Vox Media partners with OpenAI for AI training content, with a promise of collaborative product development
The collaboration between OpenAI and Vox Media aims to benefit both organizations through informative content, product development, and enhanced advertising capabilities. [ more ]
The Tribeca Film Festival will debut a bunch of short films made by AI
Tribeca Film Festival to showcase five short films created by AI using OpenAI's Sora model, marking the first time AI technology is featured at the festival. [ more ]
Google's unleashes AI in search, raising hopes for better results and fears about less web traffic
Google's revamped search engine prioritizes AI-generated responses over website links for more complex queries, promising faster information retrieval but potentially impacting internet traffic flow. [ more ]
Robotic bricklaying technology by Dutch startup Monumental aims to address labor shortages in construction and boost industry productivity with AI-driven precision and efficiency. [ more ]
Voice cloning of political figures is still easy as pie | TechCrunch
Faked audio and video of political figures could impact the 2024 election; AI companies show little pushback against voice cloning as seen in a study. [ more ]
yang fei critiques facadism in parisian townhouse renovations through his midjourney study
Innovative use of AI tool Midjourney to blend old and new in Parisian townhouses, revitalizing urban spaces while preserving historical essence. [ more ]
Autobiographer's app uses AI to help you tell your life story | TechCrunch
AI technology can help individuals create their own autobiographies by guiding them to tell their stories and organizing the content into a readable format. [ more ]
DOJ charges ex-Google employee with theft of AI trade secrets
The indictment of a former Google employee in Northern California highlights the issue of trade theft and the challenges of balancing innovation in AI with national security concerns. [ more ]
Huawei emphasizes energy efficiency, storage at IDI 2024 Berlin as firm looks to address AI data boom
Huawei focuses on cost efficiency and sustainability as key drivers in the future storage market, comparing data storage's importance to that of paper in the digital age. [ more ]
Google unleashes AI in search, raising hopes for better results and fears about less web traffic
Google's new search engine will prioritize AI-generated responses over traditional website links for complex searches, promising faster information retrieval. [ more ]
Doly lets you generate 3D product videos from your iPhone | TechCrunch
AniML has developed a 3D capture app, Doly, to simplify the creation of professional-looking product videos by generating 3D models with a phone, leveraging Gaussian splatting technology. [ more ]
Disney has used a variety of animation techniques over the years, including reusing animations and incorporating AI technology to enhance the visual effects in films. [ more ]
Nvidia's CEO Could Be the World's Richest Man Sooner Than You Think
Nvidia's founder and CEO, Jensen Huang's wealth has soared due to the company's success in AI technology and its market dominance in producing high-performance computer chips. [ more ]
Daily briefing: The body odours that make mosquitoes want to bite you
The article discusses a protein that promotes an 'epigenetic' reset in human cells, an AI-powered brain implant enabling a paralysed bilingual person to speak, and a field trial in Zambia investigating mosquito attraction. [ more ]
White House Pushes Tech Industry to Shut Down Market for Sexually Abusive AI Deepfakes
President Biden's administration is urging tech and financial sectors to combat AI-generated abusive sexual images. Companies' voluntary cooperation is sought to address spread and monetization. [ more ]
Included Health aims to remove barriers in healthcare with an AI-powered app, offering comprehensive virtual care and navigation services, recognized as innovative in the industry. [ more ]
Rocket bets big on AI for bespoke customer experiences
The strategic imperative for Rocket Companies under new CEO Varun Krishna is to focus on leveraging AI technology, specifically through their Rocket Logic AI platform for faster loan processing. [ more ]
The Wait is Over: Oracle Meme Presale Launches on 27 May 2024, AI Meme and Meme Coin Generators in the Making
Oracle Meme aims to revolutionize the meme coin sector by leveraging advanced AI technology to overcome barriers faced by creators and investors. [ more ]
Why Microsoft's New AI Feature Has Prompted Major Privacy Concerns
Microsoft has introduced Copilot+ PCs with AI technology, including a controversial Recall feature for storing encrypted screen snapshots locally. [ more ]
UK opens office in San Francisco to tackle AI risk | TechCrunch
Establishing a second location in San Francisco, the AI Safety Institute aims to get closer to the epicenter of AI development for collaborative initiatives and talent access. [ more ]
Other Barks and Bites for Friday, May 17: Senate AI Working Group Releases AI Policy Roadmap; Voice Actors Accuse AI Company of Stealing Their Voices; USPTO Accidentally Publishes Patent Application Titles
AI company accused of stealing voice actors' voices for millions of voiceover productions. [ more ]
Three things we expect to see at Dell Technologies World 2024
Dell Technologies is well-positioned to leverage AI technology advancements and expand its Apex Cloud Platforms for multi-cloud benefits at Dell Technologies World 2024. [ more ]
Students Show Up to Graduation, Find Commencement Speaker Is an AI Robot
The use of AI-powered robot as a commencement speaker at a university graduation ceremony drew mixed reactions from students, with many feeling insulted. [ more ]
Fact check: How to spot fake news ahead of EU elections DW 05/12/2024
Fake accounts using AI technology to create deepfake videos of Marine Le Pen's nieces to promote her party on TikTok were quickly exposed in French media. [ more ]
Google Unveils AI-Generated Search Results in New Era For Online Queries
Google is introducing AI-generated answers to online queries, called 'AI overviews', providing succinct summaries with links before traditional search results. [ more ]
Taking the fight to the fraudsters: How AI safeguards the digital economy
Fraud prevention in digital transactions is crucial as cybercrime evolves, costing trillions globally. AI is instrumental in enhancing security and protecting consumers in real time. [ more ]
Samsung Medison to aqcuire French AI ultrasound startup Sonio for $92.7M | TechCrunch
Samsung Medison to acquire AI-powered ultrasound software startup Sonio for $92.7 million, aiming to enhance imaging workflows with AI technology. [ more ]
Former Trump strategist Brad Parscale wants to use his AI tools to give his candidacy the edge in 2024
Brad Parscale, former campaign manager for Donald Trump, is developing an AI-powered platform for conservative campaigns to revolutionize polling and campaigning. [ more ]
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Air Force launches an AI-controlled F-16 fighter jet. A whole fleet is next
The U.S. Air Force is aggressively pursuing AI technology for unmanned warplanes, planning for a fleet of over 1,000 AI-enabled aircraft by 2028. [ more ]
IAB NewFronts rings in the age of digital video dominance | MarTech
Digital video is set to surpass linear ad spend at IAB NewFronts, focusing on enhancing video experiences for consumers and leveraging AI technology for better reach. [ more ]