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7 months ago 4 mins read

GITEX Impact Raises the Bar for Climate Tech and Sustainability Leadership

Kristina Kallas, Minister of Education and Research of Estonia said AI can improve access to education for various social groups facing barriers today Akis Evangelidis, Co-Founder of Nothing, explained how his company is rethinking the smartphone by focusing on design differentiation, innovation and user interaction Dubai, UAE, October 18, 2023: Building on the momentum of COP28, GITEX GLOBAL debuted GITEX Impact, the region’s largest climate tech catalyst for sourcing clean energy solutions towards tackling global warming. The show brings together sustainability leaders to source and discuss green transition solutions and strategies, empowering climate tech companies and startups with the blueprint

The European Union and Japan are increasingly seeing eye to eye on how to regulate generative AI

7 months ago 1 min read

EU and Japan Find Common Ground on AI, Says Official

The European Union and Japan are increasingly seeing eye to eye on how to regulate generative AI, a rapidly developing technology that can create text, images, and other creative content. In an interview with Reuters on Monday, European Commission Vice-President for Values and Transparency Vera Jourova said that she sees “a lot of convergence in how we look at AI and generative AI” with Japan. This is significant because the EU and Japan are two of the world’s leading economies, and their cooperation on AI regulation could help to set global standards. Generative AI is a powerful technology with the

Visa Commits $100 Million to Foster Generative AI Innovations

7 months ago 2 mins read

Visa Unveils $100 Million Initiative to Drive Generative AI Development

Visa, the global payment giant, is doubling down on its commitment to artificial intelligence (AI) in the realm of commerce and settlements. They’ve unveiled a fresh initiative, committing a substantial $100 million to fund generative AI ventures. The primary focus of this initiative is to support companies dedicated to advancing generative AI technologies and their applications in the fields of commerce and payments. This investment endeavor will be spearheaded by Visa’s global corporate investment arm, Visa Ventures, which has been a driving force behind fostering innovation in the payments and commerce sectors since 2007. Generative AI stands out as a

Tom Hanks Warns Fans About AI Impersonator Promoting Dental Plan

7 months ago 2 mins read

Tom Hanks Issues Warning About AI Impersonator Promoting Dental Plan

Tom Hanks has issued a cautionary message to his fans regarding an advertisement featuring what appears to be him but is, in fact, an artificial intelligence (AI) fake. In an Instagram post, the renowned actor stated, “There’s a video out there promoting some dental plans with an AI version of me. I have nothing to do with it.” Hanks has previously expressed concerns about the artistic and ethical challenges posed by AI in the entertainment industry. The use of AI-generated content, including deepfake technology, has been a contentious issue in Hollywood, leading to strikes by prominent actors and writers. As

Meta Introduces AI Assistant Powered by Public Facebook and Instagram Data

7 months ago 2 mins read

Meta Unveils AI Assistant Trained on Public Facebook and Instagram Content

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has revealed that its new Meta AI virtual assistant was trained using public posts from these social media platforms. The company, however, assured that it excluded private posts shared only with family and friends to protect user privacy. Meta’s President of Global Affairs, Nick Clegg, emphasized the company’s commitment to respecting user privacy during the training process. He stated that private chats on Meta’s messaging services were not used as training data, and steps were taken to filter out private details from public datasets used for training. Clegg highlighted that Meta aimed

ChatGPT's Knowledge Expanded with Real-Time Information Access

7 months ago 2 mins read

ChatGPT’s Latest Update: Access to Up-to-Date Information Now Available

OpenAI, the organization behind the ChatGPT chatbot, has made a significant update to its capabilities. ChatGPT can now browse the internet to provide users with current information, a feature that was previously unavailable. This means that premium users will be able to ask ChatGPT questions about current events and access the latest news. Before this update, ChatGPT’s knowledge was limited to data up until September 2021. It couldn’t provide real-time information or browse the internet for the latest updates. This limitation frustrated some users who wanted access to up-to-date information. The ability to access current data marks a significant step

Spotify Boss Ensures AI-Made Music Won't Be Banned

7 months ago 2 mins read

Spotify CEO Ensures AI-Made Music Won’t Be Banned

Daniel Ek, the CEO of Spotify, has stated that the music streaming platform has no plans to ban content created by artificial intelligence (AI). While discussing the use of AI in music, Ek mentioned that AI should not be used to impersonate human artists without their consent. He emphasized the importance of distinguishing between various applications of AI in music, categorizing them into three “buckets”: Although AI is not entirely banned on Spotify, the platform does not allow its content to be used for training machine learning or AI models to produce music. Artists have been expressing concerns about the

Google Pledges $20 Million to Drive Responsible AI Technologies

8 months ago 2 mins read

Google Unveils $20 Million Fund for Responsible AI Advancements

Following the Google Cloud Next conference in San Francisco, where Google unveiled a host of generative AI projects and tools, the tech giant has announced the launch of the Digital Futures Project. This initiative aims to bring together diverse voices in the field of AI development and promote responsible AI innovation. Alongside this project, Google has introduced a $20 million fund dedicated to supporting the responsible development of AI. A Collaborative Approach to AI Challenges Brigitte Gosselink, Google’s Director of Product Impact, explained that while AI has the potential to simplify our lives, it also raises critical questions regarding fairness,

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has announced its latest AI chip

11 months ago 1 min read

AMD Unveils New AI Chip to Rival Nvidia’s Dominance in AI Computing

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has announced its latest AI chip, the M1300X, aiming to compete with Nvidia’s stronghold on the AI chip market. With its advanced GPU technology and optimized architecture, AMD is positioning itself as a strong contender in the rapidly expanding field of artificial intelligence. AMD’s M1300X GPU for AI applications is set to enter the market in Q3 2023, with mass production beginning in Q4. This announcement marks AMD’s significant entry into the AI chip market, traditionally dominated by Nvidia. With over 80% market share, Nvidia has been the leading player in AI chips. However, AMD’s M1300X,

The FBI has warned that deepfake extortion scams are on the rise.

11 months ago 1 min read

FBI: AI Deepfake Extortion Scams on the Rise, How to Protect Yourself

The FBI has warned that deepfake extortion scams are on the rise. In these scams, criminals use AI to create fake videos or audio recordings of the victim that make it look or sound like they are doing something illegal or embarrassing. The criminals then threaten to release the deepfake to the public if the victim does not pay them a ransom. The FBI has received over 7,000 reports of online extortion targeting minors in the past year. In April, there was an uptick in victims of so-called “sextortion scams” using deepfakes. Here are some tips to protect yourself from

European officials have called on companies developing generative AI tools to create a voluntary code of conduct that would make their products more transparent to the public.

11 months ago 1 min read

EU Officials Call for More Transparency in AI-Generated Content to Ensure Transparency and Accountability

European officials have called on companies developing generative AI tools to create a voluntary code of conduct that would make their products more transparent to the public. In a statement on June 5, Vera Jourova, the European Commission’s vice president for values and transparency, said that companies that use generative AI to create content should label it as such and put in place safeguards to prevent it from being used to spread disinformation. “Generative AI has the potential to be a powerful tool for good, but it also has the potential to be used for harmful purposes,” Jourova said. “That’s

Eric Horvitz discusses the future of AI and announces a series of essays written by AI experts who were given early access to OpenAI's GPT-4 before its public launch.

11 months ago 2 mins read

Microsoft’s CSO Eric Horvitz Sees AI as a Force for Good, but Calls for Caution

Eric Horvitz, Microsoft’s chief scientific officer, believes that artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to be a force for good in the world. However, he also believes that there are risks associated with AI, and he has called for a responsible approach to its development and use. In a blog post published on May 30, Horvitz discusses the future of AI and announces a series of essays written by AI experts who were given early access to OpenAI’s GPT-4 before its public launch. Horvitz writes that he was surprised by the capabilities of GPT-4 when he was given access to