Decoding AI: Unveiling the Future of Machine Intelligence
AI-led Breakthrough in Medicine Expected Soon
In a remarkable stride for medical science, industry experts anticipate that patient trials for drugs developed with the assistance of Google’s AI tool Alphafold may commence within a few years. AI chief Max Jaderberg emphasized the transformative potential of accelerating drug design with success.… Read the rest
Records High Incidences of Child Abuse Imagery
Startling figures released by the European Parliament reveal an alarming increase in online child sexual abuse material. In 2021, it was estimated that worldwide, nearly 85 million photos and videos related to child sexual exploitation were distributed.… Read the rest
CoreWeave, a prominent hyperscaler in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI), has made a strategic leap forward by securing a substantial debt financing facility amounting to $7.5 billion. This financial boost is set to enhance the company’s capacity for high-performance computing, which is essential for executing contracts with enterprise-level clients and AI innovators.… Read the rest
Sony Music Group, the world’s leading music publisher, has recently issued formal requests to major technology companies, including Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI. The company is seeking confirmation on whether its songs were used in the development of their artificial intelligence (AI) systems without authorization.… Read the rest
Advances in AI Bring Selective Hearing to Headphone Users
Modern life is often accompanied by a cacophony of sounds, and the desire for quietness is ever-growing. Fortunately, noise-canceling headphones offer a reprieve by silencing the clamor around us. However, these devices typically cannot differentiate between distracting noise and sounds we want to hear, leading to potential over-isolation.… Read the rest
Exploring AI’s Dual Nature in the Automotive Industry
At an internal event in Wolfsburg’s Autostadt, Volkswagen executives and the company’s workers’ council engaged in a spirited exchange about artificial intelligence (AI) and its implications for both employees and the wider organization.… Read the rest
AI Start-Up Faces Legal Battle Over Voice Cloning
Two professional voice actors have taken legal action against a San Francisco-based artificial intelligence startup, Lovo, in a Manhattan federal court. They accuse the company of duplicating their voices without consent for use in its AI voiceover technology.… Read the rest
The rapid emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is altering the business landscape, yet many entrepreneurs are struggling to harness its potential. This was the key message from the recent report presented in Rome on May 17th – “Artificial Intelligence in Italy – The Revolution Changing Business.”… Read the rest
The European Commission is taking a firm stance against potential digital misinformation threats as elections loom on the horizon. With rising concerns over AI-generated false information and “deepfakes,” the Commission is demanding insights from big tech companies to understand how they are managing AI risks.… Read the rest
Today marks a significant milestone for artificial intelligence governance as the Council of Europe endorses an international treaty with legal binding force aimed at ensuring the application of AI systems respects the rule of law, democratic principles, and human rights.
As artificial intelligence becomes more deeply integrated into our everyday lives, international agreements are increasingly being formed to set boundaries for AI usage.… Read the rest