Summary: The 81st Golden Globe Awards is just around the corner, and viewers are eagerly awaiting the star-studded event. With a new host, plenty of A-list celebrities, and unforgettable moments, the 2024 Golden Globes promises to be a night to remember.… Read the rest
New Investments in AI: A Slow Start but a Promising Future
According to recent research, economists believe that generative artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform the global economy. However, despite this optimistic outlook, there is little evidence of a significant increase in investment in AI technologies.
In the years leading up to the pandemic, capital expenditure by businesses, also known as “capex,” was relatively weak.… Read the rest
Scammers Use AI to Manipulate Voices in Terrifying Kidnapping Scams
A recent incident involving a cyber kidnapping scam has shed light on the alarming use of AI technology by scammers. Jennifer DeStefano, a mother from Arizona, received a call from someone claiming to have kidnapped her daughter. The call was filled with distressing cries for help, making DeStefano believe that her daughter was in immediate danger.… Read the rest
The Growing Concerns of AI Safety and the Implications for Employment
Recent developments at OpenAI have highlighted the escalating debates surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its impact on society. While the firing and subsequent re-hiring of CEO Sam Altman have garnered attention, the fundamental issue at stake is the divergence of interests between stakeholders, particularly when it comes to AI safety.… Read the rest
Artificially Generated Video Spooks Social Media Users
A terrifying video is causing quite a stir on social media platforms, capturing the attention of millions of users. The video, originally posted on Instagram by the account @6ixdriptv, has swiftly gone viral, accumulating a staggering 17 million views and 249k likes.… Read the rest
Box and Microsoft Take Different Approaches to Pricing AI Features
Summary: Box and Microsoft have adopted different pricing models for their generative AI features. Box offers a consumption-based model, allowing users a set number of credits per month, while Microsoft charges a fixed fee in addition to its Office 365 subscription.… Read the rest
Watch AMD’s CES 2024 press conference focused on AI in personal computers
AMD always brings something interesting to CES — hopefully CES 2024 is no different. The company will livestream its press conference on January 8 at 10AM ET. It will feature AMD’s chair and CEO, Dr. Lisa Su, and the company’s senior vice president and GM of computing and graphics, Jack Huynh.… Read the rest
New Early Warning System Uses AI to Protect Elephants
An innovative early warning system that utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) has been implemented by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department in an effort to prevent elephant deaths on railway tracks near Madukkarai in Coimbatore district. During its trial run, the system has already begun generating alerts, prompting field staff to take immediate action to prevent elephants from approaching or crossing the tracks.… Read the rest
Creating Ethical AI: Lessons from Parenting
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This article discusses the need to socialize and parent artificial intelligence (AI) systems to ensure ethical behavior. Drawing parallels between the development of AI and children, the author emphasizes the importance of training AI to adhere to ethical standards, recognize biases, and promote responsible decision-making.… Read the rest
AI Takes Center Stage at CES 2024 with Cutting-Edge Innovations
The highly anticipated CES 2024, a renowned tech exhibition, is expected to be permeated with groundbreaking AI-powered products. Following the surge of generative AI tools like ChatGPT, both tech giants and emerging companies are seizing the opportunity to capitalize on the growing interest in AI technology.… Read the rest