The conference focuses on the intersection of AI and climate change, emphasizing the need to explore how AI can mitigate rather than exacerbate environmental problems. [ more ]
Allison Duettmann: How Blockchains Can Make AI Safer
Allison Duettmann, CEO of Foresight Institute, delves into the potential of nanotechnology, space exploration, and cryptography in shaping the future of AI and technology. [ more ]
Netflix chief doesn't think AI programs are going to replace writers, actors, and directors
Netflix's co-CEO Ted Sarandos believes that AI won't replace actors and directors, emphasizing the importance of how AI is utilized in their jobs. [ more ]
Google's AI Overviews: What It Is and Why It's Getting Things Wrong
Google's new AI Overviews feature can produce inaccurate and bizarre responses despite attempting to provide quick and concise search result summaries. [ more ]
Council Post: 20 AI-Powered Ideas For Building Sustainable Content Strategies
AI can support content creation by producing rough drafts for human refinement, personalizing content based on data analysis, and guiding strategy through insights. [ more ]
Reddit has big plans for search ads and a mixed feed as it adjusts to life as a public company
Reddit's quest for growth while maintaining user base and profitability is challenging but shows promise with increased engagement and ad revenue [ more ]
Wayve, an A.I. Start-Up for Autonomous Driving, Raises $1 Billion
Investor optimism in A.I.'s potential to reshape industries is evident through Wayve's $1 billion funding led by SoftBank, Microsoft, and Nvidia. [ more ]
It's you versus machine as Stern unveils the world's first AI pinball machine
Pinball machine manufacturer Stern introduces John Wick pinball machine with artificial intelligence that dynamically alters gameplay based on player behavior. [ more ]
ByteDance Owns China's Most Popular AI Chatbot; Canada's Security Agency Advises Against TikTok Use; Microsoft Dodges UK Antitrust Scrutiny While Facing Potential EU Fine - ExchangeWire.com
ByteDance leads in chatbot market in China; Canada warns against TikTok; Microsoft faces EU scrutiny. [ more ]
Nvidia, a newcomer, leads in reputation and growth; social media giants face reputation decline due to past controversies; public trust in AI is diminishing. [ more ]
Rivian & Apple allegedly discussing potential partnership
A potential partnership between Rivian and Apple could enhance Rivian's vehicles with Apple's AI technology, supporting both companies' goals. [ more ]
Logic Pro gets some serious AI-and a version bump-for Mac and iPad
Logic Pro for Mac and iPad will both have new features, with version increments to 11 and 2, respectively, released on May 13 as free upgrades. [ more ]
Worried about falling behind, Apple reorganizes around AI | Semafor
Apple is developing an in-house generative AI tool to improve Siri amid concerns of losing dominance in the smartphone market due to advancements by other companies. [ more ]
There Will Be No Human-Centered AI Without Humane Economics
The market capitalization of top global companies hit $40 trillion by March 2024, driven by technology giants with AI excitement but may not bring true renewal to business models. [ more ]
Exclusive: Wayve co-founder Alex Kendall on the autonomous future for cars and robots | TechCrunch
Wayve, an autonomous vehicle startup, originated from a software platform in a Renault Twizy, now focusing on AI models and securing a significant $1.05 billion in funding. [ more ]
How to grow your business potential while shrinking your procurement expenditure
Effective procurement is crucial for all businesses to succeed, with rising costs challenging budgets. Companies leveraging AI in procurement can mitigate supplier cost increases and enhance supply chain management. [ more ]
How I explained AI and deepfakes using only basic Vietnamese
The lack of awareness of AI and misinformation among Vietnamese elders highlights gaps in tech education and the potential repercussions for vulnerable communities. [ more ]
Google Caught Manually Taking Down Bizarre AI Answers
Google removed AI-powered search results due to spreading bizarre and incorrect information, showing flaws in generative AI products' reliability and accuracy. [ more ]
E-commerce budgets are increasing, but where are marketers focusing their attention?
Purpose-driven content and AI are key focuses for e-commerce marketers. Brands are prioritizing content that resonates with audiences and investing in upskilling to leverage AI. [ more ]
Google Search's "udm=14" trick lets you kill AI search for good
You can bypass Google's AI search results and access a more traditional web search interface by adding the parameter '&udm=14' to the end of your search URL. [ more ]
Sick Of AI? Here's How To Remove It From Your Google Searches - SlashGear
Companies are integrating generative AI into core products, such as Google Search, despite concerns about reliability, interference with search results, and privacy implications. [ more ]
Nvidia denies pirate e-book sites are "shadow libraries" to shut down lawsuit
Nvidia defended shadow libraries like Z-Library and Libgen in response to a lawsuit, challenging their categorization as 'shadow libraries' and their potential copyright violations. [ more ]