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A 'Green' Search Engine Sees Danger—and Opportunity—in the Generative AI Revolution
Berlin-based Ecosia carved out a niche as a carbon-negative search engine. To adapt to the ChatGPT era, it’s moving closer to Google and exploring how AI could help users cut carbon emissions.
Millions of Workers Are Training AI Models for Pennies
From the Philippines to Colombia, low-paid workers label training data for AI models used by the likes of Amazon, Facebook, Google, and Microsoft.
Researchers measure global consensus over the ethical use of AI
To examine the global state of AI ethics, a team of researchers performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of global guidelines for AI use. The researchers found that while most of the guidelines valued Privacy, Transparency, and Accountability, very few valued Truthfulness, Intellectual Property, or Children's Rights. Additionally, most of the guidelines described ethical principles and values without proposing practical methods for implementing them, and without pushing for legally binding regulation.
Quiz: Are these images real or AI?
Test your skills at detecting AI-generated images with Bitesize's monthly AI or real quiz.
Deal Days: Learn How to Successfully Use ChatGPT For $20
This extensive training bundle will help you best utilize OpenAI's trending tool. Now on sale at $19.97 until 10/15.
A New Tool Helps Artists Thwart AI—With a Middle Finger
Kudurru, the new tool from the creator of Have I Been Trained?, can help artists block web scrapers and even “poison” the scraping by sending back the wrong image.
Artificial Intelligence Is Seeping Into All of Your Gadgets
This week, we discuss the impact generative AI is having on the world of consumer tech, and the various futures that path could lead us to.
Inside the Canvas: Exploring the Top 5 Questions About AI Art
Learn how AI algorithms are used to create unique works of art, from abstract images to intricate designs, and explore the various applications of AI art.
The Chatbots Are Now Talking to Each Other
ChatGPT-style chatbots that pretend to be people are being used to help companies develop new product and marketing ideas.
AI speeds up identification brain tumor type
What type of brain tumor does this patient have? AI technology helps to determine this as early as during surgery, within 1.5 hours. This process normally takes a week. The new technology allows neurosurgeons to adjust their surgical strategies on the spot.
Character.AI introduces group chats where people and multiple AIs can talk to each other
Character.AI, the a16z-backed AI chatbot startup from ex-Google AI researchers, is out today with a new feature for its subscribers. The chatbot platform, which offers customizable AI companions with distinct personalities and tools to make your own, is now offering a group chat experience where users and their friends can chat with multiple AI characters […]
Best of UiPath FORWARD VI: Deployment Realities for Automation and AI
TechRepublic Premium was at UiPath’s annual user convention, FORWARD VI, held in Las Vegas, October 9-12. In this feature, we look at the company’s view on the realities of AI and automation deployments, its product updates and latest partnerships. From the download: In 10 years from now, perhaps even five, there will be a group ...
How to Enable Windows Copilot in Windows 11 23H2
Windows 11 23H2 is available and will roll out soon but the Windows Copilot feature it supports may arrive disabled. Learn how to activate the feature with our guide.
This AI Writing Tool is Just $80 For Life Through 10/15
This top-rated AI writing tool is an additional $20 off through October 15 as part of Deal Days. Get a lifetime subscription to Scribbyo for just $79.97 (reg. $1,692).
F5 Warns Australian IT of Social Engineering Risk Escalation Due to Generative AI
F5 says an artificial intelligence war could start between generative AI-toting bad actors and enterprises guarding data with AI. Australian IT teams will be caught in the crossfire.
AI revolutionizing MRI scans — A Munich startup banked $32M to scan eggs, and says humans are next
Germany, France, and Italy are among the countries which last year enacted laws to stop the practice of culling male day-old chicks, because, as they do not lay eggs, are considered surplus to requirements. This was not just because of the waste created but also out of animal welfare and ethical considerations. The laws were […]
Australia, New Zealand Enterprises Spend Big on Security — But Will It Be Enough?
Australian and New Zealand businesses will increase spending on cybersecurity by double digits… but they might not be able to spend their way to safety.
A Doctored Biden Video Is a Test Case for Facebook’s Deepfake Policies
Meta’s Oversight Board is reviewing Facebook’s decision not to remove a manipulated video posted during the US midterms, in an attempt to get it to clarify its policies on election deepfakes.
AI language models could help diagnose schizophrenia
Scientists have developed new tools, based on AI language models, that can characterize subtle signatures in the speech of patients diagnosed with schizophrenia.
ChatGPT’s mobile app hit record $4.58M in revenue last month, but growth is slowing
There’s some good news and bad news for ChatGPT’s mobile efforts. On the positive side, the AI chatbot continues to see the number of app installs and its revenue grow, with September setting a new record on both fronts: 15.6 million downloads and nearly $4.6 million in gross revenue across its iOS and Android apps […]
