Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: News
SoftBank forges strategic alliance with AI search engine Perplexity
SoftBank, the multinational conglomerate, has announced a strategic alliance with Perplexity, an AI search engine aiming to compete with Google.
Black developers create customized AI chatbots for underrepresented communities
John Pasmore, a seasoned entrepreneur in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector, has voiced his dissatisfaction with the cultural limitations of ChatGPT, a leading AI tool.
AI in news production raises global concerns, says report
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in news production is causing worldwide concern, according to a report from Reuters.
AI-generated images less arousing than real ones, study finds
Artificial intelligence (AI)-generated images are perceived as less arousing than real ones, according to a recent study published in the journal Cognition and Emotion.
Harvard scholars propose AI-driven political polling to improve accuracy
A team of experts from Harvard's Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation, has suggested that artificial intelligence (AI) could be used to enhance the accuracy of political polling.
Google Search head encourages innovation despite errors in AI-generated results
Liz Reid, the head of Search at Google, recently addressed the company's employees about the ongoing development of artificial intelligence (AI).
AI-generated Pixar-style animation goes viral: Here's why
A Pixar-style animation clip featuring an ancient Egyptian girl has taken the internet by storm this week.
SoftBank's 'emotion-cancelling' AI filter protects workers from angry callers
SoftBank, a leading Japanese tech company, has developed an innovative voice-altering technology that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to transform angry callers into sounding calm and composed.
LinkedIn introduces AI-powered tools to enhance job search experience
LinkedIn has launched a suite of AI-powered tools designed to aid job seekers.
Picsart collaborates with Getty Images to develop custom AI model
Picsart, a photo-editing start-up backed by SoftBank, has announced a strategic partnership with Getty Images to develop a custom artificial intelligence (AI) model.
AI for mayor? US town sees chatbot enter election race
Victor Miller, a mayoral candidate from Cheyenne, Wyoming (US state), has made a groundbreaking campaign promise.
Apple Genmoji: How to use this cool generative AI feature
Apple recently unveiled "Genmoji," an artificial intelligence (AI) powered tool that allows users to create unique, personalized emojis.
Samsung hires ex-Apple executive to boost in-house AI development
Samsung Electronics has announced a strategic shift in its North American AI research, with the consolidation of two research centers into a new entity called the North America AI Center.
Google's AI suggests adding glue to pizza again, sparks controversy
Google's AI search results have sparked controversy, by yet again suggesting that glue should be added to pizza.
French AI startup Mistral secures $640M funding at $6B valuation
Mistral AI, a Paris-based startup, has successfully concluded its Series B funding round, with General Catalyst leading the way.
Scottish researchers propose an alternative term for AI's 'hallucinations'
A group of researchers from the University of Glasgow in Scotland, have proposed a new term, to describe the tendency of chatbots to generate nonsensical responses.
Apple's Private Cloud Compute: A secure way to process AI
Apple has long been a champion of user privacy, distinguishing itself from Google and Microsoft.
US House wants Scarlett Johansson to testify in OpenAI feud
Hollywood actor Scarlett Johansson has been invited by the US House Oversight and Accountability subcommittee to testify at a hearing on July 9.
Meta to use European social media content to train AI
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, has announced its intention to utilize publicly shared social media content from Europe to train its artificial intelligence models.
Apple integrates OpenAI's ChatGPT into Siri and other apps
Apple has announced the integration of ChatGPT, OpenAI's chatbot technology, into its first-party apps and features.
Apple's Siri gets an AI overhaul at WWDC 2024
Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in Cupertino has brought significant changes to its virtual assistant, Siri.
Apple announces macOS Sequoia with iPhone mirroring, Safari upgrades
Apple has unveiled the latest iteration of its operating system, macOS Sequoia, at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in Cupertino.
Apple announces iOS 18 with enhanced customization options, improved security
Apple has officially unveiled iOS 18, the latest version of its operating system designed specifically for iPhones.
French AI music video 'Étoile Filante' booed at Annecy Festival
The Annecy Animation Festival in France began with an unexpected audience reaction.
Megan Thee Stallion breaks down amid AI sex tape controversy
Grammy-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion was visibly emotional during her Hot Girl Summer tour in Tampa, Florida on Saturday.
Apple's WWDC 2024 today: How to watch and expected announcements
Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024 is scheduled to commence today, with a keynote live stream starting at 10:30pm IST. It will be accessible via Apple's website and official YouTube channel.
OpenAI accused of alleged global AGI bidding war plan
In a recent interview, Leopold Aschenbrenner, former safety researcher at OpenAI, made startling allegations about the company's plans for artificial general intelligence (AGI).
On-device or cloud? 'Apple Intelligence' might auto-select AI processing method
Apple is preparing to unveil a new artificial intelligence (AI) system, named 'Apple Intelligence,' at the forthcoming WWDC 2024 event.
How China's ByteDance accessed NVIDIA's AI chips despite US sanctions
ByteDance is using a loophole in US regulations to train AI models on American soil with NVIDIA's advanced AI chips.
Samsung confirms Galaxy AI integration in Galaxy Z Fold6, Flip6
Samsung has announced that its forthcoming foldable phones, the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Flip6, will integrate advanced Galaxy AI features.
DuckDuckGo unveils 'AI Chat' for anonymous interaction with popular chatbots
DuckDuckGo, a privacy-focused search engine, has rolled out an 'AI Chat' feature, enabling users to anonymously interact with AI models such as GPT-3.5 Turbo and Claude 3 Haiku and two open-source models (Meta Llama 3 and Mistral's Mixtral 8x7B).
Google sets new rules for AI apps on Play Store
Google has introduced new guidelines for developers creating AI apps distributed through its platform, Google Play.
WhatsApp Business now offers AI-powered customer support and ads
Meta has unveiled new AI-powered features for its WhatsApp Business app, as announced by CEO Mark Zuckerberg at the Meta Conversations conference in Brazil.
US news site uses AI writers to promote racial diversity
US-based Hoodline, a network of local news sites, has been discovered using artificial intelligence (AI) to produce articles under the names of non-existent authors with racially diverse names.
Eko Health, maker of AI-enhanced stethoscopes, raises $41 million
Eko Health, a San Francisco-based startup specializing in digital stethoscopes, has successfully raised $41 million in a series D financing round.
AI image of disabled veteran sparks viral reaction on Facebook
An image of a young woman, dressed in military attire and seated in a wheelchair, has gone viral on Facebook.
Humane issues warning over AI Pin charging case's fire risk
Humane Inc., a AI start-up company, has urged users to cease using the charging case for its Ai Pin device due to a potential fire hazard.
DARPA and Slingshot Aerospace develop satellite identification system for US
DARPA has collaborated with start-up Slingshot Aerospace, to create a system capable of identifying potentially harmful satellites concealed within mega-constellations.
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang signs woman's chest at tech event
Jensen Huang, the CEO of NVIDIA, was captured on video signing a woman's chest at the bustling Computex event.
AI professionals are advocating for 'Right to Warn' initiative
A group of former and current employees from leading AI companies, including OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Anthropic, are advocating for a "Right to Warn" initiative.