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Procreate takes a stand against generative AI, vows to never incorporate the tech into its products
Popular iPad design app Procreate is coming out against generative AI, and has vowed never to introduce generative AI features into its products. The company said on its website that although machine learning is a “compelling technology with a lot of merit,” the current path that generative AI is on is wrong for its platform. […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Controversial California AI Law Moves Forward With Amendments from Anthropic
SB-1047 would provide whistleblower protections and oversight for companies developing generative AI capable of “critical harm.”
Detecting machine-generated text: An arms race with the advancements of large language models
Today, many commercial tools claim to be highly successful at detecting machine-generated text, with up to 99% accuracy, but are these claims too good to be true? RAID, the Robust AI Detection benchmark, which shows that most detectors are easily fooled, setting a new bar for AI detection to clear.
Security Experts Welcome NIST’s New Encryption Standards For Quantum Computers
Although quantum computing is not yet widespread, current encryption methods pose a significant risk of cyberattacks, the agency said.
3 Questions: How to prove humanity online
AI agents could soon become indistinguishable from humans online. Could “personhood credentials” protect people against digital imposters?
Best of CTCCC 2024: Deepfake Video and Image Detection, AI at the Edge, and Taking AI to the Next Level
The 7th Annual Conference on Information Science and Systems and the 5th Communication Technologies and Cloud Computing Conference took place in Edinburgh, Scotland on August 14–16, 2024. Our contributing writer, Drew Robb, attended in person. In this TechRepublic Premium feature, read some of the highlights of an event that included the manipulation of images and ...
Teradata: Generative AI Projects Risk Failure Without Business Executive Understanding
Teradata’s Chris Hillman believes that many AI initiatives are failing because business executives do not understand them.
CBA’s x15ventures Set to Lead in Fintech AI Innovation
CBA's x15ventures is transforming fintech AI with its Xccelerate program, boosting innovation and setting new industry benchmarks in AI technology.
New open-source tool helps to detangle the brain
The software tool NeuroTrALE is designed to quickly and efficiently process large amounts of brain imaging data semi-automatically.
LLMs develop their own understanding of reality as their language abilities improve
In controlled experiments, MIT CSAIL researchers discover simulations of reality developing deep within LLMs, indicating an understanding of language beyond simple mimicry.
Leading AI models struggle to identify genetic conditions from patient-written descriptions
Researchers discover that while artificial intelligence (AI) tools can make accurate diagnoses from textbook-like descriptions of genetic diseases, the tools are significantly less accurate when analyzing summaries written by patients about their own health. These findings demonstrate the need to improve these AI tools before they can be applied in health care settings to help make diagnoses and answer patient questions.
Nearly 1 in 10 Businesses to Spend Over $25 Million on AI Initiatives in 2024, Searce Report Finds
This comes after many investors voiced their concerns about the return on investment of AI technology.
5 Actual Benefits of Conversational IVR for Call Centers
Conversational IVR is so much more than just a programmed voice bot. When properly implemented, it can have real benefits for customer support.
MIT researchers use large language models to flag problems in complex systems
The approach can detect anomalies in data recorded over time, without the need for any training.
Made by Google 2024: Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro Fold Revealed
Google emphasized its Gemini AI and device ecosystem in the showcase.
AI: Where Is the Fastest Return on Investment?
Vast sums are being invested in artificial intelligence. These investments are all over the map. But which are likely to give a fast return? Drew Robb, writing for TechRepublic Premium, answers that question by explaining the current investment trends in AI and where the money is likely to be well spent. Featured text from the ...
Businesses Seek to Balance AI Innovation and Ethics, According to Deloitte
Deloitte's survey reveals top priorities for AI ethics decision-makers in businesses, highlighting the balance between innovation and regulation.
Move over SEO, Profound is helping brands with AI search optimization
Search engine optimization (SEO) has been top of mind for brands for more than a decade to ensure their websites and products capture as many eyeballs as possible by ranking high up on search results pages. But search is changing, and as consumers increasingly turn to AI chatbots like ChatGPT or Claude to search for […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
What Is Artificial General Intelligence?
Artificial general intelligence, or AGI, is a hypothetical form of AI designed to perform human-level cognitive functions, such as the capacity to self-teach. AGI is regarded as very powerful since it can autonomously solve a wide variety of cognitive tasks, as opposed to weak or narrow AI systems that carry out only particular or specialized ...
Secureworks Fills Australian Mid-Market Demand for Simplified Cyber Security Solutions
The CEO of a burgeoning cybersecurity firm spoke to TechRepublic about XDR, ransomware, the Crowdstrike outage and what organisations can do to prepare for cyberattacks.
