Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: News
20 Nov 2024
GoogleYou can now check real-time air quality on Google Maps
Google Maps has launched a new feature, Air View+, in India.
20 Nov 2024
Sam AltmanSam Altman seeks investment for potential chipmaking rival to NVIDIA
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is on the lookout for investors to build an upcoming competitor to NVIDIA, the famous chipmaking giant.
20 Nov 2024
Cybercrimes45% Indians targeted by shopping scams this festive season: McAfee
A recent survey by global cybersecurity firm McAfee has highlighted the worrying trend of deepfake shopping scams in India.
20 Nov 2024
Pokemon GoPokemon Go player data is being used to train AI
Niantic, the maker of popular augmented reality (AR) games such as Pokemon Go and Ingress, is using player data to build an AI model that can navigate the physical world.
19 Nov 2024
MicrosoftMicrosoft Teams bringing AI-powered interpreter for multilingual meetings
Microsoft is all set to revolutionize its Teams platform with an innovative interpreter feature.
19 Nov 2024
TikTokFashion brand Mango under fire for using AI models
Leading fashion brand Mango has come under fire for using artificial intelligence (AI) models in its clothing ads. The controversy has intensified with the launch of a new AI campaign targeting teenagers.
19 Nov 2024
AmazonHow to use Rufus, Amazon's AI shopping assistant
Amazon is shaking things up in the world of online shopping with Rufus, its innovative AI-powered shopping assistant.
18 Nov 2024
BBCDavid Attenborough 'profoundly disturbed' by unauthorized AI voice cloning
Renowned natural history presenter, David Attenborough, has voiced his deep concern over the unauthorized cloning of his voice by artificial intelligence (AI) creators.
18 Nov 2024
NVIDIANVIDIA's Blackwell chips are reportedly getting too hot to handle
NVIDIA's latest artificial intelligence (AI) chips, dubbed Blackwell, are suffering from severe overheating problems, as per Reuters.
17 Nov 2024
CybercrimesMeet Daisy, the AI granny developed to outsmart scammers
UK-based telecom giant Virgin Media O2 has launched an interesting new artificial intelligence (AI) tool called "Daisy."
17 Nov 2024
OpenAIHow to enhance productivity with ChatGPT AI chatbot
ChatGPT, an advanced AI chatbot by OpenAI's GPT-4 system, comes with a plethora of functions to enhance productivity.
16 Nov 2024
TechnologyStudy shows people can't distinguish between human and AI-generated poetry
A recent study by philosophers of science, Brian Porter and Edouard Machery, has found that artificial intelligence (AI)-generated poetry is now almost indistinguishable from those written by humans.
16 Nov 2024
TechnologyMeet FACTS: ESPN's generative AI avatar for sports analytics
ESPN, one of the biggest sports broadcasting networks, has announced an AI avatar called FACTS.
16 Nov 2024
Google DocsGoogle Docs now lets you create AI-generated images
Google Workspace is getting a new feature that will let you generate AI-powered images right inside Google Docs.
16 Nov 2024
BlueskyBluesky pledges not to use user posts for AI training
Bluesky, a fast-growing social network, has stated that it will not use user content to train its generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools.
15 Nov 2024
GoogleHow will the EU regulate AI? Draft guidance offers insights
The European Union (EU) has released the first draft of its Code of Practice for general-purpose artificial intelligence (AI) models.
15 Nov 2024
NR Narayana MurthyIndia should adapt AI, not build from scratch: Narayana Murthy
Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy has defended India's IT services industry against criticisms of its lack of innovation, particularly in the development of large language models (LLMs).
15 Nov 2024
AnthropicAnthropic partners with US government to prevent AI nuclear leaks
In a first, leading artificial intelligence (AI) firm Anthropic has partnered with US Department of Energy's (DOE) nuclear experts.
15 Nov 2024
WhatsAppHow to level up your WhatsApp experience with Meta AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a part of our daily lives, with a range of bots like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot making our lives easier.
14 Nov 2024
AppleApple releases Final Cut Pro 11 with advanced AI capabilities
Apple has launched the latest iteration of its video editing software, Final Cut Pro 11.
14 Nov 2024
ChatGPTOpenAI's upcoming AI agent will be your personal computer assistant
OpenAI is preparing to debut an autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) agent called "Operator," designed to control computers and perform tasks independently.
13 Nov 2024
EmploymentAI to generate 2.7M tech jobs in India by 2028
Artificial Intelligence (AI) will generate some 2.73 million tech jobs in India by 2028, a recent study commissioned by ServiceNow, an AI platform for business transformation, has found.
13 Nov 2024
StartupsStart-up CEO says AI will replace human translators by 2027
Unbabel has launched an AI-driven translation service called Widn.AI. The new product is based on the company's proprietary large language model (LLM), dubbed Tower.
13 Nov 2024
NVIDIANVIDIA, SoftBank introduce world's first combined AI and 5G network
In a major development, leading chipmaker NVIDIA has partnered with SoftBank to introduce the world's first artificial intelligence (AI) and 5G telecommunications network.
13 Nov 2024
GoogleWhy Google gave $1M to an Indian non-profit AI start-up
Google.org, the philanthropic arm of tech giant Google, has given $1 million to Karya.
13 Nov 2024
US ArmyUS military testing AI-powered machine guns to take down drones
The US Army is looking at a revolutionary way to combat the growing menace of drone attacks, WIRED reported.
13 Nov 2024
AmazonAmazon making its own AI chip to take on NVIDIA
Amazon is working on its next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) chip, the Trainium 2.
11 Nov 2024
Elon MuskX offering Grok AI chatbot for free to select users
Social networking platform X is expanding access to its AI chatbot Grok, a product of Elon Musk's xAI.
11 Nov 2024
Donald TrumpTrump presidency could fast-track the arrival of self-thinking AI
The prospect of Donald Trump being re-elected as US President in 2024 has sparked heated discussions in the AI community.
11 Nov 2024
ChinaTSMC halts chip shipments to China following US orders
The US government has ordered Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) to stop delivering advanced chips to Chinese customers, according to Reuters.
10 Nov 2024
OpenAIOpenAI's next AI model won't be a big leap forward
OpenAI is said to be working on its next flagship model, codenamed Orion. However, as The Information reports, the new model may not be a major leap over its predecessors.
09 Nov 2024
BeyonceThe Beatles's final song, revived by AI, nominated for Grammy
Almost half a century after the band broke up, The Beatles have bagged two Grammy nominations for their last song "Now and Then."
08 Nov 2024
GoogleGoogle's new AI feature can create marketing videos for you
Google has launched its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered video maker, Vids, across multiple Workspace editions.
08 Nov 2024
Layoff NewsAI may displace 3M jobs, warns Tony Blair's think tank
Artificial Intelligence (AI) could disrupt between one and three million private sector jobs in the UK, a report by ex-UK Prime Minister Tony Blair's think tank has found.
08 Nov 2024
TechnologyHow AI is helping Wendy's meet demand of beloved dessert
Popular fast food chain Wendy's is now leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to optimize its supply chain and prevent possible ingredient shortages.
08 Nov 2024
TikTokByteDance's new AI system turns photos into realistic movie scenes
ByteDance, the Chinese tech giant behind TikTok, has unveiled a revolutionary artificial intelligence (AI) system - "X-Portrait 2."
08 Nov 2024
TechnologyFirst portrait made by robot artist fetches $1M at auction
In a first, an artwork created by a humanoid robot has been sold at an auction.
08 Nov 2024
StartupsMistral unveils AI-powered tool to tackle online toxicity
Mistral, an artificial intelligence (AI) start-up, has launched a new application programming interface (API) for content moderation.
07 Nov 2024
GoogleGoogle to enhance Call Screen feature with AI responses
Google is said to be improving its Call Screen feature for Pixel phones, by adding artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.
07 Nov 2024
GoogleGoogle accidentally reveals Jarvis AI, which has PC-controlling capabilities
In a major slip, Google has revealed its new artificial intelligence (AI) prototype, Jarvis, through the Chrome Web Store.
07 Nov 2024
Layoff NewsBillionaire Nikhil Kamath-backed 1% Club lays off 15% workforce
Nikhil Kamath-backed personal finance platform, 1% Club, has announced that it is laying off 15% of its workforce.
07 Nov 2024
MicrosoftMicrosoft's 41-year-old Notepad is getting AI features
Microsoft is upgrading its Notepad app, a simple text editor introduced in 1983, with an AI-driven text editing capability.
06 Nov 2024
ChatGPTPerplexity AI nears $500M funding round at $9 billion valuation
Perplexity AI, an artificial intelligence (AI) search engine start-up backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and chipmaker NVIDIA, is on the brink of a major funding round.
05 Nov 2024
MetaHow a rare bee species killed Meta's nuclear power goal
Meta's ambitious project to power its artificial intelligence (AI) data center with nuclear energy has been stopped in its tracks by the discovery of a rare bee species.
05 Nov 2024
OpenAIOpenAI in talks with regulators to become a for-profit entity
OpenAI, the firm behind ChatGPT, is said to be in early talks with the California Attorney General's office about transitioning into a for-profit business, according to Bloomberg.
05 Nov 2024
InstagramMeta to use AI for detecting underage users on Instagram
Meta is working on an artificial intelligence (AI) system to flag underage users on Instagram.
05 Nov 2024
A24'Heretic' has a unique end-credit disclaimer—it has an AI connect
Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, the directors of the new movie Heretic, have taken to the film's end credits to issue a warning about artificial intelligence (AI) in Hollywood.
