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Precision home robots learn with real-to-sim-to-real
CSAIL researchers introduce a novel approach allowing robots to be trained in simulations of scanned home environments, paving the way for customized household automation accessible to anyone.
AI 'hallucinations' tackled
Significant strides in addressing the issue of AI 'hallucinations' and improving the reliability of anomaly detection algorithms.
Top Reasons Why Employees Are Using AI at Work
Employees are motivated to use AI at work, regardless of company policy or training. But why? Kara Sherrer, writing for TechRepublic Premium, takes a deep dive into the latest research to investigate employees’ reasons for using AI at work. The feature also explores the most common ways that employees are currently using AI and some ...
ChatGPT vs Google Gemini (2024): What Are the Main Differences?
Google Gemini and ChatGPT can both chat with you in natural language, but they have some major differences in their capabilities.
Australia Could Have 200,000 AI Tech Workers by 2030
The number of technical and non-technical AI-related roles could grow fast, says the Technology Council of Australia, with entry level, mid-career and international candidates all standing to benefit.
Method prevents an AI model from being overconfident about wrong answers
More efficient than other approaches, the “Thermometer” technique could help someone know when they should trust a large language model.
Helping Olympic athletes optimize their performance, one stride at a time
The startup Striv, which went through MIT’s START.nano accelerator program, has developed a shoe sole for athletes that can track force, movement, and form.
Using the term 'artificial intelligence' in product descriptions reduces purchase intentions
Companies may unintentionally hurt their sales by including the words 'artificial intelligence' when describing their offerings that use the technology, according to a recent study. Researchers conducted experimental surveys with more than 1,000 adults in the U.S. to evaluate the relationship between AI disclosure and consumer behavior. The findings consistently showed products described as using artificial intelligence were less popular.
10 Best Business Email Providers for Small Businesses
The best email for businesses overall is Google Workspace. We rank the 10 best business email providers by cost, features and more.
TechCrunch Minute: Will AI get dumber?
Although AI models have made big breakthroughs in the last few years, there’s now a risk that they could get dumber and even collapse, according to a new research paper published in Nature. The phenomenon is described by researchers as “model collapse.” Think of it as a snake eating its own tail — or a […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Boost Your Productivity With the Affpilot AI Writing Tool for Just $49.99
Save yourself some time for other important tasks when you streamline content creation with the Affpilot tool — automate writing, scheduling and more.
ManageEngine: Australian SMEs Aim to Reduce IT Costs Amid Growing Technology Complexity
“Digital intensity” caused by multiple cloud environments, application growth and AI is putting pressure on IT leaders in medium-sized businesses to manage costs while modernising their infrastructure.
Apple Joins Voluntary U.S. Government Commitment to AI Safety
Separately, iPhone users will need to wait until October for Apple Intelligence LLM services.
GovWell is bringing automation and efficiency to local governments
Government websites aren’t known for cutting-edge tech. GovWell co-founder and CTO Ben Cohen discovered this while trying to help his dad, a contractor, apply for building permits. Cohen worked as a full stack engineer at Uber during the day and faxed documents for building permits at night. The difference in tech was stark. Years later, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
AI method radically speeds predictions of materials' thermal properties
Researchers developed a machine-learning framework that can predict a key property of heat dispersion in materials that is up to 1,000 times faster than other AI methods, and could enable scientists to improve the efficiency of power generation systems and microelectronics.
US, UK and EU Make Joint Statement on Fostering AI Competition
The AI industry is a small world – and multiple jurisdictions are determined to keep an eye on exactly how small.
Apple signs the White House’s commitment to AI safety
Apple joins 15 other tech companies — including Google, Meta, Microsoft and OpenAI — that committed to the White House's rules for developing generative AI. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
OpenAI Goes For Google With Search Engine Prototype
SearchGPT combines AI-generated content with human-written articles in a search engine format that can handle follow-up questions.
Microsoft Tests Out Adding New Generative AI Search to Bing
“A small percentage of user queries” will show AI-generated results in the initial test, Microsoft announced on Thursday.
Applied Intuition raises $300M four months after raising $250M
Autonomous vehicle software startup Applied Intuition has raised $300 million just four months after closing a $250 million Series E round, yet another sign of how white-hot the investment scene is for artificial intelligence companies. The secondary round adds Fidelity Management & Research Company to an already-stacked lineup of investors in the automotive AI startup, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
