A different kind of artificial intelligence took center stage at CES 2024: AI companionship. While generative and predictive AI were expected to dominate the event, the emergence of AI-powered companions came as a shock. This trend raises questions about the level of loneliness in society and the need for non-human companionship.… Read the rest
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Reports Decline in Net Revenue in December 2023
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) has reported a decrease in net revenue for December 2023 compared to the previous year. The company, which serves as a major chipmaker to Apple and Nvidia, saw its net revenue fall by 8.4% year-over-year to NT$176.30B.… Read the rest
New Investments Pour into Gujarat at Vibrant Summit
In a display of continued investor confidence, the recent Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit witnessed a series of major investment announcements across different sectors. Among the highlights were Tata Group’s plans to establish a semiconductor fabrication unit in Gujarat’s Dholera, scheduled to begin operations in 2024.… Read the rest
ASEAN Semiconductor Market: Key Drivers and Regional Dynamics
The ASEAN semiconductor market is poised for significant growth in the coming years, driven by key drivers and regional dynamics. As the region’s commitment to renewable energy and the burgeoning automotive sector continues to rise, the demand for semiconductors is surging.… Read the rest
Brevan Howard and Laser Digital Launch Libre, a Web3 Platform for Investment Execution
A groundbreaking new platform called Libre has been unveiled by Brevan Howard and Laser Digital, supported by Alan Howard and Nomura’s crypto arm. Focused on alternative asset managers, this Web3 platform aims to revolutionize investment execution through tokenization and smart contracts.… Read the rest
VESA Introduces New DisplayPort 2.1a Standard, Enhancing Display Quality and Refresh Rates
VESA, the Video Electronics Standards Association, has announced the release of its latest update to DisplayPort, version 2.1a. This new standard aims to improve display connection by boosting quality and refresh rates, catering to next-generation displays and GPUs.
The update introduces the VESA-certified DP54 UHBR cable specification, replacing the previous DP40 ultra-high-bit-rate (UHBR) cable spec.… Read the rest
Walmart Expands Drone Delivery and Introduces AI-Powered Shopping Tools
Walmart is forging ahead with its plans to revolutionize the way customers shop by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and drones. In a recent announcement at the CES trade show in Las Vegas, the retail giant revealed that it will be expanding its drone delivery service to an additional 1.8 million households in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.… Read the rest
Concerns Rise Over Artificial Intelligence’s Impact on Elections
A new report has highlighted concerns over the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in disrupting election outcomes, making it the biggest risk for 2024. The World Economic Forum’s “Global Risks Report 2024” ranked AI-derived misinformation and disinformation as a top risk, surpassing climate change, war, and economic weakness.… Read the rest
AI Voiceover Company Replica Studios Signs Fair Agreement with SAG-AFTRA
Summary: Replica Studios, an AI voiceover company, has recently signed a new agreement with SAG-AFTRA, the actors’ union, to regulate the use of AI in video games. This agreement aims to protect the rights of actors and voiceover artists by ensuring fair compensation and informed consent for the use of their digital voice replicas.… Read the rest
Air India Introduces AI-Powered Virtual Travel Assistant on WhatsApp
Enhancing the travel experience, Air India has announced the launch of AI.g, a generative AI-powered virtual travel assistant on WhatsApp. This innovative chatbot aims to provide travelers with quick and accurate information on a wide range of travel-related topics.
With its seamless accessibility on WhatsApp, AI.g… Read the rest