IBM CEO Arvind Krishna believes in the benefits of global trade for local growth and advocates for welcoming international talent. He sees AI as a productivity tool, not a threat, and predicts quantum computing will accelerate scientific discovery.
OpenAI CEO announces successful training of a new model in creative writing, showcasing its ability to write metafictional literary short stories about AI and grief. This marks a shift towards exploring AI's potential in fiction writing, suggesting significant advancements in language generation capabilities.
Flower Labs launches Flower Intelligence, a distributed cloud platform for AI models. Mozilla is using it for Thunderbird. Combines on-device and cloud AI, prioritizing speed and privacy. Summit in London on March 26 to reveal more features. Raised $23.6M in funding.
Dexterity, a startup specializing in AI-powered industrial robots, raises $95 million at $1.65 billion valuation. Demand for AI-driven machinery grows with investments from Big Tech and startups like Meta, Apple, Figure AI, and Apptronik.
Meta is developing its own AI chip for training to reduce costs and dependence on NVIDIA. The chip is part of the MTIA series and will be used for generative AI and recommendation systems by 2026.
OpenAI releases new Responses API to help build AI agents for tasks like web search and file scanning, aiming to improve autonomy and accuracy of agent technology. The company also introduces the Agents SDK for developers to integrate and monitor AI models.
Entrepreneur Mark Cuban discussed how AI can aid small businesses at SXSW, advising entrepreneurs to learn about AI to enhance their skills. He emphasized that AI is a tool, not the answer, and should be used to amplify existing abilities. Cuban warned against overreliance on AI in creative fields.
AI chatbots struggle to provide accurate information, often inventing responses when unsure. Premium chatbots are more confident but incorrect. Use traditional search methods alongside AI tools for reliable answers. Future consolidation may lead to more accurate results.
EU drafts new guidelines for General Purpose AI (GPAI) models to comply with AI Act, with focus on transparency, copyright, and safety. Feedback on latest draft due by March 30. US criticizes EU's AI regulation efforts. AI Office to provide further guidance. Pressure to dilute requirements.
Stanford researchers estimate that around 24% of corporate press releases are now generated by AI, following the release of ChatGPT. AI-written text is also prevalent in financial complaints, job postings, and UN press releases. The researchers believe this trend indicates growing reliance on generative AI for communication.
Investments in AI have surged, but investors are now looking for AI startups with real-world applications and long-term profitability. Top VCs will share what they seek at TechCrunch Sessions: AI on June 5 at UC Berkeley. Early Bird deals available.
The 70mai 4K Omni Dash Cam is a revolutionary device with a motorized camera and impressive features like AI motion detection and 360-degree security monitoring. It records in 4K, has voice control, and can be purchased with up to 25% off using the code 4KOMNIBGR.
Sony used AI to give a PlayStation character, Aloy from Horizon Forbidden West, the ability to converse with players during gameplay. The technology includes voice prompts, synthesized voice, and facial movements. Other models like GPT-4 and Llama 3 were used in the prototype, along with OpenAI's Whisper for speech-to-text. The demo showcased Sony's Emotional Voice Synthesis and Mockingbird technology. NVIDIA and Microsoft are also working on similar AI-powered character conversation technology.
Enthusiasts use AI chatbot Grok to create rudimentary versions of classic arcade games like Pac-Man, with mixed results. Some successful, others struggling with accuracy and functionality. Musk's new gaming company may utilize AI for game development.
In a time of rapid technological advancement, AI chatbots like ChatGPT can provide instant troubleshooting solutions for tech issues. From setting up Gmail labels to reducing eye strain, these chatbots offer detailed, personalized assistance for various tech-related problems. Just be cautious and verify sensitive advice.
Celestial AI, a Silicon Valley chip startup, raises $250 million in additional funding to develop photonics technology for faster AI computing chip connections, competing with Nvidia's memory bandwidth dominance. The funding round was led by Fidelity Management & Research and included investments from BlackRock, Maverick Capital, Tiger Global Management, and others. CEO Dave Lazovsky aims to provide speed, space, and power efficiency in chip design.
French startup Gleamer is acquiring two AI-powered MRI analysis startups to enhance its radiologist AI assistant. They aim to cover all MRI use cases in the next few years, improving diagnostic accuracy and potentially revolutionizing medical imaging with the help of AI.
Manus, a new general AI agent from China, shows promise but faces system crashes. It is intuitive and efficient, with potential for diverse tasks, despite occasional limitations and server overload.
Stanford researchers propose new benchmarks to measure AI bias and fairness, emphasizing differences and contexts. Current models may score well on existing benchmarks but fail on nuanced evaluations, showing the need for more tailored approaches to ensure AI systems are fair and accurate.
NASA purchased access to Clearview AI's facial recognition tool, allowing searches in a database of 50+ billion images from public sources. The purchase was made on behalf of NASA's Office of Inspector General, but the reason for the purchase was not explicitly stated.
