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Generative AI: Small Boosts in Productivity with Big Economic Potential

Researchers, including economist David Deming, have been exploring the potential impact of generative AI on productivity. To estimate how much AI could boost productivity, Deming and his colleagues examined five randomized studies that measured productivity increases in various work environments due to generative AI. From these studies, they found a median productivity boost of about Read More →
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AI Market Competition Intensifies: Trust, Governance, and Regional Growth Drive the Future

Global market players competing for a larger share of the artificial intelligence (AI) space will need to provide customers with differentiated business value, particularly in areas such as trustworthiness. Companies will aim to distinguish themselves as organizational spending on AI increases, fueled by growing interest in generative AI (Gen AI). According to research firm IDC, Read More →
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How AI is Transforming the Future of Game Design

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the landscape of game design, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in interactive entertainment. From creating more realistic characters to generating complex game worlds, AI is enabling developers to craft more immersive and dynamic gaming experiences. 1. Procedural Content Generation: One of the most significant impacts of AI in Read More →
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HP Unveils Print AI: A Smart Assistant for Effortless Printing and Personalized Support

HP introduced its new digital assistant, HP Print AI, designed to handle a wide range of printing tasks, including customer support. According to Mary Fish, HP’s Senior Vice President of Print Software Platforms, the days of navigating through print dialog boxes and radio buttons are over. Instead, users can issue simple voice commands, like “Print Read More →
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Gemini 1.5 : Google’s latest AI

Introducing Gemini 1.5, Google’s latest AI model featuring significant enhancements over its predecessor. Google continues its series of AI releases, following the recent rebranding of Google Bard to Gemini, the launch of the Gemini Advanced app, and the introduction of a premium AI plan. Just unveiled on Thursday, Gemini 1.5 surpasses its predecessor, Gemini 1.0, Read More →
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AI-Driven Talent Spotting: The Future of Finding Olympic Medalists

At the Olympics, fans are trying out a new AI-based talent spotting system designed to identify future gold medalists. This cutting-edge technology assesses various athletic abilities and compares them to the performance metrics of professional athletes and Olympians. Developers of the system aim to extend its reach beyond major sporting events, making it accessible even Read More →
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Envision with Meta AI: AI-Powered Image Generation Platform

Meta, the visionary force behind Facebook and Instagram, has introduced a cutting-edge image-generation platform driven by artificial intelligence, named “Envision with Meta AI.” This platform harnesses the capabilities of its Emu image synthesis model. Envision with Meta AI is now accessible to users. This platform empowers users to create distinctive images based on textual prompts. Read More →
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AI-Powered Health Diagnostics: Transforming Early Detection and Personalized Medicine

The deployment of AI in healthcare has enabled early detection and personalized medicine. These advanced systems analyze medical data with unprecedented speed and accuracy, providing critical insights that can save lives and improve patient outcomes. Leading the charge is a collaborative effort between major hospitals and tech companies. By integrating AI algorithms with medical imaging Read More →
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Language Processing Units (LPUs): The Future of Natural Language Understanding

Introduction In recent years, the demand for advanced natural language processing (NLP) capabilities has surged, leading to the development of specialized hardware known as Language Processing Units (LPUs). These innovative chips are designed to optimize the performance of NLP tasks, making them essential in applications ranging from chatbots to sophisticated AI models. Language Processing Units Read More →
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Bitdefender Uncovers AI Scams Targeting Facebook Users

Cybersecurity company ‘Bitdefender’ has exposed a series of AI scams aimed at deceiving Facebook users by presenting counterfeit artificial intelligence (AI) features and services. In recent times, scammers have been taking over Facebook Pages and transforming them to resemble genuine AI services, such as OpenAI’s Sora for video creation and DALL-E for image creation. These Read More →
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World’s First AI Beauty Pageant: Ushering in a New Era of Beauty Competitions

Following traditional beauty pageants like Miss World and Miss Universe, the world’s first AI beauty pageant is set to take place. According to Forbes, this unique competition among AI models is being organized by Britain’s Fanview company in partnership with the World AI Creator Awards (WAICA). The judging panel will include two AI judges alongside Read More →
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AI-Powered Gym Opens in U.S. with Interactive Wall Sensors

Like other sectors, Artificial Intelligence is making swift advancements in the realms of fitness and health too. A surge in AI-driven fitness applications is evident, with individuals even turning to renowned AI chatbots like ChatGPT to devise personalized workout routines. While most AI fitness solutions cater to individual users, Dallas, Texas has witnessed the inauguration Read More →
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OpenAI Launches SearchGPT: Revolutionizing Search with Real-Time AI Integration

OpenAI revolutionized the artificial intelligence (AI) market with the release of ChatGPT in November 2022, ushering in an era of generative AI. Now, OpenAI aims to transform the search engine market with the introduction of SearchGPT, an AI-powered search engine that provides real-time information from the internet. Although still in the prototype stage, OpenAI plans Read More →
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Maximizing Meta AI: A Guide to Using Facebook’s Chatbot Safely and Effectively

Meta’s AI chatbot can answer questions, provide information, and create content. It’s integrated into the company’s social media platforms, including Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp. However, concerns have been raised about an AI controlled by Meta, given the company’s history with privacy issues. Like all generative AI tools, Meta’s AI can sometimes produce inaccuracies. Nonetheless, Read More →
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Leveraging AI for Interstellar Communication: A New Era in the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence

The enthusiasm for artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming our economy and soon it will extend into space, becoming integral to spacecraft operations. This raises an important question: how will AI impact the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI)? Similar to its influence on Earth, AI could revolutionize our approach to space exploration and our quest to Read More →
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Google Developing AI Chatbots to Mimic Celebrities

According to The Information, Google is developing AI chatbots that can emulate celebrities, YouTube influencers, and fictional characters. Users will also have the ability to personalize these chatbots by customizing their personalities and appearances. These chatbots will be powered by Google’s Gemini AI. The project is spearheaded by Ryan Germick, known for his work on Read More →
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Amazon Enters the AI Chatbot Arena with “Metis”

Amazon is making waves in the AI industry with the announcement of two major developments: an advanced version of Alexa, known as “Remarkable Alexa,” and a new AI chatbot aimed at competing directly with OpenAI’s ChatGPT. This new chatbot will be browser-based, designed to provide basic text and image responses in a conversational manner. While Read More →
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SoftBank Acquires British AI Chipmaker Graphcore in $2 Billion Deal

Graphcore, known for its cutting-edge Intelligence Processing Units (IPUs), has been at the forefront of AI hardware innovation. The company’s IPUs are designed specifically for AI workloads, offering unparalleled performance in machine learning and deep learning tasks. By acquiring Graphcore, SoftBank aims to bolster its AI capabilities and leverage Graphcore’s technology to enhance its portfolio Read More →
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Microsoft outlines how Copilot and other AI tools can address meeting challenges

Many professionals find their schedules filled with meetings, often hindering productivity due to their time-consuming nature or lack of relevance. Microsoft claims that its AI tools can assist in optimizing these meetings. According to a recent Microsoft Work Trend Index report, people identified “inefficient meetings” as their top productivity barrier. In response, Microsoft has outlined Read More →
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From Promises to Pitfalls: The Current State of AI Search

It’s been a month since Google’s major mishap with its new AI Overviews feature, designed to simplify searching by providing concise answers from multiple sources. Instead, it suggested bizarre advice like eating rocks and using glue on pizza. For example, asking Google about an African country starting with “K” would yield no results, despite Kenya’s Read More →
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Raspberry Pi Joins AI Revolution with New Kit Featuring Hailo Technology

Raspberry Pi Ltd has entered the artificial intelligence arena with an innovative new kit developed in collaboration with AI chipmaker Hailo. Unveiled at this week’s Computex trade show, the $70 bundle enhances the Raspberry Pi 5, delivering impressive performance in a compact, energy-efficient package. The Raspberry Pi AI Kit includes the Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+ Read More →