Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: News

29 Jun 2024

Microsoft

Microsoft's AI chief defends use of open web content

Mustafa Suleyman, the head of AI at Microsoft, has publicly expressed his belief that content available on the open web is akin to "freeware" that anyone can freely utilize.

28 Jun 2024

Amazon

Amazon investigates AI start-up Perplexity over scraping allegations

Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud division of Amazon, has launched an investigation into AI search start-up Perplexity, according to Wired.

28 Jun 2024

OPPO

OPPO Reno12 series to boast AI-driven camera and productivity features

OPPO is set to launch the Reno12 5G and Reno12 Pro 5G in India.

28 Jun 2024

Google

Google claims new Gemini Flash is faster than OpenAI's GPT-4o

Google has unveiled its latest AI model, Gemini 1.5 Flash, which the company claims can outperform OpenAI's newest model, GPT-4o, by a significant 20%.

28 Jun 2024

Foxconn

Apple supplier Foxconn plans to manufacture AI servers in India

Apple supplier Foxconn is planning to manufacture artificial intelligence (AI) servers in India, as part of its broader strategy to diversify beyond phones, according to The Economic Times.

27 Jun 2024

Technology

'AI therapist' offers virtual support to those avoiding human help

US start-up named Sonia has introduced an "AI therapist," an alternative to traditional therapy.

26 Jun 2024

Technology

Rabbit R1's code vulnerability allegedly leaves user data unprotected

The Rabbit R1, an artificial intelligence (AI) assistant device, has reportedly been found to have a security flaw that exposes user data.

26 Jun 2024

Technology

Character.AI users report 'dumbed down' chatbots, company denies claims

Users of the billion-dollar AI chatbot platform, Character.AI, have reported unexpected changes in their bots' personalities.

26 Jun 2024

Honor

Honor's AI technology protects your eyes while using smartphone

Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Honor, has unveiled an artificial intelligence (AI) model aimed at mitigating eye problems caused by extended screen use.

26 Jun 2024

Amazon

Amazon aims for AI dominance with new chatbot 'Metis'

Amazon, the online retail giant, is making strides in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) with a new project named "Metis."

26 Jun 2024

Kumar Sanu

Kumar Sanu to protect personality rights; says 'AI is dangerous'

Famed vocalist, Kumar Sanu, is reportedly set to become the first singer from India to legally safeguard his personality rights, reported Hindustan Times.

25 Jun 2024

Lawsuits

Major record labels sue AI music start-ups for copyright infringement

The world's top record companies, Universal Music Group Recordings, Sony Music Entertainment, and Warner Records have filed lawsuits against AI music generators Suno and Udio.

25 Jun 2024

United Nations (UN)

UN Secretary-General announces global principles to combat online hate

The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has introduced global principles aimed at combating online hate and misinformation.

25 Jun 2024

India

India plans $6 billion investment in GenAI by 2027

India is tipped to invest over $6 billion in generative AI (GenAI) by 2027, as per a report from the International Data Corporation (IDC).

24 Jun 2024

McDonald's

Fast food giants are grappling with AI drive-through errors

Fast food industry leaders are facing challenges with their artificial intelligence (AI) drive-through systems.

24 Jun 2024

Amazon

Formula 1 collaborates with Amazon for AI-enhanced race viewing experience

Formula 1, in partnership with Amazon, is set to introduce an artificial intelligence "Statbot" at the Spanish Grand Prix.

24 Jun 2024

MeitY

India set to boost AI infrastructure with GPU tender

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in India, is preparing to release a tender for Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) procurement.

24 Jun 2024

Meta

Meta AI now rolling out to all Indian users

Meta began testing its AI chatbot, Meta AI, in India during elections.

23 Jun 2024

Apple

Apple in talks with Meta for potential AI integration

Apple and Meta are in talks about integrating the latter's generative AI model into Apple Intelligence, according to The Wall Street Journal.

22 Jun 2024

Meta

Meta incorrectly tags original photos with 'Made with AI' label

Meta has drawn criticism for inaccurately tagging photos with a "Made with AI" label on Instagram.

22 Jun 2024

Apple

Apple Intelligence not coming to EU this year: Here's why

Apple has indicated a potential delay in the launch of Apple Intelligence AI tools, iPhone mirroring, and SharePlay screen sharing in the European Union (EU) this year.

22 Jun 2024

TikTok

TikTok's ad tool allows AI actors to recite unmoderated content

TikTok inadvertently posted a link to an internal version of its new AI digital avatar tool, Symphony Digital Avatars, allowing users to produce videos that can say virtually anything.

PadhAI: New AI app aces UPSC exam in 7 minutes

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has once again demonstrated its capabilities, this time in the realm of competitive examinations.

21 Jun 2024

YouTube

YouTube now lets users report their AI-generated deepfake videos

YouTube has updated its privacy request process, now allowing users to report AI-generated or other synthetic or altered content of themselves.

21 Jun 2024

Anthropic

Anthropic launches Claude 3.5 Sonnet to take on OpenAI's GPT-4o

Anthropic, a rival to OpenAI, has unveiled its most advanced artificial intelligence model, Claude 3.5 Sonnet.

20 Jun 2024

Lenovo

Lenovo Yoga Pro 7i launched at ₹1.5 lakh: Check features

Lenovo has introduced its Yoga Pro 7i laptop in India, a device specifically engineered for multitasking content creators.

20 Jun 2024

Russia

Top AI chatbots echoing false narratives from Russian disinformation networks

A recent audit by NewsGuard, a misinformation watchdog, has revealed that leading chatbots are often found echoing false narratives linked to a Russian state-tied disinformation network of fake news sites.

20 Jun 2024

Google

Google's Gemini API introduces context caching to optimize AI workflows

Google's Gemini API, a vital tool for AI developers, has recently launched a new facility called context caching.

20 Jun 2024

OpenAI

OpenAI's ex-chief scientist Ilya Sutskever launches new AI start-up

Ilya Sutskever, the former chief scientist and co-founder of OpenAI, has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) company. It is known as Safe Superintelligence Inc. (SSI).

20 Jun 2024

Snapchat

Snapchat's on-device AI model changes user background, clothing in real-time

Snapchat has offered an early look at its upcoming on-device artificial intelligence (AI) model, capable of modifying a user's environment via augmented reality (AR).

19 Jun 2024

Meta

Meta AI lifts restrictions on election-related queries in India

Meta has removed restrictions on election-related queries through its Meta AI chatbot in India, following the conclusion of the election process and the start of the new government's tenure.

19 Jun 2024

Celebrity

'Euphoria' actor Jacob Elordi targeted with sexually explicit deepfakes

Hollywood actor Jacob Elordi, recognized for his roles in Euphoria and Saltburn, has become the latest victim of nonconsensual sexually explicit deepfakes.

19 Jun 2024

Startups

Ex-Snap engineer launches Butterflies, a social network for AI-human interaction

Vu Tran, a former engineering manager at Snapchat, has launched a revolutionary social network app called Butterflies.

19 Jun 2024

Adobe

Adobe won't use your content to train its AI anymore

Adobe has updated its terms of service agreement, following recent criticism over perceived changes.

18 Jun 2024

Google

Google DeepMind's new AI tool creates soundtracks using text prompts

Google's DeepMind has introduced a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool, capable of generating soundtracks for videos.

18 Jun 2024

Google

Users worried as AI-generated images dominate Google Search results

Google's image search has been found to frequently display AI-generated images of celebrities, often without indicating their artificial origin.

18 Jun 2024

Adobe

Adobe Acrobat Reader introduces AI-powered image generation and editing

Adobe has updated its Acrobat Reader with new generative AI features, allowing users to create and edit pictures in PDFs using text prompts.

18 Jun 2024

LEGO

This machine can turn AI prompts into mosaic Lego art

A YouTuber has introduced the Pixelbot 3000, an innovative Lego printer that automates the assembly of intricate brick-built mosaics.

18 Jun 2024

Google

Google's AI-backed Gemini app now supports 9 Indian languages

Google has announced the expansion of its AI-backed mobile app, Gemini, to India.

17 Jun 2024

TikTok

TikTok launches AI avatars and dubbing tool to revolutionize ads

TikTok, the widely-used social media platform, has unveiled its latest features: AI-generated avatars and an "AI Dubbing" tool.