The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is proposing new rules for political ads aired on TV and over the radio. FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel on Wednesday (May 22) issued a proposal that would require the disclosure of content generated by artificial intelligence (AI) in political ads, according...
In the seemingly never-ending war to protect their customers and institutions from fraud, an increasing number of financial institutions (FIs) are deploying machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) tools to fight back. And according to PYMNTS Intelligence’s “Leveraging AI and ML to Thwart Scammers,”...
Someday — and it may be soon — conversations with Amazon’s automated voice assistant Alexa may cost money. Amazon has been clear about its intentions to charge a subscription for a tiered Alexa service since last September. But improvements to voice technology driven by artificial intelligence (AI) may force the issue....
New artificial intelligence (AI) regulations are rolling out around the world. Colorado has become the first U.S. state to regulate AI, aiming to prevent consumer harm and discrimination. New requirements for high-risk AI systems will start in 2026. Meanwhile, the EU’s comprehensive AI Act, set...
Meta’s chief AI scientist thinks large language models will never reach human intelligence. Yann LeCun asserts that artificial intelligence (AI) large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT have a limited grasp on logic, the Financial Times (FT) reported Wednesday (May 21). These models, LeCun told the FT, “do...
In the fast-paced world of video games, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a surprising ally in the quest for greater accessibility. By automating and personalizing features that make gaming more inclusive, AI is opening up immersive virtual worlds to players with disabilities like never before. At Google’s...
Artificial intelligence (AI) startup Anthropic has appointed Airbnb veteran Krishna Rao as its chief financial officer (CFO). In his new role, Rao will help shape Anthropic’s financial strategy and operations as the company grows and expands internationally, the company said in a Tuesday (May 21) press release. “As we continue to...
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is throwing cold water on the tech world’s love affair with human-like AI. In a sharp rebuke of the industry’s rush to create digital sidekicks, Nadella says AI should be seen as a tool, not a friend. “I don’t like anthropomorphizing...
Wall Street investment firms are taking advantage of the booming artificial intelligence (AI) industry by providing financing deals backed by AI chips. Graphics-processing-unit (GPU) chips are essential for the development and deployment of advanced AI models, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Tuesday (May 21). A...
