Tennessee passed a bill that aims to prevent unauthorized deepfakes and regulate the use of copyrighted material in AI training.
Google is reportedly considering charging users a subscription fee to access its experimental AI-integrated search feature, marking the first time the search giant would charge for a core feature and potentially disrupting its ad-based revenue model.
Japanese researchers have developed AI systems that exhibit cooperative and selfish behaviors depending on the context, with highly cooperative groups eventually being replaced by egocentric models over time; the study provides insights into the evolutionary dynamics of personality traits in AI agents. Another study shows that the adoption of electric vehicles in California has resulted in a decrease in carbon emissions, but reductions need to double to meet the state's target of net zero emissions by 2045. Additionally, researchers have observed that the neighborhood surrounding the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way has a higher number of young stars due to collisions and mergers caused by the immense gravity in the region. Lastly, a study on 42-year-old canned salmon suggests that the presence of anisakid roundworm parasites indicates a healthy ecosystem.
Microsoft's new Copilot AI assistant, available in Windows 11, Microsoft Edge, and Office apps, can generate text content, answer web-sourced questions, summarize documents, assist with coding, generate and edit images, compare products, and plan travel itineraries.
Americans lost over $10 billion to fraud in 2023, highlighting the need for individuals to take steps to protect themselves from scams, including slowing down and verifying information, reaching out to trusted contacts, and avoiding payment methods like cryptocurrency and gift cards.
Stanford political scientists are using a digital Deliberative Poll to engage Californians in public discussions about ballot measures, aiming to counter the problem of "rational ignorance" and ensure election results reflect the public interest.
Artificial intelligence can be viewed as a tool rather than a risk, and its potential use in elections can be both harmful and beneficial, according to a leader of the University of Utah's Responsible AI Initiative.
Nvidia's stock market rally may soon come to an end as demand for its products wanes and lofty expectations diminish, leading Wall Street analysts to predict a potential 20% slide in the company's stock by the end of the year.
GOLF's Fully Equipped crew highlighted the standout irons from their robotic iron testing, including the Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke, Cobra Darkspeed, Cleveland ZipCore XL, and Ping G730.
AMD has started open sourcing parts of their GPU software stack and documentation, including their Micro-Engine Scheduler (MES), in response to community pressure, which could make their AI hardware more competitive against Nvidia.
Samsung has announced that its voice assistant Bixby will soon be enhanced with Generative AI, enabling it to understand multi-layered commands and retain contextual information to improve smart home functionality.
In the men's Final Four matchup, the Alabama Crimson Tide will face off against the UConn Huskies, who have been dominant throughout the tournament.
The men's NCAA Final Four for March Madness 2024 features the teams NC State Wolfpack, Purdue Boilermakers, Alabama Crimson Tide, and UConn Huskies, with the championship game scheduled for April 8, 2024.
Chinese corporate spies and intelligence agencies have been stealing trade secrets and intellectual property from prominent U.S. tech firms, posing a significant threat to the country's economic and national security, yet the government and corporations have struggled to develop an effective response to the ongoing problem.
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is predicted to challenge Nvidia's dominance in the artificial intelligence computer chip market with its acclaimed MI 300 AI chip, potentially accounting for 25% of total sales by next year, according to analyst Harsh Kumar, who also highlights AMD's leadership in server CPU sales and predicts a $195 share price for AMD within a year.
Meta's updated policy on AI-generated content for Facebook, Instagram, and Threads focuses on transparency by introducing labels instead of removing potentially misleading content.
Researchers at Princeton University have developed a language model that uses semantic representation to optimize mRNA vaccine sequences, resulting in a 33% increase in the overall efficiency of protein production, which could improve the development of vaccines for infectious diseases and cancers.
The rise of AI in mental health care raises questions about its ability to provide genuine human touch, empathy, and emotional connection, as well as concerns about misdiagnosis and over-reliance on technology. AI should be viewed as a complement to human care, not a replacement.
Scribbyo is an all-purpose AI content generator that creates engaging content in multiple languages, provides image suggestions, features a voice-over generator, a transcription tool, and a code generator, all available at a discounted price of $67.99 for a lifetime subscription.
Nvidia has become the third-largest company in the world, following Apple and Microsoft, thanks to its significant value creation driven by the growing interest in artificial intelligence. The company has recently invested in five AI stocks, including SoundHound AI, which has already seen a 142% gain in 2024, although investing in SoundHound stock may be considered risky due to its limited revenue and large losses.
Nvidia, the third-largest company in the world, has invested in several AI stocks, including SoundHound AI, but the risky nature of SoundHound's financials suggests that it may not be a suitable investment for risk-averse investors.
Broadcom, a semiconductor and infrastructure software maker, is predicted to be the next AI stock to join the $1 trillion club, surpassing contenders such as Tesla and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing. However, its valuation and potential challenges in the broadband and telecommunications markets raise concerns about its investment worthiness at the moment.
Broadcom is predicted to be the next AI stock to potentially achieve a market capitalization of $1 trillion, following companies like Meta, Amazon, and others, due to its strong performance and a growing demand for AI chips.
Investment manager Erika Klauer believes that AI is worth the investment and highlights three top AI stocks for the next decade: ASM Lithography, Nvidia, and Microsoft.
A survey of senior business executives shows that 41% expect their workforce to decrease in the next five years due to the implementation of AI technologies, raising concerns about job cuts and skills scarcity.
Tech companies like OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic are turning to "synthetic data," data generated by artificial intelligence models, to train their AI systems in order to reduce copyright issues and increase the supply of training materials, although the use of synthetic data is still experimental and not widely implemented.
Tech companies like Google, Meta, and OpenAI rely on vast amounts of online data to train their artificial intelligence models and make them more powerful.
OpenAI, Google, and Meta have reportedly ignored policies, altered rules, and discussed ways to bypass copyright law in their pursuit of online data to train their AI systems, including OpenAI's use of a speech recognition tool called Whisper to transcribe over one million hours of YouTube videos for AI development.
Apple is likely to incorporate generative AI features into the iPhone 16 to compete with Samsung and Google, potentially offering capabilities such as AI-assisted Siri, smart video editing, improved language translation, call screening, and enhanced features in Apple Maps.
The Nasdaq Composite index, driven by technology stocks, is expected to continue its winning streak and potentially soar this year, with Amazon and Intel highlighted as top AI growth stocks to invest in due to their innovative strategies and potential for earnings growth.
Investors can supercharge their portfolios by buying AI stocks, as the Nasdaq Composite index continues to reach record highs and historical patterns suggest the potential for soaring growth, with top AI growth stocks like Amazon and Intel being promising investments in this regard.
Nvidia's dominance in the AI market is likely to continue due to its comprehensive software and hardware solutions, as well as the underestimated growth potential of the AI market itself, making it a strong long-term investment.
The United States, Britain, and the European Union have implemented strict regulations on artificial intelligence (AI) development, setting an example for other countries, with a focus on protecting citizens from harmful AI use while exploring its potential.
Israel has returned the body of an Israeli hostage, Elad Katzir, who was killed while held captive by the terrorist group Islamic Jihad, and a total of 133 hostages remain held in Gaza; meanwhile, a doctor at a field hospital for detained Palestinians in Israel has described "deplorable" conditions including routine amputations due to handcuff injuries, and the US is preparing for a significant attack by Iran targeting Israeli or American assets in the region in response to a recent Israeli strike in Damascus that killed Iranian commanders.
Udemy is offering a variety of free online courses on AI and ChatGPT, including topics such as AI art generation, AI for everyone, and AI product strategy.
During a conversation celebrating the legacy of "Curb Your Enthusiasm," Larry David was surprised by an AI analysis of his work, which described his comedy as a reflection of societal norms and a coping mechanism for anxiety. David responded with amusement but admitted he hadn't given much thought to the analysis of his work.
Samsung Galaxy phones now have access to a new editing tool called Magnetic Lasso in the Gallery app, allowing users to easily select and erase subjects in their photos.
Congressional leaders are nearing an agreement on a national framework for online data protection, potentially ending decades of legislative attempts, by preempting state laws and allowing individuals to sue companies for privacy violations.
Family members of Gaza hostages speak out almost 6 months after a terrorist attack, while there is anticipation of a total eclipse creating boom towns along its path.
The AI bot Grok on X generates misleading news summaries by aggregating joke tweets, highlighting the need to not rely on AI as a legitimate news source.
Former Apple design chief Jony Ive and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman are partnering to design an AI-powered personal device that is seeking funding, potentially through major venture capitalists, to raise up to $1 billion and create a product that won't resemble a smartphone.
Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok generated and promoted a false headline on X's trending news section, spreading fake news about Iran striking Tel Aviv with heavy missiles.
AI Lawtech's innovative product, AI Lawyer, is transforming the legal sector by using artificial intelligence to streamline legal research, document management, and client communication, making legal assistance more efficient and accessible than ever before.
Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, announced new policies that include labeling AI-generated content and digitally altered media that may deceive the public. The changes aim to provide transparency and information about the creation of such content while keeping it accessible to viewers.
OpenAI's Voice Engine cloning tool, which can replicate a person's voice from a short clip, emerged as the top trend this week, followed by Waymo's self-driving cars delivering Uber Eats orders and Apple's ReALM AI model surpassing GPT-4 in performance, according to ZDNET's Innovation Index panel.
Google is in talks with Apple to integrate its Gemini AI into iPhones, which would be a lucrative deal for Google and enhance the reputation of its AI, while allowing Apple to stay ahead in the AI industry.
Artificial intelligence (AI) has lost its initial sense of excitement and wonder, transforming from a source of novelty to a tool that is quietly ingrained in our everyday lives, with its future success hinging on its usefulness and the trust people have in it.
Next week's notable events include options trading volume on TeraWulf and Aurora Cannabis, the American Association for Cancer Research Meeting, the Department of Justice's Spring Enforcers Summit, the IPO lockup period expiration for Birkenstock, the total solar eclipse, Dolby Laboratories' demo at CinemaCon 2024, and earnings reports from companies such as Delta Air Lines and JPMorgan Chase.
An AI targeting system called "Lavender" has been used by the Israeli military in Gaza to select bombing targets with minimal human oversight, resulting in the deaths of thousands of Palestinian civilians, according to a new report.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to simplify the complexities of Web3 platforms, making them more accessible to everyday users and bridging the gap between innovation and usability. AI-driven technologies, such as Natural Language Processing (NLP) and machine learning, can interpret and execute complex smart contracts through conversational language, personalize user experiences, and enhance security and fraud detection in Web3 applications. The integration of AI into Web3 platforms is a paradigm shift that can catalyze the mass adoption of cryptocurrencies and create a user-centric internet.