| 26.04.2024 21:08
Tech Titans Join Federal AI Safety Panel
The Department of Homeland Security has announced the formation of a new artificial intelligence safety board, comprised of CEOs from leading U.S. technology companies, to advise the federal government on protecting critical infrastructure from AI-related disruptions. The board includes key corpora...
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| 26.04.2024 01:09
Microsoft's profits soar 20% with AI products drive
Microsoft reported a 20% increase in profit for the January-March quarter, positioning itself as a leader in applying artificial intelligence technology to enhance workplace productivity. The Redmond-based software giant posted a quarterly net income of $21.93 billion, or $2.94 per share, surpassin...
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| 25.04.2024 13:59
Biden celebrates chip factory promise, voters await production kickoff
On Thursday, the Democratic president will head to upstate New York to celebrate Micron Technology's plans to build a campus of computer chip factories made possible in part with government support. The initial phase of the project would open the first plant in 2028 and the second plant in 2029, wi...
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| 25.04.2024 05:02
Connecticut Senate Passes AI Regulation Bill, Fate Uncertain
The Connecticut Senate made a significant move on Wednesday by passing a groundbreaking bill aimed at regulating bias in artificial intelligence decision-making and protecting individuals from harm, including the spread of deepfakes. Despite concerns about potential negative impacts on innovation a...
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| 25.04.2024 00:55
Meta's Q1 profit soars, revenue guidance disappoints investors
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, reported a significant increase in profit for the first quarter of the year, with earnings more than doubling to $12.37 billion, or $4.71 per share. This growth was driven by higher advertising revenue and a 6% increase in the average price of ads...
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| 24.04.2024 17:16
UK competition watchdog investigates Microsoft and Amazon's AI deals
British competition regulators have announced that they will be closely examining recent artificial intelligence deals involving tech giants Microsoft and Amazon. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is specifically looking into Microsoft's partnership with Mistral AI from France and their h...
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| 23.04.2024 01:26
Trust and safety exec discusses AI in content moderation
Alex Popken, a former trust and safety executive at Twitter, has transitioned to a new role as vice president of trust and safety at WebPurify, a content moderation service provider. In a recent interview with The Associated Press, Popken discussed the evolution of content moderation over the past...
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| 22.04.2024 17:10
Urgent Fixes Needed for CyberTipline to Combat Online Child Exploitation
A new report from the Stanford Internet Observatory has revealed that the tipline set up 26 years ago to combat online child exploitation is not living up to its potential and is in urgent need of technological and other improvements. The researchers warn that new artificial intelligence technology...
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| 20.04.2024 19:57
Finnish Coffee Roastery's AI Blend Surprises Customers
An artisan roastery in Helsinki, Finland has made waves in the coffee industry by introducing a new blend developed by artificial intelligence. Kaffa Roastery, in collaboration with local AI consultancy Elev, launched the "AI-conic" blend at the Helsinki Coffee Festival, showcasing a unique combina...
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| 19.04.2024 23:26
Olympic Organizers Embrace AI for Sports Performance
Olympic organizers unveiled their strategy on Friday to incorporate artificial intelligence into sports, aligning themselves with the global trend of embracing rapidly advancing technology. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) detailed their plans to utilize AI in various aspects of the games,...
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| 19.04.2024 06:05
Google merges Android and Pixel divisions to enhance AI integration
Google announced on Thursday that it will be combining its software division, responsible for Android mobile software and the Chrome browser, with its hardware division, known for Pixel smartphones and Fitbit wearables. This move is part of a broader plan to integrate artificial intelligence more w...
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| 19.04.2024 01:16
Challenges abound in regulating AI technology
James Maroney of Connecticut, along with other bipartisan lawmakers from states such as Colorado, Alaska, and Georgia, are leading the charge in proposing legislation to regulate the use of artificial intelligence in decision making processes. These lawmakers are set to come together in a press con...
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| 18.04.2024 20:57
Meta's AI model outperforms peers, but confuses Facebook users
Generative AI technology is rapidly evolving, with companies like Google, Meta Platforms, and OpenAI constantly pushing the boundaries to create smarter and more efficient chatbots. Meta recently unveiled new AI models that are already being integrated into Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, but so...
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| 15.04.2024 05:53
AI-generated models: A potential solution for diversity in fashion?
London-based model Alexsandrah has found a unique way to stand out in the fashion industry - by creating a digital twin of herself through artificial intelligence. This AI-generated counterpart has already been used in photo shoots, with Alexsandrah receiving credit and compensation just like a hum...
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| 11.04.2024 17:18
Amazon appoints AI expert Andrew Ng to board
Amazon, the tech giant based in Seattle, has announced the addition of artificial intelligence visionary Andrew Ng to its board of directors. Ng, currently a managing director at the AI Fund in Palo Alto, California, will be taking the seat previously held by former MTV CEO Judy McGrath. Ng's AI Fu...
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| 11.04.2024 12:17
Pennsylvania bill requires notification of AI-generated content to consumers
The Pennsylvania House passed a bill on Wednesday that would require consumers to be notified when content has been generated by artificial intelligence. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Chris Pielli, aims to protect consumers by ensuring transparency around the use of AI. The legislation would amend th...
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| 11.04.2024 12:16
Congressman returns to college to study AI
Congressman Don Beyer, a Virginia Democrat known for his early adoption of technology and interest in fusion energy, is now delving into the world of artificial intelligence. At 73 years old, Beyer has enrolled in George Mason University to pursue a master's degree in machine learning, recognizing...
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| 08.04.2024 13:50
Biden administration invests $6.6 billion in US microchip production
The Biden administration has pledged to provide up to $6.6 billion to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) to expand its facilities in Arizona, ensuring the production of advanced microchips domestically for the first time. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo emphasized the importance of thes...
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| 04.04.2024 22:25
Tech companies seek clarity on achieving artificial general intelligence
The race for artificial general intelligence (AGI) is heating up among tech giants like Amazon, Google, Meta, and Microsoft, as well as organizations like OpenAI. AGI, the concept of machines being as smart as humans across a wide range of tasks, has become a top priority for these companies. Howev...
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| 02.04.2024 20:57
Artists unite to demand AI developers respect their rights
Over 200 prominent musicians including Stevie Wonder, Miranda Lambert, Billie Eilish, Nicki Minaj, Peter Frampton, Katy Perry, Smokey Robinson, and J Balvin have joined forces in a new open letter submitted by the Artist Rights Alliance non-profit. The letter calls on artificial intelligence tech c...
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| 02.04.2024 14:44
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce earn Webby Award nominations, along with Sydney Sweeney, Ryan Gosling
The nominees for this year's Webby Awards have been announced by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences, with a star-studded list including Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, Sydney Sweeney, Ryan Gosling, and Timothee Chalamet. Swift's Instagram message encouraging voter registration earned...
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| 28.03.2024 13:53
VP Harris says US agencies must show their AI tools aren't harming people's safety or rights
The White House unveiled new rules on Thursday requiring U.S. federal agencies to ensure that their artificial intelligence tools do not harm the public. Vice President Kamala Harris emphasized the importance of verifying that AI tools do not endanger the rights and safety of the American people. B...
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| 27.03.2024 23:18
Amazon invests $2.75 billion in AI startup Anthropic
Amazon announced on Wednesday that it will be investing an additional $2.75 billion into Anthropic, an artificial intelligence startup based in San Francisco. This brings Amazon's total investment in Anthropic to $4 billion, with the Seattle-based tech giant maintaining a minority stake in the comp...
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| 27.03.2024 18:22
Apple sets June 10 date for in-person Worldwide Developers Conference
Apple has announced that their annual Worldwide Developer Conference will be taking place from June 10 to June 14, with the first day featuring a live-streamed keynote address showcasing the latest software and product updates. However, select developers have been invited to attend in-person events...
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| 26.03.2024 01:05
Cohere CEO aims for technology that enhances humanity, not threatens it
Aidan Gomez, the CEO and co-founder of Cohere, a Toronto-based startup, played a significant role in the development of the transformer architecture, which has been crucial in the advancement of generative AI models like ChatGPT. In a recent interview with The Associated Press, Gomez discussed the...
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| 21.03.2024 23:54
Proposed bill mandates ID and labeling for AI-generated media
A bipartisan bill was introduced in the House on Thursday aimed at addressing concerns about the potential misuse of artificial intelligence technology, specifically deepfakes. These deepfakes, which can be created using AI to mimic voices, faces, and actions of real people, have raised fears of mi...
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| 21.03.2024 09:53
Tech Tip: Identifying AI-generated deepfake images
AI fakery is quickly becoming one of the biggest problems confronting us online. Deceptive pictures, videos and audio are proliferating as a result of the rise and misuse of generative artificial intelligence tools. With AI deepfakes cropping up almost every day, depicting everyone from Taylor Swif...
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| 20.03.2024 23:32
AI brings WWII vets' stories to life at New Orleans museum
Olin Pickens, a 102-year-old World War II veteran, sat in his wheelchair at the National WWII Museum in New Orleans, facing a life-sized image of himself on a screen. Through artificial intelligence, visitors can now hold virtual conversations with images of veterans like Pickens, who was taken pri...
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| 20.03.2024 13:46
Biden announces $8.5 billion investment in Intel chip plants
President Joe Biden announced on Wednesday a groundbreaking agreement with Intel, providing the company with up to $8.5 billion in direct funding and $11 billion in loans to build computer chip plants in Arizona, Ohio, New Mexico, and Oregon. The investment is part of Biden's economic policy to boo...
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| 19.03.2024 17:42
An AI robot is spotting sick tulips to slow the spread of disease through Dutch bulb fields
A high-tech robot named Theo is revolutionizing the way Dutch tulip farmers combat disease in their fields. This boxy robot, named after a retired employee at the WAM Pennings farm, tirelessly patrols the tulip fields, checking each plant for signs of the tulip-breaking virus. Equipped with cameras...
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| 19.03.2024 02:25
AI revolutionizes March Madness bracketology
As March Madness 2024 approaches, college hoops fans are once again faced with the daunting task of filling out their brackets. While some may rely on gut feelings or lucky charms, others are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) in hopes of gaining an edge in predicting the outcomes of the men's...
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| 16.03.2024 03:42
Reddit Faces FTC Probe Over AI Content Licensing Practices Ahead of IPO
Reddit, the popular social media platform, is facing scrutiny from the Federal Trade Commission over its plans to license its users' content to artificial intelligence companies. The inquiry was revealed in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday, following a letter from the...
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| 15.03.2024 13:41
Europe inquires about platforms' efforts to reduce generative AI risks
European Union regulators have intensified their scrutiny of big tech companies, including Google, Facebook, and TikTok, by requesting information on how they are addressing the risks associated with generative artificial intelligence, such as the spread of deepfakes. The European Commission has se...
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| 13.03.2024 18:40
Revolutionary AI tools streamline medical communication
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the way doctors communicate with their patients, with new AI tools being used to answer messages and take notes during exams. OpenAI released ChatGPT 15 months ago, and already thousands of doctors are utilizing similar products based on large language mod...
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| 13.03.2024 10:10
Europe's groundbreaking AI rules near final approval, sparking anticipation for next steps
European Union lawmakers are set to give final approval to the 27-nation bloc's artificial intelligence law Wednesday, putting the world-leading rules on track to take effect later this year. The AI Act, which has been in the works for five years, is expected to act as a global signpost for other g...
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| 13.03.2024 04:40
US leads UN resolution for equal access to artificial intelligence
The United States is leading the charge in the creation of the first United Nations resolution on artificial intelligence, with the goal of ensuring that AI technology is safe, secure, and trustworthy for all countries, especially those in the developing world. The draft resolution aims to bridge t...
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| 11.03.2024 17:26
Reddit seeks to raise $750 million in IPO
Reddit, the popular social media company, is planning to raise nearly $750 million in its upcoming initial public offering (IPO) of common stock. The company disclosed in a regulatory filing that the IPO will consist of 22 million shares of Class A common stock, with approximately 15.3 million shar...
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| 09.03.2024 03:07
After Wild Shake-Up, Sam Altman Returns to OpenAI Board
In a surprising turn of events, OpenAI announced that its co-founder and CEO, Sam Altman, would be rejoining its board of directors after being briefly pushed out of the company more than three months ago. The decision came after a highly anticipated report by the law firm WilmerHale, hired by Open...
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| 07.03.2024 19:37
Justice Department Cracks Down on AI Violations, Threatens Tougher Penalties
The Justice Department is intensifying its focus on artificial intelligence, warning that companies and individuals who misuse the technology for white-collar crimes like price fixing and market manipulation will face harsher sentences. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco announced the new policy a...
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| 07.03.2024 02:16
Former Google Engineer Accused of Stealing AI Technology for Chinese Companies
A former software engineer at Google, Linwei Ding, has been charged with stealing artificial intelligence trade secrets from the company while secretly working with two companies based in China, according to the Justice Department. Ding, a Chinese national, was arrested in Newark, California, on fo...
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| 06.03.2024 23:29
OpenAI faces legal hurdles alongside Elon Musk
After a year of global fame, OpenAI is now facing a multitude of challenges that could threaten its position as a leader in artificial intelligence research. The San Francisco company, known for its ChatGPT model, has been embroiled in legal battles with billionaire Elon Musk, who alleges that Open...
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| 06.03.2024 20:44
Microsoft engineer warns company's AI tool creates violent, sexual images, ignores copyrights
A Microsoft software engineer, Shane Jones, has raised concerns about the company's AI image generator, Copilot Designer, in a letter sent to the US Federal Trade Commission. Jones claims that the tool frequently produces offensive or inappropriate images, including sexualized images of women, desp...
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| 06.03.2024 16:30
Elon Musk agrees to make OpenAI a for-profit company
In a dramatic turn of events, OpenAI has fired back at Elon Musk, who recently filed a lawsuit against the company for allegedly prioritizing profit over its original nonprofit mission. The company published several emails from Musk dating back to the early days of OpenAI, revealing his support for...
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| 05.03.2024 09:57
States struggle to regulate AI in daily life as oversight lags behind
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of everyday life, from screening job resumes to determining medical care. However, concerns have been raised about AI systems discriminating based on race, gender, or income, with little government oversight. In response to this issue, lawmak...
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| 01.03.2024 17:04
Elon Musk sues OpenAI and CEO for breach of contract
Billionaire Elon Musk is taking legal action against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, alleging that the company has strayed from its original mission of benefiting humanity by partnering with Microsoft for profit. Musk, who co-founded OpenAI in 2015, claims that when he initially funded the creation...
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| 29.02.2024 18:54
Figure partners with OpenAI and secures Jeff Bezos backing
OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with robotics startup Figure to integrate its artificial intelligence systems into humanoid robots. Figure, based in Sunnyvale, California, secured $675 million in venture capital funding from tech industry heavyweights includ...
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| 29.02.2024 01:07
Digital outlets sue OpenAI for copyright infringement
Three prominent digital news outlets, The Intercept, Raw Story, and AlterNet, have taken legal action against OpenAI, the owner of ChatGPT, for copyright infringement. The organizations filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court in the Southern District of New York, alleging that OpenAI used thousa...
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| 28.02.2024 21:24
Study: Chatbots' inaccurate election info may deter voters
A new study conducted by AI Democracy Projects and Proof News has revealed that AI-powered chatbots, including popular ones like GPT-4 and Google's Gemini, are producing inaccurate and harmful election information more than half the time. As the U.S. presidential primaries are underway, experts are...
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| 26.02.2024 22:15
Microsoft inks deal with France's Mistral AI, an OpenAI rival that has its own chatbot
Microsoft announced a new partnership with the French startup Mistral AI on Monday, signaling a potential shift away from its reliance on OpenAI for generative AI products. Mistral AI, founded less than a year ago, has quickly gained recognition for its innovative and cost-effective AI systems. Whi...
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| 26.02.2024 15:54
Veteran reporter's 'Burn Book' exposes love and loathing in Silicon Valley
In her incendiary memoir "Burn Book," longtime Silicon Valley reporter Kara Swisher takes a scathing look at the tech industry and the once-idealistic entrepreneurs who have become disconnected from reality. Swisher paints Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and Tesla CEO Elon Musk in a harsh light, c...
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