Summary: The latest generation of AI models, including ChatGPT, relies on self-supervised learning and pre-training to enhance their capabilities. This approach allows AI models to build a strong foundation of knowledge before tackling specific prompts or tasks. While ChatGPT focuses on language learning, programmatic advertising can benefit from self-supervised learning by pre-training AI models on digital behavior patterns.… Read the rest
The Ethical Dilemmas of Generative AI: Persuading Minds and Manipulating Discourse
Summary: The rapid development of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has raised ethical concerns regarding its potential to persuade minds and manipulate discourse. While the initial response has been to label AI-generated content, this approach may not sufficiently safeguard individuals against manipulation and cognitive biases.… Read the rest
The Uncomfortable Truth: Society’s Role in AI Bias
Artificial intelligence (AI) bias is often viewed as a technical issue, but it is deeply rooted in the biases that exist within society. Addressing this problem requires us to confront historical inequities and challenge the intersectional discrimination that permeates every aspect of our lives.… Read the rest
New Functional Semiconductor Made from Graphene Opens Door to Next-Gen Electronics
Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology and Tianjin University in China have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of electronics. They have successfully created a novel functional semiconductor made from graphene, a material with unique properties that could potentially revolutionize the technology industry.… Read the rest
Organizations Struggle to Address Software Supply Chain Vulnerabilities, Hindering Remediation Efforts
A recent annual Container Report by start-up Slim.AI has unveiled the difficulties organizations face in keeping up with vulnerabilities within the complex software supply chain. The report indicates that more than 40% of companies remain in a reactive mode when it comes to addressing critical security findings in applications and containers.… Read the rest
New Approaches to Artificial General Intelligence
Summary: While traditional AI systems have been limited to specific domains and reactive responses, the development of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) aims to create proactive and adaptable systems. VERSES AI Inc. is at the forefront of AGI development, using active inference to enable their AI systems to make predictions and decisions based on an internal model of the world.… Read the rest
China Implements New Regulations to Control the Use of Generative AI in Research Projects
China’s Ministry of Science and Technology has recently announced a set of guidelines aimed at regulating the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in research projects. The move is seen as an effort to address potential threats to scientific integrity and ensure the responsible use of this rapidly evolving technology.… Read the rest
How BBC Studios Distribution Supports the Creation of New BBC Programs
BBC Studios Distribution plays a crucial role in supporting the creation of new BBC programs by channeling profits back to BBC programme-makers. As an independent commercial company owned solely by the BBC, BBC Studios Distribution operates without any funds from the licence fee.… Read the rest
Samsung’s Galaxy S24 Series to Introduce Powerful AI-Driven Software Features
Samsung, the world’s leading smartphone manufacturer, is set to unveil its highly anticipated flagship devices, the Galaxy S24 series, later this month. However, unlike previous iterations, the focus of the new Galaxy S24 phones may not solely be on hardware upgrades.… Read the rest
New Privacy Laws and AI Regulation Set to Shake Up 2024
Summary: As the year 2024 begins, the focus on data privacy and AI regulation intensifies. Policy discussions are underway, while businesses brace themselves for new privacy laws at the international, national, and state levels. In addition, the deprecation of third-party cookies by Google is gaining momentum, further amplifying the debate between competition and privacy.… Read the rest