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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.
Maybe Friend wasn’t crazy for spending $1.8M on a domain after all
Avi Schiffmann, the founder and CEO of Friend, told TechCrunch over email that the purchase has already paid for itself. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Australian Enterprises Coming 4th in 2024 Global Survey of Generative AI Usage
Businesses in China, the U.K. and the U.S. are using generative AI more than Australia. But the Aussies lead in understanding, planning for, and implementing generative AI use policies.
Amazon-Anthropic Merger Investigated by UK Government Over Competition Concerns
The U.K. Competition and Markets Authority is launching a preliminary investigation into whether the partnership will impact competition.
Black Hat and DEF CON Roundup 2024: AWS Patched a Vulnerability Affecting Six Cloud Services
Discover the latest cybersecurity trends and techniques in this year’s Black Hat and DEF CON roundup.
Global Nonprofit Technovation Helps Girls Solve Local Problems Using AI
Founder Tara Chklovski speaks about how young women who demonstrate proficiency in solving real-world problems with tech can help solve the industry’s gender gap.
Cohere co-founder Nick Frosst thinks everyone needs to be more realistic on what AI can and cannot do
AI companies are gobbling up investor money and securing sky-high valuations early in their life cycle. This dynamic has many calling the AI industry a bubble. Nick Frosst, a co-founder of Cohere, which builds custom AI models for enterprise customers, recently said on TechCrunch’s Found podcast that he doesn’t think the AI industry is in […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Cohere co-founder Nick Frosst thinks everyone needs to be more realistic about what AI can and cannot do
AI companies are gobbling up investor money and securing sky-high valuations early in their life cycle. This dynamic has many calling the AI industry a bubble. Nick Frosst, a co-founder of Cohere, which builds custom AI models for enterprise customers, recently said on TechCrunch’s Found podcast that he doesn’t think the AI industry is in […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Apple Intelligence EU: Potential Mac Release Amid DMA Rules
Apple Intelligence may launch on EU Macs, bypassing DMA rules, while iOS users await AI features amid ongoing regulatory challenges.
Helping robots practice skills independently to adapt to unfamiliar environments
New algorithm helps robots practice skills like sweeping and placing objects, potentially helping them improve at important tasks in houses, hospitals, and factories.
