New AI tool discovers realistic "metamaterials" with unusual properties
A coating that can hide objects in plain sight, or an implant that behaves exactly like bone tissue—these extraordinary objects are already made from "metamaterials." Researchers from TU Delft have now developed an AI tool that not only can discove.....»»
Chatbot that caused teen’s suicide is now more dangerous for kids, lawsuit says
Google-funded Character.AI added guardrails, but grieving mom wants a recall. Fourteen-year-old Sewell Setzer III loved interacting with Character.AI's hyper-realistic chatbots—.....»»
At TED AI 2024, experts grapple with AI’s growing pains
A year later, a compelling group of TED speakers move from "what's this?" to "what now?" SAN FRANCISCO—On Tuesday, TED AI 2024 kicked off its first day at San Francisco's Herbst.....»»
Understanding the influence of specific gene mutations on starch properties in barley
Cereals such as rice, wheat, maize, and barley are essential in the human diet and have various uses in the food industry. Their suitability for different industrial applications depends on the properties of their grains. The major component of these.....»»
Google’s AI detection tool is now available for anyone to try
Google's DeepMind division announced Wednesday that is releasing its SynthID AI content authentication system for general public use......»»
Qualcomm’s next AI frontier is… your car
Qualcomm is building a Snapdragon car brain that is considerate of your passengers as well as a driverless future......»»
iPhone AI photo editing tools aren’t as good as rivals, but Federighi says it’s intentional
iPhone AI photo editing tools aren’t as good as rivals, but Federighi says it’s intentional.....»»
PSA: iOS 18.2 beta is limited to AI-compatible iPhones for now
Apple has released the first beta for iOS 18.2. It includes powerful new Apple Intelligence features like Genmoji, ChatGPT integration, and more. But before heading to your Settings app, there’s one important limitation to know: the beta is current.....»»
Tighter programming helps curtail ChatGPT chatbot pranksters
Fullpath, maker of a data and experience platform for dealers that uses ChatGPT, has added programming guardrails to reduce the chance of AI-related problems......»»
Could AI software put a value on a car dealership? Some say yes
While one firm is betting on AI's use to price dealerships, some industry experts question its ability to overcome subjective elements of dealership valuations......»»
Family sues after teen obsessed with Character.AI commits suicide
Character.AI is a $1 billion AI startup founded by two former Google engineers. After leaving Google to start the company, Character.AI cofounders Noam Shazeer and … The post Family sues after teen obsessed with Character.AI commits suicide app.....»»
Cofense improves visibility of dangerous email-based threats
Cofense released new AI-driven spam reduction capabilities to its Phishing Detection and Response (PDR) platform. These enhancements reduce workload so SOC analysts can concentrate on genuine threats that could quickly harm an organization’s revenu.....»»
How bioacoustics and AI can help study animal populations in the forest and beneath the waves
Animal sounds combined with artificial intelligence (AI) can revolutionize biodiversity monitoring both on land and in aquatic settings according to researchers from the University of Copenhagen. By analyzing wildlife sounds, AI can now identify spec.....»»
Adapting generative AI for the next generation of learning
A new study by Monash University learning analytics researchers presents key considerations for generative AI (GenAI) educational tools so they are carefully developed to support, rather than replace, human learning......»»
‘Massive copyright violation’ threatens one of the world’s hottest AI apps
News Corp announced Monday that it is suing AI startup Perplexity over allegations of copyright infringement on a massive scale......»»
TSMC says it has alerted US of potential China AI chip curbs violation
TSMC says it has alerted US of potential China AI chip curbs violation.....»»
Opera One R2 update released with new AI features and enhanced tab management
Opera One R2 update released with new AI features and enhanced tab management.....»»
Today’s deals: $367 Apple Watch Series 10, $66 14-piece cookware set, $99 230-piece Craftsman tool set, more
Today’s top deals include the deepest discount yet on Apple’s new Apple Watch Series 10, plus up to $70 off the Ultra 2. You can … The post Today’s deals: $367 Apple Watch Series 10, $66 14-piece cookware set, $99 230-piece Cr.....»»
Why the Apple Intelligence delays? What about the new Siri? Craig Federighi explains [Video]
When the iPhone 16 line-up was launched without most of the headline AI features, there was much criticism about the Apple Intelligence delays. The WSJ’s Joanna Stern has now sat down with Apple software lead Craig Federighi to ask him to explain w.....»»
Can we ever trust photos again, in an AI age? Apple and others working the problem
At a time when you can ask AI to modify an existing photo in almost any way you please, or even ask it to generate a completely artificial image, can we ever trust photos again? Apple is working to address the issue in two ways, and many of us are.....»»
Reality Defender secures $33 million to enhance AI detection capabilities
Reality Defender announced that its Series A fundraising has been expanded, securing a total of $33 million in capital investment. The expanded fundraising round was led by Illuminate Financial, with additional participation from Booz Allen Ventures,.....»»