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MIT ARCLab announces winners of inaugural Prize for AI Innovation in Space
The challenge asked teams to develop AI algorithms to track and predict satellites’ patterns of life in orbit using passively collected data
Medal raises $13M as it builds out a contextual AI assistant for desktop
Medal, a startup that is better known for its video game clipping product, just announced that it has raised $13 million at a valuation of $333 million from several investors, including Horizons Ventures, OMERS Ventures, peak6 and Arcadia Investment Partners. The company also unveiled Highlight, a new cross-platform desktop app that acts as a contextual […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
AI Chatbots have shown they have an 'empathy gap' that children are likely to miss
Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots have frequently shown signs of an 'empathy gap' that puts young users at risk of distress or harm, raising the urgent need for 'child-safe AI', according to a new study. The research urges developers and policy actors to prioritize AI design that take greater account of children's needs. It provides evidence that children are particularly susceptible to treating chatbots as lifelike, quasi-human confidantes, and that their interactions with the technology can go awry when it fails to respond to their unique needs and vulnerabilities. The study links that gap in understanding to recent reports of cases in which interactions with AI led to potentially dangerous situations for young users.
The 10 Best CRM Software in 2024
Discover the 10 best CRM software options. Explore top solutions with detailed features, pricing and pros and cons to find the perfect CRM for your business needs.
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2024: Samsung’s Next Foldable Phones Have Built-In Google AI
Samsung’s next generation of foldable phones will include AI-powered note taking features. Plus, Samsung showed new watches and earbuds.
AWS Summit New York 2024: Guardrails for Amazon Bedrock Gains Claude 3 Haiku and Contextual Grounding
Responsible AI Lead Diya Wynn spoke to TechRepublic about AI hallucinations and upskilling.
Researchers introduce generative AI for databases
Researchers have developed an easy-to-use tool that enables someone to perform complicated statistical analyses on tabular data using just a few keystrokes. Their method combines probabilistic AI models with the programming language SQL to provide faster and more accurate results than other methods.
Why the AI industry should want regulation now, not what could come later
Since AI started its historic rise in prominence in 2022, the conversations around how the industry could be regulated have swelled at a similar rate. Many startup founders think regulating the industry now could stifle innovation. But others don’t agree and think waiting to implement policy and regulation could bite the industry down the line. […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Bumble users can now report profiles that use AI-generated photos
Bumble’s new reporting option arrives at a time when, unfortunately, AI-generated photos on dating apps are common © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Australian, APAC SAP Customers Face Looming 2027 ERP Cloud Migration Deadline
Software vendor SAP plans to end mainstream support for its on premise ERP software in 2027 as it pushes global customers to upgrade to S/4HANA Cloud. SAP customers in APAC will soon need to migrate or look for other ERP products or SAP service options.
The 5 Best Laptop Deals for July 2024
The best laptop deals in July 2024 can help you get more done during the workday without emptying your bank account.
Diagnosing different forms of dementia now possible using artificial intelligence
Ten million new cases of dementia are diagnosed each year but the presence of different dementia forms and overlapping symptoms can complicate diagnosis and delivery of effective treatments. Now researchers have developed an AI tool that can diagnose ten different types of dementia such as vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, and frontotemporal dementia, even if they co-occur.
Employees prefer human performance monitors over AI, study finds
Organizations using AI to monitor employees' behavior and productivity can expect them to complain more, be less productive and want to quit more -- unless the technology can be framed as supporting their development, research finds.
OpenAI Secrets Stolen in 2023 After Internal Forum Was Hacked
Last year, hackers breached an online forum used by OpenAI employees and stole confidential information about the firm’s AI systems.
“They can see themselves shaping the world they live in”
Developed by MIT RAISE, the Day of AI curriculum empowers K-12 students to collaborate on local and global challenges using AI.
Artificial Intelligence: Benefits and Best Practices
From business to healthcare, cybersecurity and the environment, artificial intelligence promises inclusive economic prosperity, innovation and scientific support. AI is the foundation for the next generation of advancements that are expected to touch people’s lives across our world. However, AI also poses unique challenges and risks that individuals and companies must understand and mitigate by ...
MIT researchers introduce generative AI for databases
This new tool offers an easier way for people to analyze complex tabular data.
Figma pauses its new AI feature after Apple controversy
Welcome back to TechCrunch’s Week in Review — TechCrunch’s newsletter recapping the week’s biggest news. Want it in your inbox every Saturday? Sign up here. This week, Figma CEO Dylan Field said the company will temporarily disable its “Make Design” AI feature after it was accused of “heavily” training the tool on existing apps. The […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
X plans to more deeply integrate Grok’s AI, app researcher finds
Elon Musk’s X is exploring more ways to integrate xAI’s Grok into the social networking app. According to a series of recent discoveries, X is developing new features like the ability to ask Grok about X accounts, use Grok by highlighting text in the app and access Grok’s chatbot through a pop-up on the side […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Google’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Increased by 48% Since 2019, Thanks to AI Pursuits
Google’s latest environmental report reveals the true cost of AI development.
