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New cyber software can verify how much knowledge AI really knows
With a growing interest in generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems worldwide, researchers have created software that is able to verify how much information an AI farmed from an organization's digital database.
LinkedIn: Generative AI may play a big role in recruiting
The Future of Recruiting 2023 report makes predictions shaped by GAI, economic uncertainty and the global talent shortage. The post LinkedIn: Generative AI may play a big role in recruiting appeared first on TechRepublic.
AI-powered search engine Perplexity AI lands $26M, launches iOS app
A search startup raised $26 million recently to offer an AI-powered rival to Google. Perplexity AI, which bills itself as a “conversational search engine,” closed a Series A funding round led by New Enterprise Associates, with participation from Databricks Ventures and angel investors including former GitHub CEO Nat Friedman and Meta chief scientist Yann LeCun. […] AI-powered search engine Perplexity AI lands $26M, launches iOS app by Kyle Wiggers originally published on TechCrunch
Why Halt AI Research When We Already Know How To Make It Safer
The Open Letter proposing a pause on giant AI experiments exaggerates hypothetical future harms while ignoring steps that can be taken immediately to mitigate them.
Brace Yourself for a Tidal Wave of ChatGPT Email Scams
Thanks to large language models, a single scammer can run hundreds or thousands of cons in parallel, night and day, in every language under the sun.
A Tiny Blog Took on Big Surveillance in China—and Won
Digging through manuals for security cameras, a group of gearheads found sinister details and ignited a new battle in the US-China tech war.
‘There’s too much opportunity’ in Cerebral Valley
Evan Buhler moved to San Francisco’s Hayes Valley three months ago to build an AI company that would combine the buzzy technology and his experience as a startup attorney. At the time, he didn’t realize he had moved to the heart of a movement. Hayes Valley, which has been nicknamed “Cerebral Valley” by tech enthusiasts […] ‘There’s too much opportunity’ in Cerebral Valley by Natasha Mascarenhas originally published on TechCrunch
English language pushes everyone -- even AI chatbots -- to improve by adding
A linguistic bias in the English language that leads us to 'improve' things by adding to them, rather than taking away, is so common that it is even ingrained in AI chatbots, a new study reveals.
A four-legged robotic system for playing soccer on various terrains
“DribbleBot” can maneuver a soccer ball on landscapes such as sand, gravel, mud, and snow, using reinforcement learning to adapt to varying ball dynamics.
Speeding up drug discovery with diffusion generative models
MIT researchers built DiffDock, a model that may one day be able to find new drugs faster than traditional methods and reduce the potential for adverse side effects.
Microsoft adds GPT-4 to its defensive suite in Security Copilot
The new AI security tool, which can answer questions about vulnerabilities and reverse-engineer problems, is now in preview. The post Microsoft adds GPT-4 to its defensive suite in Security Copilot appeared first on TechRepublic.
A method for designing neural networks optimally suited for certain tasks
With the right building blocks, machine-learning models can more accurately perform tasks like fraud detection or spam filtering.
Bacterial injection system delivers proteins in mice and human cells
With further development, the programmable system could be used in a range of applications including gene and cancer therapies.
Cisco is giving Webex a ChatGPT-like AI to enhance hybrid work, customer experience
Video conferencing platform Webex by Cisco is introducing machine learning and generative AI functions meant to improve collaboration at a distance and CRM through enhanced video experiences and ChatGPT-like natural language interfaces. The post Cisco is giving Webex a ChatGPT-like AI to enhance hybrid work, customer experience appeared first on TechRepublic.
Building Generative AI before it was cool with Angela Hoover from Andi
Welcome back to Found, where we get the stories behind the startups. This week Darrell and Becca are joined by Angela Hoover, the co-founder and CEO of Andi, a program that uses generative AI to bring its users answers to their questions. Angela talked about why she decided to launch Andi after a unique start […] Building Generative AI before it was cool with Angela Hoover from Andi by Rebecca Szkutak originally published on TechCrunch
Disrupt 2023 — we’re shipping a big new release
If the past few years, and even the past week, has reminded us soundly of anything — it’s that the startup world will never be predictable. To meet the changing startup landscape, we’re refreshing and re-imagining TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 in a big way, with more of what you love and new ways to accelerate your growth. […] Disrupt 2023 — we’re shipping a big new release by Matthew Panzarino originally published on TechCrunch
Learn how to deploy ChatGPT in your business with this $20 training
Grab the training on a special price drop, ending 4/3. The post Learn how to deploy ChatGPT in your business with this $20 training appeared first on TechRepublic.
How to use GPTZero to check for AI-generated text
GPTZero can tell you whether a document, report or other item was possibly written by a human or by AI. Here’s a step-by-step guide on using GPTZero for this purpose. The post How to use GPTZero to check for AI-generated text appeared first on TechRepublic.
Why this round of tech optimism feels different
One of my most joyous technology memories concerns Project Origami. The effort from Microsoft, Intel and others launched ultra-mobile PCs, or UMPCs. The devices, akin to squeezing a full Windows machine into something about the size of a midrange iPad, often complete with a physical keyboard, utterly fascinated me back around 2006. At that time […] Why this round of tech optimism feels different by Alex Wilhelm originally published on TechCrunch
Hiring kit: Autonomous systems engineer
PURPOSE Hiring the right Autonomous Systems Engineer requires a specific and precise recruitment process, supported by a thorough understanding of the project requirements. This Hiring Kit from TechRepublic Premium provides an adjustable framework your business can use to find, recruit and ultimately hire the right person for the job. From the hiring kit: DETERMINING FACTORS, ... The post Hiring kit: Autonomous systems engineer appeared first on TechRepublic.
