Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: News
Microsoft touts responsible AI efforts in its first transparency report
Microsoft has released its inaugural Responsible AI Transparency Report, a detailed document that underscores the tech giant's commitment to developing and deploying responsible artificial intelligence (AI) systems throughout 2023.
Microsoft signs biggest renewable energy deal ever for AI expansion
In a landmark move, Microsoft has signed an agreement with Brookfield Asset Management to support the creation of 10.5GW of new renewable energy capacity worldwide.
NVIDIA's AI chatbot expands support for Google's Gemma, voice queries
NVIDIA is advancing its experimental ChatRTX chatbot by integrating a broader array of AI models for RTX GPU users.
Google sued for copyright infringement by artists in US
A group of artists, including photographer Jingna Zhang, and illustrators Sarah Andersen, Jessica Fink, and Hope Larson, have initiated legal proceedings against Google.
OpenAI, Microsoft sued by major news outlets for copyright infringement
Leading news outlets, including the New York Daily News, Chicago Tribune, Orlando Sentinel, and San Jose Mercury News have initiated a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft.
FKA Twigs advocates for AI regulation in Senate testimony
Musician FKA Twigs and Warner Music Group's CEO, Robert Kyncl, testified before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on intellectual property this week.
Say goodbye to influencers? AI characters with emotions are here
NVIDIA-backed AI firm, Synthesia, has recently introduced its latest innovation, "Expressive Avatars."
Indian startup's AI aggregator platform brings together ChatGPT, Gemini, others
OneAIChat, an innovative startup from India, has introduced a unique multi-modal AI aggregator.
Creators of AI-based death prediction tool warn against scam imitations
The creators of Life2vec, an advanced death prediction tool developed by American and Danish researchers, have issued a warning about fraudulent imitation apps.
BBC presenter's image unwittingly used in AI-driven ad scam: Report
BBC wildlife presenter Liz Bonnin found her face being misused in an online ad campaign for an insect repellent spray.
OpenAI's image generator shows gender bias in business roles
A recent research by Finder has revealed a gender bias in the depiction of business roles by OpenAI's text-to-image generator.
Apple resumes talks with OpenAI to build chatbot for iPhones
Apple has reportedly resumed negotiations with OpenAI, the creators of ChatGPT, to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities into iOS 18.
What to expect from the second Global AI Safety Summit?
The second Global AI Safety Summit, a significant event in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), is set to commence soon.
Meta's AI ad platform is glitching, overspending on budgets
Meta's automated advertisement platform, Advantage Plus shopping campaigns, is facing criticism for overspending on ad budgets and underdelivering on sales.
Chinese tech firm launches AI robot that can fold laundry
Chinese tech firm Stardust has recently launched its latest robot, the Astribot S1. It is backed by artificial intelligence (AI) technology.
Apple's iOS 18 update to overhaul native apps on iPhones
Apple is preparing to reveal its latest operating system, iOS 18, at the upcoming WWDC 2024 developer conference, on June 10.
Google Chat to get AI-powered summarization feature
Google is on the brink of launching an innovative artificial intelligence (AI) feature for Google Chat on Android.
Catholic group defrocks AI priest for providing unusual responses
Catholic Answers, a leading advocacy group, recently unveiled an AI priest named "Father Justin."
EyeEm licensing user photos for AI training if not deleted
EyeEm, a Germany-based photo-sharing platform recently acquired by Spanish firm Freepik, has updated its user agreement.
Google's AI bot can now help you learn English
Google is utilizing its artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist individuals in learning English.
Coca-Cola inks $1.1B deal with Microsoft for AI integration
Coca-Cola is investing $1.1 billion in a five-year partnership with Microsoft to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) for gaining a competitive edge over rivals.
iOS 18 to bring AI upgrades, revamped Siri, and more
Apple's upcoming software update for iPhones, iOS 18, is generating significant buzz in the tech world.
Elon Musk's xAI close to securing $6 billion funding
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence venture, xAI, is close to securing a massive $6 billion in funding, according to TechCrunch.
Dell Alienware X16 R2 launched at ₹2.87 lakh: Check features
Dell has unveiled its premium Alienware x16 R2 gaming laptop in India.
Apple's latest AI models may power upcoming iPhones, iPads, MacBooks
Apple is making significant strides in enabling Artificial Intelligence (AI) to operate locally on its devices.
Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses now come with multimodal AI
Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, known for their photo-taking, video-making, livestreaming, and headphone-replacing features, have now integrated multimodal AI.
Former Stanford University president's AI start-up raises $1 billion
Xaira Therapeutics, a new entrant in the drug development industry, has successfully raised $1 billion in funding.
AI can predict your political beliefs using facial recognition
Recent studies have underscored the potential privacy risks associated with facial recognition technologies.
This AI system can generate police reports from body cameras
Axon, a leading police contractor, and taser manufacturer in the US, has unveiled an innovative product named "Draft One."
AI 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.'
Ranveer 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.
Microsoft's new AI model pulled from internet for being 'toxic'
Last week, Microsoft researchers introduced WizardLM 2, a powerful open-source language model.
AI 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.
Adobe'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.
Instagram 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.
Chinese 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.
Ask 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.
Pioneering 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.
FIR 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.
Pentagon 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.