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'Overwhelming consensus' to regulate AI, says Elon Musk

The Tesla CEO was among the top tech leaders meeting with US lawmakers to discuss AI governance

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How an archeological approach can help leverage biased data in AI to improve medicine

Although computer scientists may initially treat data bias and error as a nuisance, researchers argue it’s a hidden treasure trove for reflecting societal values.

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What Is an AI Art Generator? Features, Benefits and More

AI art generators utilize AI and machine learning algorithms to create unique images based on a text prompt. These tools can improve the efficiency and cost of some creative processes, but concerns related to ethical use should be considered for business use cases.

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Treefera raises $2.2M to solve the carbon credits credibility problem with AI

The company is building an AI-enabled data platform for companies that want to know more about the carbon credits they buy.

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IBM, Salesforce and More Pledge to White House List of Eight AI Safety Assurances

Assurances include watermarking, reporting about capabilities and risks, investing in safeguards to prevent bias and more.

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Amazon debuts generative AI tools that helps sellers write product descriptions

Amazon today introduced a new set of generative AI tools aimed at sellers which the retailer says will simplify the process of creating product listings. The retail giant claims these new capabilities are designed to help sellers generate “captivating product descriptions, titles, and listing details.” Sellers will also be able to add to their existing […]

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Dreamforce 2023: Salesforce Net Zero Cloud Automates Writing ESG Reports

Salesforce also offered tips about right-sizing generative AI and granted $2 million to AI nonprofit contest winners.

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Scientists Say You’re Looking for Alien Civilizations All Wrong

A new report lays out a modern way to search for E.T., calling for better use of big data and machine learning techniques.

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The iPhone 15 Opts for Intuitive AI, Not Generative AI

Apple ignored the tech industry's obsession with generative AI at the new iPhone launch, offering subtler AI features that make everyday tasks like photography and phone calls better.

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The US Congress Has Trust Issues. Generative AI Is Making It Worse

Senators are meeting with Silicon Valley's elite to learn how to deal with AI. But can Congress tackle the rapidly emerging tech before working on itself?

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The Twisted Eye in the Sky Over Buenos Aires

A scandal unfolding in Argentina shows the dangers of implementing facial recognition—even with laws and limits in place.

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AI quiz: Can you tell which image is real?

Test your skills at spotting AI-generated images with Bitesize's monthly AI quiz.

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This Beginner-Friendly Intro to Machine Learning is Just $30

Machine learning is everywhere these days. Want to know more about it? This beginner e-degree program is just $30 for more than 35 hours of training.

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The AI Hype Train Has Stalled in China

Chinese artificial intelligence startups say uncertain regulation, chip shortages, and a slowing economy will make it tough to compete.

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Helping computer vision and language models understand what they see

Researchers use synthetic data to improve a model’s ability to grasp conceptual information, which could enhance automatic captioning and question-answering systems.

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A. Michael West: Advancing human-robot interactions in health care

When he isn’t investigating human motor control, the graduate student gives back by volunteering with programs that helped him grow as a researcher.

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Check Point: Hackers Dropping Physical USB Drives at Watering Holes

Check Point's Global CISO discusses the firm's 2023 threat intelligence, including new AI malice and threat actors spreading malware by dropping flash drives.

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Check Point: Hackers Are Dropping USB Drives at Watering Holes

Check Point's Global CISO discusses the firm's 2023 threat intelligence, including new AI malice and threat actors spreading malware by dropping flash drives.

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Cloud Strategies Are Facing a New Era of Strain in Australia, New Zealand

Australian and New Zealand enterprises in the public cloud are facing pressure to optimize cloud strategies due to a growth in usage and expected future demand, including for artificial intelligence use cases.

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AI-Powered ‘Thought Decoders’ Won’t Just Read Your Mind—They’ll Change It

“Mind-reading” neural decoders could spell the end of privacy. But the full ramifications of this technology are even more concerning.

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