Decoding AI: Unveiling the Future of Machine Intelligence
Summary: As we enter a new year, the tech industry is continuing its push towards AI dominance. One significant development is the launch of the GPT Store, a marketplace where customizable versions of ChatGPT can be found. This move by OpenAI is in line with CEO Sam Altman’s vision of providing AI agents that are useful to everyone.… Read the rest
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is seeking innovative solutions to address the growing threat of AI voice cloning, also known as audio deepfakes. To incentivize participation, they are offering a $25,000 reward to the best solution. The proliferation of online services that provide easy-to-use voice cloning tools has raised concerns about potential abuse in cyberattacks.… Read the rest
The concept of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) has ignited a revolution in technological advancements, with its potential to reshape various industries. AGI, a type of artificial intelligence, possesses cognitive capabilities comparable to those of a human being, including understanding, learning, adapting, and implementing knowledge in a wide range of tasks.… Read the rest
Visa, the global payment technology company, is harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the security of credit card users and protect them from potential cyberattacks. This innovative technology is primarily utilized at Visa’s command center in Virginia, where a dedicated team monitors an astounding 76,000 transactions per second across more than 200 countries.… Read the rest
In a recent promotional image released by Wizards of the Coast (WotC) for their new Magic: The Gathering cards, fans have raised concerns over the use of AI-generated art. Despite WotC’s commitment to not utilize AI tools in the creation of their products, skeptics contend that the backdrop of the image shows signs of AI involvement.… Read the rest
The recent surge in inventory of autonomous vehicle (AV) technology signals a slower path to widespread adoption. Mobileye, a leading manufacturer of self-driving technology, reported an excess of inventory due to disrupted supply chains caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The stockpiling of Mobileye’s EyeQ SoCs, used in real-time visual recognition for self-driving cars, is an attempt by automakers to stay prepared for increasing demand and evolving technological advancements.… Read the rest
A recent teardown of Huawei’s Qingyun L540 notebook has revealed an unexpected origin for the 5nm Kirin 9006C processor it contains. Contrary to speculations about China’s advanced semiconductor manufacturing capabilities, the processor was actually manufactured by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC), not a domestic Chinese manufacturer.… Read the rest
The next generation of Google’s chatbot technology is in the works, and it promises to be a game-changer. Building upon the shortcomings of its previous model, Bard Advanced is set to offer users a more advanced and dynamic conversational experience.
Uncovered by developer Dylan Roussel, Google’s code reveals exciting details about the upcoming chatbot.… Read the rest
Assemblymember Phil Ting is preparing legislation that would introduce more stringent regulations for the robotaxi industry in California. The proposed legislation aims to treat robotaxis the same as human-operated vehicles when it comes to speeding or committing other moving violations. Ting’s decision to push for this change in existing laws was prompted by the issues that arose due to robotaxi expansion in San Francisco.… Read the rest
According to a recent announcement by Certik, a blockchain-focused cybersecurity firm, their social media account was hacked and used to post phishing links. The company states that a verified account associated with a well-known media outlet was compromised and used to carry out the attack.… Read the rest