Yann LeCun, Meta's AI lead, disagrees with Elon Musk's claim that AI will surpass human intelligence, emphasizing that AI is still far from being as intelligent as a cat due to a conceptual gap in machine learning and language models. Musk, on the other hand, has expressed concerns about AI's potential to overpower human systems and has incorporated AI in the development of self-driving Tesla cars.
LSU women’s basketball player Angel Reese expressed concern about fake AI photos of her, but did not provide further details, as she prepares for the NCAA Tournament. Reese, a junior, is undecided about declaring for the upcoming WNBA draft.
An adapter for H100 SXM GPUs to use a PCIe connection is available for $16, allowing owners of SXM cards to use them in regular x16 PCIe slots, although the quality of the product is uncertain and its utility is questionable given the availability of PCIe versions of the H100.
Unity and Convai are collaborating on a demo game called Project Neural Nexus, showcasing Convai's intelligent non-player characters (NPCs) and Unity's Muse Behavior tool, set in a cyberpunk world where players navigate through a dangerous hotel with the help of an AI companion.
Scandal erupts in academia as over 100 research papers are found to have been written or influenced by AI, raising concerns about the infiltration of low-quality computer-generated content in scientific knowledge and undermining public trust in science.
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to either replace or augment human workers, with the latter option offering the opportunity to reduce inequality and enhance human potential if policymakers and corporations take a different approach to technology deployment and incentivize complementary uses of AI.
Robots named Theo are being used in Dutch tulip fields to identify and destroy diseased bulbs, helping to prevent the spread of the tulip-breaking virus.
Nvidia has partnered with healthcare company Hippocratic AI to provide cheap AI nurses that offer medical advice in real-time, undercutting the cost of real human nurses, in an effort to address nurse shortages and reduce the cost of healthcare access.
A high-tech robot named Theo is being used to detect and eliminate sick tulips in Dutch tulip fields, helping prevent the spread of disease and maintain the quality of the flowers.
Velo's AI-powered bike safety light "Copilot" is a $400 gadget that can audibly alert cyclists of approaching vehicles, warn drivers who are approaching too quickly, and record HD video for future reference.
Super Micro Computer plans to sell 2 million shares to raise funds, potentially generating $2 billion, leading to an 11% drop in the company's share price, with the proceeds to be used for inventory purchase, manufacturing expansion, and research and development investments.
Amateur AI builders have made a breakthrough in deciphering unreadable ancient papyrus scrolls from Herculaneum, offering the potential to recover lost works of classical literature and philosophy.
Large language models possess formal competence in language but lack the ability to think and understand the world beyond the text they have consumed, making them far from achieving artificial general intelligence (AGI) and highlighting the need for modularity in AI systems to mimic the brain's various functions, including perception, memory, and social reasoning, according to experts in the field. The concept of a global workspace, which facilitates communication and cooperation between brain modules, is being explored in AI research as a potential path toward achieving higher-level intelligence, but the question of whether consciousness is necessary for intelligence still remains open.
Researchers from Stanford University, NEC Labs America, and UC Santa Barbara have analyzed the peer reviews of papers submitted to leading AI conferences and found that between 6.5% and 16.9% of the text could have been substantially modified by large language models, highlighting the need for ways to evaluate datasets containing AI-authored content.
Artificial intelligence (AI) needs to be fair in order to foster trust, inclusivity, and responsible advancement of technology, but ensuring fairness is challenging due to subjective decisions, technical difficulties, and unintended consequences caused by constraints such as computational resources and privacy measures. Continuous learning, adaptation, and collaboration are necessary to strive for fairness in AI.
The Labour Together thinktank proposes a legal ban on dedicated nudification tools and calls for stricter regulations on AI tools and web hosting companies to prevent the creation of harmful deepfakes.
Dow Jones futures and other major indexes dropped as the Federal Reserve meeting was set to begin, while Super Micro Computer saw a significant drop in stock prices after announcing a stock offering.
Super Micro Computer plans to sell 2 million shares, valued at around $2 billion, to raise funds for inventory, manufacturing capacity, and research and development.
Alphabet shares surged 4.6% after reports of talks with Apple to license Google's Gemini suite of AI tools for future iPhone operating systems, while Nvidia announced a deepening partnership with Google Cloud to scale and manage AI applications.
Samsung is set to launch a pay-as-you-go subscription storage service featuring high-capacity SSDs, targeting AI developers and businesses with growing storage needs. The service will offer multi-user friendly petabyte-level storage and aims to alleviate the financial burden of upfront storage costs. Samsung will compete against established cloud storage providers such as Amazon Web Services, Google, and Microsoft Azure.
Ark Invest's favorite artificial intelligence (AI) stock is UiPath, as its software specializing in robotic process automation (RPA) complements AI and increases productivity, making it a great investment opportunity.
A new stethoscope using artificial intelligence (AI) has been developed to help doctors detect heart valve problems, proving to be twice as effective as a standard stethoscope in a study involving over 350 patients.
US stock futures fell as investors showed a muted response to Nvidia's new AI chip, while anxiously awaiting guidance on interest rates from the Federal Reserve.
Daniele Petecchi, head of data management and AI at Pirelli, discusses how virtualization and data are crucial for managing the complexity of tire production, using digital twins and AI to predict tire performance and improve efficiency in manufacturing.
AI will significantly accelerate economic growth by making workers more efficient, although it will also destroy employment in some areas and deepen inequality, according to top US economist Jan Hatzius.
Two individuals, Annie and Doug, visit Dr. Monica VanTyne to seek help for their strained relationship after Annie cheated on Doug with his best friend, causing Doug to feel anger and resentment towards her, ultimately leading to a discussion regarding the possibility of reverting Annie back to an earlier version.
ChatGPT, Microsoft's deep learning technology, has gained immense popularity with over 20 million downloads, while AI start-ups raised nearly $50 billion in 2023, demonstrating the increasing interest in artificial intelligence and machine learning. Additionally, Baxus, a digital marketplace, aims to revolutionize the alcohol industry with peer-to-peer trading and blockchain technology.
Goldman Sachs analysts recommend investors to buy AI stocks like Pinterest, Coupang, and Amazon, citing their potential for increased productivity and revenue growth in the coming years.
Amidst the stalled aid to Ukraine and the stalemate with Russia, the focus on drones and artificial intelligence to bolster Ukraine's war effort risks overestimating the role of technology and solidifying the stalemate further.
Furby, Pleo, and ChatGPT are examples of artificial intelligence that create the illusion of lifelike behavior through interactions and simple rules, highlighting our tendency to perceive traces of mind and intention even where there are none.
Cybersecurity provider SentinelOne, which specializes in AI-based cybersecurity solutions, is well-positioned to benefit from the increasing threat of cybercrime and the industry's growing need for automated cybersecurity tools. The company is experiencing faster growth than its competitors and offers holistic protection platforms with AI at their core, reducing alert fatigue and improving incident management. Despite operating at a loss, SentinelOne's stock is currently undervalued compared to its peers, making it an attractive investment opportunity for the long term.
Cybercrime is estimated to cost the world $9.5 trillion by 2024, creating a significant need for increased cybersecurity spending, and SentinelOne, a cybersecurity provider with AI-based products, is well-positioned to capitalize on this growing market.
A UK startup is developing digital humans, like virtual DJ Dex, who can interact and have conversations, bridging the gap between AI technology and people, and potentially creating new job opportunities.
Google is experimenting with a generative AI-infused version of Search called Search Generative Experience (SGE), which aims to provide direct answers to queries at the top of the page instead of relying on traditional links, potentially disrupting the way people access online information and impacting businesses that rely on Google for traffic, such as advertisers and publishers.
Nvidia stock has delivered a staggering 351,244% gain since its IPO, outperforming the benchmark S&P 500 and becoming the stock of the century so far, fueled by its role in the AI movement, but challenges lie ahead including margin contraction and competition from external rivals and top customers developing their own AI-GPUs.
Nvidia stock has generated an incredible 351,244% gain since its IPO in 1999, outpacing the benchmark S&P 500 by a wide margin, thanks to its role as a leader in artificial intelligence technology.
Samsung is reportedly working on advanced AI features, including a document summarization feature, that could be added to its upcoming smartphones, such as the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 6. The AI technology will allow users to generate summaries in different styles and personalize them based on their preferences and knowledge level.
Dell has unveiled a portfolio of AI products, including an end-to-end platform and server support for Nvidia's upcoming GPUs, to meet the growing demand for AI support, with a focus on providing flexibility and ease of deployment for enterprise customers. Additionally, Dell is introducing Dell AI Factory with Nvidia, a fully integrated AI solution, and expanding its professional services for AI deployment.
Crypto tokens linked to AI-focused crypto projects have experienced significant growth in the market, outpacing even bitcoin, as investors are attracted to the potential applications of machine learning and AI in solving industry challenges. The combined market value of these tokens has grown from $2.7 billion to $26.4 billion in just one year, indicating the growing interest in AI and blockchain technology in the crypto market. However, experts caution that picking winners and losers in this emerging field remains uncertain.
Public trust in AI is declining, with only 53% of people trusting companies building and selling AI tools compared to 61% five years ago, leading to concerns about the implementation of AI in an ethical and human-first way and its potential to solve real-world problems.
Bitcoin layer 2 project BVM is launching Truly Open AI, a platform that allows users to deploy AI models on the blockchain for use in crypto applications, collaborating with Filecoin, Near, Avail, Polygon, and Syscoin for storage.
Truecaller has released a new update for Android premium subscribers that uses AI to block every call that doesn't come from an approved contact or is flagged as spam, even if the number is not in Truecaller's database. This update is aimed at increasing premium sign-ups, but it is only available for Android users as Apple does not allow such features on iOS.
Nvidia has announced initiatives to capitalize on AI, including a coalition for building humanoid robots, a new computer chip, and a way to design factories using Apple's spatial computing platform, all showcased at the annual GPU Technology Conference.
Nvidia is set to introduce a platform that combines software and hardware to build human-like robots capable of learning through generative AI, with features such as understanding instructions through language, video, and demonstrations, as well as the ability to perform various tasks. The company aims to collaborate with humanoid companies worldwide to deploy these smarter robots in heavy industries and accelerate development and adoption.
The digital divide, which already impacts a large portion of the population, may extend to people's experiences with artificial intelligence (AI), according to new research, highlighting the importance of addressing digital exclusion to ensure inclusive AI development.
Microsoft's AI assistant, Copilot, now offers access to the advanced GPT-4 Turbo model for free users, providing enhanced features such as text-to-speech prompts and a higher token limit, potentially indicating the arrival of GPT-4.5 Turbo in the future.
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SoundHound AI has partnered with NVIDIA to introduce an advanced in-vehicle voice assistant that operates independently of cloud connectivity, allowing for a more adaptable and private voice experience within vehicles.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang wore a Tom Ford leather jacket, specifically the Tejus lizard-embossed leather jacket from the SS2023 menswear collection, during his 2024 GTC keynote. The jacket retails for $8,990 but can be purchased on sale for 40% off.
NVIDIA announces Blackwell, a platform that includes GPUs, processors, and networking systems, to revolutionize computing and accelerate AI advancements.