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Apple CEO Tim Cook says AI is a fundamental technology, confirms investments in generative AI
Apple CEO Tim Cook pushed back a bit at the notion that the company was behind in AI on yesterday’s Q4 earnings call with investors, as he highlighted technology developments that Apple had made recently that “would not be possible without AI.” Specifically, the exec pointed to new iOS 17 features like Personal Voice and […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Joe Biden Has a Secret Weapon Against Killer AI. It's Bureaucrats
In Hollywood, taming rogue AI requires military hardware. In Washington, Joe Biden plans to stop AI from harming people by tapping the power of bureaucracy.
Imagine If Joe Biden’s AI Executive Order Were Inspired by 'The Terminator'
Just before he issued his massive order on artificial intelligence, the US president had watched Mission: Impossible—Dead Reckoning Part One. But sci-fi has been ringing alarm bells for years.
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'There will come a point when no job is needed,' says Elon Musk
Billionaire Elon Musk tells the British prime minister that AI will be smarter than the smartest human.
AI summit: Education will blunt AI risk to jobs, says Rishi Sunak
The prime minster says the technology can help rather than replace workers, as the UK's AI summit ends.
2023-24 Takeda Fellows: Advancing research at the intersection of AI and health
Thirteen new graduate student fellows will pursue exciting new paths of knowledge and discovery.
Learning to forget -- a weapon in the arsenal against harmful AI
With the AI summit well underway, researchers are keen to raise the very real problem associated with the technology -- teaching it how to forget.
AI should be better understood and managed -- new research warns
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and algorithms can and are being used to radicalize, polarize, and spread racism and political instability, says an academic. An expert argues that AI and algorithms are not just tools deployed by national security agencies to prevent malicious activity online, but can be contributors to polarization, radicalism and political violence -- posing a threat to national security.
Generating opportunities with generative AI
Rama Ramakrishnan helps companies explore the promises and perils of large language models and other transformative AI technologies.
World Powers Say They Want to Contain AI. They’re Also Racing to Advance It
The US, China, and others signed a declaration coordinated by the UK warning AI could be “catastrophic.” Yet none seem to be suggesting development of the technology should slow down.
UK AI Safety Summit: Global Powers Make ‘Landmark’ Pledge to AI Safety
Global leaders from 28 nations have gathered in the U.K. for an influential summit dedicated to AI regulation and safety. Here’s what you need to know.
G7 Countries Establish Voluntary AI Code of Conduct
The code of conduct provides guidelines for AI regulation across G7 countries and includes cybersecurity considerations and international standards.
The UN Hired an AI Company to Untangle the Israeli-Palestinian Crisis
CulturePulse's AI model promises to create a realistic virtual simulation of every Israeli and Palestinian citizen. But don't roll your eyes: It's already been put to the test in other conflict zones.
Joe Biden Wants US Government Algorithms Tested for Potential Harm Against Citizens
Draft rules from the White House would require federal agencies to assess AI systems currently in use in law enforcement, health care, and other areas—and to shut down any algorithms doing harm.
Rishi Sunak: AI firms cannot 'mark their own homework'
Governments must act to protect citizens from potential AI risks, prime minister tells the BBC.
Google launches generative AI tools for product imagery to U.S. advertisers
Following Amazon’s adoption of generative AI for advertisers last week, Google today is launching a set of generative AI product imagery tools for advertisers in the U.S. Via the new, AI-powered Product Studio, merchants will be able to leverage text-to-image AI capabilities to create new product imagery for free, simply by typing in a prompt […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Google launches generative AI tools for product imagery to U.S. advertisers and merchants
Following Amazon’s adoption of generative AI for advertisers last week, Google today is launching a set of generative AI product imagery tools for advertisers in the U.S. Via the new, AI-powered Product Studio, merchants and advertisers will be able to leverage text-to-image AI capabilities to create new product imagery for free, simply by typing in […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Google launches generative AI tools for product imagery to US advertisers and merchants
Following Amazon’s adoption of generative AI for advertisers last week, Google today is launching a set of generative AI product imagery tools for advertisers in the U.S. Via the new, AI-powered Product Studio, merchants and advertisers will be able to leverage text-to-image AI capabilities to create new product imagery for free, simply by typing in […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
King Charles: Tackle AI risks with urgency and unity
King enters debate on AI as UK holds summit and announces global declaration on managing threats.
