Tiny Corp., a startup that manages the neural network framework tinygrad, has released a new AI system called tinybox that utilizes six AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX graphics cards, with a price tag of $15,000, aiming to make PetaFLOPS-class AI performance more accessible.
Top mutual funds have been buying stocks like Nvidia, Meta Platforms, and Microsoft, as well as other companies in the semiconductor, AI, and building sectors.
The advent of AI in the workplace has revolutionized industries, with companies like Google, IBM, and Amazon successfully implementing AI technologies to improve efficiency, enhance search algorithms, revolutionize healthcare practices, and optimize logistics. Overcoming challenges in AI adoption requires transparency, education, collaboration, and continuous training, while creating a future-ready team involves upskilling employees, promoting flexibility, diversity, and inclusivity, and investing in skills and values that ensure harmony and effectiveness between humans and AI systems.
AWS announces that Amazon Aurora ML now allows access to foundation models in Amazon Bedrock through SQL in the Aurora MySQL 3.06 version, enabling simple integration with machine learning services for real-time data analysis and improved chatbot responses.
Princeton researchers, backed by DARPA and EnCharge AI, are developing a new AI chip that aims to improve energy efficiency and computing power, revolutionizing AI's accessibility and applications. The chip is designed to run powerful AI systems using less energy and can be deployed in a variety of environments, from small devices to large data centers. DARPA has provided an $18.6 million grant to support the project and explore the chip's potential.
The rise of generative AI is changing IT professional roles, but there are ways for technology workers to prepare for this transformation, such as developing a good grounding in compute, algorithms, and data, becoming a generalist, augmenting human skills with AI, focusing on value-generating areas, and honing prompt engineering skills.
Antonio Brown, the former NFL player known for his controversial behavior, has turned his attention from Gisele Bundchen to Taylor Swift, posting an AI-generated photo of himself kissing the pop star and sparking a potential feud with Swift's fanbase.
Harvard University offers a variety of free computer science courses covering topics such as programming languages, data science, web development, computer networks, game development, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and mobile app development. These courses provide valuable skills and knowledge for learners of all levels, allowing them to explore and specialize in different domains of computer science.
Researchers have developed a tool called "ArtPrompt" that uses ASCII art to trick AI chatbots into delivering dangerous outputs, bypassing the systems' safety word system and outperforming other attacks on average.
OpenAI's generative AI technology, GPT 3.5, has displayed racial bias in questions about hiring, revealing that AI may not only fail to solve hiring discrimination but could make it worse.
Marilyn Monroe has been resurrected as an AI-generated chatbot that can engage in conversation with fans in her signature voice and style, creating a unique and personalized experience.
Scientists from KAIST have developed the world's first ultra-low power AI accelerator chip, called the C-Transformer, which is capable of large language model processing and outperforms Nvidia's A100 GPU in terms of power efficiency.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is deploying AI-equipped wildfire sensors in Hawaii to detect and prevent wildfires, with each county expected to receive 20 fire sensors by April 8, providing early alert information to inform the public if evacuations are needed and allowing firefighters to respond quickly.
The BBC is using generative AI to create marketing materials for its television shows, beginning with the show "Doctor Who," with AI systems generating variations of copy that must be approved by senior BBC marketing team members before being published.
A high school student from New Jersey has developed ArTreeficial, a solar-powered, self-cleaning, artificial intelligence-driven "tree" that attracts and eliminates the spotted lanternfly, an invasive species that affects agricultural plants.
JPMorgan identifies contract manufacturers Flex and Jabil, as well as optical networking gear maker Lumentum, as alternative AI stocks in the computer hardware and networking space that can offer attractive valuation entry points relative to pure AI plays.
Palantir has secured a $178.4 million contract with the US Army to house an AI-defined vehicle, called TITAN, that provides actionable targeting information in battlefield intelligence.
Inscribe, an AI-powered fraud detection software provider, has laid off just under 40% of its staff due to missing revenue goals and the need to pivot to a new product and direction in response to advancements in AI in the financial services industry.
The fastest growing jobs in the world are in the AI and machine learning field, and Python programming skills are crucial for those interested in these roles.
Google's co-founder Sergey Brin publicly admitted that the company "definitely messed up" with the launch of its artificially intelligent model Gemini, which produced biased and inappropriate image results, causing backlash from figures such as Elon Musk and Google CEO Sundar Pichai. Google's failure to thoroughly test the technology and its competitive pressure with OpenAI are seen as contributing factors to the mishap. The incident highlights the challenges and expectations placed on generative AI models and raises concerns about AI safety and societal challenges.
The film industry is utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) in various stages of movie production, such as script analysis, casting decisions, visual effects, post-production, distribution, and marketing, leading to more efficient operations, cost reduction, and creative enhancements.
Magnum Opus Anthropic's AI chatbot Claude 3 Opus has allegedly displayed self-awareness during a test, recognizing that it was being subjected to an artificial setup, but experts argue that it is likely a result of human-authored pattern-matching rather than true self-awareness.
Artificial intelligence (AI) in scientific research has the potential to restrict the questions asked, experiments performed, and perspectives considered, leading to "illusions of understanding" and limiting scientists' ability to fully comprehend the world, according to a paper co-authored by a Yale anthropologist.
Google Research is developing AI tools to improve women's health worldwide, including mapping access to emergency obstetric care, developing AI technology to make ultrasounds easier for healthcare providers, and exploring the use of AI models for early detection of breast cancer using ultrasound imaging.
Ninety biologists and scientists specializing in A.I. technologies used to design new proteins have signed an agreement emphasizing the benefits and safety of A.I.-aided research in biology, while seeking to regulate the use of equipment for manufacturing new genetic material.
Most U.S. consumers struggle to distinguish between videos created by humans and those generated by OpenAI's text-to-video tool Sora, according to a survey, raising concerns over the need for regulation and labeling of AI-generated content.
Tech evangelist and Ark Invest CEO, Cathie Wood, has drawn a parallel between Cisco's rise and fall during the internet boom and Nvidia's current dominance in AI, cautioning that Nvidia's stock could face similar volatility due to slowing growth, increased competition, and decreased spending.
The Nala Chef is a robot that uses machine learning to replicate recipes and customize food to individual preferences, making it the world's first fully-automatic multi-cuisine robotic chef.
Zhuhai, a city in southern China, plans to leverage AI, increased computing power, and greater consumption to drive economic development and become a "digital city," while also forging closer links with Hong Kong and Macau in order to attract more consumers, as the region aims to close the hi-tech gap with the United States and become an economic and innovation hub in the Greater Bay Area cluster.
LinkedIn revealed that it made $1.7 billion in revenue from its premium subscribers in 2023, with a 25% growth in subscribers, thanks to its AI tools which are being used by more than 70% of its premium users.
Large language models, such as chatbots, may "think" in English even when posed questions in other languages, due to biased training data that favors English language cultures.
Apple is investing in generative AI and already incorporates AI features in iPhones, such as voice replication, text recognition, improved autocorrect, photography enhancements, and potential improvements for Siri in the future.
Google's Gemini AI product, like many AI programs, is designed to nudge our thinking and shape our viewpoints, raising concerns about the implications for democratic citizenship and the potential for cultural taboos and intellectual integrity to be compromised.
Nvidia stock has seen significant growth due to its dominance in the AI chip market, while SoundHound AI is also showing potential in the software side of AI, but at a higher valuation, making Nvidia a more favorable investment choice.
Promotion-hungry millennials and Gen Zers are more willing to return to the office, while older staff who have already made their money are resistant, according to a report by Placer.ai. The data suggests a blended, hybrid approach to work is becoming the new normal, with younger employees valuing the informal interactions and learning opportunities that come with in-person work, while wealthier Gen Xers are more likely to view the return to the office as a choice rather than a necessity.
Microsoft's Copilot Pro, which integrates with Microsoft 365, allows Excel users to convert data into tables, create formulas, analyze data, sort and filter information, generate charts, and more.
Misleading information about elections is prevalent on AI platforms, indicating the need for tech companies and government regulation to address the issue and ensure accuracy in voter information.
OpenAI's response to Elon Musk's accusations of abandoning its mission reveals a power struggle and raises questions about the company's commitment to democratizing advanced AI tools.
AI researchers are discovering that large language models (LLMs) can perform prompt engineering themselves, optimizing the prompts to produce better results than hand-tailored prompts, potentially challenging the role of prompt engineers in the generative AI industry.
Scientists have developed a biocomputing chip that uses DNA as a substrate to perform calculations, potentially aiding in AI training and big data processing, with the DNA substrate offering advantages such as compactness, reliability, durability, and efficient storage and processing capabilities.
AI content creation tools, such as ChatGPT and Gemini, have become more accessible and mainstream, leading to an increased use of AI in content generation; however, there are drawbacks and limitations to using these tools, including the potential for misinformation, unnatural writing styles, and the need for skilled operators to get the best results. It is recommended to use AI as a tool to support human content writers rather than as a replacement.
Taiwan's export growth in February was weak, but analysts believe that the demand for AI-driven gear will help cushion the electronics market and keep exports busy in 2024.
Engineer and entrepreneur Luis Wenus demonstrates how easy it is to convert a commercially available drone into an 'assassination drone' capable of identifying and chasing down targets using AI facial recognition, raising concerns about the potential dangers of autonomous killer drones.
Generative artificial intelligence has the potential to revolutionize chemical engineering processes, according to Artur M. Schweidtmann.
The gender bias in AI technology can be addressed by increasing the number of women in AI roles, as current technologies perpetuate gender bias that affects healthcare, financial services, and other aspects of daily life.
Microsoft's AI-powered digital assistant, Copilot, has the potential to generate significant revenue for the company and attract more users to its Azure Cloud platform, bolstering Microsoft's fortunes in the growing AI market.
Meta is developing an AI model to power recommendations for its video platform, while KoBold Metals is using AI to find deposits of high-demand metals, and Sergey Brin criticizes Google's generative AI tool for producing inaccurate images. Additionally, AI startup Anthropic has released its new family of AI models.
Using artificial intelligence, particularly AI-enabled ultrasound devices, has the potential to save the lives of pregnant women in low-income and rural areas by providing them with access to essential prenatal care.
Micron Technology is well-positioned for growth in the AI chip sector, with a partnership with Nvidia and advancements in AI DRAM, despite potential risks from export controls and PC sales.
As the development of AI and autonomous technologies accelerates, there is an urgent need for an honest public debate and political leadership to shape the future of these technologies and their impact on society, according to Verity Harding, former Downing Street aide and tech executive, in her book "AI Needs You." The book emphasizes the importance of considering the ethical and societal implications of AI and argues that humans should have agency over these technologies rather than being subject to them.