Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: News
Alphabet and Meta in talks with Hollywood for AI collaboration
Alphabet and Meta, two leading technology companies, are reportedly in negotiations with major Hollywood studios.
LLMs can't reach human-level intelligence: Meta AI chief Yann LeCun
Meta's Chief Artificial Intelligence Scientist, Yann LeCun, has expressed doubts about the ability of large language models (LLMs) to achieve human-like reasoning and planning capabilities.
Mark Zuckerberg establishes tech advisory council for Meta's AI developments
Meta CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, has established a tech advisory council to steer the company's artificial intelligence (AI) and product developments.
WhatsApp beta for Android gets AI-powered profile photo generator
WhatsApp is set to introduce a new feature in its latest update through the Google Play Beta Program.
OpenAI inks $250mn deal with News Corp for AI training
OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, has signed a multi-year contract with News Corp, which owns The Wall Street Journal, The Times, The New York Post, and The Sunday Times.
Truecaller now lets users integrate personal voice with AI assistant
Truecaller now allows users to integrate an AI version of their voices for answering phone calls.
AI giant NVIDIA surpasses estimates with 600% profit surge
US tech giant NVIDIA has reported a significant surge in its quarterly results, that have exceeded all estimates.
Ola shifts entire workload to in-house AI firm Krutrim Cloud
Indian multinational conglomerate, Ola, has successfully migrated its entire workload to its in-house artificial intelligence (AI) company, Krutrim.
Humane eyes potential sale after AI Pin's lackluster debut
Humane, the start-up behind the AI Pin wearable computer, is reportedly on the hunt for a buyer.
Leaders, tech companies commit to AI safety at Seoul summit
Global leaders and top executives from the artificial intelligence (AI) industry gathered this week at an AI safety summit in Seoul.
Microsoft's Phi-3-Vision compact AI model can analyze images and graphs
Microsoft has unveiled Phi-3-Vision, an advanced version of its small language model, Phi-3.
Adobe Lightroom unveils AI-powered object removal tool: How it works
Adobe has announced the introduction of new generative AI tools to its photo editing platform, Lightroom.
Microsoft's new Recall feature stirs privacy debate; Musk not impressed
Microsoft has unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool named Recall, causing ripples of concern over potential privacy issues.
EU Council greenlights pioneering risk-based regulations for artificial intelligence
The Council of the European Union has officially approved the establishment of its flagship risk-based rules for artificial intelligence (AI).
AI poised to outperform human intelligence, says tech pioneer
Geoffrey Hinton, a leading figure in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), has asserted that AI is on the brink of surpassing human intelligence.
Scarlett Johansson-like voice removed from ChatGPT following actor's legal action
Scarlett Johansson has initiated legal proceedings against artificial intelligence company OpenAI.
Microsoft announces AI-driven Copilot+ PCs: Faster than MacBook Air M3?
Microsoft has unveiled its latest innovation, the AI-driven Copilot+ PCs, at a pre-Build 2024 event.
Microsoft introduces Surface Laptop with an Arm-powered processor: Check features
Microsoft has launched its latest product, the new Surface Laptop, powered by an Arm-based processor.
Microsoft unveils AI-driven 'Recall' feature for Windows: How it works
Microsoft has launched a new tool, Recall, for its latest operating system Windows 11.
GPT-4o, Gemini could phase out certain BPO roles soon
OpenAI's GPT-4o and Google Gemini are now posing a potential threat, to the traditional business model of the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry.
UK's AI Safety Institute sets foot in San Francisco
The United Kingdom is extending its artificial intelligence (AI) safety initiatives, by launching a second branch of the AI Safety Institute in San Francisco.
Apple to boost Siri with AI-powered 'Proactive Intelligence' features
Apple is planning a significant upgrade to its native virtual assistant, Siri, by integrating artificial intelligence (AI), and adding what it calls "Proactive Intelligence," according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
Microsoft to showcase AI advancements at Build 2024 conference
Microsoft's annual Build developer conference is scheduled to take place from May 21-23, 2024.
ByteDance's Doubao is China's newest AI chatbot sensation
ByteDance, the Beijing-based parent company of TikTok, has outpaced Baidu Inc. in the race for China's most popular artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot.
South Korea, UK set to co-host second global AI summit
South Korea and the United Kingdom are preparing to co-host the second global AI summit on May 21 and 22 in Seoul.
Hollywood agency CAA rolls out AI protection services for celebrities
Creative Artists Agency (CAA), a US-based entertainment and sports talent agency, has initiated a program to offer AI protection services for celebrities.
Oculus founder predicts AI's role in future war casualties
In a recent interview with Bloomberg, Palmer Luckey warned of the potential dangers of deploying artificial intelligence (AI) in military operations.
OpenAI researcher's exit underscores growing rift within the company
Jan Leike, a prominent researcher at OpenAI, resigned earlier this week.
Slack utilizing user data for AI training without explicit consent
Slack is training its artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) models on user data without obtaining explicit permission.
OpenAI rolls out new GPT-4o AI model to ChatGPT users
OpenAI launched its latest AI model, GPT-4o, at the "Spring Update" event.
US media conglomerate Gannett introduces AI-generated summaries in news articles
Gannett, a leading media company owning numerous newspapers across the United States, has launched a program to incorporate AI-generated bullet points at the top of its articles.
AI cloning of deceased loved ones flourishes in China
The AI cloning industry in China, specifically focused on creating replicas of deceased relatives, has seen significant growth.
Google announces a 27-billion-parameter AI model named Gemma 2
Google has unveiled several new additions to its Gemma family of AI models at the I/O 2024 developer conference.
Google's next-generation Project IDX has entered open beta phase
Google has announced at its I/O 2024 developer conference that Project IDX, its next-generation, AI-focused browser-based development environment, is now in open beta.
Google Search undergoes a transformation with AI-generated answers
Google is set to revolutionize its Search feature by introducing AI-powered changes, as announced at the I/O, its annual conference for developers.
Google introduces Veo and Imagen 3 AI media creation models
Google has announced its latest artificial intelligence (AI) media creation models, Veo and Imagen 3, at the Google I/O event.
Google unveils Project Astra at I/O 2024 conference: Check features
Google has introduced its latest artificial intelligence (AI) innovation, Project Astra, at the I/O 2024 conference.
Google rolls out speedy Gemini 1.5 Flash AI model
Google has unveiled its latest addition to the Gemini family of AI models, the Gemini 1.5 Flash, at its annual I/O conference for developers.
Microsoft rolls out AI-driven app for streamlining office days
Microsoft has unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered application, Microsoft Places, aimed at assisting businesses in managing their in-office days more efficiently.