Google's release of the Gemini 1.5 AI model revealed both significant problems and advantages for the company in the field of artificial intelligence.
Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University and the University of California, Berkeley have identified gene regulatory elements in the genomes of humans, bats, whales, and seals that are associated with vocal learning, shedding light on the evolution of vocalization across mammals and suggesting connections to human health and autism spectrum disorder.
Brave Software has released a privacy-preserving AI assistant called "Leo" that offers a wide range of tasks, operates on Android through the latest browser release, and ensures user privacy by implementing strong safeguards and not collecting personal data.
Shares of Apple fell to their lowest closing share price in almost four months, as investors express concern about the company's AI initiatives compared to its technology peers.
AI company Figure has raised $675 million in a Series B funding round, bringing its valuation to $2.6 billion, with the goal of developing humanoid robots that can perform general work tasks and eliminate unsafe jobs. The company, which counts Microsoft, OpenAI, Nvidia, and Jeff Bezos among its investors, will use the funding to scale up AI training, manufacture more humanoids, and continue commercializing its robots. Additionally, Figure has partnered with OpenAI and Microsoft to enhance the humanoids' language processing and reasoning abilities.
Spanish and American schoolgirls have become victims of a deepfake app called ClothOff, which generates explicit images of women and girls, causing psychological distress and panic attacks; a six-month investigation reveals that the creators of the app have links to Belarus, Russia, and London.
Google is paying small publishers to use its AI platform to rewrite content from larger news organizations, leading to concerns about plagiarism and content dilution. Critics argue that this tool undermines the value of high-quality content created by professionals and could negatively impact the original publishers. People on Twitter have expressed unfavorable opinions about this development.
Tech companies are conducting layoffs while reporting record profits, leading marketing professor Scott Galloway to propose that AI is being used to replace jobs but executives are hesitant to admit it.
Amazon is facing a lawsuit alleging that it used artificial intelligence to complete its remake of "Road House" before the original screenwriter reclaimed the rights, but whether AI was used or not may not impact the outcome of the case.
The Gemini system by Google, which uses AI image-generation technology, faced criticism for its difficulty in generating images of white people, highlighting the company's inadequate application of AI ethics and the need for a more comprehensive approach that considers foreseeable use cases.
Shares of SoundHound AI surged by as much as 93.4% after it was revealed that Nvidia had a stake in the company, causing investors to believe it could be a major player in the AI industry.
Climate change may be slowing the recovery of humpback whales in the Pacific Ocean, as a new study reveals a 20% decline in the humpback population from 2012 to 2021, which coincides with a severe marine heat wave and its impacts on the food web.
Deutsche Telekom and Brain.AI have collaborated to create the T Phone, a phone interface powered by generative AI that constructs custom interfaces to help users complete tasks without the need for multiple apps, making it a potential replacement for traditional phone apps.
Central Florida health systems, Orlando Health and AdventHealth, are using Artificial Intelligence to assist with administrative tasks and early detection of illnesses, but experts debate whether AI should be used for diagnosis and treatment decisions due to concerns of bias and potential mistakes.
Microsoft is introducing new features to Copilot in Windows 11, including plugins for third-party apps and services, as well as new Windows skills, with the aim of monetizing user activity and enhancing user experience.
Microsoft is rolling out upgrades to its AI assistant, Copilot, in Windows 11, including support for plugins and the ability to access system settings without leaving the Copilot window. Windows 11 apps with AI features are also getting enhancements.
Palantir, Nvidia, and Taiwan Semiconductor are all expected to benefit from increasing demand for artificial intelligence (AI), but only one can be considered the best stock to buy.
Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian compares the performance of Palantir, Nvidia, and Taiwan Semiconductor to determine which is the best AI stock to invest in, with Palantir not being among the top 10 recommended stocks by The Motley Fool Stock Advisor.
An AI-powered platform called NPS-MS uses deep learning to predict the makeup of new psychoactive substances, aiding law enforcement in combatting dangerous drugs.
SoundHound AI is expanding conversational AI into different industries, as discussed in a recent video update.
Brain.ai is introducing a new generation of smartphones by integrating generative AI as the foundation of their operating system, providing a new level of control, adaptability, and personalized recommendations.
FBI Director Christopher Wray warned that the 2024 US election is at a higher risk of foreign interference due to advances in artificial intelligence, particularly the use of deepfakes, which make it easier for foreign operatives to spread propaganda and misinformation.
C3.ai's third-quarter earnings exceeded expectations with an 18% revenue increase, and the company's CEO, Tom Siebel, expresses optimism about the high demand for their services across various industries.
Microsoft Copilot for Finance is a new AI-powered solution that assists finance professionals in streamlining and automating financial processes, saving time and improving efficiency.
LTX Studio, a new AI filmmaking platform launched by Lightricks, aims to revolutionize video production by leveraging generative AI to offer a comprehensive editing suite and lower production costs for filmmakers and content creators worldwide.
A successful implementation of generative AI requires a robust data strategy that incorporates comprehensive data governance, including privacy and security measures, as well as managing structured and unstructured data from various sources.
"Willy's Chocolate Experience" in Glasgow, Scotland turned into a disaster after families arrived to find a filthy, barely decorated warehouse instead of the promised world of imagination.
Co-founders of Trump's media company filed a lawsuit alleging that Trump and other leaders conspired to deprive them of a stake in the company, potentially complicating the merger deal with Digital World Acquisition and creating a financial lifeline for Trump worth over $3 billion.
Brave is expanding the availability of its AI-powered assistant, Leo, to all Android users, allowing them to ask questions, translate pages, summarize content, create written content, and more. Leo aims to provide a comprehensive solution for tasks and queries, reducing the need for other popular assistant services.
CNET, owned by Red Ventures, has been demoted from its once-strong rating of "generally reliable" on Wikipedia due to its use of AI-generated articles filled with errors and plagiarism, leading to concerns about the publication's credibility and calls for a blanket change to "unreliable" for all Red Ventures-owned websites.
AI-powered systems like generative AI pose a significant risk of amplifying misinformation and deception in elections, highlighting the need for effective measures to combat the spread of false information and protect democratic processes.
C3.ai shares surged over 20% after the company reported strong Q3 results and increased its fiscal 2024 revenue forecast, with Wall Street analysts praising its performance and growth potential in the generative artificial intelligence market.
The chip industry faces increasing credit risks and potential cost increases due to water scarcity and climate change, as semiconductor companies' water consumption continues to rise and water availability becomes more unpredictable.
A study using artificial intelligence technology has found that approximately 7,000 humpback whales in the North Pacific Ocean died between 2012 and 2021 due to the damaging effects of a marine heatwave, representing a 20% decline in population. The study gathered data from multiple sources and utilized AI image recognition to identify individual whales, highlighting the significant impact of climate change on marine life.
Emerging AI tools can support parents in their daily lives and help them teach their children to use the technology responsibly, according to Reshma Saujani, founder and CEO of Moms First.
A viral photo of a man smoking in a McDonald's from the 1980s is actually a fake image created using generative AI.
Big tech companies like Microsoft, Alphabet, and Amazon are making significant investments in AI technologies like OpenAI's ChatGPT, but the sales of AI software remain relatively small, highlighting the need for widespread adoption and real-world use cases to drive revenue growth.
The UK government is actively promoting the use of AI to replace civil servants, with plans to use AI tools to draft responses to parliamentary inquiries and public consultations, but the drafts will always be double-checked by humans and AI will not be used for politically sensitive areas.
Data centers' growth driven by artificial intelligence is raising concerns about their environmental sustainability, as their construction and power needs contribute to a substantial carbon footprint.
Electric Sheep Robotics is introducing Verdie, an AI-powered outdoor maintenance bot that can trim, edge, and handle power tools, aiming to address labor shortages and replace pollutant gas power tools in the outdoor maintenance industry. The bot uses generative AI training and reinforcement learning in simulation to perform tasks efficiently and safely, and it will be deployed from Q2 this year.
Despite the current hype surrounding artificial intelligence (AI), many of the problems that have plagued the field in the past still persist, such as the inability to accurately understand and contextualize language, and the susceptibility to being easily fooled or misled.
The Dow Jones and other major indexes rose as Wall Street reacted to a key inflation report, while Snowflake stock plummeted after disappointing earnings.
ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, is prioritizing artificial intelligence (AI) with its GenAI projects, aiming to catch up with OpenAI's ChatGPT and Sora, as it seeks to enhance its recruitment of AI talent and improve fundamental research.
A Willy Wonka-themed immersive event was shut down and police were called after attendees demanded refunds for the underwhelming experience, with actors suspecting that the chaotic script may have been AI-generated.
Software company Confluent has experienced a surge in stock price and expects 325% profit growth in 2024, as demand for its data streaming platform, which supports AI applications, continues to grow.
AI tokens with high development activity, including Ocean Protocol, GRT, FET, TAO, NMR, and CTXC, are expected to drive gains in the market as their utility and adoption increases.
Applied Materials, American Express, Super Micro Computer, PACCAR, Cirrus Logic, and Berkshire Hathaway are among the top-performing stocks in various strategies, demonstrating the success of AI-powered picks.
HP Ink reported a seventh consecutive quarter of declining revenues, with a 4.4% decrease in Q1 compared to the previous year, as enterprise customers delayed purchases due to economic uncertainty, although the company remains optimistic with new product launches in the pipeline.
Summarizing text: Companies like OpenAI and Midjourney are using scraped public data, including posts from platforms like Tumblr, WordPress, and Reddit, to train their AI systems, raising concerns about copyright infringement and the impact on information and cultural ecosystems. While some platforms have made deals to provide access to their archives, others face lawsuits for unauthorized use of content. The practice of using user data as training data for AI models has wide-ranging implications for creators and the future of these platforms.
Super Micro Computer, which works closely with semiconductor leaders Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices, has experienced surging stock prices and is considered a potential rival to Nvidia. However, investors should be cautious due to its heavy reliance on Nvidia and its premium valuation compared to peers.