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We Put Google’s New AI Writing Assistant to the Test
I used Duet AI to send emails and plan my wedding. Its writing can be stuffy and stereotyping—but it’s a glimpse of the future of productivity apps.
Boston Isn’t Afraid of Generative AI
The city’s first-of-its-kind policy encourages its public servants to use the technology—and could serve as a blueprint for other governments.
I Finally Bought a ChatGPT Plus Subscription—and It’s Worth It
OpenAI’s new web browsing beta convinced me to upgrade my account. Here’s how to access it and make the most of the paid tier.
Get a lifetime of amazing content generation for only $40
You don't need to blow a hole in your budget to get a great AI-powered content generator. The post Get a lifetime of amazing content generation for only $40 appeared first on TechRepublic.
Get an AI content generator that goes far beyond creating copy for just $50
Scribbyo AI creates content, transcription, images, voiceovers, code and more. The post Get an AI content generator that goes far beyond creating copy for just $50 appeared first on TechRepublic.
ChatGPT Now Has an iPhone App
Six months after OpenAI’s silver-tongued chatbot launched on the web and set off an AI arms race, you can put it in your pocket.
6 Google Bard enhancements worth exploring
Now more widely available, Bard can not only help with programming and Google Sheets functions but also make it easy to move a response into Gmail or a Google Doc. The post 6 Google Bard enhancements worth exploring appeared first on TechRepublic.
Politicians Need to Learn How AI Works—Fast
Tech regulation has often disappointed. Automation expert Missy Cummings hopes a course to teach policymakers about artificial intelligence can help.
Scale your SEO writing with this AI-powered tool for Google Sheets
Save time on your keyword research so you can focus on your message. The post Scale your SEO writing with this AI-powered tool for Google Sheets appeared first on TechRepublic.
Is medicine ready for AI? Doctors, computer scientists, and policymakers are cautiously optimistic
With the artificial intelligence conversation now mainstream, the 2023 MIT-MGB AI Cures conference saw attendance double from previous years.
Top 10 facial recognition software vendors for 2023
Learn about the top facial recognition technology vendors. Find out how it works, what it can and can't do, and its current state. The post Top 10 facial recognition software vendors for 2023 appeared first on TechRepublic.
Audio journalism app Curio can now create personalized episodes using AI
Curio, a startup building a platform that turns expert journalism into professionally narrated content, is embracing AI technology to create customized audio episodes, based on your prompts. The company today already has a large catalog of high-quality journalism licensed from partners like The Wall St. Journal, The Guardian, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, Bloomberg, New […] Audio journalism app Curio can now create personalized episodes using AI by Sarah Perez originally published on TechCrunch
Amazon refreshes its Echo lineup, adds a Wi-Fi extender and smart speaker combo, Echo Pop
After last fall’s Amazon hardware event which brought us a handful of new Echo devices, like the Dot with the clock and other minor updates, Amazon today is rolling out a broader refresh of its Echo lineup, which includes a new form factor with the arrival of the Echo Pop. While the current Dot is […] Amazon refreshes its Echo lineup, adds a Wi-Fi extender and smart speaker combo, Echo Pop by Sarah Perez originally published on TechCrunch
Spooked by ChatGPT, US Lawmakers Want to Create an AI Regulator
At a congressional hearing senators from both parties and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said a new federal agency was needed to protect people from AI gone bad.
How Humanity Can Avoid an AI Takeover
We talk to MIT professor Daron Acemoglu about his book Power and Progress and unpack why making direct human-to-AI comparisons isn't necessarily helpful in determining our relationship with technology.
A better way to study ocean currents
A new machine-learning model makes more accurate predictions about ocean currents, which could help with tracking plastic pollution and oil spills, and aid in search and rescue.
An AI challenge only humans can solve
In their new book, “Power and Progress,” Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson ask whether the benefits of AI will be shared widely or feed inequality.
Sticking to traditional security playbook is mistake for cloud security: Palo Alto Networks SVP
Ankur Shah of Palo Alto Networks’ Prisma Cloud security platform says he sees a bright future for AI in security operations, but not so much for DevOps using many tools with little left-to-right integration. The post Sticking to traditional security playbook is mistake for cloud security: Palo Alto Networks SVP appeared first on TechRepublic.
Joining the battle against health care bias
Leo Anthony Celi invites industry to broaden its focus in gathering and analyzing clinical data for every population.
CNET Published AI-Generated Stories. Then Its Staff Pushed Back
Like Hollywood's striking screenwriters, the outlet's employees want protections against potentially job-killing automation.
