Apple is delaying the rollout of its more personalized Siri experience, which was supposed to upgrade the digital assistant by better understanding personal context. The update is now expected in the coming year, leaving Siri behind modern AI assistants like ChatGPT.
Experts are questioning the impact of AI companions on real-world social connections and relationships. While AI can be a tool for practice, it should not replace personal connections. Diverse social sources are important for social health. AI should be used in addition to, not in place of, real relationships.
Social health expert Kasley Killam warns against using AI companions to replace real-world relationships, advocating for a diverse social portfolio including in-person connections. She highlights the importance of using technology as a supplement, not a substitute for social interactions.
A woman from Dunfermline received a garbled text message from an Apple voicemail transcription service, mistakenly inserting a reference to sex and an insult. The incident was attributed to factors like background noise and the caller's script-like speech. Apple declined to comment.
Palantir introduces AI-enabled TITAN systems to U.S. Army for improved warfare strategy. Contract worth $178 million, marking a key milestone for the company in defense tech.
Chinese AI lab DeepSeek, backed by High-Flyer Capital Management, has gained fame with its efficient AI models. DeepSeek's success has impacted the AI industry, causing price reductions among competitors and leading to bans in some countries. Its future is uncertain due to growing government scrutiny.
NewsGuard reports a Moscow-based network named "Pravda" is spreading false information to influence AI chatbots, with 3.6 million misleading articles in 2024. Chatbots are repeating Russian disinformation narratives about U.S. bioweapons labs in Ukraine 33% of the time, posing challenges for AI reliant on search engines.
Broadcom's strong Q1 earnings and upbeat guidance on AI demand led to a 5% stock increase. Revenues rose 25% to $14.92 billion, driven by AI chip sales and custom chip development for cloud customers. Analysts view Broadcom as an AI leader with a positive growth outlook.
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Thomas Wolf from Hugging Face says AI excels at following instructions but needs to push boundaries by questioning data and taking counterintuitive approaches. Agentic AI is gaining focus as it aims to independently perform tasks. Startups raised $8.2 billion last year in this space.
Bollywood star Ajay Devgn launches Prismix, an AI-driven media company focused on generative storytelling technologies. It aims to revolutionize content creation by bridging technology and creativity, making high-quality AI-driven content more accessible and scalable.
Motorola's Smart Connect tool expands to all Windows 10 and 11 PCs, offering seamless cross-device integration for Android devices. New features include voice commands and a device management dashboard for easy device management. Available for download soon.
Google co-founder Larry Page is developing Dynatomics, a company focused on applying AI to product manufacturing. Other entrepreneurs are also exploring AI for improving manufacturing processes.
Broadcom's first-quarter earnings beat expectations, driven by strong AI semiconductor revenue and infrastructure software sales. The company's stock rose 9% in extended trading. CEO Hock Tan projects continued strength in AI revenue for the upcoming quarter.
DuckDuckGo releases AI features out of beta, including AI chatbots and Assist answers, with upgraded models and privacy measures. Users can access for free and manage settings for chat features.
The U.S. Department of Labor is investigating data labeling startup Scale AI for potential Fair Labor Standards Act violations regarding worker classification. Scale AI disputes claims and emphasizes positive work opportunities. Former employees have filed lawsuits alleging underpayment. Company's CEO has ties to the Trump administration.
Hugging Face's co-founder Thomas Wolf cautions against AI becoming mere "yes-men on servers", lacking creativity. Current AI lacks ability for outside-the-box problem-solving and new knowledge generation. Wolf calls for a shift in AI evaluation to measure knowledge and reasoning, pushing for bold counterfactual approaches and non-obvious questions.
Deutsche Telekom's AI Phone, developed in partnership with Perplexity, showcases AI features prominently. The phone integrates Perplexity for various tasks and is part of DT's Magenta AI suite, aiming to streamline user interactions. Available in European markets later this year.
BBC News is creating a new department focusing on AI to personalize content for under-25s and reach wider audiences amid changing news consumption habits. The goal is to use AI to enhance innovation, growth, and audience engagement while ensuring content is curated in line with BBC's public service values.
Despite 6,500 artists demanding Christie's cancel its AI art show, "Augmented Intelligence" exceeded expectations, bringing in over $700,000. Critics accuse the auction house of exploiting human artists by using AI models trained on copyrighted work. Christie's defends the show's success as pushing the boundaries of art.
