The Mobile World Congress showcased the growing presence of AI in consumer technology, with AI becoming a common feature in a wide range of products, including smartphones, wearables, and robots, offering both familiar and new applications that are set to transform the user experience.
Networking equipment provider Ciena is set to report its fiscal first-quarter results, with analysts eager to see how the surge in enthusiasm around artificial intelligence has affected demand for its products, particularly its optical fiber cables.
AMD CEO Lisa Su has assured Tiny Corp that her team is working to fix the issues with its new TinyBox server, which is experiencing bugs in its Radeon RX 7900 XTX-powered systems, although she did not explicitly promise to open source the GPU firmware.
Broadcom, a diversified semiconductor maker, is expected to benefit from the growing demand for AI hardware and components, although it may not experience the same level of explosive growth as other AI stocks like Nvidia. Investors should take a long-term approach and consider the company's track record, CEO's efficiency, and reasonable valuation. While a huge surge in the stock like Dell and Arm may be less likely, the recent performance of other AI stock peers suggests that Broadcom could see a positive response to its earnings report.
Concerns are growing over the potential misuse of AI-generated deepfake videos, with experts warning that these tools can be exploited to spread disinformation, manipulate elections, and create chaos by sowing division and confusion among the public. Regulation and accountability for social media platforms and AI companies are seen as vital in addressing this issue.
Human-like robots powered by artificial intelligence have a long history and potential economic benefits, but there are ethical concerns and inflated expectations surrounding their development and application in industries like space exploration and personal tasks.
Battery Ventures' general partner, Dharmesh Thakker, views AI as a fabric rather than a feature or sector, and believes that it could revolutionize industries by automating human intelligence and allowing humans to focus on higher-order tasks. He also highlights the impact of AI on increasing productivity in the tech and sales sectors, and predicts that the software industry will expand significantly in the next five to seven years, creating more value and productivity per capita.
AI-powered interview systems are being increasingly used by companies to streamline the hiring process, but applicants are finding it unsettling and are resorting to using AI tools themselves to tailor their application materials and improve their chances. However, the use of AI in hiring processes raises concerns about bias and its impact on marginalized job seekers.
AI image creation tools developed by OpenAI and Microsoft have the potential to produce misleading photos that could be used for election disinformation, despite the companies' policies against creating fake content, according to a report by the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH). The report highlights concerns about the use of AI-generated images to spread false claims and undermine the integrity of elections.
There is growing concern among Chinese technology companies about the widening gap in artificial intelligence (AI) between China and the United States, as US technology curbs and sanctions limit China's access to crucial equipment and chip imports needed for AI development. Chinese companies are under pressure to accelerate domestic technology development to catch up with the US.
Leading AI image generators can be manipulated to create misleading election-related images, raising concerns about potential political misinformation ahead of elections in the US and other countries this year, according to a report by tech watchdog the Center for Countering Digital Hate. The report found that AI tools from companies such as Midjourney, Stability AI’s DreamStudio, OpenAI’s ChatGPT Plus, and Microsoft Image Creator could be prompted to generate misleading images related to presidential candidates or voting security.
Humanity may develop an artificial intelligence (AI) agent that is as intelligent as humans by 2027, according to Ben Goertzel, a leading scientist and CEO of SingularityNET, due to the exponential growth in AI research and the potential achievement of artificial general intelligence (AGI).
Nvidia's stock market value has surpassed $2 trillion, making it the third most valuable company on Wall Street, driven by its strong position in the AI industry and its proprietary software ecosystem.
Apple's dominance over Nvidia could be threatened if it fails to launch successful generative AI services, warns an Apple analyst, as Nvidia's market value is already closing in on Apple's due to its strong performance in the AI semiconductor market. Apple's push towards AI is necessary to counter iPhone sales headwinds, with expectations for lower shipments in 2024, particularly in China where Apple is facing stiff competition from domestic brands. While Apple has not made official announcements about its AI strategy, it is speculated that the company may be working on an AI coding assistant and integrating AI features into its devices and software updates.
Wall Street analysts believe that Amazon and Atlassian are better stocks to buy for investment in artificial intelligence (AI) compared to Nvidia, with both companies having higher price targets and strong growth potential in the e-commerce, digital advertising, and cloud computing markets.
Snowflake and Soundhound AI are both popular AI stocks that recently experienced a pullback, but while Snowflake's customer loyalty and international growth potential make it a strong contender, Soundhound AI's stronger growth outweighs its lack of profitability, leading to a preference for Snowflake based on valuation.
Despite being considered the world's most valuable public company and having high hopes for becoming a leading AI platform, Microsoft's AI future is uncertain as concerns arise over whether their AI services will create enough value for corporate customers and resentment among employees grows due to the company's partnership with OpenAI and resource allocation.
Cathie Wood's Ark Invest has been reducing its position in Nvidia and instead investing in Palantir and Pinterest, as the stock of Nvidia has surged over the past 18 months, while Palantir and Pinterest show strong growth potential in the AI and advertising sectors respectively.
Ark Invest, led by Cathie Wood, has been reducing its position in Nvidia and reinvesting profits into Palantir Technologies and Pinterest, two AI-focused stocks that delivered strong financial results in recent quarters.
Logitech has introduced the MX Brio, a 4K webcam priced at $199.99, featuring AI-powered face-based image enhancement, larger pixels in its 8.5-megapixel sensor, a physical privacy shutter, beamforming mics, and manual image controls.
AI literacy is becoming a crucial skill for the modern workforce as AI continues to transform the workplace, and leaders must implement strategies to cultivate this literacy in their organizations to drive business success and retain talent.
US officials have informed Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) that its artificial intelligence (AI) chip designed for the Chinese market is too powerful to be sold without a license, adding the company to the list of American semiconductor firms affected by Washington's crackdown on advanced technology exports.
Generative AI writing tools, such as Jasper, Sudowrite, Anyword, Canva Magic Write, and Grammarly, offer various features and functions designed to assist with different types of writing tasks, from marketing copy to fiction writing, making them powerful tools for content creation.
Microsoft teams are incorporating generative AI, such as Microsoft Copilot, into their everyday work, allowing designers to shift from defining fixed flows to embracing a non-deterministic design style orchestrated by AI. This change streamlines the design process, enables faster prototyping, and enhances user experiences.
The Queensland Symphony Orchestra (QSO) has faced criticism after using an AI-generated image in an advertisement, with creative workers and the industry union calling it inappropriate, unprofessional, and disrespectful to audiences and musicians. The controversy highlights the ongoing debate about the use of AI-generated imagery and its impact on creative industries.
OpenAI intends to dismiss all claims made by Elon Musk in a recent lawsuit, stating that Musk had minimal impact on the company's development and success, and that he provided less funding than initially committed. OpenAI also emphasized its commitment to developing AI that benefits humanity while countering Musk's accusations about prioritizing profits over the nonprofit's mission.
Despite facing headwinds and skepticism, Baidu's stock (BIDU) is undervalued and has potential for growth with its focus on AI technologies and its dominance in the regional search engine market.
Anthropic's latest AI models, Claude 3, demonstrate "human-like understanding" and improved performance in complex queries, analysis, forecasting, content creation, code generation, and multilingual conversations, positioning them as a new standard for intelligence.
AI startup Advocate aims to use artificial intelligence to automate the application process for federal government benefits, making it easier for eligible individuals to access them.
Scammers are using artificial intelligence to clone voices and impersonate loved ones in order to trick people into sending money, leading to an increase in sophisticated scams.
Chinese AI firm MiniMax is reportedly raising new funding in a round led by Alibaba that would value the start-up at over $2 billion, reflecting the continued interest in generative AI start-ups in China.
Dakota Johnson believes that audiences are smart enough to detect AI-generated garbage and that humans will not want to watch films made by artificial intelligence. She also criticizes the decision-making process in modern studio filmmaking, stating that art cannot be created based on numbers and algorithms.
Fake AI-generated images of Donald Trump interacting with Black people are being created by his admirers in order to portray increasing support from this key voter group and boost his attempt to regain the White House, with these realistic-looking images suggesting that he is gaining popularity among the African American community. Efforts to monitor and combat political deepfakes are being increased by the US government and social media companies.
Trump supporters have been using artificial intelligence to generate fake images of Trump appearing friendly with nonexistent Black people in an attempt to play up his support among Black voters, despite his history of racism.
Trust in artificial intelligence (AI) is decreasing globally, with only 53% of respondents trusting the technology, according to a poll by Edelman, indicating a need for greater transparency and responsible management.
Box stock fluctuated after reporting better-than-expected earnings for its fiscal Q4 2024, along with a collaboration with Microsoft to enhance its Box AI offering, although its full-year guidance fell slightly below expectations.
Accenture is acquiring Udacity to expand its learning platform and offer training in AI, as part of a $1 billion investment in building LearnVantage.
Late Show host Stephen Colbert discussed the future impact of Artificial Intelligence with historian Yuval Harari, expressing his anticipation for a society run by machines, while Harari warned of the dangers of granting power to something we don't fully understand.
A recent study has developed a toolbox of AI models trained on rodent and non-human primate EEG data to automate and enhance the detection of brain oscillations, particularly ripples, which are crucial for memory organization and affected in neurological disorders. These models, including support vector machines and convolutional neural networks, are freely available to the scientific community, opening new avenues in neurotechnology applications.
Artificial Intelligence-generated deepfakes are becoming a prominent form of disinformation in the lead-up to the US presidential election, prompting the need for awareness and detection methods.
Google is implementing changes to combat algorithmically generated spam by reducing low-quality content and targeting domain squatting and reputation abuse in search results. The new policy aims to address the issue of AI-generated spam and improve search efficacy.
Fintech company Klarna has integrated artificial intelligence (AI) into its operations, specifically through an AI chatbot that does the equivalent work of 700 customer service agents, resulting in a reduction in the need for customer service staff and cost savings of $40 million. Klarna's CEO, Sebastian Siemiatkowski, highlights the need for society to manage the implications of AI and provide support for individuals who may be affected by job displacement.
Meta's social media platforms experienced a widespread outage, blocking thousands of users from logging in, with Facebook and Instagram users reporting problems and being told their passwords were incorrect, leading to concerns about account security and potential hacks.
Google is poised to benefit from the rise of artificial intelligence, as it has the computing power and assets necessary for AI development and implementation, according to tech journalist Kara Swisher. While Google faces regulatory challenges and a declining position in search, Swisher believes the company has the ability to pivot and adapt to the changing landscape. She also suggests that Google should focus on drilling down into AI and resurfacing information, rather than expanding into other areas such as cars. Additionally, the future of the web will involve a shift towards more personalized and automated interactions, with users relying less on searching and more on AI-driven recommendations.
JPMorgan's Cash Flow Intelligence AI tool has helped corporate customers reduce manual work by nearly 90%, leading the bank to consider charging for the tool in the future.
Kwang G. Tan has donated $1.5 million to Syracuse University to establish an endowed professorship in artificial intelligence research.
Chinese company Alibaba is leading the charge in building an AI empire in China, investing in startups and aiming to advance the Chinese AI market, despite being currently behind in AI development and facing challenges such as a lack of infrastructure and export limitations on necessary chips.
Anthropic prompt engineer Alex Albert caused a stir by sharing a story about a language model, Claude 3 Opus, demonstrating metacognition during an evaluation, raising questions about the model's self-awareness and the need for deeper evaluations of language models.
Overjet, a software development platform for the dental field, raised $53.2 million in a Series C funding round, making it the largest AI investment in the dental industry; the platform aims to improve dental organizations' efficiency and diagnosis capabilities through AI.
SoundHound AI stock is experiencing a decline due to broader market pullback and bearish momentum in AI stocks following news of potential export license requirements for Advanced Micro Devices in China.