The Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council in Texas is exploring how AI can be used in state agencies, with findings indicating increased efficiency in areas such as incident detection and invoice processing.
The IEEE P3119 Standard for the Procurement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automated Decision Systems (ADS) is designed to strengthen AI procurement approaches by ensuring transparency, evaluating risks, and providing practical tools and rubrics for agencies to use in the procurement process. The standard includes five processes that help identify, mitigate, and monitor harms associated with high-risk AI systems in various sectors. Additionally, the use of regulatory "sandboxes" allows for testing and evaluation of the standard's guidance and tools in real-world AI procurement use cases.
Michael Jackson's mother, Katherine Jackson, is locked in a legal battle with his estate over a disputed catalog deal with Sony Music, while also requesting the estate to pay for her legal bills; Metallica's COVID lawsuit referencing Taylor Swift's lyrics was rejected by a California appeals court; Sean "Diddy" Combs' homes were raided as part of a sex trafficking investigation; Tennessee has enacted a first-of-its-kind statute to protect against AI-generated deepfakes in the music industry; and Sam Smith and Normani were denied reimbursement for legal fees in a copyright lawsuit.
AI adoption can help crypto companies overcome scalability challenges and improve efficiency while creating new career opportunities for humans.
The article discusses AI features in various home appliances including the Nest Learning Thermostat, Samsung Bespoke 4-Door Flex Refrigerator, CatGenie A.I. Self-Washing Cat Box, Roborock S7 MaxV Robot Vacuum, and Briiv Pro 2.0 Air Purifier, highlighting the AI capabilities of each product.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) plans to expand its global workforce to 100,000 employees as it aims to capitalize on AI-driven growth and its position as the world's largest semiconductor foundry.
The cryptocurrencies Fetch.ai and Internet Computer have experienced significant gains amid the overall recovery of the cryptocurrency market, with IoT cryptocurrencies outperforming due to positive market sentiment and recent announcements, while AI cryptocurrencies are driven more by market dynamics than specific news or fundamentals.
Google is reportedly expanding the use of AI-generated overviews in its search results to provide users with more information and context, even for those who have not opted into the program. This move is part of Google's efforts to improve search and answer queries that were previously difficult to address. However, some industry observers are concerned about the potential impact on news and media sites and the overall user experience.
The director of Baldur's Gate 3 believes that while AI has its place in game development, it will never replace the creative side of the process and should only be used to augment existing artwork and content.
Google has started automatically incorporating its AI-powered Search Generative Experience (SGE) into the browsers of users who did not opt-in to the feature, raising concerns about the accuracy and reliability of the AI-generated search results.
AI-powered tax tools are being rolled out by companies like TurboTax and H&R Block to automate repetitive tasks and provide assistance, but the products are still rudimentary and often give incorrect answers, leading tax experts to recommend not relying exclusively on AI when filing taxes. However, AI startups like April are entering the market with better products and services, using AI to analyze tax code and personalize filings, while organizations like Code for America are exploring how AI can help disadvantaged filers by streamlining the document verification process.
In 2024, Microsoft is heavily focusing on AI, with Copilot being integrated into all their apps and Teams receiving an AI update, including the ability to summarize meetings, track VOIP calls, and help with message composition. Microsoft's AI Intelliframe will make remote participation in physical meetings easier by automatically adjusting camera angles.
Qualcomm has released its third generation of audio chipsets, including the S3 Gen 3 and S5 Gen 3, which offer improved processing power and audio quality, as well as AI acceleration capabilities. These chips can be used in products within Qualcomm's Voice & Music Extension Program and Vivo is set to unveil the first device powered by the S3 Gen 3.
Blue Wave AI Labs deployed machine learning tools at two nuclear power plants, saving millions of dollars per reactor each year and potentially saving the nuclear industry $80 million per year once implemented across the nation's fleet of boiling water reactors.
AI company Stability AI is facing public turmoil with a leadership shakeup as its CEO Emad Mostaque departs, raising questions about the company's future and its popular product Stable Diffusion.
Adobe and Microsoft have partnered to integrate Adobe Experience Cloud workflows and insights with Microsoft Copilot, enabling marketers to improve collaboration, efficiency, and creativity by overcoming silos and integrating applications.
Artificial intelligence has been used by researchers to analyze the chemical composition of Belgian beers and predict taste and appreciation, leading to the improvement of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beers.
Around 54% of Americans believe that artificial intelligence programs, such as ChatGPT and DALL-E, should credit the sources they rely on to generate text and images, while only 14% believe they don't need to credit sources, according to a survey conducted by Pew Research Center.
Tether, the issuer of the largest stablecoin, is establishing a unit focused on artificial intelligence (AI) to develop open-source AI models and integrate them into products, starting with the recruitment of a head of AI research and an AI engineer.
The rise of AI translation technology may lead to a decline in language learning, potentially causing a loss of cultural understanding and meaningful human connections.
AI based on the language model GPT-4 can predict future events more accurately than individuals and sometimes even surpass the collective knowledge of crowds.
Artist Fernando Sánchez Castillo uses artificial intelligence to recreate a lost painting by Velázquez, resulting in a four-minute video that transforms a charred canvas into a clear depiction of King Felipe III ordering the expulsion of the Moors from Spain.
The development of artificial intelligence applications is booming, with an average of 90 new AI apps created every day in 2023, and Python has emerged as the preferred programming language for AI development.
Microsoft Purview is introducing a modern data governance and security solution that unifies data protection and governance capabilities, simplifies actions through business-friendly profiles and terminology with AI-powered business efficiency, and enables federated governance across a multi-cloud data estate.
The U.S. federal government has experienced a significant surge in investments in artificial intelligence (AI) in recent years, particularly within the Department of Defense (DoD), as indicated by a rapid increase in AI-related contracts and the shift from experimental contracts to large implementation contracts, reflecting a strategic response to global competition and security challenges.
Cyme has developed a new plugin for Adobe Lightroom, called Peakto Search, which utilizes AI recognition to enable photographers to search for specific images and videos in their catalog using descriptive search terms, providing real-time previews and offline access to photos.
Apple CEO Tim Cook believes that artificial intelligence is crucial for businesses to reduce their carbon footprint and achieve environmental goals, stating that AI provides tools to calculate carbon footprints, identify materials for recovery, and offer recycling strategies. Cook made these remarks during a climate change dialog at the China Development Forum, where he also praised China as a vital production hub for Apple. However, Apple faces challenges in achieving carbon neutrality in its extensive supply chain, especially in China, where economic growth takes precedence over environmental concerns.
Novo Nordisk and Nvidia have announced a collaboration to build a supercomputing center for AI-powered drug discovery, potentially leading to advancements in metrics like drug efficacy and clinical-trial success rates. While the partnership is bullish for Novo Nordisk stock, its current success is mainly attributed to its existing products and not the AI collaboration.
Microsoft is introducing new features to improve the AI-powered Copilot in Microsoft Teams, including the ability to combine spoken transcripts and written chats into a single view, improvements to composing messages in chat, and intelligent call recap for traditional Teams calls; the company is also launching new hybrid meeting features such as automatic camera switching and speaker recognition in Teams Rooms, and new carriers supporting Teams Phone Mobile.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is reportedly reaching out to AI researchers at Google's DeepMind and offering jobs without interviews in an effort to acquire top AI talent for the company's ongoing AI initiatives.
The head of the BBC, Tim Davie, has announced plans to utilize artificial intelligence in various areas, including fact-checking, translation, and personalized services, while ensuring human creative control and editorial standards are maintained.
Fireworks.ai, a startup with the largest open source model API, has raised $25 million in funding to offer an efficient and cost-effective solution for fine-tuning generative AI models to meet business needs, allowing experimentation with multiple models and smaller, focused datasets.
Large companies and publicly traded firms in the European Union will be required to disclose their environmental and social risks starting in 2025, which is expected to drive the demand for artificial intelligence (AI) tools that track environmental, social, and governance factors to help companies remain compliant and transform their businesses.
The use of AI in work tasks can result in improved performance but also raises the risk of overreliance on AI, leading to laziness, carelessness, and errors in decision-making, as demonstrated in studies involving consultants and recruiters.
The BBC has decided not to use generative AI in the marketing materials for "Doctor Who" due to viewer complaints, following a small trial that used AI to draft text for promotional emails and notifications.
Investors looking to capitalize on the integration of AI in various products should consider investing in companies like Meta Platforms, Adobe, and Snowflake, which are at the forefront of AI innovation and have high long-term prospects.
UC Irvine and UC San Diego are launching campuswide artificial intelligence programs, called "TritonGPT Chat" and "ZotGPT Chat," to enhance productivity among staff and faculty, with plans to eventually extend access to students. The programs aim to protect data confidentiality and offer assistance in various tasks such as lesson planning and email writing.
Most companies have a long way to go in terms of utilizing digital intelligence, according to a survey of data leaders across industries.
Spectral Labs is launching Syntax, an AI app that allows both coders and non-coders to easily create smart contracts for Ethereum and other blockchains, although trust in AI handling digital assets remains a challenge.
Revised data shows that San Francisco's tech industry, particularly AI, is experiencing a continuing downturn with job losses, raising skepticism about its ability to bring back enough jobs to offset the layoffs. This has led to a gloomier economic outlook for the city, which now has the highest unemployment rate in the country. Although AI companies contribute to the commercial real estate market, the scale of activity and job growth in the tech industry is still shrinking compared to the previous decade. The AI industry's "AI-first" mindset also means slower hiring of humans, further impacting job growth.
Google has launched a browser-based sampler called Instrument Playground that uses its MusicFX AI model to generate audio clips from over 100 instruments and allows users to play, sequence, and record them, offering an excellent way to lose an afternoon.
The BBC's Director General, Tim Davie, has announced plans to use artificial intelligence (AI) and work with tech giants to transform the British institution, while advocating for a progressive license fee and global partnerships to attract more investment; however, Davie also expressed concerns about tech companies that may not align with British culture and values.
Researchers have used artificial intelligence to find large collections, such as in card games, that do not contain a specified pattern, which can help understand worst-case scenarios and real-world implications.
A Chinese robot company, LimX Dynamics, has showcased their biped robot's impressive locomotion abilities in a video, demonstrating its skills in negotiating challenging environments and responding efficiently to external cues.
Phison has demonstrated a workstation that uses SSDs and DRAM to expand the memory space for AI workloads, reducing costs and allowing businesses to keep sensitive data in-house. The platform, called aiDaptiv+, uses system DRAM and SSDs to augment GPU VRAM for training, enabling intense generative AI training workloads at a fraction of the cost. However, this approach sacrifices performance and results in longer training times. Phison's partners, including MSI, ASUS, and Maingear, will offer solutions for the new platform.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used in the automotive industry to accelerate various processes, from design and manufacturing to sales and driving functions, with the potential to improve efficiency and create cost savings, although the quality of inputs and data remains crucial for successful outcomes.
AI search engines struggle to replace Google in certain areas, such as navigation queries and real-time information, due to slower response times, outdated data, and lack of contextual knowledge, highlighting the complexity of replicating Google's multifaceted functionality. However, AI excels in providing direct answers to buried information queries and explorational queries, offering concise information and useful links for further exploration. The challenge lies not only in the technology but also in reimagining search interfaces and business models to compete with Google's comprehensive search capabilities.
OpenAI has given professional artists and filmmakers access to its Sora AI video generator, allowing them to create realistic and surrealist works using the tool's capabilities, although there are still concerns about the source material used to train Sora.
BBC director general Tim Davie emphasized the importance of partnerships with media, entertainment, and technology giants, such as Walt Disney Co., to counter the challenges of a rapidly changing world, while also incorporating AI and ethical algorithms to enhance the broadcaster's services and maintain its value for audiences. Davie also emphasized the need to back British storytelling and bring people together through shared cultural experiences, while rethinking traditional business models and ensuring a strong presence in the digital transition. The BBC will prioritize streaming value and work closely with commercial partners to secure its future.
Celebrities transformed into Muppet characters using AI technology, resulting in unique and whimsical representations of their appearance.