As eCommerce giants and tech startups strive to make online interactions more engaging, they’re turning to anthropomorphism — attributing human characteristics to nonhuman entities. It isn’t a new concept. For decades, companies have used anthropomorphic mascots and branding to create emotional connections with consumers. The...
As artificial intelligence systems grow increasingly powerful and ubiquitous, a critical challenge has emerged: ensuring these systems behave in beneficial ways that align with human values. This challenge, known as “AI alignment,” has become a focal point for researchers, tech companies and policymakers grappling with...
Google DeepMind’s latest trick? Giving artificial intelligence (AI)-generated videos a voice. The tech behemoth has unveiled a video-to-audio tool that could revolutionize content creation. By marrying pixels with text prompts, it creates soundtracks, effects and even dialogue for AI-generated clips. Experts say that AI-created videos...
Microsoft is reportedly effectively outsourcing its best AI research and development to OpenAI, a move that could have significant implications for the AI landscape. Todd McKinnon, CEO of cybersecurity firm Okta, told CNBC Friday (June 7) that Microsoft has handed over the development of its...
May 15, 2024
Google unveiled a range of artificial intelligence (AI) advancements at its annual developer conference Tuesday (May 14), including more sophisticated analysis powered by Gemini, smarter assistants like Astra, and an infusion of AI into its dominant search engine, marking one of the most dramatic changes to the company’s foundation since its inception and potentially triggering […]
April 02, 2024
The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked a heated debate among experts, with some warning that the hype surrounding the technology may be overshadowing genuine scientific advancements. DeepMind...
June 10, 2024
Microsoft is reportedly effectively outsourcing its best AI research and development to OpenAI, a move that could have significant implications for the AI landscape. Todd McKinnon, CEO of cybersecurity firm Okta, told CNBC Friday (June 7) that Microsoft has handed over the development of its best AI tools and software to OpenAI. This strategic move […]
May 07, 2024
A Paris-based artificial intelligence (AI) startup called Holistic has reportedly raised $200 million in the first tranche of an initial funding round. The firm was formed by scientists who left...
April 18, 2024
Big tech companies are reportedly in a race to unveil software to fuel AI spending. For example, Microsoft is at work trying to automate tasks such as invoicing or the ability to rewrite code for applications...
April 16, 2024
Google’s top AI executive says the company’s spending on the technology will surpass $100 billion. While speaking Monday (April 15) at a TED Conference in Vancouver, DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis...
