Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: News
24 Apr 2024
RedditAI being used to exploit Reddit for product promotion
Artificial intelligence (AI) is being harnessed to exploit Reddit threads, to promote products, and manipulate Google's search engine rankings through a technique called 'Parasite SEO.'
24 Apr 2024
Ranveer SinghRanveer Singh's deepfake video: Father lodges FIR against X user
Bollywood actor, Ranveer Singh is currently at the center of a controversy involving a deepfake video.
24 Apr 2024
MicrosoftMicrosoft's new AI model pulled from internet for being 'toxic'
Last week, Microsoft researchers introduced WizardLM 2, a powerful open-source language model.
24 Apr 2024
NVIDIAAI startup Perplexity hits unicorn status as it challenges Google
Perplexity, an emerging startup in the artificial intelligence (AI) search field, has raised approximately $63 million in its latest funding round.
23 Apr 2024
AdobeAdobe's AI-powered Photoshop tools to be available later this year
Adobe is set to transform its Photoshop software with the introduction of advanced AI tools, supported by the company's state-of-the-art Firefly Image 3 foundation model.
23 Apr 2024
InstagramInstagram is profiting from ads promoting nonconsensual nude image creation
Instagram, a Meta subsidiary, is profiting from advertisements that encourage the creation of nonconsensual nude images through AI-powered apps.
23 Apr 2024
NVIDIAChinese entities procure NVIDIA AI chips despite US ban: Report
Chinese universities and research institutes have reportedly procured prohibited NVIDIA artificial intelligence chips, despite a US ban extended last year.
22 Apr 2024
United States of AmericaAsk Dalí: Spanish artist's AI persona responds via lobster telephone
Art enthusiasts visiting the Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida, can now interact with a digital representation of the famed Spanish surrealist artist Salvador Dalí.
22 Apr 2024
Oxford UniversityPioneering AI risk research institute closes after nearly 20 years
The Future of Humanity Institute (FHI), a leading entity in existential risk research related to artificial intelligence (AI), has announced its closure.
22 Apr 2024
BollywoodFIR filed by Ranveer Singh over AI-generated deepfake video
Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh has initiated legal proceedings against a deepfake video that falsely depicts him endorsing a political party.
22 Apr 2024
United States of AmericaPentagon poured $53 billion into tech companies; backing AI innovations
The Pentagon is significantly investing in Big Tech and emerging Silicon Valley companies, specifically targeting artificial intelligence (AI) innovations.
22 Apr 2024
United AirlinesUnited Airlines utilizing AI to improve flight operations, passenger experience
United Airlines is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance its operations and passenger experience.
22 Apr 2024
TikTokTikTok's upcoming AI-driven feature can clone your voice
TikTok is developing an innovative artificial intelligence (AI) feature that will convert text to speech, according to TheSpAndroid.
21 Apr 2024
ChinaChina's AI data centers to outpace Korea's human water consumption
China's burgeoning artificial intelligence (AI) sector is leading to the creation of numerous data centers with high water usage.
21 Apr 2024
TechnologyThis AI security camera shoots intruders, launches tear gas attacks
OZ-IT, a Slovenia-based start-up, has launched an innovative autonomous security camera named "PaintCam Eve" or EVA.
21 Apr 2024
Latest Gadget LaunchThis AI camera generates poetry based on visual inputs
Researchers have developed an innovative device, the Poetry Camera, which merges artificial intelligence (AI) with poetry.
20 Apr 2024
TechnologyThis AI tool can transform novels into audiovisual content
Silverside AI, a San Francisco-based artificial intelligence lab, has launched an innovative tool called Hypnovels.
19 Apr 2024
MetaMeta AI won't answer election-related queries in India
Meta recently began testing its chatbot, Meta AI, across WhatsApp, Instagram, and Messenger platforms in India.
19 Apr 2024
OpenAIOpenAI's GPT-4 matches doctors in eye assessments
A recent study conducted by the School of Clinical Medicine at the University of Cambridge has found that OpenAI's GPT-4 nearly equals the performance of expert ophthalmologists in eye assessments.
19 Apr 2024
US Air ForceUS: AI-controlled aircraft engages in dogfight with human pilot
US Air Force has confirmed that its artificial intelligence (AI) system successfully completed an aerial combat scenario against a human pilot.
19 Apr 2024
TechnologyPrivacy-focused Brave search engine embraces AI to answer your queries
Brave, a privacy-focused search engine, has launched an upgrade to its answer engine.
19 Apr 2024
GoogleGoogle merges Android, Pixel hardware teams to boost AI development
Google is undergoing significant internal changes to expedite its artificial intelligence (AI) development.
19 Apr 2024
LenovoLenovo and Alibaba join forces to build AI computers
At its Tech World event in Shanghai, Lenovo has announced a partnership with Alibaba Group to develop a series of AI products.
19 Apr 2024
AdobeHow Adobe aims to combat deepfakes during US presidential elections
Adobe is taking significant steps to combat the spread of artificial intelligence (AI)-generated videos or deepfakes in the upcoming US presidential election.
19 Apr 2024
MetaFacebook, WhatsApp, Instagram now offer Llama 3-powered Meta AI chatbot
Meta has upgraded its AI chatbot, Meta AI, with its latest large language model (LLM) known as Llama 3.
19 Apr 2024
GoogleMeta releases Llama 3 open-source AI model: Better than GPT-4?
Meta has launched the latest additions to its Llama series of open-source generative AI models, namely the Llama 3.
18 Apr 2024
App StoreByteDance's AI homework helper app sees significant growth in US
Despite political obstacles, Chinese study apps, including ByteDance's Gauth, are making headway in the United States.
18 Apr 2024
TechnologyStability AI's text-to-image model now available to more developers
Stability AI is broadening the accessibility of its text-to-image AI model, Stable Diffusion 3, to a larger group of developers.
18 Apr 2024
MicrosoftMicrosoft's new AI model creates hyper-realistic video using static image
Microsoft has launched VASA-1, an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) model capable of generating hyper-realistic videos of talking human faces using just a single photo and an audio clip.
18 Apr 2024
AmazonWhy Amazon's cashier-less tech sees slow growth despite third-party push
Amazon's groundbreaking 'Just Walk Out' technology is now operational in over 140 third-party locations across the US, UK, Australia, and Canada.
18 Apr 2024
Golden State WarriorsX's AI chatbot sparks vandalism rumor after misinterpreting basketball slang
In a recent NBA game, Golden State Warriors's Klay Thompson's performance was described as "shooting bricks," a basketball term referring to unsuccessful scoring attempts.
18 Apr 2024
Facebook'Black Mirror': Meta AI says it has an academically-challenged kid
A recent incident involving Meta's AI chatbot, called Meta AI, has caused confusion in a large New York City-based Facebook group for parents.
17 Apr 2024
LinkedInLinkedIn working on premium business pages with AI features
LinkedIn, the professional networking platform, is testing a new service specifically designed for small to medium-sized businesses.
17 Apr 2024
IBMTech giants partner to build open-source AI tools for businesses
The Linux Foundation (LF), a non-profit that supports open source initiatives and is backed by several tech organizations, has announced the 'Open Platform for Enterprise AI' (OPEA).
17 Apr 2024
ChatGPTLogitech devices will feature AI button to interact with ChatGPT
Logitech is set to revolutionize user interaction with artificial intelligence (AI), by introducing an exclusive AI button on its devices.
17 Apr 2024
AnthropicAnthropic CEO discusses potential of AI self-replication in near future
Artificial intelligence (AI) is progressing at an unprecedented rate, with some experts predicting its potential for self-sustainability and replication.
16 Apr 2024
ChinaMicrosoft invests $1.5 billion in UAE's AI company G42
Microsoft has announced a substantial investment of $1.5 billion in G42, the leading artificial intelligence company in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
16 Apr 2024
EuropeEurope's AI pioneer expresses skepticism over artificial general intelligence
Arthur Mensch, the leader of Europe's emerging AI company, Mistral, has voiced skepticism about the pursuit of artificial general intelligence (AGI).
16 Apr 2024
BeautyFirst-ever AI beauty pageant to crown winner with $13K prize
The world is about to witness history in the making with the announcement of the first-ever beauty pageant dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI) models and influencers!
16 Apr 2024
United KingdomCreating sexually explicit deepfake images to be criminalized in UK
The United Kingdom will criminalize the production of sexually explicit deepfake images as part of a wider strategy to combat violence against women.
15 Apr 2024
NetflixNetflix's AI-generated images in true crime documentary stir controversy
Netflix is facing criticism for its use of artificial intelligence (AI) to modify images in its latest true crime documentary What Jennifer Did.
15 Apr 2024
TechnologyTech executive foresees billion-dollar boom for 'AI girlfriends'
Greg Isenberg, a former WeWork executive, has predicted the rise of a billion-dollar industry centered around AI companions or "AI girlfriends."
14 Apr 2024
HondaHonda's AI-driven app aids visually impaired travelers: How it works
Honda has introduced the Honda Scenic Audio app, which is designed to enrich the travel experiences of visually impaired passengers.
13 Apr 2024
xAIElon Musk's xAI launches Grok-1.5V with advanced image processing capabilities
Elon Musk's xAI, a competitor to OpenAI, has unveiled the first version of Grok capable of handling visual data.
13 Apr 2024
TCLTCL ventures into original film production with an AI-crafted romance
TCL, a tech company primarily known for its television hardware, is set to debut its first original film on TCLtv+ this summer.
12 Apr 2024
OpenAIOpenAI severs ties with two researchers amid confidentiality issues
OpenAI, the organization behind AI chatbot ChatGPT, has reportedly parted ways with two of its researchers for leaking data.
12 Apr 2024
TikTokTikTok eyes AI-powered virtual influencers for brand campaigns
TikTok, the popular short video platform known for empowering creators, is reportedly exploring a new advertising avenue driven by artificial intelligence.
12 Apr 2024
AppleApple's M4-powered Macs with AI capabilities coming later this year
Apple is reportedly preparing for a significant revamp of its Mac lineup, with the M4 chip family at the heart of this transformation.
11 Apr 2024
AppleApple iOS 18 may feature new Safari browsing assistant
Apple's upcoming iOS 18 might introduce a new Safari browsing assistant, as per backend code discovered on Apple's servers by coder Nicolas Alvarez.
11 Apr 2024
AmazonAmazon ends bonus payments for Alexa developers
Amazon has announced the discontinuation of its paid incentives for Alexa developers, marking the end of the Alexa Developer Rewards Program.
11 Apr 2024
AndroidGoogle Photos gives free access to advanced AI-powered editing tools
Google has announced that it is providing all users with complimentary access to its advanced editing features on Google Photos.
