Researchers from multiple institutions, including UC Irvine, have won a best paper award for their publication on "ClimSim," a large multi-scale dataset designed for machine learning-based climate research. The dataset, consisting of 5.7 billion input and output vectors, aims to bridge the gap between physics and machine learning in climate simulation research. The ClimSim dataset has been made available as an open-source resource.
Microsoft's AI chatbot, formerly known as Bing Chat and now called Microsoft Copilot, provides incorrect and fabricated information about political candidates, according to a new study by nonprofit groups AI Forensics and AlgorithmWatch. The study found that the chatbot failed to correctly answer one-third of election-related questions, invented controversies about candidates, evaded direct questions, and consistently provided incorrect answers even when asked multiple times. The researchers highlight the need for regulation as AI becomes more prevalent in online platforms.
Pope Francis is calling for an international treaty to regulate artificial intelligence, expressing concerns about its ethical implications and the potential weaponization of AI.
Researchers from MIT have developed a new metric, called the "minimum viewing time" (MVT), to quantify the difficulty of recognizing an image and assess progress towards human-level performance in object recognition, revealing that existing datasets are skewed towards easier images and do not accurately reflect a model's robustness or ability to tackle complex visual tasks.
Twitch has reversed its decision to allow "fictionalized nudity" on its platform, stating that distinguishing between digital art and photography is too challenging, and depictions of real or fictional nudity will no longer be allowed regardless of the medium.
Business leaders suggest four ways to overcome concerns with generative AI: 1) Exploit new opportunities ethically, 2) Build a task force to manage risks, 3) Restrain models to reduce hallucinations, and 4) Progress slowly to temper expectations.
The Japanese government is considering creating an organization to address AI security issues and prevent the military use of civilian AI technology.
Scientists at Klick Applied Sciences have developed an artificial intelligence framework called LOVENet, which can quickly identify new therapeutic uses for existing drugs by integrating large language model and structured knowledge graph technology, potentially revolutionizing the drug repurposing process and speeding up drug development timelines.
Twitch has consolidated its sexual content policies into a single policy, providing more clarity and leniency for streamers, particularly female-presenting streamers who were disproportionately penalized under the previous rules.
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing scientific research by accelerating discoveries, but its ability to produce results without explanation raises questions about the meaning of knowledge.
Startup Channel 1 has showcased a proof-of-concept newscast featuring AI-generated avatars that read the news, demonstrating the realistic potential of AI-generated videos of humans to disrupt the job market for news anchors and beyond.
A study published in Nature has demonstrated that a language model, GatorTronGPT, trained specifically with clinical healthcare datasets, can provide answers to medical questions with linguistic readability and clinical relevance equivalent to actual physicians, suggesting the potential for AI to support healthcare professionals in the future.
Researchers have been exploring the integration of large language models (LLMs) in continual learning for Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), using blocks such as Planner, Selector, Controller, Memory, Critic, and Descriptor to enable agents to learn and integrate new skills into their repertoire, as well as suggesting increasingly difficult tasks for the agent to accomplish.
Larry Summers, former Treasury Secretary and current OpenAI member, shared his views on the economy, discussing prospects for a soft landing, inflation, the Fed's mistakes, the impact of AI, and the possibility of another Trump presidency.
A book review by Andrew Robinson highlights five science books on topics such as the AI dilemma, consciousness, democracy in a changing climate, extinctions, and the physical interpretation of quantum mechanics.
Microsoft's AI chatbot, Copilot, formerly known as Bing AI, has been found to provide misleading and inaccurate information about elections, according to a study by European nonprofits AI Forensics and AlgorithmWatch, raising concerns about the access to reliable and transparent public information provided by generative AI.
Despite its significant share price increase this year, Nvidia may still be an attractive investment for those looking to capitalize on the AI boom, as it is currently undervalued and considered the cheapest among AI stocks according to Bernstein analysts.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a June 13 security briefing, acknowledged the possibility of a multi-front war involving Gaza and expressed confidence that Israel's deterrence in the region had been altered.
Indian startup Krutrim has developed a multilingual large language model (LLM) that can generate text in 10 Indian languages, including a mix of Hindi and English called Hinglish, aiming to create AI systems that capture Indian culture and language.
AI investment theme in 2023 has led to the rise of stocks like Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Symbotic as potential contenders in the market, with AMD's AI chip business scaling up and Symbotic's automation systems gaining traction, offering different investment strategies for different risk tolerances.
According to AI ChatGPT, the best items in a British Christmas Dinner are roast turkey, stuffing, roast potatoes, gravy, pigs in blankets, Brussels sprouts, carrots and parsnips, mashed swede and mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and Christmas pudding or mince pies, although personal preferences can vary.
Google Deepmind has introduced Gemini, a new AI model that is a direct competitor to OpenAI's ChatGPT. Gemini is a multimodal model that can handle various types of input and output, including text, images, audio, and video, distinguishing it from previous generative AI models. However, the current version of Gemini is not as advanced as OpenAI's GPT-4, and while Google has announced a more powerful version called Gemini 1.0 Ultra, it has not been released yet. Despite some deceptive demonstration videos, the development of large multimodal models like Gemini is an exciting step forward for generative AI and the competitive landscape of AI tools.
Shelpful, an AI startup based in Portland, has received $3 million in funding from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's investment fund Apollo Projects to develop its technology for helping users manage tasks and pursue self-improvement goals through the use of artificial intelligence and personal coaching.
Google has released Imagen 2, its advanced text-to-image technology, which generates high-quality, photorealistic images from natural language prompts and is accessible only to Google Cloud customers who use Vertex AI and are specially approved.
With 2024 approaching, HR teams are planning to invest further in AI to streamline HR processes and improve the employee experience, attract top AI talent, develop the workforce to embrace AI, and prepare for AI regulations and compliance.
The EU AI Act, which recently agreed to the world's first set of provisional rules to regulate artificial intelligence, is facing mixed reactions from the tech industry, with fears that it may stifle competition, while artists and authors have been more welcoming of the regulations.
Different platforms cater to a variety of user preferences, ranging from unrestricted NSFW conversations and personalised character creation to emotional support, with Muah AI being an alternative to Character AI that permits NSFW content and offers advanced AI capabilities including real-time photo generation and exchange, phone calls, and 4K photo enhancements.
Nvidia has reportedly placed an urgent order with TSMC to produce AI and HPC GPUs for its Chinese customers, specifically designed to meet U.S. export regulations, with production set to be fulfilled in Q1 2024.
Bernstein analysts recommend buying budget-focused Nvidia stock, which has seen a significant increase this year, as it is currently trading at a discount and has strong long-term prospects in the AI industry.
AI-generated photos and videos can be used to deceive and scam people, as demonstrated by a fake Gordon Ramsay TikTok video, so it is important to be vigilant and use techniques like zooming in, checking for physical inconsistencies, and verifying sources to identify if the content is AI-generated.
The United States is not ready to join a binding treaty proposed by Pope Francis to regulate artificial intelligence on a global scale, according to a top Senate Democrat, who says Congress needs to do more work on AI regulation at the national level before committing to a global treaty.
Using multiple smartphones to run AI models locally offers increased privacy compared to using online services, allowing users to access AI capabilities without sharing personal information with tech companies.
In 2023, the startup world experienced significant events such as the surge in AI adoption, the failure of Silicon Valley Bank, and widespread layoffs, resulting in Crunchbase News' most-read stories revolving around layoffs, unicorn startups, and the decline in global venture funding.
Cathie Wood, the CEO of ARK Invest, has increased her stake in Palantir Technologies, a company that builds and deploys AI software platforms, despite a recent decline in its stock price, indicating her confidence in its future growth potential.
Lenovo plans to incorporate Intel's Emerald Rapids Xeon chips, featuring AI acceleration technology, into its ThinkAgile and ThinkSystem servers, aiming to boost AI performance with increased compute power and faster memory.
OpenAI has opened applications for its Converge 2 program, investing $1 million into each of the 15 selected AI startups, with the aim of pushing the boundaries of applied AI in essential domains and fueling groundbreaking startups.
Jeff Bezos believes that building gigantic O'Neill space colonies is the key to achieving a population of one trillion humans living in the solar system, rather than colonizing other planets like Elon Musk suggests, and he also expressed optimism about the potential of artificial intelligence to save humanity despite acknowledging its potential for destruction.
Members of the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) express discontent over their union's tentative agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), as they feel their demands for fair compensation, better residuals, and protection from artificial intelligence (AI) were not adequately met.
Oracle's cloud computing segment disappointed shareholders with a recent drop in stock price, but the overall performance of the stock in 2023 has been positive, leading to speculation on whether it is a good time to buy Oracle stock for 2024. The company reported solid financial results, with revenue and earnings per share growth, but the market was not impressed with the cloud growth outlook. Despite challenges and slower than expected growth, Oracle's stock is considered reasonably priced for investors interested in a cloud stock for the AI era.
Alphabet, Amazon, and Microsoft are three unstoppable AI stocks to buy and hold for the next decade, as their advancements in AI technology and integration across various businesses are expected to drive significant growth and profitability in the coming years.
Elon Musk's AI venture xAI has launched its own AI bot called Grok, available to Premium Plus subscribers of X in India and other countries, offering witty responses and aiming to reduce reliance on advertising through subscriptions.
The rise of micro-series, short digital programs, is gaining popularity globally with Chinese studios producing shows with European settings and actors, using artificial intelligence to manipulate the performers' age, appearance, and ethnicity, leading to questions about authenticity and ethics in the entertainment industry.
Researchers at MIT have developed a machine learning model that can quickly calculate the structures of transition states in chemical reactions, aiding in the design of catalysts and new reactions. The model, which takes only a few seconds per reaction, could also help in understanding naturally occurring chemical reactions and their role in the evolution of life on Earth.
Google is developing a new Android AI assistant called Pixie that will perform complex tasks and be exclusive to Pixel devices, using data from Google products to become more personalized.
Microsoft's Bing AI chatbot, now called Microsoft Copilot, provided inaccurate answers to one-third of basic questions about elections, candidates, and scandals, misquoting sources and giving false information in recent election cycles in Germany, Switzerland, and the US, raising concerns about the role of AI chatbots in disseminating misinformation and the access to reliable public information in the future.
Spotify is testing a new AI feature that allows users to create playlists using short prompts, similar to ChatGPT, although the launch date and further details have not been confirmed.
Russian President Vladimir Putin's annual phone-in event was disrupted by a deepfake version of Putin, raising concerns about the dangers of deepfake technology and artificial intelligence.
YouTube Music is introducing play counts for songs and expanding the availability of its generative AI creator for playlist art, allowing users to see the play count for each track and customize playlist artwork.
The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in the financial system poses new risks if not adequately supervised, according to regulators who highlighted the challenges of explaining and monitoring complex AI tools effectively and the potential for biased or inaccurate results.
Instagram has introduced a new feature called Backdrop, powered by Generative AI, that allows users in the U.S. to change the background of their Stories, marking the growth and popularity of AI in the second half of 2023 and beyond.