Can chatbots write inspirational and wise sermons?
When several hundred Lutherans in Bavaria, Germany, attended a service on June 9, 2023, designed by ChatGPT, the program not only selected hymns and prayers, but also composed and delivered a sermon, delivered by an avatar on a big screen......»»
A dramatic volcano eruption changed lives in Fiji 2,500 years ago—100 generations have kept the story alive
Can you imagine a scientist who could neither read nor write, who spoke their wisdom in riddles, in tales of fantastic beings flying through the sky, fighting each another furiously and noisily, drinking the ocean dry, and throwing giant spears with.....»»
US watchdog teases crackdown on data brokers that sell Americans" personal information
The US government plans to rein in the vast data broker industry with new, privacy-focused regulations that aim to safeguard millions of Americans' personal information from data breaches, violent criminals and even artificial intelligence chatbots......»»
Simple ballpoint pen can write custom LEDs
The invention of the printing press revolutionized duplication of the written word, giving the hands of tired scribes a break and making written material more accessible. A similar breakthrough has happened in reverse in the McKelvey School of Engine.....»»
An author says AI is "writing" unauthorized books being sold under her name on Amazon
An author is raising alarms this week after she found new books being sold on Amazon under her name — only she didn't write them; they appear to have been generated by artificial intelligence......»»
GPT-4.5 news: Everything we know so far about the next-generation language model
ChatGPT's GPT-4 language model is the most advanced one available today, used by all kinds of AI chatbots. But GPT-4.5 is in the works. Here's what we know......»»
Microsoft dumps Cortana leaving Siri as one of the last smart assistants
Siri appears to be the last smart assistant standing as Microsoft quietly sunsets Cortana in Windows, but this may be a meaningless victory given the rise of AI-based chatbots.Microsoft makes room for Bing ChatCortana's death has been a long time com.....»»
Cool Crowdfunding: CNC Lathe, Antikythera, and Lasers
We receive so many pitches for crowdfunding projects. They pour into our inbox daily. Since crowdfunding is a bit of a gamble, it is always kind of hard to determine just how to write about these projects, considering that many of them may not ever.....»»
Meta plans AI-powered chatbots to boost social media numbers
Amid competition from TikTok, Meta looks to the next frontier of user engagement. Enlarge (credit: Benj Edwards / Getty Images) Meta is reportedly developing a range of AI-powered chatbots with different personalities, a.....»»
Ulysses adds LaTeX equation support and options to duplicate and archive projects
Ulysses, the popular writing app for iPhone, iPad and Mac, is getting new features today with the update to version 31. With the update, users can now write equations using LaTeX and preview them in the editor. In addition, Ulysses 31 also comes with.....»»
AI images on Instagram; Meta chatbot plans create privacy and misinformation fears
Meta seems to be planning to get into artificial intelligence in a big way – with AI images on Instagram, and chatbots aiming to gather more personal data from users … more….....»»
China iPhone demand could be highlight of Q3 results
Apple will "flex the muscles" in its upcoming quarterly results, Wedbush believes, with higher iPhone demand in China expected to be a high point for the period.Apple will be revealing its Q3 2023 results on August 3, and finance-wise, it could be bu.....»»
ChatGPT isn"t the death of homework—just an opportunity for schools to do things differently
ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence (AI) platform launched by research company Open AI, can write an essay in response to a short prompt. It can perform mathematical equations—and show its working......»»
Google developing AI that can write the news
It appears that Google could be working on an AI that could write journalism articles. To a certain extent, AI can be used to come up with ideas for articles and even write them. But seeing as it isn’t always perfect or 100% factual, us.....»»
Google demos “unsettling” tool to help journalists write the news
"Genesis" will seek to assist journalists, not replace them—yet. Enlarge / An AI-generated image of a "robot journalist." (credit: Midjourney) Google has been developing tools aimed at helping journalists write news ar.....»»
Top authors demand payment from AI firms for using their work
AI chatbots like ChatGPT are trained on vast amounts of text, including published works, and authors are asking to be fairly compensated......»»
Microsoft Office"s AI tools are an expensive investment, as Bing Chat goes enterprise
Microsoft is going big with artificial intelligence, and the company isn't slowing down anytime soon as it unveils not only just how much it will cost for AI to write your next business email, but also a brand new Bing Chat experience for enterprise.....»»
Chatbot Honeypot: How AI Companions Could Weaken National Security
AI chatbots blur the line between intimacy and secrecy, posing risks for users with national security interests and access to sensitive information.....»»
iPhone Diary: StandBy is a great way to reduce distractions (and screen time)
I’ve been using the iOS 17 developer beta for a few weeks now, and been meaning to write a roundup of the features I’ve found most useful. I will get around to that, but there’s one which stands out to me – and that’s StandBy. Apple’s pr.....»»
Q&A: How businesses can cultivate wisdom
We probably all know wise people, mentors and leaders who possess a certain perspective that radiates out and makes us appreciate their presence in our lives. But it can be hard to pinpoint the source of their wisdom. Sometimes it feels like wisdom i.....»»
Perovskite-modified LEDs reveal rot in spoiled food before it is visible
A team of researchers has developed new LEDs which emit light simultaneously in two different wavelength ranges, for a simpler and more comprehensive way to monitor the freshness of fruit and vegetables. As the team write in the journal Angewandte Ch.....»»