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Photo-sharing community EyeEm will license users’ photos to train AI if they don’t delete them
EyeEm, the Berlin-based photo-sharing community that exited last year to Spanish company Freepik after going bankrupt, is now licensing its users’ photos to train AI models. Earlier this month, the company informed users via email that it was adding a new clause to its Terms & Conditions that would grant it the rights to upload […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Curio raises funds for Rio, an ‘AI news anchor’ in an app
AI may be inching its way into the newsroom, as outlets like Newsweek, Sports Illustrated, Gizmodo, VentureBeat, CNET and others have experimented with articles written by AI. But while most respectable journalists will condemn this use case, there are a number of startups that think AI can enhance the news experience — at least on […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Google’s new ‘Speaking practice’ feature uses AI to help users improve their English skills
Google is testing a new “Speaking practice” feature in Search that helps users improve their conversational English skills. The company told TechCrunch that the feature is available to English learners in Argentina, Colombia, India, Indonesia, Mexico, and Venezuela who have joined Search Labs, its program for users to experiment with early-stage Google Search experiences. The […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
OpenAI’s GPT-4 Can Autonomously Exploit 87% of One-Day Vulnerabilities, Study Finds
Researchers from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign found that OpenAI’s GPT-4 is able to exploit 87% of a list of vulnerabilities when provided with their NIST descriptions.
Salesforce Einstein Copilot AI Assistant Enters General Availability
Plus, Salesforce bundles its AI implementation and data governance services.
Prompt Hacking, Private GPTs, Zero-Day Exploits and Deepfakes: Report Reveals the Impact of AI on Cyber Security Landscape
A new report by cyber security firm Radware identifies the four main impacts of AI on the threat landscape emerging this year.
Mapping the brain pathways of visual memorability
For the first time, researchers use a combination of MEG and fMRI to map the spatio-temporal human brain dynamics of a visual image being recognized.
8 AI Business Trends in 2024, According to Stanford Researchers
TechRepublic digs into the business implications of artificial intelligence trends highlighted in Stanford’s AI Index Report, with help from co-authors Robi Rahman and Anka Reuel.
OpenAI’s commitment to child safety: adopting safety by design principles
We’re joining Thorn, All Tech Is Human, and other leading companies in an effort to prevent the misuse of generative AI to perpetrate, proliferate, and further sexual harms against children.
Introducing more enterprise-grade features for API customers
Increasing enterprise support with more security features and controls, updates to our Assistants API, and tools to better manage costs.
This tiny chip can safeguard user data while enabling efficient computing on a smartphone
Researchers have developed a security solution for power-hungry AI models that offers protection against two common attacks.
AI tool creates 'synthetic' images of cells for enhanced microscopy analysis
Researchers have developed a method to use an image generation AI model to create realistic images of single cells, which are then used as 'synthetic data' to train an AI model to better carry out single-cell segmentation.
AI Sustainability: How Microsoft, Google Cloud, IBM & Dell are Working on Reducing AI’s Climate Harms
Tech giants weigh in on how they try to mitigate the effects of generative AI on power and water resources.
AI weather forecasts captured Ciaran's destructive path
The study highlights the rapid progress and transformative potential of AI in weather prediction.
Breakthrough in Quantum Cloud Computing Ensures its Security and Privacy
Oxford University researchers used an approach dubbed “blind quantum computing” to connect two quantum computing entities in a way that is completely secure.
Language AI Pioneer DeepL Targets APAC Businesses With Pro Translation Options
AI-native language translation application DeepL Translate is launching into Australia and Singapore following regional forays into Japan and South Korea. Founder and CEO Jarek Kutylowski said it is targeting APAC businesses that require more natural language translations.
Gartner: IT Spending Expected to Grow 8% in 2024
Data center systems and mobile devices will lead the expected growth in IT spending, according to Q2 predictions.
Time for APAC Region to Build Its Own AI Foundation Models, Says CSIRO
Most AI foundation models are being developed in markets like the U.S. and China. Research from Australia asks whether other countries should be building sovereign AI models for citizens and businesses.
Save More Than $200 on This All-In-One AI Toolkit
IdeaAize all-in-one AI toolkit supports content creation, AI voiceovers, code generation, image generation and more all for a single lifetime price.
To build a better AI helper, start by modeling the irrational behavior of humans
A new technique can be used to predict the actions of human or AI agents who behave suboptimally while working toward unknown goals.
