Walmart, the largest retailer in the United States, has announced its plans to expand the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and drones in order to improve the shopping experiences of its customers. At the CES trade show in Las Vegas, the company revealed that it will be extending its drone delivery service to an additional 1.8 million households in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area later this year.… Read the rest
The Future of Grocery Shopping: AI-Powered Convenience
Imagine a world where your fridge is always stocked with the items you need, without you ever having to actually go grocery shopping. This may soon become a reality, thanks to advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Retail giant Walmart is leading the way in utilizing AI to revolutionize the shopping experience, and their latest initiatives showcased at CES 2024 are truly groundbreaking.… Read the rest
Taylor Swift Fans Scammed by AI-Generated Cookware Ad
In a recent incident reported by The New York Times, Taylor Swift fans, known as “Swifties,” were scammed by a fake ad that utilized artificial intelligence (AI) to generate an endorsement using the singer’s voice and likeness. The ad falsely claimed that Swift would be giving out free Le Creuset cookware sets to her fans.… Read the rest
Duolingo Implements AI Features and Reduces Contract Worker Positions
Duolingo, the popular language learning app, has made significant changes to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) into its platform. As part of this transition, the company recently laid off approximately 10% of its contract workers. The move was made in order to accommodate the AI-related advancements in content generation and sharing.… Read the rest
Voice Technology in Gaming Industry: SAG-AFTRA and Replica Studios Establish Game-Changing Agreement
In a groundbreaking move for the gaming industry, the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has partnered with Replica Studios, a leading voice technology company, to allow studios to utilize voices generated by artificial intelligence (AI) in their games.… Read the rest
Duolingo Implements AI-Driven Changes, Resulting in Layoffs
According to a recent report, language-learning app Duolingo has made the decision to rely more heavily on artificial intelligence (AI), resulting in the layoff of approximately 10% of its contract workers. The company claims that these changes are aimed at transforming how content is generated and shared on their platform.… Read the rest
New AI Technology Enables Faster Discovery of Alternative Battery Materials
In a groundbreaking collaboration, Microsoft has teamed up with the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) to develop artificial intelligence (AI) technology that can rapidly identify materials for more efficient batteries. This new innovation could potentially reduce the need for lithium in batteries by up to 70 percent.… Read the rest
ID R&D Introduces Innovative Tool to Detect Voice Clones and Safeguard Against Fraud
ID R&D, a prominent voice biometrics company, has recently launched a groundbreaking voice clone detection tool. This cutting-edge technology aims to combat the rise of AI-driven fraud by identifying voice clones and audio deepfakes, thereby preventing criminal activities.
With the emergence of deepfakes in the digital realm, Alexey Khitrov, CEO of ID R&D, underscores the crucial need to verify the authenticity of voices in an era where deception is becoming increasingly sophisticated.… Read the rest
Title: Rabbit R1 Aims to Revolutionize App Interactions with AI
Summary: Rabbit Inc., a Santa Monica startup, has unveiled its latest innovation at CES 2024 – the Rabbit R1. Priced at $199, this consumer device aims to eliminate the need for app interactions by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI). The device is powered by a natural-language operating system and employs a unique AI foundation called the “Large Action Model.”… Read the rest
OpenAI and Pennsylvania State Employees Partner for AI-Powered Administrative Work
A new partnership between OpenAI and Pennsylvania state employees aims to leverage the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline administrative work. In a pilot program set to begin this month, a select group of employees from Pennsylvania’s Office of Administration will have access to OpenAI’s enterprise ChatGPT service for tasks such as copy creation, policy language clarification, drafting job descriptions, addressing duplication and conflicting guidance, as well as coding.… Read the rest