How to generate AI art with Stable Diffusion on a Mac
An app called Diffusion Bee lets users run the Stable Diffusion machine learning model locally on their Apple Silicon Mac to create AI-generated art. Here's how to get started.Tim Cook standing in a field of wheat.Stable Diffusion is a text-to-speech.....»»
OpenAI execs warn of “risk of extinction” from artificial intelligence in new open letter
Strategically vague statement on AI risk prompts critics' response. Enlarge / An AI-generated image of "AI taking over the world." (credit: Stable Diffusion) On Tuesday, the Center for AI Safety (CAIS) released a single-.....»»
Among AI dangers, deepfakes worry Microsoft president most
Brad Smith urges steps to curtail deepfakes "with an intent to deceive or defraud." Enlarge / An AI-generated image of a "wall of fake images." (credit: Stable Diffusion) On Thursday, Microsoft President Brad Smith annou.....»»
Artificial muscle fibers could serve as cell scaffolds
In two new studies, North Carolina State University researchers have designed and tested a series of textile fibers that can change shape and generate force like a muscle. In the first study, published in Actuators, the researchers focused on the mat.....»»
Publication of the first global macrogenetic map of marine habitat-forming species
Species known as marine habitat-forming species —gorgonians, corals, algae, seaweeds, marine phanerogams, etc.— are organisms that help generate and structure the underwater landscapes. These are natural refuges for other species, and provide bio.....»»
Ligand-nanocrystal interactions under visible light irradiation
When designing optoelectronic devices, such as solar cells, photocatalysts, and photodetectors, scientists usually prioritize materials that are stable and possess tunable properties. This allows them precise control over optical characteristics of t.....»»
Simple OSINT techniques to spot AI-fueled disinformation, fake reviews
Error messages that ChatGPT and other AI language models generate can be used to uncover disinformation campaigns, hate speech and fake reviews via OSINT collection and analysis, says Nico Dekens, director of intelligence at ShadowDragon. AI-generate.....»»
JioPhone Next fails to generate strong response, a setback for Reliance and Google
JioPhone Next, the affordable 4G smartphone co-developed by Google and India's largest wireless operator Reliance Jio, had failed to gain traction amid the supply chain disruptions and weak smartphone demand in the past two years when Google pinned i.....»»
Actively reducing noise by ionizing air
Did you know that wires can be used to ionize air to make a loudspeaker? Simply put, it's possible to generate sound by creating an electric field in a set of parallel wires, aka a plasma transducer, strong enough to ionize the air particles. The cha.....»»
Biden EPA pushes for federal regulation of toxic coal ash dumps threatening drinking water in multiple states
As energy companies shift away from burning coal to generate electricity, many are leaving behind toxic waste that could endanger public health and the environment for years to come......»»
Google’s AI can now help you generate code
Google has announced new coding features that will be coming to Colab, allowing users to generate snippets of code quickly and easily. Learning to code can be quite an intimidating thing. There is a lot of syntax that you have to remember.....»»
Fearing leaks, Apple restricts ChatGPT use among employees
Cloud AI tools could leak confidential Apple company data; Apple works on its own LLM. Enlarge / An AI-generated cartoon depiction of a chatbot being crossed out. (credit: Benj Edwards / Stable Diffusion) According to in.....»»
Sercomm expects robust revenue growth in 2024
Network device maker Sercomm expects to generate robust revenue growth in 2024, with revenue likely to top NT$100 billion (US$3.25 billion) in 2025......»»
High-res Western drought forecasts could be on horizon
A new computer modeling technique developed by scientists at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) offers the potential to generate months-ahead summertime drought forecasts across the Western United States with the capability of differ.....»»
How well do interventions that include a case manager help individuals experiencing homelessness?
A recent analysis of published studies examined a wide range of interventions that include a case manager to help individuals experiencing homelessness find stable housing. The analysis, which is published in Campbell Systematic Reviews, explored com.....»»
Touch panel maker Higgstec expects flat revenue growth in 2023
Niche-market touch panel specialist Higgstec expects to post flat revenue growth in 2023 despite a dismal first quarter. The gross margin will also remain stable this year......»»
<em></em>Chenbro Micom to set up NCT sampling plant in Mexico
Server chassis specialist Chenbro Micom plans to set up a new numerical control turret (NCT) sampling plant in Mexico, according to company CEO Corona Chen, who also expects the company to generate sequential revenue increases through the fourth quar.....»»
Anthropic’s Claude AI can now digest an entire book like The Great Gatsby in seconds
Claude's input memory grows to 75,000 words, beating GPT-4 by a wide margin. Enlarge / An AI-generated image of a robot reading a book. (credit: Benj Edwards / Stable Diffusion) On Thursday, AI company Anthropic announce.....»»
Taiwan probe card suppliers see stable demand from Chinese GPU developers
Taiwan-based probe card providers continue to see stable orders from Chinese GPU developers although demand from first-tier smartphone application processor suppliers has become volatile, according to industry sources......»»
OpenAI peeks into the “black box” of neural networks with new research
"We do not understand" how LLMs work, admits OpenAI in quest to make them interpretable. Enlarge / An AI-generated image of robots looking inside an artificial brain. (credit: Stable Diffusion) On Tuesday, OpenAI publish.....»»
5 ways AI is going to change the way you use Google Search
A new generative AI is coming soon to Google Search where it'll display more detailed results and generate content for you......»»