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Google I/O: Google Gemini, Project Astra Etc
AI very much the focus at Google's annual developer conference, including Google Gemini and a new AI assistant for smart devices
OpenAI Co-founder Ilya Sutskever Departs To Work On ‘New Project’
Co-founder and chief scientist Ilya Sutskever to leave OpenAI, after role in Sam Altman's firing and rehiring last year
OpenAI Adds Voice Conversation To New ChatGPT Model
Microsoft-backed OpenAI releases new AI model GPT-4o with voice conversation capability, desktop app and updated user interface
SoftBank-Owned ARM To Develop AI Chips
SoftBank-owned UK chip design firm ARM Holdings to develop AI accelerator chips for data centres amidst investment boom
TikTok To Label AI-Generated Content From Other Platforms
AI-generated content such as video and images are going to be labelled by TikTok using the Content Credentials digital watermark
Biden Admin Mulls Export Restrictions For AI Models – Report
The United States reportedly considers restricting China and Russia's access to AI models found in tools such as ChatGPT
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Cognizant Webinar: Navigating the New Age of Work and AI
As technology continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, organisations worldwide are confronted with the challenge of harnessing AI's potential while navigating its complexities.
Stanford AI Scientist Working On ‘Spatial Intelligence’ Start-Up
Prominent Stanford University AI scientist Fei-Fei Li reportedly completes funding round for start-up based on 'spatial intelligence'
Apple Shares Surge Ahead Of New AI Hardware Launches
Apple shares surge on optimism that new AI-focused hardware launches will drive renewed sales, starting with iPad event on Tuesday
US Urges No AI Control Of Nuclear Weapons
No skynet please. After the US, UK and France pledge human only control of nuclear weapons, China and Russia urged to follow suite
Anthropic Launches Enterprise-Focused Claude, Plus iPhone App
Two updates to Anthropic's AI chatbot Claude sees arrival of a new business-focused plan, as well as an iOS app
Microsoft, OpenAI Sued By More Newspaper Publishers
Eight newspaper publishers in the US allege Microsoft and OpenAI used their millions of their articles to train AI models
OpenAI Hit By Austrian Complaint Over ChatGPT ‘False Data’
Rights group argues ChatGPT tendency to generate false information on individuals violates GDPR data protection rules on accuracy
Austria Conference Calls For Controls On ‘Killer Robots’
Internatinal conference in Vienna calls for controls on AI-powered autonomous weapons to ensure humans remain in control
US Probes Ford BlueCruise Driver Assistance Over Crashes
US highway safety agency opens formal investigation into Ford BlueCruise following two fatal crashes in which AI-powered system was engaged
Deepfakes: More Than Skin Deep Security
As deepfake technology continues to blur the lines between reality and deception, businesses and individuals alike must arm themselves with knowledge and proactive strategies to safeguard against the risks posed by manipulated media
Tesla Shares Surge On China Advanced Self-Driving Push
Tesla makes key advances toward advanced self-driving rollout in China as chief Elon Musk meets with premier Li Qiang
Alphabet Value Surges Over $2tn On Dividend Plan
Google parent Alphabet sees market capitalisation surge over $2tn on plan to over first-ever cash dividend, revenue growth
Snap Sees Surge In Users, Ad Revenues
Snapchat parent Snap reports user growth, revenues in spite of tough competition, in what may be sign of stronger advertising market
Intel Shares Sink As AI Surge Hits Chip Revenue
Intel shares sag after company shares gloomy revenue predictions, as data centre chip demand hit by priority for AI spending
US Regulator Probes Effectiveness Of Tesla Autopilot Recall
US auto safety regulator opens new investigation into adequacy of Tesla Autopilot recall, saying it may not address safety concerns
Meta Declines On Heavy AI Spending Plans, Despite Strong Q1
Share price hit after Meta admits heavy AI spending plans, after posting strong first quarter financial results
UK CMA Seeks Feedback On Microsoft, Amazon AI Partnerships
British regulator invites feedback on major partnerships Microsoft and Amazon have struck with smaller AI firms
Microsoft Launches Smallest AI Model, Phi-3-mini
Lightweight artificial intelligence model launched this week by Microsoft, offering more cost-effective option for Azure customers
Oracle To Invest More Than $8 Billion In Cloud, AI In Japan
Oracle's huge AI, Cloud investment in Japan will meet growing local demand and address digital sovereignty requirements
EU To Drop Microsoft’s OpenAI Investment Probe – Report
Microsoft to avoid an EU investigation into its $13 billion investment in OpenAI, after EC concluded it is not an acquisition
Huawei To Sell Laptop With Latest Intel Core Ultra AI Chip
US-sanctioned Huawei to sell MateBook Pro X model powered by latest Intel Core Ultra 9 chip, HarmonyOS, Pangu AI model
OpenAI Fires Two Researchers Over Information Leaks
OpenAI fires two researchers for leaking information in first known shake-up since Sam Altman briefly forced out last year