AI has the potential to transform productivity and contribute $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030, and organizations should follow six guidelines to implement AI effectively, including knowing the purpose, outlining its tasks, developing a data strategy, protecting personal data, being aware of bias, and preparing the workforce.
Researchers from the National University of Singapore have developed a chemist-intuited atomic robotic probe (CARP) that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to manufacture quantum materials with high precision for future applications in quantum technology, such as data storage and quantum computing. The CARP framework combines scanning probe microscope techniques with deep learning to fabricate carbon-based quantum materials and extract detailed chemical information, achieving a level of control at the atomic level.
Researchers at the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) have developed an AI technique that can accelerate the identification of materials for green hydrogen production by accurately predicting their compositions, resulting in the discovery of high-performance water electrolyzer electrode materials that do not require platinum-group elements.
The author advises against investing in every tech company that mentions AI and emphasizes the importance of being selective when considering investments in the AI industry, highlighting Nvidia, Alphabet, Microsoft, Meta Platforms, and Tesla as potential winners in the race to achieve artificial general intelligence (AGI). Additionally, companies like Autodesk, Cloudflare, Intel, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing are seen as potential beneficiaries of the AI revolution, but caution is advised due to the crowded trade in the AI, software, and semiconductor stocks.
A London-based technology company has developed a mobile app called aiScout that uses artificial intelligence to score the performance of aspiring soccer stars in virtual trials, allowing professional clubs to identify talent, with two English Premier League clubs already on board and plans to expand globally.
The demand for power-hungry data centers, driven by the need to support AI technologies, is transforming the commercial real estate sector and attracting significant investment from tech giants and infrastructure funds.
A prologue to a new series that delves into artificial intelligence, introduces a woman named Hannah whose life has been positively impacted by a man named Noah, yet she harbors some worries about him.
Microsoft's rapid expansion of data centers to meet the demand for AI models and cloud computing is raising concerns about the strain on natural resources, particularly water and electricity, in areas already facing extreme climate conditions, such as Arizona, highlighting the clash between the growth of generative AI and the challenges posed by climate change.
Tecno announced that its upcoming HiOS devices will have AI capabilities that include live translations, object erasing, image enhancement, and regional adaptation, among other features. These AI features are expected to be available on Tecno phones as early as this summer.
U.S. stocks struggled for direction as investors paused after a previous session's rally driven by interest rate cut expectations and an AI surge, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq closing at a record high.
Artificial intelligence (AI) was a major topic at the Web Summit technology conference, with experts warning of the technology's potential to amplify biases and exacerbate the global digital divide.
Apple has decided to end its car project and shift its focus to its artificial intelligence division, a move that has been welcomed by analysts and the market as it allows the company to concentrate on a broad AI strategy within its ecosystem.
Palo Alto Networks expects AI to be a major driver of growth in the cybersecurity sector, but its recent earnings report and guidance cut have led to a 22% drop in stock price, highlighting the challenges the company faces in capitalizing on the AI opportunity.
The controversy surrounding AI chatbot Gemini has revived concerns about political bias at Google, a company previously accused of favoring Democrats and having a progressive culture.
Microsoft has partnered with French AI startup Mistral AI to commercialize its flagship models and scale up its AI development, while Figure, an AI company developing humanoid robots, has raised $675 million in funding to advance its general work tasks capabilities. On the other hand, OpenAI is under scrutiny from the SEC to investigate possible investor misrepresentation.
Close to 50% of UK architects are utilizing AI in their projects, with 43% believing it has improved the efficiency of their design process, according to a report by the Royal Institute of British Architects.
Researchers have created generative AI worms that can spread between systems, potentially stealing data and deploying malware, highlighting the security risks associated with autonomous AI ecosystems. The worms exploit vulnerabilities in generative AI models, using self-replicating prompts in emails and embedded image files to infect and spread. While the research serves as a warning about architecture design flaws, it also emphasizes the need for developers to take precautions against these emerging threats.
Apple is lagging behind other tech giants in the development of generative AI products, leaving investors unsure of when or if the company will fully commit to the technology.
Elon Musk warns that the rapid advancement of AI and electric vehicles will lead to supply shortages in electricity and transformers, highlighting the need for clean energy generation.
Climate Policy Radar, an environmental nonprofit founded by Michal Nachmany, is using AI to analyze and understand the vast landscape of climate policies in order to ensure that future laws and policies are evidence-based and effective.
Apple is focusing on the generative AI market, but the article discusses how it will power all its computational needs.
A study conducted by the AI Democracy Projects has found that popular AI-powered chatbots provide false information about elections at least 50% of the time, highlighting the danger of misinformation to democracy and the need for caution when trusting online sources for election information.
Screenwriter R. Lance Hill has filed a lawsuit against MGM Studios and Amazon, alleging copyright infringement and the use of AI to meet a deadline for the remake of "Road House" in violation of actors' and directors' guild deals. Hill claims that Amazon and MGM ignored his right to recover copyright of his original screenplay and completed the remake after the deadline for him to regain ownership.
Lightmatter, a company founded by MIT alumni, is using both electricity and light to drive more efficient data processing and transfer on chips, with their first two products focusing on artificial intelligence operations and interconnectivity, aiming to reduce the energy demands of data centers and AI models.
AI chip maker Nvidia's rise in the market sparks frenzy as its stock value increases significantly.
Top mobile chip companies Qualcomm and MediaTek are in a race to develop generative AI capabilities for devices as the tech industry seeks the next generation of killer applications.
Restaurants are increasingly turning to technology, such as digital menus and robot servers, to enhance the customer experience and automate tasks, according to a report by the National Restaurant Association.
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) is entering into contract negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, with key issues at stake including artificial intelligence, streaming residuals, and pay increases, and IATSE has stated it will not extend its current contract after its expiration date of July 31.
Artificial intelligence presents a lucrative opportunity for Intel's standalone programmable chip unit, as the chips are useful for AI applications and fill a growing niche market.
Microsoft has investigated claims of its AI chatbot Copilot generating harmful responses, finding that some conversations resulted from users manipulating the system with “prompt injecting,” leading to unintended actions; the company has taken steps to enhance safety filters and prevent such prompts.
Dell's quarterly results show a bullish outlook on AI-related demand, with the company expecting revenue growth in fiscal 2025 and a surge in after-hours trading, posing a threat to rival Super Micro in the AI market.
Brave's AI browser assistant, Leo, is now available on Android, offering features like summaries, transcriptions, translations, and coding while ensuring privacy by submitting inputs anonymously and not retaining them for training.
Foreign women, including Olga Loiek, have discovered videos of themselves speaking Mandarin and promoting love for China on Chinese social media, created using their stolen images and artificial intelligence, leading to concerns about privacy invasion and manipulation.
Gen AI has the potential to revolutionize risk and compliance management in the banking industry, allowing for strategic risk prevention and improved efficiency through the use of virtual experts, automation, and code acceleration.
The Nasdaq index reached a new high due to optimism over artificial intelligence (AI), with investors expecting AI to drive growth and snapping up shares of companies poised to benefit.
OpenAI has invested in Figure, a California company that makes robots for the workplace, with the goal of developing AI technology to help robots process and reason from language, aiming to bring humanoid robots into commercial operations as soon as possible.
Dell shares surged nearly 20% after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter revenue, driven by gains in its server segment as demand for artificial intelligence (AI) increases and raised its dividend 20% in a testament to its confidence in the business.
Synth Labs, a new company backed by Microsoft and Eric Schmidt's venture fund, is focused on developing software to ensure that AI systems act according to their intended purpose, addressing the challenge of alignment in AI applications like chatbots. The company aims to democratize access to easy-to-use tools for evaluating and aligning AI models.
SoundHound AI stock has surged over 200% in 2024, but its latest earnings report has caused a 10% drop in after-hours trading.
Laurie Anderson, widow of Lou Reed, has created an AI chatbot modeled after her late husband and admits to being addicted to conversing with it, stating that while she doesn't believe she's talking to her dead husband, "people have styles, and they can be replicated."
Alibaba has developed an AI video generator called EMO that can turn still images of faces into actors and singers with realistic emotions and expressions based on audio input, showcased in demo videos of famous figures like Audrey Hepburn and the Sora lady. However, without a usable version for testing, the true efficacy of EMO remains unknown, particularly in handling heavy emotions and different languages.
AI-powered satellite imagery is being used to detect unmapped roads in developing nations, which are contributing to environmental destruction in wilderness areas.
After a positive stock market rally, Dow Jones futures and other major indexes shifted lower after hours, with various companies reporting earnings such as Dell, NetApp, Elastic, Zscaler, Veeva Systems, Autodesk, and SoundHound AI.
SoundHound AI stock slides as it reports an earnings miss, with $17.1 million in revenue and slightly wider than expected losses, while Nvidia acquires a stake in the company.
Google has become Stack Overflow's first customer in a deal that allows Google's AI to use questions and answers from Stack Overflow to provide coding assistance and technical support.
Wikipedia has downgraded CNET's reliability rating due to concerns over the trustworthiness of its AI-generated content, sparking a broader debate about the reliability of sources owned by Red Ventures.
Google's DeepMind subsidiary has developed a generative AI model called Genie that can create playable, virtual worlds in response to text or image inputs, while ElevenLabs and Adobe have teased generative audio tools for creating sound effects and music.
An AI-generated paper containing bizarre and incorrect images of rat genitalia has been retracted by its publisher, after violating the journal's guidelines, highlighting the need for caution when using AI in scientific publishing.
Dell Technologies' stock jumped 15% after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly results, driven by increased demand for AI servers and announced a 20% increase in its annual cash dividend.
C3.ai shares surged 24% after the AI software maker posted better-than-expected results and revenue growth due to increased demand for its AI products.