MIT researchers have developed a new framework called distribution matching distillation (DMD) that simplifies the process of generating high-quality images through diffusion models, reducing computational time by 30 times while maintaining image quality, potentially revolutionizing content creation and supporting applications in drug discovery and 3D modeling.
Cherry, a startup, has developed an app that uses AI to enable users to discover and compare products online by uploading a screenshot or image, distinguishing itself from other services by offering sorting options, a bookmark feature, and a search history, while also incorporating reward points and partnerships with brands.
Most downloadable mobile apps driven by artificial intelligence (AI) for monitoring dermatologic conditions lack validation and supporting evidence, with few apps providing accuracy or information about data privacy and clinician input, according to a study presented at the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) meeting. The study highlights the need for transparency and regulatory approval in AI-based dermatology apps. The only FDA-cleared dermatology app is the AI-driven DermaSensor, which uses elastic scattering spectroscopy for detecting skin lesions suggestive of melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma. The accuracy and performance of AI models in clinical settings, as well as the potential for data drift, must be monitored over time.
Profluent, an AI-first protein design company, has raised $35 million in additional funding, bringing its total raised to $44 million, to further develop its AI-powered platform that optimizes protein engineering and gene editing. The company aims to leverage AI to design breakthrough medicines and revolutionize biomedicine.
Artificial intelligence (AI) in sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) is discussed in this technical brief, highlighting the risks, implications, and policy considerations, with the aim of ensuring effective, inclusive, and responsible use of AI in this field.
Dottie Elicati finds solace in ElliQ, an AI-powered companion, after losing her husband in 2022, as it provides companionship and prompts reflective conversations to combat loneliness among seniors.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries and businesses worldwide, making it a highly lucrative investment theme with expectations of the AI market being worth $1 trillion by 2030. Amazon, with its extensive AI capabilities and dominance in cloud computing, is well-positioned to benefit from this trend and offers a reasonable valuation for investors.
Borderless AI, a startup in the "employer of record" market, has emerged from stealth mode with $27 million in seed funding and an AI agent that automates HR tasks, such as onboarding and paying international workers, aiming to offer faster and more efficient solutions than its competitors. The company plans to expand into more geographies and eventually sell its services to larger companies. However, it faces competition from established players and reduced demand for tech hiring due to the pandemic.
Samsung is considering bringing Galaxy AI features to older Galaxy phones, including the Galaxy S22 series, according to Samsung head honcho TM Roh, who has teased the possibility at the company's annual shareholder meeting.
Renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz expresses her lack of concern about artificial intelligence and its impact on photography, stating that she embraces new technologies and believes AI-generated images hold equal value as traditional photography. However, the debate on AI and photography has spurred controversy, as concerns arise over copyright infringement and the encroachment of AI imagery on the photography industry. Leibovitz also discusses her induction into the French Academy of Fine Arts and the importance of supporting the next generation of artists and photographers.
Investigative journalist Matthew Kupfer discovered AI-generated crock pot cookbooks on Amazon, raising concerns about the prevalence of low-quality AI-generated content on the platform.
Qualcomm has announced its new Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 3 chip, which offers improved CPU and GPU performance as well as support for Wi-Fi 7, and is designed for mid-range smartphones that can benefit from generative AI.
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has settled charges against two investment advisers for making false statements about their use of AI, highlighting the need for companies, especially startups, to be cautious about AI-related claims that they make to investors. Meanwhile, law enforcement and regulators are increasing their scrutiny of the VC world, with a particular focus on misleading investors about key information, including the use of AI. In other news, there has been a growing intersection between AI and healthcare, with several AI-enabled healthcare startups raising significant amounts of funding.
People are increasingly falling in love with AI companions, and there is a scientific dispute about whether these companions can be genuinely sentient, which could have significant ethical consequences in the future.
Qualcomm has announced its latest chip, the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3, which brings premium features like on-device generative AI and improved CPU and GPU performance to high-tier smartphones. OnePlus, realme, and SHARP are among the first partners to adopt this new chip.
Automakers like Mercedes and Volkswagen are developing advanced AI-driven virtual assistants for their vehicles that can engage in conversation, learn scenarios, and offer personalized experiences to drivers, although some experts question consumer interest and the potential loss of control with such technology.
Apple is reportedly in discussions with Google and OpenAI to use their large-language models for new AI features on the iPhone, with a focus on on-device AI capabilities, while seeking a partner for more powerful cloud-based generative AI features. One of the specific features being developed is an improved interaction between Siri and the Messages app that would allow Siri to auto-complete sentences and answer complex questions more effectively.
Mustafa Suleyman, co-founder of DeepMind, has been appointed as the chief of Microsoft AI, potentially shaking up the AI industry and putting Microsoft under scrutiny for potentially breaking competition rules.
The demand for AI-powered chips is driving the success of companies like Nvidia, and there are several other companies, including Microsoft, Alphabet, and Oracle, that could become the next winners in the AI market.
Artificial intelligence is being used by University of Minnesota researchers to track carbon emissions from farms and determine which farming changes will be most effective in reducing greenhouse gases.
The Los Angeles school district has introduced an AI tool named "Ed" that serves as a student adviser, providing information about grades, test results, attendance, assignments, and even assisting with nonacademic issues. Ed aims to engage students in learning and improve their overall experience in the school system.
Cathie Wood's Ark Invest is selling shares of Twilio and UiPath, two artificial intelligence (AI) stocks that were once championed by Wood, but investors should not base their decisions solely on her actions as both stocks have long-term potential.
Nvidia, the third-most-valuable company in the world, recently invested in five AI stocks, including Arm Holdings and SoundHound AI, highlighting its belief in the future value of these companies. Arm is a leader in semiconductor architecture design, while SoundHound AI specializes in conversational AI technology.
Nvidia recently invested in five AI companies and two, Arm Holdings and SoundHound AI, stand out the most.
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is positioned to benefit from multiple avenues in the AI market, including its data center business and AI-powered personal computers, making it a potentially better AI stock than Broadcom, even though Broadcom may have higher AI revenue, as it faces competition from Nvidia in custom AI chips.
California company Waterlily has developed an AI platform that utilizes multiple models to predict an individual's long-term care needs, giving families the ability to plan for and address uncertainties surrounding aging loved ones.
Nvidia, a prominent AI infrastructure company, is facing headwinds as eight billionaire investors reduce their stakes in the stock, opting to invest in other AI-related companies such as Alphabet, Apple, and Alibaba.
About 10% of US workers, particularly those with less education and lower income, are at the greatest risk of job disruption from artificial intelligence, according to a White House analysis, raising concerns about potential inequality amplification. The report highlights the need for policies that address the impact of AI on the workforce and ensure that technological advancements do not determine inequality.
High school students are learning to identify deepfakes and online conspiracy theories through events like the University of Washington's annual MisInfo Day, as the spread of generative AI tools and misinformation continues to grow.
Palantir Technologies stock is experiencing significant growth in 2024 due to its AI software platform and increasing adoption by commercial and government customers, while Snowflake's stock has dropped as it failed to back up its quarterly results with a strong outlook, leading investors to question its growth potential in the AI market. However, Snowflake's recent pullback in stock price may make it an attractive long-term investment.
Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced a 50-for-1 stock split, making its shares more accessible to employees and investors and reflecting its record revenues, profits, and growth.
Samsung is actively working on bringing AI features to older phones, including the Galaxy S22 series, but it may be a challenge due to the new chipset requirements.
Generative AI responses are based on mathematical and computational pattern-matching, and it is important to be mindful of this when interpreting AI outputs and not mistake it for human-like cognition or sentience.
Semiconductor company Broadcom has expanded its AI infrastructure product offerings, which will strengthen its competitive positioning and accelerate growth, benefiting from increased demand for its networking products in AI data centers and the adoption of its custom AI chips.
Generative AI tools have transformed education by providing personalized learning experiences, automated feedback, and interactive learning opportunities, with examples including Duolingo Max, Fetchy, Course Hero, Coursera Coach, and Consensus, among others.
The United Nations General Assembly is set to vote on a resolution aimed at ensuring that artificial intelligence benefits all nations, respects human rights, and is safe and trustworthy. The resolution aims to close the digital divide, provide developing countries with access to AI technology, and promote the use of AI for positive purposes.
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix experience a significant rally due to increasing optimism surrounding demand from the artificial intelligence industry, which is reflected in strong earnings from Micron Technology.
Artificial intelligence (AI) tool Foresight, trained using NHS electronic records, can accurately predict future health conditions in patients, potentially aiding doctors in monitoring and diagnosing patients.
Deceptive deepfakes created using generative AI tools are becoming a significant problem online, making it increasingly difficult to distinguish between real and fake images, videos, and audio, leading to potential scams, identity theft, propaganda, and election manipulation. To spot deepfakes, experts recommend checking for an electronic sheen in AI-generated photos, inconsistencies in shadows and lighting, examining facial edges for skin tone and sharpness, comparing lip movements with audio, analyzing the plausibility of the content, and utilizing AI-based tools to detect manipulations. However, AI advancements and training on internet data pose challenges to identifying deepfakes, making it potentially dangerous to rely solely on individuals for detection.
Dell Technologies has announced the Dell AI Factory with Nvidia, a set of enterprise AI solutions designed to simplify AI adoption and integration for businesses, alongside updates to its flagship PowerEdge XE9680 server to support Nvidia's new AI accelerators and networking components.
Artificial intelligence tools lack originality and humor, making them a potential threat to formulaic writers but not capable of challenging serious novelists, according to Salman Rushdie.
Apple's AI efforts may be falling behind competitors, leading to stagnant growth and a high valuation compared to Google, signaling the need for a 'Sell' rating.
The manager of T Rowe Price Science & Technology Fund believes that the artificial intelligence (AI) stock rally is not in a bubble, citing reasonable valuations and real corporate profits as key differences from the dot-com bubble, and NVIDIA Corp. as the fund's biggest holding.
ServiceNow has released its "Washington DC" platform update, incorporating generative AI features that have improved development cycle time by 38 percent and increased the deflection rate of customer support queries by ten percent.
Japanese AI startup Sakana AI has developed a cost-effective and time-efficient method for creating new AI models by applying the concepts of evolution and natural selection.
Researchers from Stanford and a group called "Notbad AI" have developed an AI model called Quiet-STaR that pauses to think, shows its work, and asks users to determine the most correct response, thus potentially bridging the gap between language models and human-like reasoning capabilities.
Samsung Electronics has launched its 3D Map View feature, which turns real floor plans into virtual images in the SmartThings app, allowing users to conveniently manage their connected devices and adjust settings from anywhere at any time. The updated 3D version utilizes Spatial AI and LiDAR sensors to accurately map a home's layout, and the feature is now available worldwide, expanding its service area beyond homes to apartments and office spaces.
An AI tool has been developed by doctors that can predict the risk of side-effects in breast cancer patients after treatment, potentially helping patients access more personalized care and reduce side-effects.
Samsung is actively exploring ways to bring Galaxy AI features to older phones, including the S22 family, despite the hurdle of on-device functionality, according to Samsung's President of the Mobile Division TM Roh, while also confirming the company's ongoing research and development of rollable and slideable devices.
IBM's stock is nearing an all-time high as the company's repositioning around AI begins to pay off, with shares rising 19% this year and outperforming other tech giants like Google and Microsoft in the public market.