Microsoft Adds Dedicated AI Key to Windows 11 Keyboard

In a twist of fate 30 years in the making, the new “Copilot” key is set to make its grand entrance onto Windows 11 keyboards. Named after Microsoft’s AI digital assistant, this key will give users easy access to AI-powered features and seamlessly integrate AI into their daily digital experiences. As part of Microsoft’s overarching […]

OpenAI’s news publisher deals reportedly top out at $5 million a year

In a world where AI companies are constantly hungry for data to train their models, news publishers have become key players in the data game. OpenAI has emerged as a major player, offering between $1 million and $5 million annually to license copyrighted news articles for its AI training. Apple, Google, and Meta have also […]

Google Bard Advanced is coming, but it likely won’t be free

In its latest endeavor, Google is set to introduce Bard Advanced, potentially its first paid AI chatbot. The code on Bard’s website offers users a three-month free trial of Bard Advanced, hinting at subsequent charges. A tweet from Bedros Pamboukian shed light on this discovery, also suggesting that a Google One subscription might be necessary […]

Spotify’s Editorial Playlists Are Losing Influence Amid AI Expansion

Google wrote a “Robot Constitution” to make sure its new AI droids won’t kill us

In a groundbreaking move, DeepMind’s robotics team has introduced three innovative solutions to enhance robots’ decision-making capabilities in various environments, emphasizing safety, adaptability, and efficiency. The newly unveiled advances, including AutoRT with a visual language model (VLM) and large language model (LLM), the “Robot Constitution,” and safety features such as force threshold limits and a […]

Google wrote a “Robot Constitution” to make sure its new AI droids won’t kill us

In a groundbreaking move, DeepMind’s robotics team has introduced three innovative solutions to enhance robots’ decision-making capabilities in various environments, emphasizing safety, adaptability, and efficiency. The newly unveiled advances, including AutoRT with a visual language model (VLM) and large language model (LLM), the “Robot Constitution,” and safety features such as force threshold limits and a […]

OpenAI’s Plan to Give Everyone Custom Chatbots Drops Next Week

The GPT Store, a marketplace for customizable versions of ChatGPT, is set to launch soon, offering AI agents tailored to individual needs, a vision of OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman. This move is a part of OpenAI’s strategy to deliver smarter, highly customizable AI that can efficiently handle various tasks at the user’s behest.

OpenAI’s Plan to Give Everyone Custom Chatbots Drops Next Week

The GPT Store, a marketplace for customizable versions of ChatGPT, is set to launch soon, offering AI agents tailored to individual needs, a vision of OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman. This move is a part of OpenAI’s strategy to deliver smarter, highly customizable AI that can efficiently handle various tasks at the user’s behest.

AI Is Coming for the Influencers

In the fast-paced world of advertising, AI is making significant waves, fundamentally changing the landscape of creative industries. Amazon, Google, and Meta are spearheading this revolution, encouraging advertisers to harness the power of AI tools to generate ad copy and imagery. One striking example is the emergence of virtual influencers – synthetic characters crafted using […]

Police Say AI-Generated Article About Local Murder Is “Entirely” Made Up

In a bizarre turn of events, the Southern New Jersey town of Bridgeton found itself in the spotlight due to a false news report generated by artificial intelligence, falsely claiming a Christmas Day murder. The Bridgeton Police Department confirmed the article’s falsity and pointed out that it was entirely fabricated, with no basis in reality. […]

California senator files bill prohibiting agencies from working with unethical AI companies

California state senator Steve Padilla has introduced two bills, SB 892 and SB 893, aimed at regulating AI systems used by state agencies. SB 892 requires the development of safety, privacy, and non-discrimination standards for AI services and prohibits the state from contracting any AI services that don’t meet these standards. SB 893 would establish […]

AI-Related Entry-level Roles Offer 128% Higher Salaries

AI Powered Cybercrime Will Explode in 2024: CrowdStrike Executive

The new year brings new cybersecurity threats powered by artificial intelligence, according to CrowdStrike Chief Security Officer Shawn Henry. AI has granted adversaries a powerful tool to penetrate corporate networks and spread sophisticated misinformation online through deepfakes, creating major concerns for global cybersecurity. 2024 is an election year for several countries, including the U.S., and […]

Images altered to trick machine vision can influence humans too

In a groundbreaking study, research has shown that slight alterations to digital images, designed to deceive computer vision systems, also influence human perception. This discovery may highlight a resemblance between human and machine vision while emphasizing the necessity for further research to comprehend the impact of adversarial images on both humans and AI systems. […]

Images altered to trick machine vision can influence humans too

In a groundbreaking study, research has shown that slight alterations to digital images, designed to deceive computer vision systems, also influence human perception. This discovery may highlight a resemblance between human and machine vision while emphasizing the necessity for further research to comprehend the impact of adversarial images on both humans and AI systems. […]

Gene on/off? New tech lets scientists control genes like a light switch

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have developed a groundbreaking technology to address the crucial issue of maintaining therapeutic gene levels within a safe range in gene therapy. Their method uses tiny substances approved by the FDA to control the genes, offering a promising solution to the problems associated with current methods for gene regulation. […]

Open source AI voice cloning arrives with MyShell’s new OpenVoice model

OpenVoice, developed by researchers at MIT, Tsinghua University, and Canadian AI startup MyShell, is disrupting the market with open-source voice cloning. The technology allows for near-instantaneous voice cloning with granular controls, enabling precise replication of emotions, accents, rhythm, pauses, and intonation from small audio clips. MyShell has released a pre-reviewed research paper detailing the […]

New Square Enix president pledges “aggressive” AI push in 2024

Square Enix, the Japanese publisher, is delving into generative AI, aiming to leverage its potential for both game development and internal processes. The company’s president, Takashi Kiryu, highlighted the applicability of generative AI beyond text and emphasized the potential to reshape content creation and programming processes. Additionally, Square Enix plans to aggressively apply AI and […]

More than a third of state agencies are using AI. Texas is beginning to examine its potential impact.

In March 2020, the Texas Workforce Commission leveraged artificial intelligence (AI) by introducing a chatbot named “Larry” to assist Texans in signing up for unemployment benefits. The increased use of AI in state agencies has led to concerns about unintended consequences such as bias, privacy loss, and loss of control, prompting the Texas Legislature to […]

Japanese researchers identify protein with potential to prevent aging

Our bodies function like well-oiled machines, with tiny cells and even smaller organelles working together to keep everything running smoothly. Think of organelles as the organs of the cell: mitochondria act as the powerhouses, while lysosomes are the cleaners, ensuring that cells function properly. When these vital organelles get damaged, it can lead to aging, […]