New York City Mayor Eric Adams is standing by the city's AI chatbot despite reports that it has been providing incorrect information to business owners, including advice that would result in breaking the law. The chatbot, called MyCity, was launched as a pilot program to provide business owners with accurate information, but it has been found to make errors and assert falsehoods. The city and Microsoft, which provides the AI service, are working to fix the issues.
The article discusses three artificial intelligence (AI) stocks that are worth considering for long-term investments: UiPath, Palantir Technologies, and Arm Holdings. These companies represent the enduring trend of AI and emphasize efficiency and practicality, making them potential winners in the AI market.
The migration to cloud computing, the efficiency trend exemplified by companies like UiPath, and the increasing demand for AI technologies in companies like Palantir and Arm Holdings make these three stocks desirable long-term investments.
Generative artificial intelligence poses a dual challenge of both awe and fear, but as AI systems improve their ability to verify information, the potential for AI-generated content to be indistinguishable from human-created content raises concerns about job displacement and an erosion of traditional roles in industries such as journalism, marketing, and consulting.
Terra, a pocket-sized gadget designed by Modem Works and Panter & Tourron, combines artificial intelligence and a "gorpcore" aesthetic to guide users on walks without their phones, offering bespoke routes created by AI in response to user prompts while embracing a rugged, outdoor-inspired design.
Fox News host Harris Faulkner falsely suggests that the Biden campaign used artificial intelligence to alter a clip of Donald Trump's remarks, when in fact the clip was unedited and accurately portrayed Trump's anti-immigrant comments.
Artificial intelligence in the music industry raises questions about creativity and originality, according to Grammy winner Ne-Yo.
Chatbots like OpenAI's ChatGPT 4 and Google AI's PaLM-2 display significant biases based on the perceived race and gender of the user's name, resulting in disparities in their responses, according to a new study from Stanford Law School. The study highlights the need for AI companies to address these biases and to continuously test for them as they incorporate artificial intelligence into their operations.
Anthropic's AI chatbot Claude 3 can provide productivity-boosting advice through prompts such as optimizing morning routines, breaking down big projects into manageable tasks, boosting focus and motivation, using the Pomodoro technique and time blocking, automating workflows, recommending productivity apps, and identifying most important tasks based on projects and goals.
AI can help manage research projects by accelerating scientific literature reviews, identifying research questions, and predicting innovative drug compounds, according to researchers at ESMT Berlin. However, they argue that human scientists will remain important, and AI should be seen as a manager of research tasks rather than a replacement for experts.
Israel allegedly used an AI-powered database named "Lavender" to select targets for assassination during its campaign in Gaza, resulting in widespread destruction and high casualties, according to a report by +972 magazine and Local Call.
The Israeli military has dismissed two officers and reprimanded three others over drone strikes in Gaza that killed seven aid workers on a food delivery mission, admitting to mishandling critical information and violating the army's rules of engagement.
Artificial intelligence is being utilized by sports bettors to help make predictions during the NCAA basketball tournament, but the technology also opens up potential vulnerabilities for cyberattacks and manipulation of betting markets.
IKEA is using generative AI to enhance the customer experience by providing personalized design suggestions and allowing users to visualize furniture in their homes, while also investing in AI tools for its staff and implementing AI in operations and supply chain management, all with a strong focus on ethical and responsible AI deployment.
CEOs are reporting rising optimism, with 27% feeling bullish about the global economy due to improved trends and the game-changing potential of AI, although uncertainty remains a focus for many.
China is using fake social media accounts to gather intelligence on divisive issues in the US and increase the use of AI-generated content to influence and sow division in the country, while North Korea is conducting cryptocurrency heists and supply chain attacks to fund its military goals and using AI to enhance its operations, according to a report by the Microsoft Threat Analysis Center.
China plans to disrupt elections in the US, South Korea, and India using artificial intelligence-generated content, following its successful attempt in Taiwan, according to a report by Microsoft's threat intelligence team. The report predicts that Chinese state-backed cyber groups, along with North Korea, will target high-profile elections in 2024, creating and distributing AI-generated content through social media to influence the outcomes. While the impact of such content is currently low, Microsoft warns that China's increasing use of AI may prove effective in the future.
A new warning has been issued about a kidnapping scam in St. Louis that uses AI-generated voices to steal money from victims, highlighting the importance of having a family "safe" word to protect against such scams.
French writer-director Bertrand Bonello's film "The Beast" is a disquieting exploration of love and artificial intelligence that delves into the terror of being alive, chronicling a love story across different time periods and condemning its characters to eternal discontent.
Tesla is giving its AI engineers a raise to counter OpenAI's aggressive recruitment efforts, according to CEO Elon Musk. OpenAI, the leader in generative AI, has been successful in poaching some of Tesla's engineers with generous compensation offers. Musk described the talent war for AI as the craziest he has ever seen.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams defends the city's new AI chatbot, MyCity, despite it giving wrong answers and advice that could lead to legal consequences.
The FDA receives criticism for approving a genetic test for opioid addiction risk, as concerns are raised over its accuracy and potential consequences.
Samsung Electronics is expected to benefit from the growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI), particularly in the NAND and high-bandwidth memory (HBM) markets, causing investors to shift their money into the company.
OpenAI has released its Voice Engine, a speech model that can generate speech mimicking a speaker's voice, but is being cautious about its release due to potential misuse; Higgsfield AI launches Diffuse, a mobile app that generates videos from text prompts and images; Bitkraft Ventures has raised $275 million for its third interactive fund, which will invest in gaming and interactive media; Meta's Reality Labs celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Oculus VR acquisition, having invested over $10 billion in XR efforts; Apple's Spatial Personas for Vision Pro have received a significant upgrade, offering a more immersive experience for users; and a podcast featuring CEO of Baobab Studios, Maureen Fan, is highlighted.
Google is preparing to introduce Gemini, an AI-powered reply suggestion feature, to Gmail on Android, raising privacy concerns about the analysis of private email messages and the potential storage and review of user data by Google.
A wind advisory is in effect for various areas in Arizona until 9:00 PM MST, including Tucson, Sierra Vista, and Mount Lemmon.
Artificial intelligence and data centers will not put as much pressure on electric grids as previously believed, according to Princeton University professor Jesse Jenkins. The increase in demand from electric vehicles and AI will complicate efforts to reduce carbon emissions, but the growth in power demand is still far from the levels seen in previous years.
A panel of experienced leaders will discuss the challenges of building new corporate ventures in the age of artificial intelligence at an upcoming conference in Los Angeles.
OpenAI has announced an expansion to its Custom Models Program and new features for its fine-tuning API, including assisted fine-tuning and custom-trained models, to better meet the specific needs of developers and organizations.
Shares of SoundHound AI fell 20.6% in March 2024 due to a disappointing earnings report and volatility following a small investment by NVIDIA, highlighting the ups and downs of investing in small-cap AI companies.
Video platform provider Vimeo has appointed Philip Moyer, a senior executive at Google Cloud, as its new CEO and member of its board, bringing his expertise in AI applied engineering and business development to lead the company.
Tech giants including Google, IBM, and Microsoft have joined the AI-Enabled Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Workforce Consortium to assist workers who have lost their jobs to AI by helping them upskill or reskill to reenter the workforce. The consortium aims to positively impact over 95 million individuals worldwide over the next decade by providing training programs and connecting businesses with the skillsets they need.
The upcoming quarterly earnings season will fuel the tech sector's bull run, with a focus on the software phase of artificial intelligence (AI) driving growth in companies involved in software, cybersecurity, digital advertising, and semiconductors, such as Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, and Palantir, according to Wedbush analysts.
A new study reveals that 55% of companies worldwide are planning to use artificial intelligence (AI) to improve corporate cybersecurity by 2024, with AI seen as a complementary tool rather than a complete replacement by cybersecurity professionals. However, there is a divide among experts, with some believing AI will have a positive impact on cybersecurity and others expressing concerns about potential risks. C-level executives show a greater awareness and knowledge of AI compared to their staff, and implementing AI tools without proper education and training could lead to unintended consequences.
Stability AI has released Stable Audio 2.0, an AI music generation model that allows users to create full-length songs with differentiated intros, progressions, and outros, but this comes as over 200 artists have signed an open letter urging tech companies to stop developing AI technologies that undermine artists and creativity.
The demand for artificial intelligence is expected to greatly expand the global market for data centers over the next five years, creating challenges in infrastructure and supply that the industry will need to address.
KISS lead singer Gene Simmons embraces the use of AI and is ready to perform as a digital hologram, believing that the future of music lies in technology and that KISS is leading the charge into a new era.
OpenAI has released a music video created by their AI video generator, Sora, showcasing dreamlike scenes and raising questions about the ethical and legal implications of generative AI technology.
Gemini, an artificial intelligence chatbot, can generate ideas and data for research purposes, but users should approach its responses with skepticism and verify information from more reliable sources. Additionally, users can enhance their experience by enabling real-time responses, connecting to other sources with Gemini's extensions, double-checking responses using Google Search, and practicing prompt engineering skills to improve results.
A journalist received a fake DMCA copyright infringement notice from a non-existent law firm, which used generative AI and stock images, as part of a scheme to demand backlinks for search engine optimization purposes.
Siemens reports that X-Silicon has developed a new CPU-GPU core based on the RISC-V architecture, promising improved efficiency, lower power consumption, and AI acceleration in a single chip. However, its true performance and functionality remain to be seen.
Palantir and Oracle have partnered to offer secure cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) services, allowing organizations to maximize data value and comply with sovereignty requirements.
OpenStack releases version 29, 'Caracal,' which introduces new features for hosting AI and high-performance computing workloads and positions itself as a comprehensive alternative to VMware, attracting users looking for alternatives due to VMware's sale to Broadcom.
Croissant is a dataset format designed to facilitate working with machine learning datasets, and a proposed extension called Geo-Croissant aims to incorporate geospatial data for AI and define geospatial datasets in a standardized manner.
This article explores the intersection between game theory and machine learning, specifically focusing on the concept of strategic classification and its application in binary classification problems.
Artificial general intelligence (AGI) is the goal of achieving machines that are as intelligent as humans in various cognitive tasks, but the lack of a clear definition and consensus on its measurement makes it difficult to determine if AGI has been attained. Nonetheless, the development of AGI has raised concerns about its potential existential risks and the need for regulations, as unchecked AI agents with long-term planning skills could pose a threat to humanity.
Broadcom is increasingly seen as an AI stock, with its semiconductor and infrastructure software business attracting new customers and experiencing a record high stock price.
A machine learning system called SAR2Height can create three-dimensional maps of urban environments from a single synthetic aperture radar (SAR) image, which can be useful for disaster planning and response.
Artists and musicians are calling for AI developers to stop training AI on existing content, as it infringes upon and devalues the rights of human creators, with the rights of content creators being a significant concern in the development of AI technologies.