Democrat Shamaine Daniels has enlisted the help of an AI campaign caller named Ashley, who is powered by generative AI technology, in her bid for Congress in the 2024 elections, allowing for personalized conversations with voters in real-time.
AI-powered tools can help freelancers boost their productivity and efficiency by automating tasks such as email generation, logo creation, appointment scheduling, video production, content creation, expense tracking, and graphic design.
The Israeli military has discovered the largest Hamas-built tunnel in Gaza to date, raising concerns over intelligence lapses before the Oct. 7 attack; Nvidia is the best-performing S&P stock of 2023 and may be a good investment for those looking to capitalize on the AI boom; Michael Bloomberg's $1.8 billion donation to Johns Hopkins University was the largest single gift ever to a U.S. college; Jeff Bezos believes humans should live in cylindrical space stations when colonizing the solar system; Rudy Giuliani must pay $148 million to Georgia election workers for defaming them with false conspiracy theories; the number of people experiencing homelessness in the U.S. has reached a record high; Forbes' Holiday Gift Guide offers inspiration for last-minute shoppers; a startup's vision for a tech-focused city in Bhutan was disavowed by the government, leading to the royal announcement of a different "mindfulness city"; the Metropolitan Museum of Art is returning ancient sculptures to Cambodia and Thailand; optimizing keywords on LinkedIn can help job seekers stand out; a study published last week revealed that some household pets, such as dogs and birds, can retrieve over 100 different toys by name.
New England Patriots linebacker Matthew Judon sparks controversy by sharing a possibly homophobic AI meme of Patrick Mahomes kissing an NFL ref to claim that Mahomes benefits from favoritism by officials.
Goldman Sachs' Chief Information Officer, Marco Argenti, predicts the emergence of hybrid AI, the shift towards more refined AI models in financial services, and a shift in venture capital funding from foundational models to application layer investments in the AI industry in 2024. He also believes that AI regulation will become a major topic in the 2024 elections, and that the inclusion of companies like Uber in the S&P 500 index will have a significant impact on stock prices due to the automatic buying by funds and portfolios tied to the index. Additionally, he highlights the growing crisis of bus terminal closures in the US, particularly by Greyhound, as the company sells its valuable terminals to real estate developers.
Japanese researchers have developed a "brain decoding" technology using AI to translate human brain activity into vivid images of objects and landscapes.
The Kaiser Permanente Augmented Intelligence in Medicine and Healthcare Initiative (AIM-HI) has awarded funding to five health care organizations to pursue research projects using AI and machine learning algorithms to enhance diagnostic decision-making in health care.
Generative AI has both positive and negative implications for humanity, with opportunities and risks still unfolding, but actor Jack Black expresses hope that it will be a tool to make the world better and solve various challenges; genAI startups received nearly $10 billion in investments in 2023, indicating the broad impact of the technology across industries. Elon Musk's Grok AI, a competitor to OpenAI's ChatGPT, has been released in beta, offering users a chance to test the conversational chatbot; AI-powered tools like ChatGPT, Microsoft Bing, and Google Bard can assist with generating holiday gift ideas, though users still need to search and buy the items themselves; Meta's Ray-Ban glasses use multimodal AI to interpret images and provide information to users, although there are limitations in functionality at present; Intel and other processor makers are using AI to accelerate the design process of processors, optimizing them for performance and minimizing waste during manufacturing; OpenAI has signed another content licensing deal for news summaries, this time with Axel Springer, as part of its efforts to support a sustainable future for journalism by deepening the use of AI; Spotify is cutting jobs and using AI technologies to improve efficiency and drive engagement, thus increasing value for consumers and potentially leading to higher subscription prices in the future; "prompt engineering" is an important job in the AI industry, involving the skill of crafting prompts that yield desired outputs from AI tools and integrating them into real-life workflows.
Despite a challenging year for VCs and startups in 2023, 2024 holds promise with predictions of legacy growth deals washing out, the potential boost to Bitcoin startups through the approval of a Bitcoin ETF, a reality check for AI as viable use cases emerge, the rise of data-driven manufacturing, increased interest in hardtech, advancements in digital health data, innovation in B2B and cross-border payments, and the rise of the frugal entrepreneur.
Generative AI has the potential to create more job opportunities in the future, according to Tech Mahindra's outgoing CEO CP Gurnani, who believes that skilled workers will not be replaced by AI technology.
Artificial intelligence has the potential to both be a threat to humanity and a solution to our most challenging problems, but its current state and capabilities are continually evolving.
Nice, France has become the most monitored city in France and a global laboratory for AI-powered law enforcement, using advanced surveillance systems and facial recognition technology to detect and prevent crime, although this embrace of futuristic policing is facing challenges in a region known for its strong digital privacy protections and efforts to regulate AI.
Generative AI has made significant strides in the tech industry in 2023, dominating headlines and raising questions about its impact; notable events include Microsoft's tumultuous launch of Bing Chat and the US Copyright Office's refusal to grant copyright protection to AI-generated art.
LimeWire has relaunched as an A.I. music studio, allowing users to create their own user-generated content and licensed music, with a focus on reshaping the creator economy.
The CEO of Informatica emphasizes the importance of AI governance in order to fully harness its potential while minimizing risks, including the need for trusted data and modern governance practices, as well as iterative improvement and collaboration among stakeholders.
Palantir is deemed a better investment than C3.ai due to its faster growth, profitability, and dominance, despite trading at a premium.
Three smaller AI stocks with potential for long-term growth are Super Micro Computer, UiPath, and Upstart Holdings.
Target is using artificial intelligence (AI) to personalize the shopping experience, predict product demand, and ensure inventory is in the right locations, among other things, during the holiday season and throughout the year.
Bluestone Equity Partners has invested $45 million in AI-driven video-editing firm VideoVerse to help the company expand geographically and into new verticals.
RealRate's 2023 ranking for U.S. hotels reveals Target Hospitality Corp., Boyd Gaming Corp., and Monarch Casino & Resort Inc. as the top three hotels based on their economic capital ratio, with net income, other liabilities, and other revenues influencing their rankings.
The sudden death of Tang Xiao'ou, a key figure behind China's facial recognition technology and a cofounder of SenseTime Group, has thrown the company into disarray and caused its shares to hit a record low, adding to the challenges faced by the AI giant.
Billionaire Elon Musk's ex-girlfriend Grimes is working on an AI-powered plush toy called Grok that can hold interactive conversations with children, with the toy being designed for Grimes' own children.
Artificial intelligence was used to create a voice clone of imprisoned former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan, allowing him to campaign through a virtual rally amid internet disruptions and state censorship.
Law enforcement agencies are using artificial intelligence to track the production and distribution networks of fentanyl, a deadly synthetic opioid, in order to shut them down and keep communities safe.
Imran Khan, the jailed prime minister of Pakistan, used an AI-generated audio clip to address supporters during a virtual rally, highlighting how AI is being used in politics worldwide.
SenseTime, a Chinese AI firm, saw its stock plunge following the unexpected death of its co-founder, adding to existing concerns over slowing growth and US sanctions; Tang Xiao'ou, the co-founder and major shareholder, died after an illness, leaving the future control of the company uncertain.
Increasingly complex artificial intelligence scams are on the rise, targeting vulnerable seniors and leading to significant financial losses, with experts warning that losses from impostor scams could exceed $2.7 billion this year, according to Federal Trade Commission data. Scammers are using A.I. technology to create "deepfake" voices and convince victims to send them money. Law enforcement officials and lawmakers are working to crack down on these scams and impose penalties on A.I.-powered fraudsters.
Palantir Technologies, a data analytics company, is considered by some analysts to be the best pure-play AI stock with its strong presence in AI/ML platforms and ModelOps, and its recently launched Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP) product could further solidify its position in the market. While the company has a relatively small customer base and concentrated revenue, its valuation is seen as reasonable considering the expected growth in the big data software and ML platforms markets. Investors willing to tolerate volatility should consider buying the stock.
OpenAI has announced that soon anyone will be able to create their own customizable GPTs, which could have a major impact on people's lives.
Big Tech companies like Meta and Google could lose legal liability protection for user content as they become creators of AI-generated content, which may undermine their business and expose them to new legal consequences.
In 2024, the top five tech trends people want to see include smarter digital assistants like Siri and Google Assistant, improved interoperability between devices, better gaming capabilities on macOS, sleeker AR/VR devices with augmented reality capabilities, and competition for the Valve Steam Deck in the handheld gaming PC market.
IBM is acquiring two units of a German software company, StreamSets and webMethods, for $2.3 billion to enhance its artificial intelligence and hybrid cloud offerings.
The death of Tang Xiao'ou, a key figure in China's facial recognition technology and co-founder of SenseTime, has resulted in a significant drop in the company's shares, raising concerns about its voting structure and adding to its existing challenges, including declining profits and a short-seller report.
Child sexual predators are rampant on social media and dating apps, with one man successfully tracking and exposing them through his organization, People v. Preds., resulting in over 110 arrests and 17 convictions.
A top House Republican warns that the US needs to stay ahead of China and Russia in dominating the military artificial intelligence (AI) space, emphasizing the need for AI integration with quantum computing for instant decision-making and countermeasures.
SenseTime Group Inc. experienced a significant drop in its stock price following the death of its co-founder, Tang Xiao'ou, amidst challenges such as slowing growth, US sanctions, and accusations of inflating revenues.
Google has released its Gemini AI models, a native multimodal AI system that can process information across different modalities such as text, images, audio, video, and code, making it a powerful and versatile AI system with applications in textual generation, image analysis, code generation, audio processing, and video understanding. The Gemini models come in three variants – Ultra, Pro, and Nano – and have shown competitive performance against OpenAI's GPT-4 in benchmark tests.
China's World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai highlights the country's pragmatic approach to AI, prioritizing concerns over AI risks from people.
AI is set to transform healthcare, automation, and manufacturing through advancements in diagnostics, personalized medicine, self-driving technology, production line automation, and supply chain optimization.
IBM has entered into a definitive agreement with Software AG to acquire StreamSets and webMethods, two application integration platforms, for €2.13 billion in cash, in a move to enhance its AI and hybrid cloud offerings.
President Joe Biden's executive order on artificial intelligence goes against the open-source nature of OpenAI, favoring closed-source companies and limiting free speech and transparency.
The Federal Reserve's cautious approach to inflation seems to have paid off, as the US economy remains robust thanks to the surge in AI optimism and public investment, particularly in infrastructure and semiconductor manufacturing. However, potential regulatory obstacles and future economic challenges could pose risks in the coming year.
Researchers from MIT and ETH Zurich have developed a machine learning-based technique to optimize the routing process used by companies like FedEx, resulting in a 30 to 70 percent increase in speed without sacrificing accuracy, with potential applications in various industries facing complex resource-allocation problems.
Nationwide internet services in Pakistan experienced an outage, causing difficulties accessing social media platforms, coinciding with a virtual event organized by Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) party, leading to accusations of fear and proof of PTI's popularity.
Actresses Jane Curtin and Harriet Sansom Harris discuss their careers, aging in the entertainment industry, and their new film "Jules" in a wide-ranging interview.
New customers at BetMGM can claim a welcome bonus of $1,500 in bonus bets if their first wager with the sportsbook loses, using the bonus code NDBONUS.
Researchers have developed an AI algorithm that can diagnose autism with 100% accuracy by screening retinal images of children's eyes, providing an objective screening tool for early diagnosis.
Member States and Observer Offices speaking for groups of delegations will be given the opportunity to deliver statements after the briefers and UN Security Council Members, with a recommended speaking time of 3 minutes to allow for more interaction with the briefers and accommodate time constraints.
Think tank ASPI has uncovered a campaign called Shadow Play on YouTube that spreads pro-China and anti-US narratives through 30 YouTube channels, with the campaign using AI-generated voiceovers and an AI-generated avatar, marking the first known use of Chinese AI avatars in an influence operation; the campaign operates under some degree of state direction, funding, or encouragement and promotes narratives such as China's "victory" in a technology war with the US and China's trustworthiness in delivering large infrastructure projects.
ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, has denied allegations that it used OpenAI's technology to develop its own rival AI service, stating that it only used OpenAI's technology in an experimental model that was never publicly launched and that it is in compliance with OpenAI's terms of use. OpenAI has suspended ByteDance's access to its service while further investigations are conducted.