Summary: Following the controversial agreement between SAG-AFTRA and AI Voice Plugin’s Replica Studios, there has been a new confrontation between artificial intelligence (AI) and voice actors (VA) on Twitter. This time, Ned Luke, the voice of Michael De Santa in Grand Theft Auto V, expressed his outrage at WAME, an AI company that created a chatbot featuring Luke’s voice without his permission.… Read the rest
Microsoft Expands Availability of AI Assistant Services to Drive Customer Growth
Microsoft is making a strategic move to expand the availability of its AI assistant services in order to attract a larger customer base and increase revenues, according to Bloomberg. The company is now offering a $20 per month consumer version of its AI assistant, called Copilot, which includes access to OpenAI’s latest ChatGPT technology and image-creation features.… Read the rest
Machine Learning Revolutionizes Drug Discovery and Design Process
A groundbreaking collaboration between researchers at the University of Cambridge and pharmaceutical company Pfizer has led to a transformative approach in drug discovery and development. By merging automated experiments with artificial intelligence (AI), the team has harnessed the power of machine learning to revolutionize the way new drugs are created.… Read the rest
Integrating Generative AI to Drive Innovation in the Semiconductor Industry
New data from Deloitte reveals that smart factories will become the primary driver of competition within the next two years. The Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) is rapidly expanding, with over 15 billion connected devices expected to reach 29 billion by 2030.… Read the rest
The Independent Media Agencies of Australia Introduces AI Guiding Principles
The Independent Media Agencies of Australia (IMAA) has recently released a comprehensive set of AI Guiding Principles, aimed at establishing ethical standards for the use of artificial intelligence in the industry. The IMAA collaborated with members and Australian AI agency AirStack to develop these 10 principles, which outline the association’s vision for the responsible and ethical use of AI.… Read the rest
Blockchain Programming Made Accessible: Learning Tips and Strategies
Summary: Blockchain technology is revolutionizing the digital world and financial system. The prospect of learning to program these complex systems can seem daunting. However, insights from a well-known blockchain developer suggest that this journey might be more accessible than many anticipate.… Read the rest
New Approaches in Unlearning Sensitive Information from AI Models
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Unlearning sensitive information from language generation models has become a crucial undertaking to ensure privacy and security. This process involves modifying models after training to intentionally forget certain elements of their training data. While unlearning has gained attention in classification models, there is still a need to focus on generative models like Language Models (LLMs).… Read the rest
New Art Project on the Bitcoin Blockchain Raises Eyebrows
A cryptic message discovered on the Bitcoin blockchain has set the crypto community abuzz with speculation. The message, found within Ordinal inscription 55,365,041, reads, “10,000 sats, side by side. A single UTXO, untouched inside. Born together, cursed at heart. Built with code, Bitcoin Art,” followed by a string of numbers.… Read the rest
The Importance of Human Judgment in Automation and AI
Summary: Although automation and AI are capable of efficiently handling smaller decisions, human judgment remains critical in situations involving complex or nuanced issues. Machine learning can help reduce the burden on human workers by taking care of routine tasks, allowing them to focus on more complex challenges.… Read the rest
New AI Algorithm Helps Predict Inverter Failures in Solar Power Plants
A group of researchers at the University of Lisbon has developed an advanced machine learning algorithm that can successfully classify and predict potential inverter failures in utility-scale photovoltaic (PV) plants. By monitoring the inverter subsystems and analyzing data, the algorithm is able to detect when maximum and minimum values are reached, and it sends alarms to alert operators of potential failures.… Read the rest