Berkshire Hathaway's earnings jump while the markets wrap up the week on a positive note, driven by strong earnings from Nvidia; however, the sustainability of the AI momentum is uncertain as inflation risks remain.
ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, has hired a key contributor to Google's VideoPoet video generation technology, as companies on both sides of the Pacific race to advance generative AI tools after OpenAI's Sora stunned the world.
Huawei Cloud unveiled 10 AI-oriented innovations at the Huawei Cloud Summit, positioning itself as the infrastructure of choice for AI applications.
Canada's healthcare system can potentially lower its net spending by 4.5 to 8.0 percent per year by integrating AI technologies, resulting in improved quality of care, simplified administrative work, and optimized system management, according to McKinsey analysis.
Lenovo has unveiled its next-generation Integrated Edge AI Solutions for Telco at MWC 2024, bringing powerful computing to the edge and enabling transformative AI applications at scale for businesses while reducing energy consumption. The solutions, developed in collaboration with telco industry leaders like Deutsche Telekom, Orange, and Telefonica, aim to simplify the deployment of AI use cases and turn data into faster insights.
Lenovo has unveiled new AI-driven laptops, including the ThinkPad T14 i Gen 5 and ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 Gen 4, along with accessories such as the ThinkVision M14t Gen 2 mobile display and the ThinkPad Executive 16-inch Backpack, as well as software solutions like Lenovo Identity Advisor and Smart Connect. The company also revealed a transparent display laptop concept that integrates physical and digital environments for a unique user experience.
Lenovo has unveiled its latest portfolio of AI devices, software, and infrastructure solutions, along with proof-of-concept devices that challenge traditional form factors, aiming to enable smarter technology and personalized experiences for users.
Lenovo has unveiled new AI-driven laptops and accessories, including the ThinkBook Transparent Display Laptop Concept, as well as software solutions such as Smart Connect and Lenovo Identity Advisor, at MWC 2024. The laptops, such as the ThinkPad T14 i Gen 5 and ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 Gen 4, offer enhanced productivity and creativity with AI features, while the accessories, such as the ThinkVision M14t Gen 2 mobile display and USB-C Slim Travel Dock, aim to boost mobile productivity. Lenovo's commitment to sustainability is also highlighted, with innovations in design, materials, and repairability.
AI-generated "deepfakes" pose a serious threat to elections, allowing criminals and malicious actors to manipulate the democratic process by generating highly realistic hoax images and videos to mislead and disrupt, warns the UK Home Secretary, James Cleverly.
Google has paused its image generation feature on its Gemini AI platform after it created historically inaccurate images, including people of color in Nazi uniforms, leading to criticism and embarrassment.
Spatial computing is a rapidly evolving field of technology that combines AI, computer vision, and mixed reality to blend virtual experiences into the physical world, and these 8 TED talks provide insight into this emerging era and its potential impact on various industries.
SNL alum Aidy Bryant hosted the Independent Spirit Awards, delivering a speech with classic roasting, controversially referring to stars like Natalie Portman and Greta Lee as "stupid bitches" while also making jokes about the indie world, nominated films, and AI.
Joel Kim Booster, a writer-actor-comedian, expresses concern about the future of artificial intelligence in Hollywood, particularly regarding its potential to replace executives. Despite his fear, Booster believes that the power of human storytelling in art is undeniable and cannot be replicated by AI.
The 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards honored films like "Oppenheimer" and "The Bear," while Barbra Streisand received the Life Achievement Award and discussed her passion for acting despite not fitting the mold of traditional actresses, with winners chosen by the union's membership and new contracts ensuring better conditions for performers.
Deepfakes have made their way onto True Crime TikTok, with creators using AI technology to appropriate victims' voices and images for profit, raising questions about ethics, exploitation, and the dehumanization of real people.
The author raises questions about the responsibility and ethical considerations surrounding the development and regulation of AI, urging leaders in the field to recognize its potential to both advance humanity and cause harm.
Filmmaker Tyler Perry's plans to expand his studios in Atlanta have been put on hold due to OpenAI's new tool, Sora, which can create visually complex shots of subjects and their backgrounds, causing concerns about job losses in the industry.
AT&T will credit customers a full day of service following their 10-hour outage, affecting over 70,000 users, in an effort to make amends for the incident.
Several companies, including Walmart, Delta, T-Mobile, Chevron, and Starbucks, are reportedly monitoring employee conversations on messaging apps using artificial intelligence software to scan for keywords indicating dissatisfaction and potential safety risks.
Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Ring will integrate with artificial intelligence to analyze health data and provide insights, as part of the company's larger Samsung Health push, including integration with its SmartThings smart home platform.
The prevalence of non-consensual and explicit artificial intelligence (AI)-generated images is increasing, posing significant risks and harm to individuals, especially young people, and causing resource strain for authorities attempting to combat online abuse and protect victims.
TV director James Hawes has predicted that artificial intelligence will be creating TV soaps within three to five years.
During the reported period, there were 7 home transfers in Madison County, with the median sale being a 768-square-foot home in Stockbridge that sold for $156,000.
AI-generated propaganda is almost as convincing as genuine content, raising concerns about increased propaganda volume; Big Tech's artificial intelligence boom is causing a surge in water consumption, leading to environmental worries; Ludhiana industry gains insights on AI advancements, encouraging businesses to adopt intelligent technologies for enhanced efficiency; AI technology aids the US and allies in monitoring China's Taiwan invasion intentions; The White House seeks public input on the debate between "open" and "closed" AI systems.
SentinelOne, an under-the-radar cybersecurity stock, has attractive upside potential in the current bull market due to its strong financial performance, differentiated AI capabilities, distribution partnerships, and discount valuation compared to its peers.
Zepp Health has introduced Zepp OS 3.5 with Zepp Flow™, a fully integrated Natural-Language User Interface (LUI) powered by LLM AI, making Amazfit smartwatches the first to have this feature, revolutionizing the user experience in wearable devices.
Cadence Design Systems, a leader in semiconductor and computing system design software, has announced its new AI supercomputer system called Millennium M1, powered by graphics processing units (GPUs), for accelerating computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and multi-physics simulations. This move positions Cadence as a premium stock in the chip design industry and highlights the potential for digital twin technology.
Cadence Design Systems, a leader in semiconductor and computing system design software, is booming with its shares up nearly 60% in the last 12 months and has recently announced a new AI supercomputer system called Millennium M1 for accelerating computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations, giving it a potential advantage over its competitors in chip design software.
Major record labels such as Universal Music Group are grappling with the rise of AI in music, as concerns grow about the protection and control of artists' name, likeness, and voice being used without permission to create AI-generated songs. The industry is debating whether to embrace AI, fight against it, or find a balance between the two.
Researchers from the University of Waterloo and Western University have discovered a new dimension within an organism's genome, suggesting that a genome could contain more than just genealogical or taxonomic information.
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin discusses the potential risks and applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in the cryptocurrency space, highlighting the need for AI-assisted verification of code and bug finding, exploring four categories of AI application in crypto, addressing the challenges of deepfake technology, and emphasizing the importance of steering technology in desired directions to maximize its positive impact.
Armenian artist Narine Arakelian's exhibition, "Metamorphosis of Aphrodite's Stones," combines technology and art through a collaboration with artificial intelligence, challenging traditional notions of curation and setting a new benchmark in the relationship between human creativity and computational prowess.
Tech giants are utilizing software to locate areas with excess renewable energy on the grid, allowing them to move data center operations there and cut carbon emissions while maximizing renewable energy usage.
Warren Buffett and Cathie Wood, two prominent investors with different investing strategies, both own Amazon stock, with analyst Mark Mahaney predicting further growth potential for the company due to its diverse business operations and investments in AI. Despite being relatively small positions in their portfolios, the analysts believe Amazon's ability to generate robust cash flow and expand margins through AI technology positions it for future success.
Warren Buffett and Cathie Wood, two prominent investors with very different investment strategies, both own Amazon stock and an analyst predicts a 26% potential upside for the company's stock due to its diversified business and potential in artificial intelligence.
Google Keep is now testing the "Help me create a list" feature, which utilizes AI technology to generate lists, and is accessible through the floating action button on Android devices for users enrolled in the Workspace Labs program.
Magician Paul Carpenter is under federal investigation after creating deepfake audio of President Joe Biden for a robocall during the New Hampshire primaries.
Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) have developed an AI algorithm that can predict Alzheimer's disease up to seven years in advance with 72% accuracy, using clinical data and molecular databases.
Mednition has appointed Deena Brecher as chief nursing officer, demonstrating its commitment to having nurses involved in developing clinical AI and healthcare technology.
AI is assisting cybercriminals in creating realistic deepfake scams, including voice and video manipulation, posing a significant challenge for individuals and organizations in detecting fraud.
Generative AI, a subset of artificial intelligence, is becoming increasingly vital in marketing as it has the remarkable ability to autonomously generate and refine new data, content, creative, and campaigns at scale, transforming the customer journey and improving the overall customer experience.
The article provides a comprehensive guide to the top data science undergraduate programs for 2024, highlighting key features, curriculum offerings, and why they stand out in the competitive landscape of data science education.
From cautionary tales to love stories and war against machines, these bold and unique movies about artificial intelligence explore the concept of AI in various genres, delving into themes of empathy, memory, love, freedom, and the future of humanity.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang argues that programming is no longer a vital skill due to the rise of AI, and instead, people should focus on expertise in other fields such as biology, education, manufacturing, or farming.
The current bull market, fueled by artificial intelligence (AI) stocks, is creating millionaires, and two AI stocks worth considering for future growth are Microsoft and Nvidia.
A startup called Monumental has developed AI-powered bricklaying robots that work alongside humans to increase efficiency and reduce strain on workers' backs, showing the potential for robots to serve as helpful assistants rather than job-stealing replacements in the construction industry.
Fran Drescher warns against artificial intelligence, expressing concern that it could trap humanity in a matrix and emphasizes the need for storytelling that sparks human spirit and connection.
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to improve health-care delivery and provide quick and convenient access to health information, but precautions must be taken to ensure safety, privacy, and quality of care. AI-driven systems like Articulate Medical Intelligence Explorer (AMIE) show promise in diagnostic accuracy and performance, but further research and regulation are needed. The use of AI in health care should be accompanied by human quality control and human-centered design to avoid pitfalls and ensure effectiveness.
Amba Kak, the executive director of the AI Now Institute, emphasizes the importance of addressing power imbalances in the tech industry and advocates for creating counter-narratives to shape the appropriate role of technology in society.
Honor is launching the Magic 6 Pro globally, featuring powerful specifications such as a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, a 6.8-inch 120Hz display, and a 50MP front-facing camera, as well as innovative AI features like "Magic Capsule" and "Magic Portal."