Is Debating AI Sentience a Dangerous Distraction?
"A Google software engineer was suspended after going public with his claims of encountering 'sentient' artificial intelligence on the company's servers," writes Bloomberg, "spurring a debate about how and whether AI can achieve consciousness." "Res.....»»
Nissan dealership sues after toxic chemical fire forced 3-day closure
Conyers Nissan, located less than 3 miles from a fire that released dangerous levels of chlorine, is seeking class-action status to represent thousands of affected businesses......»»
The AI Nobel Prizes Could Change the Focus of Research
It has been a billboard week for artificial intelligence research. But could big wins for Demis Hassabis and Geoffrey Hinton change broader scientific incentives?.....»»
Here"s what has made Hurricane Milton so fierce and unusual
With its mighty strength and its dangerous path, Hurricane Milton powered into a very rare threat flirting with experts' worst fears......»»
Meta announces expansion of its AI features to 21 additional countries
Meta on Wednesday announced that it is expanding its AI features to 21 additional countries. Meta AI includes a chatbot that can be used for conversations or searches, as well a Studio to generate images based on text inputs. more….....»»
What lies ahead for AI in cybersecurity
AI is becoming recognized for its potential to strengthen cybersecurity measures and tackle the skills gap across various sectors. Its ability to streamline data management processes boosts efficiency and strengthens security protocols. However, the.....»»
Consumers have trust issues regarding how AI collects their data
Consumers worldwide are highly concerned about the information companies collect from them – especially when it’s used for AI, according to Cohesity. The majority of respondents (73% in the UK, 81% in the US and 82% in Australia) criticiz.....»»
Is China pulling ahead in AI video synthesis? We put Minimax to the test
With China's AI video generators pushing memes into weird territory, it was time to test one out. If 2022 was the year AI image generators went mainstream, 2024 has arguably been.....»»
Amazon debuts AI ‘Shopping Guides’ for more than 100 product types
Amazon debuted its new AI-powered Shopping Guide feature on Wednesday that is designed to help educated online buyers about their potential purchases......»»
Image Tools in iOS 18.2: These new Apple Intelligence features are coming
The first wave of Apple Intelligence features will arrive in just a few weeks as part of iOS 18.1. But some of the more highly anticipated AI capabilities—including three key Image Tools—are expected in December. Here’s what you should know abo.....»»
Meta Expands its AI Reach to More Countries
AI everywhere. The post Meta Expands its AI Reach to More Countries appeared first on Phandroid. Facebook parent company Meta recently announced that Meta AI will arrive for more countries starting today – users in Brazil, Bolivia, G.....»»
DOJ proposes breakup and other big changes to end Google search monopoly
Google called the DOJ extending search remedies to AI "radical," an "overreach." The US Department of Justice finally proposed sweeping remedies to destroy Google's search monopol.....»»
Satellite data show massive bombs dropped in dangerous proximity to Gaza Strip hospitals in 2023
Satellite data on the proximity of hundreds of M-84 bomb craters to hospitals in the Gaza Strip suggest that, as of November 2023, hospitals were not being given special protection from indiscriminate bombing, as mandated by international humanitaria.....»»
Upcoming premium Ring doorbell subscription offers AI search – with mixed results
An upcoming premium Ring doorbell subscription will offer 24/7 recording, and AI-powered search, from $19.99 per month. The Amazon-owned company is also renaming two of its existing subscription tiers, while Ring Protect Pro subscribers will have.....»»
Edgio Premier Bot Manager detects, classifies and mitigates bot traffic
Edgio launched Premier Bot Manager, a next-generation bot management solution designed to protect enterprise applications against increasingly sophisticated automated threats. Premier Bot Manager introduces enhanced detection capabilities, AI-powered.....»»
Frontegg Flows simplifies customer identity processes
Frontegg launched Flows, a journey-time orchestration capability that uses generative AI to simplify the creation of advanced customer identity processes. As growing businesses emerge from startup mode and enter scale-up mode, their user identities s.....»»
HiddenLayer enhances risk detection for enterprise AI models
HiddenLayer launched several new features to its AISec Platform and Model Scanner, designed to enhance risk detection, scalability, and operational control for enterprises deploying AI at scale. As the pace of AI adoption accelerates, so do the threa.....»»
Ring’s new Smart Video Search uses AI to quickly scour your motion history
Ring Smart Video Search lets you type in a text description of an event to search your video history for matching clips. It's currently available in beta......»»
AI-aided research, new materials eyed for Nobel Chemistry Prize
The development of new compounds and science aided by artificial intelligence are some of the research fields commentators say could be contenders for the Nobel Chemistry Prize announced Wednesday......»»
Nobel-winning physicist "unnerved" by AI technology he helped create
A US scientist who won the 2024 Nobel physics prize for his pioneering work on artificial intelligence said Tuesday he found recent advances in the technology "very unnerving" and warned of possible catastrophe if not kept in check......»»
The power of AI in predicting the unpredictable
The power of AI in predicting the unpredictable.....»»