artificial intelligence.
The top artificial intelligence (AI) stocks to consider investing in for 2024 are Nvidia, Microsoft, Palantir, Amazon, Alphabet, CrowdStrike, and Meta Platforms, as these companies have strong positions in AI technology and are likely to see continued growth and profitability.
A Chinese student who was a victim of 'cyber kidnapping' has been found unharmed in rural Utah after his parents paid $80,000 in ransom, highlighting the rise of such crimes as scammers can now use artificial intelligence to manipulate victims.
The year 2023 was marked by the emergence of generative AI, debates on the role of AI in education, and calls for better understanding and regulation of AI; looking ahead to 2024, experts predict a focus on learning, advancements in AI technology, new challenges in distinguishing between human-generated and AI-generated content, and the need for stronger AI regulation.