Recent news has highlighted various developments in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI), showcasing its growing impact on technology and society. From the emergence of advanced AI models like Gemini and Gemma facing technical errors and ethical concerns to the unveiling of Sora by OpenAI, a model capable of generating realistic videos from text prompts, AI continues to push boundaries. Additionally, the introduction of generative AI chatbots by Slack and the pact signed by tech companies to combat deceptive AI content in elections underscore the diverse applications and challenges associated with AI technology.
Artificial Intelligence, often referred to as machine intelligence, involves the development of intelligent agents that can perform tasks typically requiring human intelligence. This includes learning, problem-solving, perception, and decision-making. AI systems are designed to analyze data, recognize patterns, and make autonomous decisions, with applications ranging from virtual assistants and chatbots to self-driving cars and medical diagnosis tools. As AI technology advances, ethical considerations surrounding its use, such as data privacy, bias, and accountability, have become increasingly important topics of discussion in the public sphere.
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‘Obvious gaps’ exist in the code-writing and operative abilities between domestic and first-class foreign models, an assessment by Tsinghua University found.
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Baichuan, Zhipu AI, Moonshot AI and MiniMax are amassing billions of yuan of funding from domestic tech giants, venture capitalists and state-backed investors.
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TechCrunch has launched a series of interviews focusing on remarkable women who’ve contributed to the AI revolution.
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The Enhanced Games, described as the 'Olympics on steroids,' will permit the use of performance-enhancing drugs, leading to a clash of opinions within the sports community.
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Google's AI models, Gemini and Gemma, faced technical errors and ethical concerns, generating ahistorical images and spitting out gibberish.
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Twenty tech companies sign a pact to combat deceptive AI content in the 2024 elections, aiming to detect and label misleading AI-generated images, videos, and audio.
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Research shows that politeness towards AI chatbots leads to better responses.
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When deciding whether or not to buy into Reddit’s IPO, users aren’t just weighing returns. They’re thinking about meme potential.
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The Times and TechCrunch are highlighting the contributions of women in the AI revolution, aiming to give them the recognition they deserve.
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Tech leaders Sam Altman and Masayoshi Son are seeking trillions and billions, respectively, to fund ventures that will significantly increase the production of AI chips, crucial for advancing artificial intelligence capabilities.
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The tech giant says prediction is taking over from precision in online advertising
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Generative AI chatbots are poised to shake up how search works, potentially challenging Google's search dominance.
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Mark Zuckerberg publicly criticizes Apple's Vision Pro mixed-reality headset, claiming Meta's Quest 3 is superior.
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An imminent onslaught of AI-created deepfake video and audio is creating a sense of urgency to protect consumers.
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OpenAI has unveiled Sora, a new AI model that can generate realistic videos from text prompts, prompting stunned reactions online.
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Slack has introduced generative AI features to improve search, summarize long conversations, and provide channel recaps.
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Google rebrands its Duet AI to Gemini for enterprises, offering two plans for businesses and a premium plan for consumers, while Slack introduces AI features to improve search, summarize conversations, and provide channel recaps.
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Taylor Swift wins Album of the Year for the fourth time at the 2024 Grammy Awards.
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Stanley Druckenmiller's Duquesne Family Office increased its stake in Microsoft, while buying call options on Nvidia, 13F filings show.
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Cisco plans to cut about 5% of its workforce, approximately 4,250 employees, as it emphasizes artificial intelligence and software development.