Google Cloud rolls out new gen AI products for retailers

Google Cloud has unveiled new generative AI products designed to help retailers personalize their online shopping experiences and streamline their back-office operations, coinciding with the National Retailer Association’s annual conference in NYC. One of Google Cloud’s new products, Conversational Commerce Solution, allows retailers to embed gen AI-powered agents on their websites and mobile apps, […]

Generative AI isn’t a home run in the enterprise

Generative AI, while receiving significant attention in the press, is facing skepticism from businesses about its potential impact on their bottom lines. A Boston Consulting Group (BCG) poll revealed that 66% of C-suite executives expressed ambivalence or dissatisfaction with their organization’s progress on GenAI. Executives cited talent and skills shortages, unclear roadmaps, and a lack […]

One of the world’s largest AI training datasets is about to get bigger and ‘substantially better’

EleutherAI, a key player in the development of large language model (LLM) training datasets, has faced legal and ethical scrutiny due to copyright and data licensing concerns, putting a spotlight on the significant impact of these datasets on popular language models like GPT-4 and Llama. Despite legal challenges, EleutherAI is collaborating with organizations such […]

AI ads are sweeping across Africa

In Kenya, businesses face tough economic conditions, with the devaluation of the shilling and decreased spending power affecting companies listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. AI is gaining ground in the Kenyan advertising industry, leading to shifts in processes and opportunities, as professionals adapt to the technology’s impact on traditional creative work. Despite the lack […]

OpenAI-backed 1X raises another $100M for the race to humanoid robots

The robotics company 1X, with its humanoid robot NEO, has secured significant funding of $125 million, with OpenAI’s involvement drawing attention due to its leading role in generative AI technology. The introduction of humanoid robots like NEO aims to address global labor shortages by leveraging their ability to navigate environments designed for humans. However, there […]

Database of 16,000 Artists Used to Train Midjourney AI, Including 6-Year-Old Child, Garners Criticism

Midjourney, a company utilizing generative artificial intelligence, faced backlash over the use of a Google Sheet containing the names of over 16,000 artists for training its AI text-to-image generator. The list included well-known artists, commercial illustrators, and even a six-year-old child who had contributed art to the Magic the Gathering trading card game and a […]

McAfee unveils Project Mockingbird to stop AI voice clone scams

McAfee introduces Project Mockingbird, an AI-powered technology aimed at detecting and combating AI-generated deepfake audio used for scams and disinformation. The technology aims to protect consumers from the escalating threat of deepfake scams, including manipulated videos and audio used for fraudulent purposes, particularly in the context of the 2024 U.S. Presidential election. McAfee’s Project Mockingbird […]

Jeffrey Katzenberg Says A.I. Will Eliminate 90 Percent of Artist Jobs on Animated Films

Legendary film executive Jeffrey Katzenberg believes that the future of animation will be heavily impacted by artificial intelligence (AI), with 90% of animation artists being replaced by AI. He emphasized the dramatic impact of AI on media and entertainment, predicting a 10x greater influence in the next 10 years. Katzenberg highlighted AI as a disruptive […]

Life span increases in mice when specific brain cells are activated

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have discovered a crucial feedback loop between the brain and fat tissue that has a significant impact on aging in mice. The study identifies specific neurons in the hypothalamus that, when activated, signal the body’s fat tissue to release energy, which results in delayed aging […]

Judges in England and Wales are given cautious approval to use AI in writing legal opinions

England’s legal system has approved the use of artificial intelligence to assist judges in producing rulings, marking a cautious step into the future of technology within the judiciary. The technology is limited to writing opinions and is not to be used for research or legal analyses to prevent the dissemination of misleading or biased information. […]

Connected cars, powered by AI, will make up 95% of all vehicles on the road by 2030

In a survey conducted by Salesforce, it was revealed that the majority of car owners and lessors in the United States lack a clear understanding of the concept of a connected car and the extent of data collection associated with it. This presents an opportunity for automakers to clarify and communicate the connected car experience […]

Taylor Swift deepfake used for Le Creuset giveaway scam

Taylor Swift and other celebrities have been targeted by scammers using AI-generated voice clones to sell fake products. The scammers duped consumers into paying for non-existent freebies, causing financial harm. With little regulation in place, the responsibility falls on platforms like YouTube to address deepfakes, while some are even considering using AI-generated versions of real […]

This women’s smart health ring uses AI to analyze menstrual and sleep data

The Evie Ring, a smart health and fitness wearable designed specifically for women, is revolutionizing women’s health data tracking by leveraging a custom AI engine. Priced at $269, this ring offers advanced tracking capabilities and is one of the few products from CES 2024 that is available for immediate purchase. The Evie Ring, recognized with […]

ChatGPT maker OpenAI launches GPT Store and a subscription tier for teams

OpenAI has recently introduced the GPT Store, allowing creators to build and distribute custom versions of the popular ChatGPT chatbot. Moreover, they have unveiled the ChatGPT Team subscription tier, catering to smaller teams and offering enhanced data security and support for longer queries.

MMGuardian debuts AI smartphones for kids

At the CES 2024 tech trade show, MMGuardian introduced an AI-powered smartphone designed specifically for kids to address the evolving needs of teenagers, offering a suite of features emphasizing parental control and child safety. The AI harnesses deep learning models to detect inappropriate selfies, providing protection against online risks such as sexting, sextortion, and […]

Rabbit sells out 10,000 units of its R1 pocket AI companion in one day

The pocket-size Rabbit R1 gadget that is designed to perform tasks via apps has quickly sold out from its first batch, with 10,000 units sold in just one day after its launch. Despite initially aiming to sell 500 devices on launch day, the company exceeded expectations by 20 times, signaling strong consumer interest and demand. […]

The startup that wants to cure diseases and slow aging, with the help of AI

Insilico, a pioneering company, has incorporated the revolutionary AlphaFold technology to predict protein shapes using AI. Petrina Kamya showcased how the company utilizes AlphaFold to generate potential new drugs entirely through computer simulations. Insilico has leveraged this technology to earn substantial revenue through licensing fees for its small molecule drug candidates. With successful advances in […]

The Rabbit r1 is an AI-powered sidekick that’s like a future version of Siri

Luma raises $43M to build AI that crafts 3D models

Luma, a company founded by Alex Yu and Amit Jain, initially gained traction with a smartphone app allowing users to capture 3D objects. Now, the company has announced plans to leverage a cluster of Nvidia GPUs to train new AI models that can “see and understand, show and explain, and eventually interact with the world.” […]

Amazon’s Alexa gets new generative AI-powered experiences

At CES 2024, several tech companies, including Volkswagen, Nvidia, and Amazon, have showcased generative AI as a major theme, indicating a significant focus on this technology in the industry. Amazon revealed new generative AI-powered Alexa experiences developed by Character.AI, Splash, and Volley, which are now available in the Amazon Alexa Skill Store. Character.AI enables users […]