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Meta scientist Yann LeCun says AI won't destroy jobs forever
Prof Yann LeCun says fears that AI will pose a threat to humanity are "preposterously ridiculous".
AI 'godfather' Prof Yan LeCun says it won't take over the world
Prof Yann LeCun says fears that AI will pose a threat to humanity are "preposterously ridiculous".
AI 'godfather' Prof Yann LeCun says it won't take over the world
Prof Yann LeCun says fears that AI will pose a threat to humanity are "preposterously ridiculous".
David Autor named NOMIS 2023 Distinguished Scientist
NOMIS Foundation honors the Ford Professor of Economics for his contributions to understanding the effects of technological change and globalization on jobs and earnings prospects for workers.
Google’s New AI Tool Is About to Make Online Shopping Even Easier
The generative AI tool lets you “try on” clothes from hundreds of brands by displaying them on models of a wide array of sizes and skin colors.
ChatGPT Is Unoriginal—and Exactly What Humans Need
The technology can help cut through buzzwordy “solutions” and serve as a shortcut for jumpstarting creativity.
Using AI for loans and mortgages is big risk, warns EU boss
Margrethe Vestager tells the BBC using AI for decisions that affect lives could lead to discrimination.
Threat of AI leading to extinction small, says EU boss
Margrethe Vestager tells the BBC using AI for loan and mortgage decisions is a big risk.
Defining the public interest in new technologies
New online journal seeks to seeks to bring together the MIT community to discuss the social responsibilities of individuals who design, implement, and evaluate technologies.
The Australian AI governance debate starts to heat up
Australian ministers debate whether implementing regulations for AI will address the challenges caused by a lack of skilled AI talent. The post The Australian AI governance debate starts to heat up appeared first on TechRepublic.
Microsoft’s Satya Nadella Is Betting Everything on AI
The CEO can’t imagine life without artificial intelligence—even if it’s the last thing invented by humankind.
Salesforce launches AI Cloud with raft of generative AI tools
Salesforce's series of generative AI, ChatGPT-style tools rolling out this year are designed to provide customers with large language models integrated with the company's products. The post Salesforce launches AI Cloud with raft of generative AI tools appeared first on TechRepublic.
A step toward safe and reliable autopilots for flying
A new AI-based approach for controlling autonomous robots satisfies the often-conflicting goals of safety and stability.
Hyperdimensional Computing Reimagines Artificial Intelligence
By imbuing enormous vectors with semantic meaning, we can get machines to reason more abstractly—and efficiently—than before.
Can AI make older adults feel less lonely?
In the era of quick judgments, it's tempting to think we are more clever than anyone else. But from AI to Apple to senior tech, underestimating others comes at a risk: being seriously wrong. Can AI make older adults feel less lonely? by Anna Heim originally published on TechCrunch
Firm study predicts big spends on generative AI
A new study polling software buyers at businesses worldwide finds strong intention to increase budget, with special interest in AI. It also looks at how vendors can engage buyers. The post Firm study predicts big spends on generative AI appeared first on TechRepublic.
Three Spanish MIT physics postdocs receive Botton Foundation fellowships
Recipients Luis Antonio Benítez, Carolina Cuesta-Lazaro, and Fernando Romero López receive support for their scientific research.
Teaser’s AI dating app turns you into a chatbot
A man on a dating app is telling me how much we have in common – we both love books, music and traveling. He even writes poetry, and he’d love to share some poems with me. Could be a red flag, but sure, why not? I ask to see his work, and he replies: “[Title […] Teaser’s AI dating app turns you into a chatbot by Amanda Silberling originally published on TechCrunch
Aberdeen AI trial helps doctors spot breast cancers
BBC Click had exclusive access to a trial exploring the impact of using AI in breast screenings.
Bringing the social and ethical responsibilities of computing to the forefront
The inaugural SERC Symposium convened experts from multiple disciplines to explore the challenges and opportunities that arise with the broad applicability of computing in many aspects of society.
