The AI Incident Database, a non-profit organization, collects and catalogues incidents of AI technology going wrong in order to increase transparency and promote safety improvements.
Recent research has made significant strides in the development of optical neural networks, presenting a sustainable alternative to energy and resource-intensive models by leveraging light propagation through multimode fibers and a minimal number of programmable parameters.
An AI chatbot has been created to help people determine if they are experiencing sexual harassment and to assist companies and universities in addressing and understanding the situation.
AI language models, such as OpenAI's GPT-4, are surpassing humans in tasks that require divergent thinking, indicating higher creative potential, according to a recent study.
AI is playing a significant role in the food industry, helping companies like Unilever, PepsiCo, Mars, ADM, and Bayer improve product development, optimize supply chains, and increase productivity.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.'s revenue increased by 9.4% in the first two months of 2024, driven by the global AI development and offsetting potential impacts from slowing iPhone sales.
Stitch Fix is using generative AI to leverage its vast amount of text data, streamline processes, and provide a personalized styling service for customers, striking a balance between automation and human expertise.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)-generated images featuring Donald Trump with groups of Black supporters have emerged as he aims to win over Black voters, highlighting concerns about the use of AI-generated imagery to mislead and confuse voters, and the need for regulation. The Center for Countering Digital Hate has also demonstrated how easy it is to create realistic deepfakes that can fool voters, emphasising the urgent need for social media platforms and AI companies to protect users from AI's harmful effects.
MIT researchers have developed an image dataset that allows machine learning models to simulate peripheral vision, improving their ability to detect objects; however, the models still perform worse than humans, suggesting that there is something missing in these models that need to be addressed.
AI generated images show what Marvel Cinematic Universe characters would look like with an all-Black cast, but these images should not be seen as accurate or full depictions of the human experience.
Researchers have demonstrated that AI watermarks intended to indicate content was generated by AI can be easily removed in just two seconds, raising concerns about the efficacy of this approach to combatting disinformation and deepfakes.
India's major political parties, the Indian National Congress (INC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), have shared AI-crafted political content, including videos and songs, on their official Instagram handles, without disclosing the use of AI technology, highlighting the need for mandatory disclosures to prevent deception and misleading information.
President Biden called for a ban on AI voice impersonations during his State of the Union address, without specifying the details or extent of the proposed regulations.
Microsoft and Alphabet are currently leading the race in generative artificial intelligence (AI), but investors should expect the landscape to rapidly change as competition emerges from other AI companies; however, the author remains bullish on both stocks.
India's government has approved a ₹10,300 Crore ($1.24 billion) funding package to strengthen the nation's AI infrastructure, which includes the creation of a supercomputer with at least 10,000 GPUs and the establishment of an innovation center and other initiatives to promote AI development and accessibility.
Employers in the Asia-Pacific region are willing to offer higher salaries, up to 44%, to workers skilled in artificial intelligence (AI) in various departments such as IT, research and development, sales and marketing, business operations, and finance, according to a survey conducted by Amazon Web Services (AWS). The study also revealed that workers believe AI skills have a positive impact on their careers and productivity gains can be achieved through AI implementation.
The Queensland Symphony Orchestra faced criticism for using an AI-generated image in a Facebook post, with many deeming it inappropriate, unprofessional, and disrespectful to audiences and musicians.
The boom in artificial intelligence, clean technology manufacturing, and cryptocurrency mining is putting a strain on U.S. energy supplies as demand surpasses the capacity of energy sources, leading to potential capacity shortfalls in the coming years.
Tech conglomerate Broadcom's first-quarter revenue beats market estimates as demand for its advanced networking chips driven by cloud providers upgrading data centers to support AI, while rival Marvell Technology forecasts revenue below expectations.
Computer scientist Ben Goertzel believes that super-intelligent AI could emerge as early as 2029, potentially leading to the technological singularity.
Researchers analyzed over 44 million hospital stays in Austria and identified 1,260 distinct disease trajectories, revealing critical moments where early and personalized prevention could significantly alter a patient's health outcome.
Micron Technology shares reached a record high as analysts from Goldman Sachs and Stifel raised their price targets on the stock, citing the company's position in the artificial intelligence (AI) boom and its production of high bandwidth memory (HBM) chips for AI applications.
Denver-based software developer Palantir has been awarded a $175 million contract by the U.S. Army to develop TITAN, an AI-defined vehicle that will provide advanced battlefield technology for long-range precision fire and threat detection.
Anthropic and Inflection AI, among other companies, claim to have AI models with best-in-class performance, but the benchmarks used to measure their strengths and weaknesses are outdated and not aligned with real-world user interactions, leading to a need for more human involvement in evaluating and improving these models.
Zora, an NFT-based social network platform, is expanding into the AI market to help creators monetize their content through NFTs and to bring AI onto blockchains.
A team of aerospace engineers at Stanford University has developed an AI system called the Autonomous Rendezvous Transformer (ART) that uses AI to optimize safe trajectories between docking spacecraft, potentially improving the safety and reliability of autonomous space travel.
AI tools for work can optimize workflow through task planning, meeting minutes, real-time email communication coaching, and more, offering a wide range of options to improve productivity and efficiency.
Taiwan Semiconductor, the world's largest contract chip manufacturer, is poised for strong revenue and earnings growth in 2024 and has competitive advantages that will fuel its success in the coming years. With a strong balance sheet, strategic partnerships, and technological leadership, the company is well-positioned to maintain its dominance in the industry and expand into new markets.
Amazon has introduced its new chatbot called Rufus, which uses generative AI to provide answers to questions about product categories and individual items in order to make shopping on the Amazon app quicker and easier, potentially reducing the need for users to search for information on Google and buy from competing online stores. While not perfect, Rufus has shown helpfulness in certain purchasing decisions and features a rating system for user feedback.
A survey conducted by IEEE reveals that the majority of U.S. IEEE members believe that the current regulatory approach to governing AI systems is inadequate and that AI governance should be prioritized as a matter of public policy. They advocate for regulations on data privacy, risk assessments for AI products, transparency requirements for AI systems, and restrictions on autonomous weapon systems. There is also a preference for a mixed governance approach using laws, regulations, and industry standards.
Researchers are using AI-generated images and videos to enhance scientific papers, presentations, and social media posts, but concerns about fake data and misleading information have emerged as these tools become more popular in the scientific community.
Computer scientist Ben Goertzel predicts that human-level artificial general intelligence (AGI) could be achieved as early as 2027 and evolve rapidly into artificial superintelligence (ASI), while acknowledging that the exact timeline remains uncertain. Other experts, such as Shane Legg and Geoffrey Hinton, have also offered their predictions on when AGI may be achieved. However, there are caveats to consider, including the understanding that AGI would not possess a "mind" like humans and the potential societal and environmental impacts of its development.
The AI industry is looking to revive nuclear power in order to fuel itself and continue its advancements.
US employers planned 84,638 job cuts in February, the highest total for the month since 2009, indicating a deteriorating labor market due to inflation and high interest rates.
SoundHound AI's stock is surging due to bullish analyst coverage on Nvidia, the market's most influential AI stock, and its own potential for explosive upside.
Electronic Arts CEO, Andrew Wilson, believes that AI can lead to more efficient game development and increased revenue for the company, despite concerns about job displacement, with plans to use generative AI to make development processes 30% more efficient and potentially reach a network of over 3 billion people.
Crunchyroll, the anime streaming service, is considering implementing AI-generated subtitles to expedite the subtitling process, but concerns arise over the technology's ability to accurately translate nuances and impact human translators.
NVIDIA's CUDA-X data processing libraries will be integrated with HP AI workstation solutions, turbocharging data preparation and processing for generative AI development without requiring any code changes.
House leaders have launched a bipartisan task force to regulate artificial intelligence (AI), understanding that implementing a full response will be a lengthy process due to the technology's impact across various sectors, including elections and national security. The task force aims to release a report by the end of the year, but immediate legislative action on specific AI issues is also anticipated.
HP Inc. has unveiled the industry's largest portfolio of AI PCs, including new Elite and Pro PCs and Z by HP mobile workstations, to enhance productivity, creativity, and user experiences in hybrid work settings. The company also announced the AI Creation Center, a comprehensive workstation solution for AI development, and introduced new conferencing room solutions and headsets for more meaningful collaboration. HP's PCs are designed to protect firmware against quantum computer hacks, and the lineup includes various models equipped with AI capabilities and powered by Intel Core Ultra or AMD Ryzen PRO processors.
Options trading in semiconductor stocks, particularly in Nvidia Corp., has surged as investors place bets on the growth of artificial intelligence and seek to catch up on last year's rally while also protecting against a potential market downturn.
Machine learning reveals that the growth of supermassive black holes in galaxies requires both mergers and cold gas, challenging previous assumptions and providing insight into galaxy evolution.
Cohesity has launched Cohesity Gaia, a conversational search assistant powered by generative AI, which allows users to access, analyze, and interact with their data in a natural language interface, aiming to transform data into actionable insights and democratize access to information.
Plagiarism detection company Turnitin has confirmed a small set of layoffs, following the CEO's warning that AI would help reduce their headcount by 20%.
ArtPrompt is a new tool that can bypass the safety measures of large language models (LLMs) by using ASCII art prompts to induce chatbots to respond to queries they are designed to reject, potentially allowing them to provide advice on illegal activities.
Educators should embrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the classroom rather than banning it, as AI is a powerful tool that can reshape education and prepare students for the future workforce.
Microsoft Ability Summit is an annual event that focuses on accelerating accessibility to bridge the Disability Divide, with this year's themes being Build, Imagine, and Include, and it highlights advancements in accessible technology, partnerships for protecting fundamental rights, and resources for accelerating accessibility journeys.
LinkedIn has introduced new AI-powered features to help members find work more easily by assessing their fit for specific jobs and providing guidance on improving their profiles and job-seeking strategies.
The Justice Department plans to impose harsher sentences on companies and individuals who deliberately misuse artificial intelligence technology for white-collar crimes, such as price fixing or fraud, emphasizing the need for companies to manage AI risks in their compliance programs.
Media companies in Australia may seek compensation from Meta for using online news sources to train AI technology, raising concerns about the value of news and the need for negotiations or fines under the news media bargaining code.