Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: News
AGI breakthrough imminent as supercomputer network takes shape
SingularityNET, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company, is set to accelerate the development of artificial general intelligence (AGI) through a global network of supercomputers.
Apple may enhance Journal app with AI features
Apple is reportedly planning to enhance its Journal app, which was launched as part of iOS 17.2, by integrating it with Apple Intelligence.
This AI-backed hearing aid ensures clear conversations in crowds
Sonova, a popular company in the hearing aid industry, has introduced an innovative AI-powered solution to a common problem faced by individuals with hearing loss.
China's new AI chip outperforms NVIDIA's most powerful GPU
A team of researchers from Beijing, led by Professors Fang Lu and Dai Qionghai of Tsinghua University, has unveiled the world's first fully optical artificial intelligence (AI) chip.
Copilot users beware! Microsoft's chatbot is vulnerable to cyberattacks
At the recent Black Hat USA conference, security researcher Michael Bargury exposed significant vulnerabilities in Microsoft's artificial intelligence (AI) tool, Copilot.
FCC says robocallers can't pretend to be humans during calls
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has put forth a proposal, aimed at enhancing consumer protection against unsolicited and illegal robocalls powered by artificial intelligence (AI).
Cisco plans thousands more layoffs in second cut this year
Cisco Systems, the renowned US-based networking equipment manufacturer, is preparing for a significant workforce reduction, according to Reuters.
Can AI predict the future Olympic champions? Apparently, yes
Intel has introduced an innovative artificial intelligence (AI) system, designed to spot potential future Olympic champions.
OpenAI warns! Users could develop bonds with ChatGPT's voice interface
OpenAI has issued a warning about the potential for users, to develop emotional attachments to its human-like voice interface for ChatGPT.
Google's new robot can play table tennis like humans
Google's DeepMind team has made a significant breakthrough by developing a table tennis-playing robot.
ChatGPT's free tier now lets you create images: Here's how
OpenAI has expanded the capabilities of ChatGPT's free tier, by allowing users to generate up to two images daily using the DALL-E 3 model.
YouTube's new AI feature helps creators find next video idea
YouTube is currently experimenting with a new feature that integrates Google Gemini to aid creators in generating video ideas, titles, and thumbnails.
Figure's new robot can talk and work like a human
Figure, a prominent player in the humanoid robotics industry, has unveiled its latest creation - Figure 02.
China inching toward self-reliance in AI chips amid US restrictions
China is making significant progress toward self-sufficiency in the production of artificial intelligence (AI) chips, according to South China Morning Post.
Is AI threat to computer engineers? Know what experts think
Concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) replacing human jobs, particularly in the tech sector, are a common theme.
Reddit considers AI search to transform content discovery
Reddit CEO Steve Huffman has announced plans to test artificial intelligence (AI)-powered search results on the platform later this year.
Dell fires 12,500 employees amid shift to AI-focused business model
Dell has conducted a fresh round of layoffs as part of its shift toward AI products and services.
Coding at 5: AI education takes off in Silicon Valley
In Silicon Valley, a trend is emerging where parents are enrolling their children as young as five in summer camps focused on artificial intelligence (AI).
Apple Intelligence is instructed not to hallucinate
Apple's most recent developer betas, released last week, have brought a range of innovative generative AI features.
Change of strategy: OpenAI won't introduce GPT-5 model at DevDay
OpenAI, a leading AI research company, has announced a shift in its approach for the upcoming annual DevDay conference.
NVIDIA uses 'a lifetime' of videos everyday for AI training
Leaked internal documents from NVIDIA suggest that the company has been using scraped videos from YouTube, Netflix, and other sources, to compile training data for its artificial intelligence (AI) products.
This robot can function amid nuclear threats
UK-based AI start-up, Oxford Dynamics, has developed a robot named Strider designed to operate in hazardous environments.
Disney star Kaylin Hayman targeted in AI-generated sexual abuse images
Disney Channel star, Kaylin Hayman, recently disclosed a distressing incident to Sky News.
This AI tool predicts heart attacks a decade in advance
A groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) model, hailed as a "game changer" by scientists, has been developed to identify individuals at risk of heart attacks within the next 10 years.
How China is bypassing US sanctions on AI chips
China has been reportedly circumventing US sanctions on artificial intelligence (AI) chips by utilizing a network of smugglers and shell companies.
US military turns to AI to automatically transpile risky software
The US Department of Defense's research arm, DARPA, is launching a new program called TRACTOR (Translating All C to Rust).
Google Wallet can now turn any document into digital pass
Google Wallet has launched a novel feature, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), that allows users to transform any document into a digital pass.
Meta in talks with Hollywood stars for voice-based AI project
Meta is currently negotiating with several Hollywood celebrities to utilize their voices for its upcoming artificial intelligence (AI) project, according to Bloomberg and The New York Times.
AI chatbots lean politically left but can be retrained
A recent study conducted by David Rozado from Otago Polytechnic in New Zealand, has revealed that most AI-powered chatbots inherently display a left-of-center bias.
Google pulls 'Dear Sydney' AI Olympics advertisement after criticism
Google has withdrawn an Olympics advertisement for its AI chatbot Gemini from the airwaves, following public disapproval.
First generative AI model deployed on ISS: Know its significance
Booz Allen Hamilton, a supplier of AI solutions to the US government, has achieved a milestone by deploying a generative AI large language model (LLM) on a supercomputer aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
NVIDIA delays its new AI chip over design issues
NVIDIA's forthcoming artificial intelligence (AI) chip is facing a potential delay of at least three months, due to identified design flaws.
Google hires Character.AI co-founders, signs new licensing deal
Noam Shazeer, the co-founder and CEO of Character.AI, is making a return to Google.
Democratizing AI: GitHub now offers free access to cutting-edge LLMs
GitHub, a leading cloud-based platform owned by Microsoft and used by over 100 million developers worldwide, has launched a new feature called "GitHub Models."
AI startup says scraping songs on internet is 'fair use'
Music-focused artificial intelligence (AI) startups, Udio and Suno, are currently embroiled in legal battles with prominent music labels including Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, and Sony Music Group.
AI-powered robot dentist performs its first procedure on a human
In a groundbreaking development for the dental industry, an autonomous robot controlled by artificial intelligence (AI) has successfully carried out a complete dental procedure on a human patient.
You can now write SEO-rich blogs with Wix's AI tools
Wix, a leading website builder, has introduced a set of artificial intelligence (AI) tools designed to generate comprehensive SEO-optimized blog posts.
Google launches three 'open' AI models prioritizing safety and transparency
Google has launched three innovative 'open' generative artificial intelligence (AI) models, known as Gemma 2 2B, ShieldGemma, and Gemma Scope.
Court protects Arijit's personality rights, orders removal of AI-generated content
In a significant ruling that could potentially shape the rights of artists, the Bombay High Court has granted relief to singer Arijit Singh.
This start-up can build travel itineraries from screenshots, YouTube videos
AI-driven travel agent start-up, Mindtrip, has introduced a feature that transforms online content into detailed travel itineraries.